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Europe

French Navy Commissions First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’

November 29, 2021 GDC 0

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) multi-mission frigate (FREMM) “Alsace” entered “active duty” (admission au service actif in French) on 22 November 2021. It is the seventh Aquitaine-class FREMM overall but the first of two air-defense […]

  • President Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to set up separate service branches for drone forces

    February 7, 2024 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Cabinet of Ministers (the Ukrainian government) to set up a new service branch within the Armed Forces of Ukraine – drone forces. Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV [...]
  • Polish-made ‘kamikaze’ drone slammed into Russian military camp

    July 26, 2022 0
    The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released Friday footage that appears to show a Warmate loitering munition striking a Russian military camp in occupied Enerhodar, in the northwest Zaporizhzhia [...]
  • S-400 Pain: Turkey hires U.S. lobbyists to get an export license of T800-4A engines for Pakistan

    August 20, 2020 0
    Congressional leaders have blocked major U.S. arms sales to Turkey for almost two years in response to Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems, which the United States says threatens the confidentiality of F-35 stealth [...]
  • AVIC-Antonov Xi’an Y-20 Medium Lift Aircraft: A Reverse Engineered AN-77 Transport Aircraft

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  • Russian saboteurs targeting Russian oil refinery to stop Putin’s war in Ukraine

    July 9, 2023 0
    An oil refinery in Russia was hit by another drone attack on Friday, causing an explosion and fire that officials are blaming on “saboteurs.” Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region [...]
  • Israel’s F-35I fighters defend national airspace amid Iran attack

    April 16, 2024 0
    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently showcased the operational prowess of its newest F-35I Adir stealth fighter jets, revealing how these advanced aircraft are pivotal in safeguarding the country’s airspace. Amidst a direct drone and [...]
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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Humiliating Russian military, Russia has asked China for missiles, drones, armoured vehicles: Financial Times

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System To Poland

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • Air Platform

    Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • Europe

    Defexpo 2018 – Saab Group Pavillion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine lobbying for 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Destined For Slovakia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s aggressive surveillance attempts on the Japanese coast ended in embarrassment as a Chinese WL-10 drone crashed in the sea

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone unit blows up rare Russian Zaslon radar

  • Air Platform

    Peru to buy 24 Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets worth $2.8 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    More Pain For Putin: France Commits To Delivering Scalp Cruise Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase III: Australian Army Shortlist Rheinmetall Defence and Hanwha Defense

  • 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

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s first indigenous LPD starts sea trials

  • Air Platform

    South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating with Korea Aerospace Industries for the KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Air Platform

    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s EDGE to equip Turkish Bayraktar drones with precision-guided bombs

  • Industry

    U.S. Army is heading towards integrating 3D printing within its supply chain

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up Russia’s Ka-52 helicopters ammunition depot

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Commissioned Seven Warships And One Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia secretly approached Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, Syria and Belarus to buy back weapons and helicopters engines it sold past years

  • Air Platform

    Saab Conducts Cold Climate Tests of Gripen E Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Lot 2 Fighter Jets Achieve Key Milestone

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • Europe

    Poland’s president meets Lockheed’s CEO to seek investment in weapons production

  • Europe

    Russian politician admits on state TV that Russia has no socks, shorts, doctors, or intelligence

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Extra-judicial Killings and Human Rights Violations By Bangladesh Military (Thief), DGFI, RAB and Border Guard

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

  • Europe

    Armenian Su-30SM failed to take off from Gyumri airbase

  • C4iSR

    Why Does Russia’s EW Lack behind Western EW?

  • AUV Platform

    Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

  • Air Platform

    China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 10,962 Kestrel HEAT anti-tank missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

  • C4iSR

    Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall unveils hybrid tank and air defense system

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Purchases Additional Gripen E, Sweden Purchases Brazilian KC-390 Transport Aircraft In Bilateral Deals

  • Defense Industry

    From Jets, Tanks To Warship: Meteoric Rise Of South Korean Defense Industries

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine signs defense cooperation agreement with Swedish Saab

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completes Super Hornet deliveries for Kuwaiti air force

  • Europe

    Ukraine Says It Shot Down Seven Su-30 aircraft and killed 50 special operators

  • C4iSR

    Armenia Turned Down Russian Offer to Buy More Weapons

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