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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 […]

TAI Conducts Full-scale Static Tests On T625 Helicopter

June 2, 2021 0

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The Great Wall Of Djibouti, Chinese Naval Base In Africa

June 14, 2020 0

The Chinese Navy is building a string of overseas bases. So far the largest and furthest afield is in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa. This strategically-located base appears ready to receive large warships, maybe even [...]
BAE Systems Starts M777 Howitzer Production in UK

January 20, 2024 0

BAE Systems has inked an initial deal with the U.S. Army, valued at up to $50 million, to resume the production of structures for its M777 lightweight howitzer. The British defense company plans to collaborate with suppliers [...]
The U.S. Air Force to build multi-role hypersonic missile

August 24, 2020 0

It’s called “Mayhem” – and it intends to do just that on the battlefield, reported Air Force magazine. An air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of carrying multiple payloads, perform surveillance and reconnaissance and other intelligence functions, [...]
The US Space Force Tests Space Telescope in Western Australia

April 27, 2020 0

The US-developed telescope had been relocated from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to Exmouth on Western Australia’s Coral Coast through a partnership between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the United [...]
Russia’s only S-300 and S-400 missile factory caught fire in Moscow

April 17, 2024 0

According to the ASTRA Telegram channel, a fire broke out at the Avangard plant in Moscow, which is part of the Almaz-Antey Aerospace Defense Concern joint-stock company. Military factory Avangard, the primary producer of S-300 [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]