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Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

May 24, 2025 GDC 0

Leonardo and Weststar Aviation Group have signed an agreement to deliver a mix of helicopters for the Malaysian Armed Forces. Revealed at an aerospace and maritime exhibit in Langkawi, the “sale and purchase” framework will […]

Air Platform

Leonardo Company Delivers First Two Of Planned 32 AW149 Helicopters To Poland

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  • Russia confirms loss of two Mi-8s helicopters in drone strikes

    January 4, 2025 0
    Russian military propagandists have confirmed the loss of two Mi-8 helicopters and their crews over the Black Sea on December 31, 2024. The helicopters were struck by missile fire launched from a Ukrainian unmanned surface [...]
  • U.S. Army evaluates mission module on newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)

    May 16, 2023 0
    Plasan North America, Inc. has announced that it is successfully integrated a new All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (ATeMM) with the U.S. Army’s newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). Plasan provides armored vehicles to IDF amid war [...]
  • Ali Khamenei asked his close confidant to move his family members to Russia

    June 16, 2025 0
    Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was moved to an underground bunker in Lavizan in northeastern Tehran hours after Israel began its attacks on Tehran early Friday, two informed sources inside Iran told Iran International. Iran, [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s modernized Pantsir-SM-SV anti-aircraft missile system days after Russia boost its efficacy

    July 15, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian Pantsir-SM-SV anti-aircraft missile and gun system and a T-72 tank in southern Ukraine. Ukrainian drones flew over Russia’s MoD building’s rooftop Pantsir-SM-SV that failed to shoot it down, [...]
  • India is the second largest arms importer in the world: Report SIPRI

    March 13, 2020 0
    India was the second-largest arms importer in the world over the past five years, with its neighbour Pakistan ranking 11th. “As in previous years, in 2019 India and Pakistan—which are nuclear-armed states—attacked each other using [...]
  • Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

    November 16, 2025 0
    Bangladesh has ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 paramilitary mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged Indian RAW involvement, the inquiry chief said. Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a [...]
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 […]

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    U.S. and Australia plan to send 41 retired RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod For Indian Air Force

  • Europe

    The Ukrainian military has advanced on the eastern front

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • Air Platform

    Su-57: A Worse Fighter Russia Ever Produced

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Peoples Liberation Army Test Fires YJ-62 Anti-ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia Purchases Barak MX Anti-air Missile System From Israel

  • Europe

    U.S. will withheld F-16 sale until Turkey approves NATO bid for Sweden and Finland  

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Troops Thought Ukraine War Was an Exercise with Russia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Putin Received Taste Of His Own Medicine As Belgorod Hit By Artillery Rocket

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Naval Platforms

    Myanmar Navy Deploys UMS Mottama To Build Up Troops and Heavy Artillery Near Bangladesh Border

  • Europe

    Turkey Arrested Ten Retired Admirals Over Criticism Of Erdogan Government

  • South Asia

    Tarique Rahman sends corrupt DGFI Director to India to reset relationship with India while murderer Hasina is in Delhi.

  • Air Platform

    China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

  • Air Platform

    Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV

  • Middle East

    Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s 47th army brigade downed seventh Ka-52 helicopter in a week using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Defense Giant Forged Partnerships On Defense Projects

  • Air Platform

    Denmark, the Netherlands and U.S. spearhead creation of the future Ukrainian air force

  • Air Platform

    Australia plans to boost MRO facility for aircraft

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan showcases 1,000km range Type 12 anti-ship cruise missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Video Shows Russian TOR-M2 Missile System Fired Warhead at Itself

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • Air Platform

    Russian army’s Belarus-made armed drone was shot down in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Russia and Iran want a prolonged war in the Middle East as Israeli death toll rises to 2,500

  • Europe

    Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun on MT-LB tracked vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-300 missile launch spectacularly goes wrong when the missile drops straight back down and explodes on the launcher

  • Europe

    Cyprus National Guard Received Serbian-made Tamnava MLRS.

  • South Asia

    India To Lease Fighter Jets And Military Equipment

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $358 Million Contract For Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2

  • Air Platform

    Russia killed much-hyped Su-75 Checkmate single engine aircraft amid Western sanctions

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkiye unveils Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded contract to provide eight MH-60R maritime helicopters for the Spanish Navy

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 35 Su-24M ground attack aircraft Since the Ukraine invasion, 17 aircraft were destroyed in Crimea drone strikes 

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Zelensky thinks he’ll win the war before the 2024 US election

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    South Korea Became Largest Weapons Exporter To Poland

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian Air Force

  • Americas

    U.S. unveiled $2.6 billion worth of military assistance to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Industry

    Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales To Develop Advanced Rocket Motor For Australia’s Hypersonic Weapon

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Provide Mk45 Medium Caliber Gun For Hunter Class Frigate

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