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Americas

Raytheon Awarded $867 Million Contract For SM-3 Block IIA Missiles

June 17, 2022 GDC 0

The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy targets in space. Its “kill […]

  • Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

    October 21, 2020 0
    Bell will start building its 360 Invictus helicopter this week. The company is developing the 360 Invictus for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft-Competitive Prototype (FARA-CP) programme, according to a company official. Chris Gehler, [...]
  • Azerbaijan and Bangladesh’s military purchase Turkish military-grade DS200T series hybrid PBX systems.

    October 16, 2025 0
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  • বাংলাদেশ নতুন এয়ার গার্ড প্রধান এবং সেনাপ্রধান “দুর্নীতির রাজা” নিয়োগ করেছে (translated version)

    October 9, 2021 0
    নবনিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ড প্রধান শেখ আবদুল হান্নান (কল সাইন ছাগলের মুখ) রোববার গণভবনে প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার উপস্থিতিতে একটি অনুষ্ঠানে এয়ার মার্শালের র্যাঙ্ক ব্যাজ দিয়ে সজ্জিত হন। হান্নান PT-6 প্রশিক্ষণ বিমান এবং F-7BG তৃতীয় প্রজন্মের [...]
  • Brazilian Air Force Put Gripen E To Extreme Tests During CRUZEX 2024

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  • India wants to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jet, amidst tensions with Pakistan

    August 15, 2025 0
    India is poised to move forward with a government-to-government (G2G) proposal for 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, The Times of India reports.  Indian Government is likely to order more RafaleDateSeptember [...]
  • Rocketsan developed new OMTAS ATGM and Armor for multipurpose vehicles

    September 3, 2020 0
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Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

November 6, 2025 0

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

October 27, 2025 0

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

Europe

EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

October 24, 2025 0

Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

October 13, 2025 0

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing thousands of long-range drones in 2024, digital minister says

  • C4iSR

    Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves $500 million sale of UH-60M helicopters to Croatia

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Vietnam Shift Its Arms Import Policy From Russia

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles For Sweden’s Visby Class Corvettes

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Defense Industry

    Fincantieri Signed Agreement With Italy To Build Two Next-generation Submarine

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan unveiled Haider main battle tank based on Chinese VT4 tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Agrees On Bilateral Security Cooperation With Thailand

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Europe

    Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

  • Africa

    Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashed in Rostov region, Pilots killed

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Multi-billion Russian Equipment in Snake Island

  • Europe

    Russia sent three MiG-29 to Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia becomes the first export customer of Turkish MILGEM Istif frigates

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers seized a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone

  • Europe

    Bakhmut turned into a death zone for Wagner mercenary group as Ukraine started counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Akıncı UCAV completes firing test with domestic guidance kit

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Soviet-era 2S4 Tyulpan 240mm Self-propelled Heavy Mortar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey Launches TCG Hizir Reis (Type 214) Submarine

  • Americas

    Why I admire Admiral William McRaven?

  • Europe

    Ruble Crashed: International Sanctions Hit Putin’s Face With A Big Slap

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Negotiating With UK And Spain To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s court sends 15 senior army officers to jail for crimes against humanity.

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebel group captured junta’s northeast military command

  • Europe

    Ukrainian $100,000 sea drone blew up Putin’s $400 million landing warship BDK-91 Olenegorskiy Gornyak

  • Middle East

    Six Near-impossible Black Ops Successfully Conducted By Israeli Special Forces

  • Europe

    A Significant Fire Engulfed At Russia’s Rocket Manufacturing NPO Avtomatiki Plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy’s Nuclear-powered Submarine USS Ohio Surfaced In The South China Sea Following CNS Fujian (CV-18).

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shot down its own Su-35 near occupied Sevastopol

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin completes the first test firing of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM).

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests AGM-183A Hypersonic Missile

  • South Asia

    Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Landed in Northeastern State

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new type of kamikaze unmanned ground vehicle

  • Land Platform

    Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

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