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Air Platform

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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  • Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

    March 9, 2026 0
    Israeli Air Force pilots use Modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting medication, to maintain alertness and decision-making during long missions. This drug helps pilots stay sharp from takeoff to landing, compensating for the physiological decline in concentration and [...]
  • No More Ice Cream, Turkey Rejects Second Batch Of S-400 Missiles

    August 26, 2021 0
    A senior Turkish official speaking to Middle East Eye (MEE) Tuesday dismissed the Russian side’s claims on the purchase of a second unit of the S-400 air defense system, saying Ankara is not in the [...]
  • Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

    July 20, 2021 0
    Algeria appears to have acquired SR5 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) from China, with a number seen in a convoy in the country. UAE Parades Norinco SR-5 MLRSDateJuly 20, 2021NORINCO Delivers SR-5 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems [...]
  • Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

    February 19, 2026 0
    Bangladesh’s newly elected government will call on the UK to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq over alleged corruption, according to a senior aide to prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman. British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Niece Of Former [...]
  • U.S. Air Force To Replace F-22 Raptor With Sixth-generation NGAD Fighters

    September 7, 2021 0
    The U.S. Air Force aims to pare its fighter fleet to just four types — and the F-22 Raptor won’t be among them, the service’s top general said. USAF secretly built and flew six generation [...]
  • Saab started manufacturing A26 Disruptor Submarines

    October 12, 2020 0
    Saab recently conducted an online Submarine Seminar, with a strong focus on the A26 program. The A26 design is the baseline on which Saab is building its next generation multi-role submarine offering. With the type [...]
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

    Turkish Havelsan Test Fires Kamikaze Drone From BARKAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • Africa

    Congo Rape Victim’s Children Want to Reunite With Bangladesh Army’s UN Peacekeepers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

  • Middle East

    Israeli pilots reflect on the ‘Days of Repentance’ operation that destroyed Iran’s air defense capability

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in Belgorod

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Land Platform

    Bharat Forge, TATA, Mahindra And Adani want HAL Out Of Naval Helicopter Race For IN

  • Europe

    Russian will not gain any territory deploying 40 T-14 Armata tanks with engine problem

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has fired an IRIS-T air-to-air missile for the first time

  • Europe

    The Battle for Bakhmut has badly devastated Russian forces and Wagner group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Buk surface-to-air missiles using artillery strikes

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s F-35B Lands Aboard ITS Cavour For The First Time

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to Purchase 857 THAAD Interceptors to Boost Indo-Pacific Deterrence.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Build Eight Nuclear Submarines Based on Virginia-class Block V

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to acquire 500 kamikaze Drones

  • Europe

    Casualties of S-400 Deal: Turkish Albayraklar Defence seized operations

  • Middle East

    Syria’s Russian-made radars reportedly of little use against alleged Israeli and Turkish strikes

  • Europe

    Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-34 bomber near Bakhmut

  • Counter-drone System

    German-made Vintage Gepard Anti-aircraft Gun Proved the Best Drone Killer in Ukraine.

  • Americas

    US Army Seeks Potential Manufacturer of Next-Gen Abrams M1E3 Tank.

  • Americas

    Navy officials and shipbuilders have attributed the US shipbuilding issues to long-term and short-term problems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall’s showcases hybrid solution for threat-commensurate, modern mobile air defense

  • Air Platform

    TAI T625 Gökbey will fly with a local engine

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    French Navy takes delivery of 2nd nuclear-powered attack submarine

  • Africa

    Ukrainian Special Forces Struck Wagner-backed RSF Militia In Sudan

  • Europe

    Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV passes 1st test flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    LRASM: A Long-range, precision-guided, anti-ship stand-off missile

  • Europe

    Canada sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine Collides With Commercial Ship

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner mercenary group shot down seven aircraft and killed 13 aircrew during mutiny

  • Europe

    Russia used WWII-era chemical weapons and unknown gas in Kursk offensive

  • Americas

    Christmas in the trenches, Merry Christmas to all servicemen and servicewomen

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems Proposes Archer Mobile Howitzers To US Army

  • C4iSR

    Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    British and Ukrainian officials disarm unexploded Kinzhal hypersonic missile, gain insights on Kinzhal

  • C4iSR

    Rafael Drone Dome (C-UAS) System

  • AUV Platform

    The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Test-fires Long-range AARGM-ER

  • Infantry Weapons

    HJ-12 ATGM: An American FGM-148 Javelin Copycat

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 Signs $145M Contract To Supply Maritime Radars To South Korean Military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • Europe

    Putin Fires Lieutenant General Sukhrab Akhmedov, Who Lined Up Troops Ahead Of Deadly HIMARS Strike

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan UMTAS Data Link System

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