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Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled Howitzers

July 8, 2020 GDC 0

According to the Australian Defense Structure Plan 2020 released on July 1, 2020, Australia will strengthen the capabilities of its armed forces with new artillery systems including self-propelled howitzers, and rocket launcher artillery systems. Australian […]

Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted by NORAD while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again

March 17, 2020 0

Russian maritime reconnaissance aircraft are really interested in an ongoing U.S. submarine exercise near Alaska known as ICEX — the spy planes have been intercepted three times this week by U.S. and Canadian aircraft, according to [...]
Russia’s Wartime Arms Manufacturing Creates Long-term Problems For Poor Russians

March 31, 2025 0

Putin could struggle to end the war in Ukraine because it’s making some poor Russians richer. Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine WarDateAugust 14, 2022Russian Military’s 25 Generals [...]
Bayraktar TB2 Completes First Anti-ship Mission By Destroying Russian Patrol Boat

May 3, 2022 0

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported the successful attack on two Russian Raptor-class patrol boats by Bayraktar TB2 drones armed with smart ammunition. Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery ZaluzhnyDateSeptember [...]
Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension

July 10, 2020 0

Saab has received a first order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the life extension of the heavyweight torpedo system. The order value is approximately 485 MSEK and deliveries will take place during [...]
Thales UK Awarded Contract To Produce RWS For Boxer IFV

February 20, 2021 0

A contract to make “threat-detection technology” for the Army’s new Boxer vehicles has been awarded to Thales UK’s Glasgow site, reported BBC news. Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate productionDateSeptember 8, 2020Aselsan Awarded Contract [...]
Raytheon Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Develop Air-launched Nuclear Cruise Missiles

August 9, 2023 0

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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. […]