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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS. Americas
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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 […]

  • Poland to deliver T-72 tanks and anti-air system to Ukraine

    April 7, 2022 0
    Ukraine is set to get its first wartime delivery of tanks to help bolster its defences in the east, amid warnings that the region will soon suffer “heavy battles” as Russia refocuses its efforts there. [...]
  • Dubai air show 2021: Rosoboronexport failed to sign a contract for Su-75 Checkmate

    November 16, 2021 0
    During the Dubai Airshow 2021, Rosoboronexport General Director Alexander Mikheev announced that none of the countries had shown interest in Su-75 Checkmate combat aircraft. Initially, it was assumed that at least 11 countries would show [...]
  • Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

    October 17, 2024 0
    Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo. Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter [...]
  • China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

    August 18, 2025 0
    Photographs circulating on Chinese social media appear to show what analysts believe may be a new missile defense system known as the HQ-29. The images, posted on local platforms, captured a six-axle transporter carrying two [...]
  • NIOA Australia Started Manufacturing 30mm Ammunitions For Boxer CRV

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  • Leonardo Will Continue to Work Vertification Programme of Falco Xplorer UAV

    April 23, 2020 0
    The Falco Xplorer prototype made its maiden flight in January, and Leonardo is now focused on securing military certification for the unmanned platform by the end of the year learned GDC quoting Leonardo Company. Leonardo [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Starts Series Production Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought 3 Anka-S Drones Worth $80 Million

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Sets to Procure 5 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

  • Ballistic Missile

    China Test Fires Air-launched DF-21D Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall ramps up Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles production at Hungarian factory

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Baykar successfully tested its AI-powered KEMANKES 1 mini cruise missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine is busy blowing up Russia’s oil depots, including tankers on rail links

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

  • Europe

    French Air Force Participates In Skyros 2021 Air Combat Exercise With Hellenic Air Force

  • Europe

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye plans to build ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system

  • Europe

    Tugboat Navy: Russia’s nuclear-powered submarine Orel (K-266) lost its power off the coast of Denmark

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 72 F-35 Stealth Jets in Six Months

  • South Asia

    India and Pakistan’s nuclear arms purchase networks

  • Air Platform

    F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

  • Defense Industry

    India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Third Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Starts Sea Trials

  • Americas

    L3Harris Completes Design Review Of F-16V Aircraft’s Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Europe

    The Threat of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Real

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Too Late, Too Little and Too Expense

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Considers Directly Supplying Arms To Ukraine After Three Years Of Indecisions

  • Middle East

    Saudi Navy Received Second Avante 2200 Class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma of PNG army to serve as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade in Townsville

  • Europe

    Norway Sent 100 Mistral Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Russia Contemplates Opening Second Front As Vladimir Putin Welcomes Hamas and Iranian Leader in Moscow

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • Land Platform

    The U.S. will fund Israeli Eitan Armored Vehicle Acquisition Program.

  • Europe

    Russia tried to camouflage its warship and painted fake airplanes to deceive NATO military satellites

  • Europe

    Poland deploys Patriot missile defense system to protect its capital

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber made successful loads calibration test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanstions on Russia: Chinese Banks Limit Borrowing Capacity Of Russian Banks

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30SM crashed in Petrozavodsk due to pilot error.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan Purchases MICA And Magic Missiles From France

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka UCAV’s Integrated Radar Detects Mines in the Black Sea

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Awarded $463 Million Contract to Build Second LSS for Italian Navy

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Iconic Neptune Anti-ship Missile Spooked Russia’s Russian Amphibious Ships In Mykolaiv

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin installed barricades and sandbags in Crimea beach

  • Europe

    Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russia’s oil depots and power grids

  • Americas

    Argentina wants to be a NATO partner nation after buying F-16 jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Sichuan Starts Sea Trials In Shanghai.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to host nuclear submarines within five years under AUKUS deal

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