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Air-Launched Weapons

The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill Record

April 18, 2021 GDC 0

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter fired the longest known air-to-air “kill” shot to date in a recent test, the service said Wednesday. The fighter fired an AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) at […]

  • US Navy Admiral Visits Taiwan For The First Time

    December 5, 2020 0
    Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — A two-star Navy admiral overseeing US military intelligence in the Asia-Pacific region has made an unannounced visit to Taiwan, two sources told Reuters, in a high-level trip that could vex China. [...]
  • South Korea to establish technical cooperation with Poland on Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles

    May 9, 2023 0
    South Korea and Poland are in “early-stage” consultations on possible bilateral cooperation over Warsaw’s major infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) acquisition project, an informed source said Thursday. Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.DateDecember 7, 2025Poland [...]
  • Hellenic Air Force Received Upgraded F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

    November 8, 2023 0
    The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) received its 10th upgraded F-16 Viper fighter jet on Wednesday, as announced by Lockheed Martin and the Hellenic Aerospace Industry. First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At TexasDateFebruary [...]
  • Google offers Gemini artificial intelligence to the Pentagon for military use.

    April 21, 2026 0
    Silicon Valley giant Google is edging closer to a major comeback with the US military — this time anchored in artificial intelligence (AI). Another Adviser to the Chinese Communist Party Warns AI Gap With the [...]
  • Ex-Russian Commander Igor Girkin Admits Ukraine Successfully Repelling Putin’s Troops

    May 11, 2023 0
    Former Russian commander Igor Girkin admitted on Sunday that Ukrainian troops were able to “successfully” fight Russian forces throughout the month of April as the war continues to drag on. Putin’s forces already lost the [...]
  • In first, Israeli tourism minister leads official delegation to Saudi Arabia

    September 27, 2023 0
    Haim Katz says tourism ‘a bridge between nations’ while attending UN World Tourism Organization event, as Jerusalem and Riyadh seem to edge closer to US-brokered normalization pact. Tourism Minister Haim Katz arrived Tuesday in Saudi [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • Americas

    Raytheon Standard Missile 6 is the most versatile missile ever deployed by the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijani used TB2 drone to destroy second S-300 SAM of Armenia

  • Europe

    German Startup to Deliver Hypersonic Missile for Bundeswehr in 2029.

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladeshi dictator Sheikh Hasina created her own downfall the day she killed 74 army officers.

  • Middle East

    Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In Guam

  • Hermes 900 (MALE)
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines Air Force receives Israeli Hermes 900 UAS

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • Americas

    NATO Link 16 data link that shaped the operation Epic Fury during the Iran War.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Deck-based KF-21N Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Poland

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Uncategorized

    Raytheon Launches Stinger Missiles From Javelin Launcher

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Plans To Deploy Bayraktar TB3 Drones From LHD TCG Anadolu

  • Europe

    Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft Completes First Supersonic Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze drone attacks destroyed Russia’s Kh-101/555, Kh-69, Kh-31 and Kh-59MK cruise missiles factories

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Naval Platforms

    Rubin Design Bureau’s S-1000 Compact Submarine

  • Europe

    France asked India to come clean about five Rafale losses, blaming poorly trained Indian pilots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Most components of the Chinese J-16, J-10C, J-20, FC-31, J-35, J-36, and J-50 fighters are sourced from the US, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Italy, France, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Russia and South Korea.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Another Ukrainian Drone Struck Oil Tanker At Kursk Airfield Deep Inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines Declared Product of Concern

  • Europe

    Israel Approves Sending Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile And Spike NLOS To Ukraine By Estonia

  • Air Platform

    Aung San Suu Kyi wants to realign defense relationship with western countries

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing ramps up F-15EX Eagle II jet production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian Kongsberg to provide air-to-air pylons for F-35 fighters

  • Africa

    U.S. Air Force’s GaN based 3DELRR to replace AN/TPS-75 PESA air search radar

  • Land Platform

    T-80BVM and T-90MS tanks have quality, reliability, and battlefield performance issues, according to Russian tank crews.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approved the sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Approves Terma CMS For KCR-60 FAC

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Race In Asia-Pacific Region

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye hopes to serve friendly countries for transport aircraft retrofit

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti completes sea trials

  • Americas

    Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer Competition

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 500th F-35 to the USAF

  • Air Platform

    Peru confirmed purchases of 24 Gripen E/F fighter jets instead of Rafale and F-16V

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

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