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Naval Platforms

The Philippine Navy’s José Rizal-class frigate

November 10, 2019 GDC 0

South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the second José Rizal-class frigate on order for the Philippine Navy. The Rizal-class is based on HDF-3000 ship design of HHI. A ceremonial launch of […]

  • IRIS-T SLM Proved Hundred Percent Efficacy Against Missiles, Drones, And Aircraft: Ukrainian MoD

    September 12, 2023 0
    Ukraine is not the only user of IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense systems. Germany also supplies air defence systems to Egypt. Recently, a video of IRIS-T SLM testing in an African country has appeared. German-built [...]
  • Indonesian Fighter Jets Procurement, Latest French Rafale Report

    January 7, 2021 0
    Indonesia is reportedly looking to secure a deal for 48 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft, with the French government confirming that talks are at an advanced stage. This comes after a whirlwind trip to Europe and [...]
  • Singapore’s DBS Bank, the British Arab Commercial Bank, and Bangladesh’s UCB bank sued ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina’s ally Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and Tulip Siddiq.

    August 13, 2025 0
    Six UK property companies controlled by former Bangladeshi minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury have been placed into administration amid a wider corruption scandal involving Tulip Siddiq. British Government Launched Corruption Probe into Bangladeshi-origin British MP Tulip Siddiq’s [...]
  • US Air Force withdraws height restrictions for applicants

    May 25, 2020 0
    The U.S. Air Force announced this week that it is changing its height restrictions for pilots. Applicants below 64 inches (5’4″) or above 77 inches (6’5″) can now enter a cockpit without a waiver.  Under [...]
  • Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

    November 12, 2021 0
    The KJ-600, a carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft developed by Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, successfully completed a new flight test, according to the Chinese state media Global Times. Entry into service is expected between [...]
  • BAE Systems Awarded $155 Million Contract To Upgrade Hobart-class Destroyers

    November 24, 2022 0
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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

    Russian military abandoned tanks and vehicles in Ukraine, amid logistics problems and low morale

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesian Navy’s KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) Has Completed Sea Trial

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

  • Americas

    Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

  • Americas

    Panama to Cut Ties With China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Orion drone launch site at Taganrog-Central air force base

  • Air Platform

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army used Israeli drones, armored vehicles and spyware during the military coup

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Republic of Korea Navy Launches First Four PKX-B Batch-II Patrol Vessels.

  • Europe

    Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky was killed by a landmine placed by his own side.

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Ballistic Missiles, Air Defence System, Radars, Naval Bases and Military Installations Completely Destroyed.

  • Land Platform

    The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have begun manufacturing the Evolved Scorpene-class Submarine.

  • Naval Platforms

    Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy’s second-hand Chinese-made ships and submarines are inoperable.

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI Unveils “Fire Storm 250” Armed Drone.

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase HIMARS rocket launchers for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • Europe

    Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems.

  • Air Platform

    Why China’s J-20 and FC-31 Aren’t So Stealthy?

  • Land Platform

    Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Shot Dead Garment Workers Protesting For Pay Raise

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s schizophrenia and paranoia about America started in 1975 when the Indian RAW brainwashed her in exile.

  • Air Platform

    Putin’s Shame: An Old Ukrainian Man Was Given A Medal For Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Using A Rifle

  • Air Platform

    Russia Pulls Out Ka-52 Alligator Helicopters From Frontline, Amid Swedish RBS-70 Downing Most Of Helicopters

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over For Russian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy commissions two new Fani-class MCM vessels

  • Middle East

    Naval Group delivers the first Gowind corvette to the United Arab Emirates

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT and Thales join forces to upgrade F126 frigates

  • Europe

    Turkish shipbuilder delivers the MILGEM corvette PNS Khaibar to the Pakistan Navy.

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Shot Down UAE Sponsored IL-76 Transport Aircraft Killing All Russians Aboard

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To The Israeli Navy

  • Americas

    Airbus offers 15 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 and 17 surplus Tranche 1 to Colombia

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing UJ-26 Beaver deep strike kamikaze drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Diagnosed With Advanced Stages Of Stomach Cancer, Only Foreign Doctors Kept Him Alive

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

  • Air Platform

    France Deploys Rafale Fighter Jets in UAE to Protect Its Airspace.

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin “realizes he’s made a mistake” with the invasion of Ukraine, says Commander James Stavridis

  • Africa

    Morocco is the first African country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department approves sale of 50 F-35 to UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

  • Americas

    RCN Selected Sea Ceptor Missiles For Multi-mission Frigates

  • Europe

    Russian MoD sued Rosoboronexport JSC subsidiary NIMI for corruption and embezzlement

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Army To Test Fire Hypersonic Missile In Australia As Part Of AUKUS Alliance

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