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Babcock Announced Joint Venture With Bell Helicopters for the Requirement of Australian SAS Helicopter

May 28, 2020 GDC 0

Babcock announces that it had selected the Bell 429 Global Ranger helicopter in its bid for the LAND 2097 Phase 4 Project to support the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) helicopter capability. As part of […]

New Zealand Will Spend $5 Billion on Defense Under Major Military Overhaul

April 8, 2025 0

New Zealand will ramp up defense spending under a major military overhaul unveiled Monday, pouring billions of dollars into missiles, cyber security, and drones. U.S. approves the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters [...]
Ukrainian Border Guards Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

December 5, 2022 0

The Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter aircraft on the outskirts of Bakhmut, Donetsk region. Both pilots didn’t survive as the aircraft went into flame quickly. Ukrainian NASAMS Shot Down Russia’s Over-hyped [...]
A list of Russian equipment, manpower and infrastructure losses in the Ukraine War

November 24, 2024 0

ItemsModel/Description/TypeLossesCapturedManpowerSpetsnaz, Airborne, Guards Spetsnaz, VDV airborne, army soldiers, sailors, pilots, ground crews, conscripts, supply drivers, train crews, embedded media crews, logistics1,480,3106,700Senior Military OfficersLieutenant, Captains, Major, Colonel8,0100Top GeneralsMajor General, Lieutenant General, Admiral610High-value missilesS-400 SAM, S-300 SAM1750Main [...]
U.S. Air Force activate first overseas F-35A squadron in England

October 6, 2021 0

The U.S. Air Force has reactivated 495th Fighter squadron at RAF Lakenheath in England. The 495th FS, nicknamed the Valkyries, is the first U.S. Air Force F-35A squadron in Europe. The time chosen for the [...]
Algerian Navy’s Powerful MEKO-200AN Frigate to Exercise with French Navy

January 24, 2024 0

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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Middle East Amid Iran Tensions.

January 28, 2026 0

A US aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two US officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend US forces, or potentially take military action against Iran. Iran [...]

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 […]