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BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

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  • Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

    May 31, 2021 0
    The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. Philippines to receive two T-129 attack helicopters in SeptemberDateJune 1, 2021Philippines Receives [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the most tracked flight as PM Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka

    August 5, 2024 0
    The Bangladesh Air Guard’s flight ‘AJAX1431’, possibly carrying former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has become the most-tracked flight on Flightradar24. Departing from Dhaka, the flight attracted significant attention, with over 22,000 users closely monitoring its [...]
  • Turkish Rocketsan Unveils BURC Anti-air Gun and Missile System

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  • Putin just fired first salvo of tariff on Chinese goods that could destroy Russian economy

    December 12, 2024 0
    Moscow imposes hefty tariff on Chinese furniture parts, raising hackles in Chinese media and begging questions about health of bilateral ties. China supplying Russia with metal, composite, aircraft parts, electronics, drones and vehicles to support [...]
  • U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

    January 24, 2022 0
    According to Rear Admiral Paul Schlise, U.S. Navy, Director, Naval Surface Warfare Division (N96) at SNA 2022, DDG 51s will have been in production for over 40 years with basically the same hull that the [...]
  • Taiwan’s military exercises reflect it can repeal full-scale Chinese invasion

    July 19, 2020 0
    Taiwanese soldiers have fought off simulated coastal assaults from China during their biggest annual live-fire exercises of the year, as Beijing ramps up military pressure on the island. The five-day drill, which began on last [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hunter-class Frigate to Receive Anschütz Integrated Navigation and Bridge Management System

  • Naval Weapons

    Leonardo’s 127mm 127/64 LW – Vulcano

  • Europe

    British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Arms Export Record High to $5.5 Billion Amid Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which stopgap submarine should the Royal Australian Navy build or buy off the shelf?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile ‘Hwasong-8’ Off East Coast

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Kushchevsk military airfield and Oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar regions

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian patriot missile downed one Su-35 and one Su-24 fighter bomber, and Russia shot down its own Su-35, with seven aircraft losses in three days

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    Russia’s Triumphant Su-57E Can’t Find Any Buyer

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils new StrykerQB armored vehicle at AUSA 2023

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Europe

    Swiss Voters Give Thumps Up for $6.5 Billion Fighter Jet Procurement Plan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • Europe

    Ukrainian TB2 drone destroys Russian ammo store in Snake Island

  • Europe

    NATO Will Put Boots On The Ground If Putin Nukes Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles destroyed the Belbek airbase in the occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Elderly Russians setting army’s recruitment centers on fire

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Rocketsan Unveils BURC Anti-air Gun and Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Japan Announced Partners To Build Sixth-generation fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Announced New Consortium to Develop New Sixth-generation Fighter after FCAS Collapsed.

  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

  • Americas

    Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

  • Americas

    U.S. mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in

  • Air Platform

    China unveiled scale model of F-35 copycat FC-31

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Stalled Taiwan’s Request to Buy MH-60R ASW Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia-China diplomatic relationship hits lowest point

  • C4iSR

    Australia deploys high-tech E-7A Wedgetail spy plane to protect the United Arab Emirates.

  • Central Asia

    Top Russian Commander Among Troops Killed During Azerbaijan’s Attack On Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Europe

    Roketsan unveils Turkish-first 1000 km range CENK ballistic missiles

  • Americas

    Epirus demonstrates Leonidas high-power microwave system to disable drones.

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Toowoomba Is Undergoing AMCAP Upgrades

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed A-50 AWACS manufacturing plant

  • Americas

    Biden Administration decided to lift the ban on American military contractors deploying in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Defense Ministry Sold INS Viraat to Ship Breaker

  • South Asia

    India wins the war against Pakistan in Bollywood movies, but here’s why the Indian Air Force lost air combat against the Pakistan Air Force.

  • Americas

    What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why US Should Sanction Chinese Defense Entities?

  • Europe

    Bulgaria to deliver 100 armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems ATMOS Self Propelled Howitzer

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA Unveils STRATUS Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Delivered SY-400 Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) to Myanmar

  • South Asia

    India allocates $18.48 billion for new procurement in FY2021 budget

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s domestically developed AIP for project 75I submarine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 10,962 Kestrel HEAT anti-tank missiles

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