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ABB to provide integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigates

June 16, 2024 GDC 0

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Damen, Thales signed a contract to build four Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

November 26, 2023 GDC 0

The Dutch Ministry of Defence, Damen and Thales have signed the contract for the design, construction, and delivery of four ASW frigates. The frigates will measure 145 metres in length, with an 18-metre beam. They […]

Dutch navy’s anti-submarine warfare frigates to enter service in 2029

May 24, 2023 GDC 0

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Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

November 28, 2023 0

Russian forces in Ukraine have lost more than 1,000 soldiers, nearly a dozen tanks and almost 100 airborne drones in a single day, Kyiv’s military said on Sunday, after Moscow launched the “largest drone strike” [...]
U.S. to Sale Bunker Busting GBU-57 Bombs to Israel

October 30, 2020 0

Two bipartisan House legislators will introduce a bill in the US Congress this week that would require the US Department of Defence (DoD) to consider selling Israel bunker-buster bombs capable of penetrating heavily fortified underground [...]
HMS Queen Elizabeth Departs For Training

May 3, 2020 0

LONDON (GDC) — Britain’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth departed its Portsmouth base April 29 for training, but only after 800 crews were tested for the new coronavirus, the Royal Navy announced. The 65,000-ton [...]
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Biden Admin To Fast-track Delivery Of B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

February 7, 2023 0

America’s next-generation B-21 bomber could be sent to Australia to “accelerate” national security under a Congressional proposal put to the US defence secretary. Will AUKUS Bring B-21 Raider Long-Range Stealth Bombers To Australia?DateJuly 11, 2022U.S. [...]
US warns Iran to stay 100 metres away from its warships or interpreted as threat: President Trump

May 22, 2020 0

Warning follows a threat by Trump who recently told the Navy to fire on any Iranian ships that harass US vessels. In an alert that appeared aimed squarely at Iran, the United States Navy issued [...]
Japan Detects Acoustic Signature Of Chinese Noisy Submarines off Amami Oshima

September 19, 2021 0

Japan detected a submarine believed to be Chinese off a southern Japanese island, the defense ministry said Sunday, heightening Japan’s caution levels in the East China Sea as China increases its military activities. Japan’s Ministry [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]