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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 […]

  • BAE Systems completes acquisition of Collins Aerospace military GPS business

    August 5, 2020 0
    BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of the Collins Aerospace Military GPS business from Raytheon Technologies Corporation. “Today marks the culmination of a tremendous team effort, and we are extremely proud to welcome the Military [...]
  • Israel sent special forces to Azerbaijan during the Iran war.

    June 5, 2026 0
    Elite Israeli troops were deployed to Azerbaijan in a secret mission during the recent war with Iran, CNN reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. Why Azerbaijani Wins In Nagorno-karabakh Is A Win For Israel?DateJanuary [...]
  • Saab Gripen Fires New AIM-9X Air-to-Ground Sidewinder Missile

    June 3, 2020 0
    Raytheon has adapted the heat-seeking AIM-9X to strike moving targets on the ground or in the water, adding another new capability for the formerly air-to-air-only missile. The Best Air-to-air Missiles In The WorldDateSeptember 15, 2021Raytheon [...]
  • Poland purchases 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Command Launch Units.

    September 22, 2025 0
    The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Poland of Javelin Missile Systems and related support, a package estimated at $780 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required [...]
  • Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery Rockets

    October 24, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers have blown up the Russian 220mm heavy rocket launcher during its southern offensive. Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket LaunchersDateOctober 31, 2022Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian rocket launchers with precision strikeDateMarch 20, 2023Ukraine [...]
  • Ireland To Become NATO Member To Protect Undersea Digital Cables

    May 15, 2023 0
    The Nato military alliance has highlighted the benefit of increased partnership with Ireland in protecting digital cables coming across the North Atlantic. Russia could cut Ireland off the internet by cyberattacks and sabotaging undersea cablesDateJuly [...]
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

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

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems developed digital twin and 3D printing techniques for Tempest fighter

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia to receive first FA-50M fighter jets this month

  • Air Platform

    China’s New WJ-700 Completes Maiden Flight

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian airfield housing 20 Su-34 aircraft in Rostov region

  • Americas

    Former Intelligence Officer Alnur Mussayev Claims KGB Recruited Donald Trump Under Codename ‘Agent Krasnov’, Trump Serving USSR and Russia for 37 Years

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Air Force Receives New Anka-S UAV Configuration

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Government to back Azerbaijan with armed drones

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s F-16 Pilots Equipped With Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System And Modernised Radars, Which Russia Lacks

  • Middle East

    Israeli Submarine Passes Through Seuz Canal

  • Europe

    Poland signed a $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 South Korean K9 howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tanks For Australia

  • Europe

    Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army inducts HQ-9/P air-defense system

  • Air Platform

    Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone Program

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Established Bidirectional Datalink Between F-35 and Ground Forces

  • South Asia

    India To Lease Fighter Jets And Military Equipment

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Procure Patriot Flight Test Support from Lockheed

  • Europe

    Czech Republic delivers 89 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab proposes GlobalEye for South Korean AEW&C requirement

  • Europe

    Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile systems destroyed worth $2 billion

  • Europe

    Putin Admits Russia Lacks Precision-guided Bombs, Drones and Communication Equipment

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Upgrades Hellenic Air Force’s F-16s To F-16V Standard

  • Europe

    Russia’s Pantsir-S1 Missile Failed To Launch, Hit Russian Troops

  • Americas

    Australia transfers Adelaide-class frigates to Chilean Navy

  • Africa

    Morocco Ordered 30 Ceasar Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Use Ukrainian Turboshaft Engines For ATAK 2 Helo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Air Platform

    J-20 exposed: new photos reveal China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has visible screws, rivets and quality issues on the airframe.  

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman delivers SiAW test missile to US Air Force

  • Central Asia

    U.S. troops disabled 73 aircraft, weapons systems before leaving Kabul airport, report

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russian oil depot, all flights were canceled

  • Europe

    Turkiye backs Sweden and Finland in Joining the NATO

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan Deploys 250KM Hsiung Feng III Anti-ship Missile

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Lays Keel Of Fifth Arafura Class Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 83 Destroyer Will Enter in Concept Phase by 2022

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s AKINCI B UCAV Engages Sea Target For The First Time

  • South Asia

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale F5 fighter jets amid tensions with Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Geran-3 Kamikaze Drone Fitted With 50 Foreign Components.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery strikes blew up 46th Russian Buk surface-to-air missiles

  • Naval Weapons

    RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Russian Military Stages Biggest Nuclear Missiles Drill Amid Ukraine Tension

  • Europe

    Production at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries halted due to Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Delivers First Production IFC-4 Triton UCAV To U.S. Navy

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