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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

March 23, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is preparing to decommission an Armidale-class patrol vessel. The boat, HMAS Pirie , will be decommissioned at Darwin on 26 March after 14 years of service. Its departure from its homeport of […]

Naval Platforms

Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

July 27, 2020 GDC 0

The Australian Defence Department has announced the start of construction on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) first new Cape-class patrol boat. Western Australian company Austal is under contract to build six Cape-class patrol boats. Once […]

Americas

The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

March 4, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that he had tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to look at accelerating the award […]

Industry

Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

January 16, 2020 GDC 0

On January 14 2020, Australian Investment Group Gentium Solutions and Dutch ship building group, Damen Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry of Bangladesh in Dhaka with an aim […]

Naval Platforms

Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

November 12, 2019 GDC 0

The HMAS Sydney (V) is the final Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea trial said Australian defence minister, Linda Reynolds on 9 November 2019. It was laid down […]

Naval Platforms

Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian Navy

November 21, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Ukraine aims to exhaust Russian troops and ammo in Bakhmut

    April 26, 2023 0
    Ukraine is aiming to exhaust and inflict heavy losses on Russian forces trying to capture the small eastern city of Bakhmut, the commander of Ukrainian ground forces said in a video posted on Tuesday. Russia’s [...]
  • Ukraine’s new 3,000km range cruise missile will hit deep inside Russia

    August 22, 2025 0
    The Ukrainian company completed testing this year for its first cruise missile, the FP-5. Capable of traveling 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) and landing within 14 meters (45 feet) of its target. Ukraine Launches New Neptune [...]
  • Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

    March 11, 2020 0
    Islamabad–Pakistan is the eleventh largest arms importer in the world, a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) said on Monday. According to new data released by the Sweden-based institute — which is dedicated [...]
  • S-400 Exposed: Russian propaganda about S-400 intercepting target at 400 km range is a lie

    May 23, 2023 0
    The S-400 has “limited BMD capability” it has been in comparison with Patriot, specifically the PAC-3 MSE and not even the PAC-2 and GEM-T. Virtually all my comparisons of SM-6 with S-400 have been about [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Su-34 fighter-bomber again

    February 21, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s Air Force has shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, said Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, on Telegram. Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber againDateMarch 4, 2024German-made IRIS-T [...]
  • Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

    December 21, 2021 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Supply 120mm Gun Turrets For CV90 Armored Vehicles.

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • Europe

    Moon Mission: Turkey Unveils National Space Program

  • Air Platform

    India Air Force Losing Advanced Rafale Fighter Jets to Pakistani AMRAAM Was Significant Strategic Mistake

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone caused significant damage to Russia’s second-largest Ust-Luga gas terminal

  • Air Platform

    Croatia to replace aging MiGs with Saab Gripen

  • Europe

    Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

  • Air Platform

    Where Is Indian Tejas MKII And AMCA In The Global Fighter Jets Competition?

  • C4iSR

    Thales Unveils Ground Observer 20 Radar that Detects Micro-UAV and Small Ground Targets

  • Europe

    Russia Used Chemical Bombs In Ukraine, Is the West Dumb Not To Supply NASAMS Missile to Ukraine?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in UK

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkey’s TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land, takeoff in the world first

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Russia’s helicopter shortages getting bad to worse each day, thanks to RBS-70 and ATACMS

  • C4iSR

    NATO Sets Out Future Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    India’s HAL Tejas Light Fighter Jet Plagued With Safety Issues, Quality Issues, Delays and Cost Overrun

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s F-16 Gets Major Boost as the US Approves New Upgrade Package.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Corvette “Provorny”, which is under construction, caught fire in St. Petersburg

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    India deploys indigenous Akash SAM in Ladakh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Defense Industries Secretly Assisted in Developing Taiwan’s T-Dome Missile System.

  • Infantry Weapons

    ASELSAN HISAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defense Missile System

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded contract to produce radio-frequency (RF) sensors for the stealthy LRASM.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Inks Deal with OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

  • Americas

    The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

  • Europe

    Albania Latest Country Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    US Army secures $322 million for M10 Booker lite tank production

  • South Asia

    Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir secretly agreed to help President Trump strike Iran.

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • Air Platform

    AH-64E Apache received ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones.

  • Industry

    Israeli IAI signed drone tech transfer deal with Indian HAL

  • Europe

    U.S. To Deliver 250 M1117 Armored Vehicles and 1100 Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China, Solomon Islands security pact is a grave concern for Australia and the U.S.

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • Europe

    Captured Russian Pilot Fedorchukov Said, Russian Jets Lack Navigation, Targeting and Cooperative Engagement Capability

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Stand Up Second Tejas Squadron

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $1.7 Billion Contract To Deliver 200 K9 Artillery System

  • Europe

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

  • Uncategorized

    Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • South Asia

    Tarique Rahman Replaces Indian RAW Asset Brigadier General Md Hafizur Rahman and Reshuffles Senior Military Positions to Remove India’s Deep State in the Bangladesh Army.

  • Europe

    Russia Stops Exporting T-90 Tanks As It Lost Astounding 65% Of Land Platforms In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Australia sends more drones to Ukraine, sanctions Russian entities

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils Ultra-compact Giraffe 1X AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Forget the Clunky Airframe of Su-57, Su-57’s Cockpit Will Never Make It A Fifth-Gen Fighter

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