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C4iSR

EuroTrophy Signs $450 Million Contract to Produce APS for Leopard 2A8.

January 26, 2026 GDC 0

EuroTrophy has signed a $450 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2A8 programs of Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia. The agreement was announced in Frankfurt […]

C4iSR

Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture an active protection system, according to a Russian defence expert.

November 9, 2025 GDC 0

A prominent Russian military analyst says Russia continues to face major technical obstacles in developing and fielding an effective active protection system (APS) for its armored vehicles, despite decades of effort and the growing use […]

C4iSR

Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

November 12, 2021 GDC 0

Germany and Israel announced successful live fire test of Rafael-made Trophy Active Protection System (APS) from the German Army’s Leopard 2 tanks recently. Rafael said in a statement that the Trophy APS, designed for anti-armor […]

Land Platform

Hanwha Defence AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

October 3, 2019 GDC 0

Hanwha’s AS21 Redback is a heavily-upgraded version of the K21 IFV that has been in service with the South Korean army since 2009. […]

  • Lack Of IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Su-35 And Su-34 Fighter Jets In Kherson

    September 20, 2022 0
    A day after ignominiously shooting down one of their own top-end Su-34M jets, Russian surface-to-air crews may have repeated the mistake, this time knocking a Russian Su-35 out of the sky. The intended target may have been [...]
  • Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

    October 4, 2020 0
    A Melbourne-based company has become the first in Australia to win a lucrative contract to overhaul US F/A-18 Hornets under a new initiative between the two countries, writes Stephen Kuper. RUAG Australia will undertake maintenance, [...]
  • Spanish Leftist Government Considers Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet as F-35 Alternative.

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  • Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

    March 16, 2026 0
    Leonardo will conduct the first demonstration flight later this year pairing its M-346 platform with a pair of representative collaborative combat aircraft. Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet TrainerDateJanuary 29, 2022Yak-130 vs M-346: Why M-346 is [...]
  • Indian Navy and RAN to join passage exercise

    September 23, 2020 0
    The Indian Navy (IN) is scheduled to undertake a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in the East Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from 23 to 24 September, 2020. The exercise would involve participation [...]
  • South Korea Launched Hard-kill Counter-drone System.

    May 25, 2026 0
    The state arms procurement agency said Friday it has launched an interceptor drone development project to better respond to “suicide drones” changing the modern warfare landscape. DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of SkyDateJune [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

  • Europe

    Until Ireland Invest in Irish Air Corps, Russia will continue to violate its sovereignty

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hiding Truth: French Shipbuilder Naval Group Refused to Share Information with Canberra

  • Europe

    Ukraine Armed Forces received donated Shark UAS drones

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Its Army Personnel’s Dead Bodies In Kherson, Putin Sacks Army General

  • Europe

    The deadliest former F-16 pilot in America is ready to fight for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam signed agreement with the U.S. to purchase F-16V, ditching Su-57 jets

  • Defense Industry

    Global Arms Exports Rising Despite Global Coronavirus Pandemic

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchased 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles for Hobart class destroyers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contact For Laser Guidance Kit

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s Naval group negotiating with both MDL and L&T for Indian submarine project 75I

  • Air Platform

    Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

  • Europe

    Turkiye expects Trump Administration to withdraw sanctions against Turkiye

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Americas

    Irving Shipbuilding Awarded Contract for the Construction of River-class Destroyers

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers Mid-range Capability System To U.S. Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Retires F/A-18 Hornet This Week

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • Air Platform

    V-22 Osprey conducts first landing on the deck of a ship

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Air Force Receives New Anka-S UAV Configuration

  • Europe

    Saab Group Test-fires New RBS98 Short-range Air Defense System

  • Naval Platforms

    Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 MRTT Completes Automated Refuelling Trials

  • C4iSR

    Australian Military Setup Space Division With $7 Billion Budget

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Muslim Dr. Shadman Zaman, A Jewish Convert Visited State of Israel For the First Time

  • South Asia

    Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Path to Insanity: South China Sea Explosion Explained!

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Awarded K9 Howitzer Contract For Egyptian Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. pledged to expedite delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Australian Army

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Toowoomba Is Undergoing AMCAP Upgrades

  • South Asia

    WHO Director Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is corrupt, criminal and part of racketeering gang

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force activate first overseas F-35A squadron in England

  • Americas

    The US Navy Commissioned It’s Last Virginia-class Block III Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Leonardo Company to build ‘Michelangelo Dome’ missile defense system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sergei Shoigu Secured Ammunitions, Pokpung Ho II Tanks, And GeumSeong-3 Cruise Missiles Deal With North Korea In Return of Food Relief

  • Americas

    U.S. House Approves $1 Billion For Replenishing Israeli IronDome Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia Indefinitely Postponed Repair Of Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Europe

    Turkey Launched Second Ada-class Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Started Trials For Croatian Air Force’s Rafale B Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Procurement Process Was Flawed While Australia Faces Unprecedented China Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Aggressive Act: Chinese Spy Ship Spotted In Australian EEZ

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