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Europe

Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes destroyed Russia’s artic patrol boat.

March 28, 2026 GDC 0

Image showing the “Purga” arctic patrol vessel listing in port on March 25 following a strike. Her hull is leaning against Project 22011 Oceanographic research vessel “Vice-Admiral Burilichev”. Based on images published today, long-range Ukrainian […]

Naval Platforms

Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

August 3, 2020 GDC 0

The first-in-class ship is named in honour of Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, a Canadian wartime naval hero. HMCS Harry DeWolf is the first ship built for the RCN under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, […]

  • Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

    April 12, 2021 0
    Austal Limited announced that it has delivered the ninth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to TongaDateNovember 16, 2020Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats [...]
  • First Israeli Female Pilot Takes F-35I to the Sky

    September 20, 2020 0
    Twenty years after the first woman took to the skies as Israel’s first combat pilot, the Israel Air Force has made history with its first female F-35 pilot.Cpt. S. flew F-16s before she began flying [...]
  • Iran Unveils Buk-M2 Reverse-engineered Khordad Anti-air Missile

    August 22, 2025 0
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  • Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

    February 2, 2020 0
    Finland’s HX fighter programme to replace the Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 C/D Hornet has entered its evaluation phase with the country set to evaluate entrants from Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin and Saab ahead [...]
  • Israel Bombed Hezbollah’s Ammunition Storage Facility In Syria

    October 3, 2024 0
    Reports are emerging of a significant explosion and subsequent blaze near an airport and airbase in Syria this evening. The Syrian news outlet Syriawatan News alleges that an ammunition storage facility has been struck. Israeli [...]
  • Turkish Company Repkon to Supply Ammunition Parts to German Rheinmetall

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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

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin’s Lavish Mansion Owned By His Judo Partner

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

  • Americas

    Raytheon demonstrates cutting-edge radar at RIMPAC

  • Middle East

    Pakistan’s economic trouble worsens as Saudi Arabia and the UAE demand debt repayment as Pakistan failed to keep military promises.

  • Air Platform

    Korean FA-50 fighter jet receives advanced avionics, AESA radar and targeting POD for Malaysian and Polish requirements

  • Europe

    Poland purchases 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Command Launch Units.

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Relacing Russian-made Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Game Over For Russian Military, Ukraine Wants Use F-16 Jets For SEAD And DEAD Missions

  • Europe

    Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions

  • Air Platform

    F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

  • Anti-air Missiles

    European nations orders Patriot missiles worth $5.5 billion

  • Middle East

    Turkey-backed Syrian rebels launched offensive and captured Russian soldiers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian, But China Has No Fighter Jets To Fill The Deck

  • Air Platform

    Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • C4iSR

    Sweden orders 10 mobile lightweight Giraffe 1x Radar for RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Bulgaria To Purchase Eight More F-16 Block 70 Aircrafts From Lockheed Martin

  • Central Asia

    Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Snubs Vlad For Faltering Ukraine Invasion, Assures Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty

  • Europe

    Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivers Additional T-7A Trainer Fuselage To Boeing Test Facility

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian air base housing thousands of Shahed kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    UK invests $4.8 billion in next phase of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine project

  • Uncategorized

    Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

  • Europe

    Ukraine to localize the production of Czech CZ BREN 2 assault rifles

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Plans To Retain Gripen C/D Beyond 2030

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its ATAK 2 attack helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian UJ-22 kamikaze drones struck Russian Kh-59 anti-ship missile factory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army’s T-84 Oplot Main Battle Tanks Fire at Cambodian Positions

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: JF-17 Thunder fighter or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong jets

  • Land Platform

    Aselsan to mass produce unmanned ground vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • Europe

    Russia Moves Missiles and Heavy Artillery Near Finish Border, Could Finland be Next?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Shot Dead Garment Workers Protesting For Pay Raise

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D AEW&C With HF Radio

  • Air Platform

    Why China’s J-20 and FC-31 Aren’t So Stealthy?

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Americas

    U.S. Congress denied Army’s request to spend $400 million on buying Microsoft HoloLens headsets

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s three warships, S-400 radar, Pantsir and S-300 missile system.

  • Americas

    Surging rocket motor demand drives the Pentagon to buy from upstart Ursa Major

  • Air Platform

    China Inducts J-10C Fighter jet With WS-10B Taihang Engine

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Navy’s Zulfiqar-class frigate Test Fires Locally Produced Anti-ship Ballistic Missile.

  • Americas

    Canada exploring joining AUKUS pillar 2 amid news Japan could collaborate

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Akıncı UCAV completes firing test with domestic guidance kit

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Request To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Moscow’s multiple shopping centers

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded $478 million contract to support US Navy’s strategic programs

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