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Europe

Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

May 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck a Russian ferry crossing in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The strike was reportedly carried out with […]

  • Russian IL-76 Military Aircraft Crashed Due To Engine Fire

    June 28, 2022 0
    At least 4 people have died after an Il-76 Candid military cargo plane crashed near an airport in Ryazan on Friday. Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed near MoscowDateMarch 15, 2024A Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed [...]
  • Raytheon Tests Fire AMRAAM-ER Missiles

    October 4, 2021 0
    Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) completed the first two live-fire tests of the new-design Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air missiles. The US Air Force’s F-35A could field two examples of the [...]
  • Australian Bushmasters To Receive Electronic Warfare Capability

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  • MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

    June 14, 2022 0
    MBDA has unveiled a new weapons family named Akeron. MBDA has launched a new missile family known as Akeron, in a rebranding of the Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) antitank weapon and the Missile Haut de Trame (MHT) types. MBDA [...]
  • Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

    April 5, 2026 0
    Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables. France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.DateNovember 23, 2025South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept [...]
  • Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 157 Russian Cruise Missiles Using Patriot Missile System

    July 2, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Defense Forces have managed to destroy more than a hundred Russian missiles of various types over the past month. These included the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic/aeroballistic missiles. Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 40 Kh-55, [...]
Europe

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 […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers First CV90 Support Vehicles For Norwegian Army

  • Europe

    Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Achieves First F-35B Fighter Jet Landing on Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge.

  • Air Platform

    French Rafale F4 Order Backlog Stands At 306 Aircraft, Excluding Anticipated 45 Saudi Orders

  • Air Platform

    Only three MiG-29s are Operational with the Bangladesh Air Guard, and cannot be overhauled due to the Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

  • Americas

    Littoral combat ship USS Savannah delivered to U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Russia declares state of emergency near border as Ukrainian drone blows up Putin’s missile storage

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan posts over $1 billion in turnover in 9 months

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China secretly trained Russian troops to fight against Ukraine.

  • C4iSR

    The Saab’s Giraffe Radar Family

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent special forces to Azerbaijan during the Iran war.

  • Europe

    France To Supply CEASAR 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rusted guns, no food, and filthy beds: Putin now sends troops to fight Ukrainians on the backs of horses

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • C4iSR

    The USAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier

  • South Asia

    Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to begin assembly of Patria AMV XP armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman to deliver MQ-4C Triton UAV to RAAF in 2023

  • Air Platform

    American instructor says, two experienced Ukrainian pilots were able to master F-16s in four months

  • Land Platform

    Hanwha to send two prototypes AS21 Redback IFV to Australia for LAND 400 Phase 3 bid

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Europe

    Turkish Aselsan secured $320 million new orders

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin awarded $4.5 billion contract to produce JAGM and HELLFIRE missiles

  • Air Platform

    Australian F-35A Stealth Jets Scored Six Kills Against Singaporean F-15SG In Pitch Black 2022

  • Europe

    Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Got Into A Serious Accident, Colliding With 4 Cars

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s allies urge European countries to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    AN/TPQ-53 or Q-53 Radar Systems

  • Europe

    Gazprom declares first annual loss in 22 years as trade sanctions hit Russian gas export

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Demonstrates Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Deployment Using T-600 heavy-lift Drone

  • Naval Platforms

    India nails Russia’s defense industries coffin by selecting German submarines

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed During Take-off In Crimea Airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Aerospace Industries Will Build New Battle Management System for Sixth-generation Platforms.

  • Air Platform

    US Marines’ F-35B Arrives In Britain For HMS Queen Elizabeth Deployment

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt signed agreement to coproduce Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Modernize F-22 Raptor’s Head-up Display (HUD)

  • Americas

    Damen To Build Sigma Class Frigates For Colombia

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured Klishchiivka and Andriivka after defeating Russian brigades, killing 4,500 Russian troops

  • Naval Platforms

    Goa Shipyard delivers fourth Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

  • Americas

    United States lifts decades-old arms embargo on Cyprus

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s DDG 51 Destroyer Starts SPY-6 Radar Testing

  • Europe

    North Korea sent 30,000 troops to Russia in return for Pantsir anti-air missiles

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Navy’s intelligence-gathering ship starts sea trials

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Counter-drone System

    EagleNXT Invests $10 Million in Israeli ThirdEye Drone Detection System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea establishes research center to build aircraft engine.

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