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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 […]

  • China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

    November 29, 2024 0
    China has publicly showcased its HQ-19 long-range surface-to-air missile system for the first time at the Zhuhai Airshow, offering a rare glimpse into one of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense platforms. HQ-9 Long-Range Air Defense [...]
  • Tehran dumps Russian Su-30SME and MiG-35 in favor of Chinese J-10C fighter jet

    April 8, 2020 0
    BEIJING – After the end of the arms embargo in October 2020, Iran will be able to acquire, among other things, fighters for its Air Force. It was previously believed that Tehran, an ally of [...]
  • The US Navy Ordered 18 New P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.5 Billion

    April 14, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON DC (GDC) – Boeing just landed a massive $1.5 billion order for 18 aircraft from the US Navy for an aerial patrol plane capable of sinking ships, the P-8 Poseidon. With the order valued [...]
  • Greece signs letter of intent with Netherlands for more warships

    November 7, 2021 0
    Greece has signed a letter of intent with the Netherlands to transfer Dutch warships to its navy, being the country’s latest move in its drastically increasing arms purchases in recent years, a French-based military news [...]
  • U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

    February 2, 2021 0
    The Pentagon is on the hunt for modern Russian weapons. According to media reports, the US Army captured the Russian Pantsir-S1E air defense system from Libya. According to media reports, the US military did not want to [...]
  • Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

    September 13, 2022 0
    On September 3, Myanmar was ‘inciting war‘ on the Bangladesh border for several days; bullets and mortar shells were fired from Myanmar army helicopters across the border in Naikkyangchari. According to media reports, two shells [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh army officer arrested for alleged involvement in public unrest, militant training, and receiving instruction from the Indian RAW.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin to Join Japan’s Sixth-generation Fighter Project

  • Europe

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

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Watchdog Urges Bangladesh’s Interim Government to Dissolve the RAB, DGFI, ISPR, DGDP, AFD, and NSI.

  • Naval Platforms

    Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

  • Air Platform

    Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

  • Americas

    Lockheed And Raytheon Awarded Contract To Build THAAD For US, Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Ukraine upgrades captured Russian armored vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to integrate augmented reality on T-50 trainer aircraft

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • Europe

    A Growing Cooperation Between Ukraine and Turkey is Soft Power of Turkey

  • South Asia

    India Deploys Chinooks And Apache Helicopters In Ladakh

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoots Down Second Russian Su-25 Combat Jet In Five Days

  • Naval Platforms

    Babcock Announced Supply Chains of Type 31 Frigate

  • Europe

    Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

  • Air Platform

    UK Approves Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA To Add Anti-ship Ballistic Missile Capability To Sea Viper Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

  • Middle East

    Israel Gives Thumbs Up To F-35 Sale To UAE

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • Air Platform

    Korean KF-21 Boramae jet joins Peruvian Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft competition

  • Middle East

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Hides At Safe Bunker After Israeli Air Strikes On Hezbollah HQ Killing Hassan Nasrallah

  • Europe

    Explosion rocks Russian-occupied Melitopol, amid Ukrainian counteroffensive

  • Middle East

    Leaked Exchange Reveals Iran’s President Pezeshkian and Vahidi Clash Over U.S. Talks and Crumbling Iranian Economy.

  • Europe

    Russia’s tank losses are so bad that Russia could have 500 tanks left in 2025 if Ukraine war continues  

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in UK

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive Switchblade 600 Anti-armor Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    Putin Signed A Decree To Conscript Convicts To Be Sent To Fight In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed near Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Europe

    Hellenic Army Plans to Buy 300 M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles From USA

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Serbia, Poland To Buy Israeli Spike LR Anti-tank Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Europe

    Bosnia purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Eyes Local Production

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • Europe

    Canada Stationed Troops To The West of Dnieper River In Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s CNS Shandong Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Submarines to Get Advanced Electronic Navigation Systems

  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives First AH-64E Apaches Attack Helicopters to Boost Strike Power.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Destroyer Escorts Australian Frigate For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jet, amidst tensions with Pakistan

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Singaporean Air Force Achieved Full Operational Capability of SAMP/T Aster-30 Missile System

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