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Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

August 28, 2022 GDC 0

According to a tweet posted by Ciro Nappi on 25 July, 2022, the Italian DPP 2022 (multi-year Defence planning document) includes the “green light” for the Italian Army’s upgrade programme of its C1 Ariete MBT (AMV/Aggiornamento Mezza […]

  • U.S. offers F-16V to compensate $1.4 billion of Turkish investment in F-35

    October 21, 2021 0
    The United States offered F-16 fighters to Turkey to compensate for its $1.4 billion investment in the U.S.-led F-35 Lightning II project from which it was kicked out of over its Russian S-400 buy, Turkish [...]
  • France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors.

    June 11, 2026 0
    France has ordered the development of an ASTER/MICA VL multi-layer version of the SAMP/T NG ground-based air defence system. The system is being developed in cooperation with Italy and is intended to strengthen capabilities deployed [...]
  • China Pitching JF-17 Thunder To Argentine Air Force, Can China Deliver Jets?

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

    July 19, 2025 0
    Lockheed Martin has delivered 72 F-35 jets to the U.S. government as of May 1, after several months of delay due to late software improvements, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing the Pentagon’s program office. [...]
  • Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

    January 13, 2022 0
    Morocco is making far-reaching efforts to acquire the U.S. top military hardware, the F-35 multirole fighter jet, according to Israeli outlet Jafaj. In a December 8 article, the defense-oriented outlet alleges Morocco is in the [...]
  • The US Army Deployed Patriot Missile Defense System And C-RAM In Iraq

    April 15, 2020 0
    The U.S. officials confirmed deployment of Patriot missile launchers and two other short-range systems at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, where Iran carried out a massive ballistic missile attack against U.S. and coalition troops in [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile hits Russia’s Kommuna submarine rescue vessel

  • C4iSR

    France Purchases Two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft.

  • Americas

    Boeing Started Manufacturing E-7A AWACS for US Air Force

  • Europe

    Saab Delivers Upgraded Gotland-class Submarine to Swedish Navy

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Future Missile Defense Radar For Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

  • Defense Industry

    Israel offers Iron Dome batteries to Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian warship drive off Chinese vessels from its EEZ

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded a contract to produce 48 Archer Howitzers for the Swedish army

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • Middle East

    The U.S. has destroyed Iran’s submarine fleet, 16 classes of warships totalling 150 ships destroyed.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Figured Out How To Hit Russia’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile System, 31 S-400 Batteries Destroyed In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan confirms plan to buy 10 C-130J airlifters.

  • Air Platform

    Poland receives two new FA-50 light combat jet

  • Air Platform

    South Korea offers KF-21 Boramae fighter jet and Cheongung-II missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Defense Industry

    Belgium to join Franco-German Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jet Project

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries, Products And Market Shares

  • Air Platform

    Turkish MilSoft to Develop AI Powered Software for Drone Swarm

  • Cruise Missiles

    China is developing a copycat of the American LRASM Cruise Missile.

  • Air Platform

    Russia halts Su-57 production after major fires, derailed export potential in India.

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Sending Electronic Warfare Equipment To Ukraine Worth $150 Million

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Shot Down Ka-52 Helicopter While Bayraktar TB2 Record The Shooting

  • Africa

    Algeria To Receive 14 Su-34E Medium Bombers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore’s ST Engineering launched the first of six Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV).

  • Americas

    The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

  • Europe

    Iranian drone operators were killed in Crimea, Kyiv official says

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Inguar 3 Armored Vehicles In Battlefield

  • C4iSR

    Why Russian Air Defense Systems Are Vulnerable to Electronic Attack?

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia develops missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads with China’s help

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Test-fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

  • South Asia

    Australian company Codan Radio Communications wins Bangladesh Army’s Portable radio deal

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China brings in more soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan Valley

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy selects Naval Group’s Barracuda class submarine with Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Seized Fully Operational Iranian-made Mahejer-6 Drones From Fleeing Russians

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems working on the final piece of HMS Glasgow

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes a Russian naval vessel in the Caspian Sea.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Formally Inducts Cutting-edge T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainers.

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s DRDO Test Fires Extended-range Pinaka MBRL Rocket

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Gets One Step Closer To Fly F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) unveiled tracked version of Boxer armored vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost the highest number of aircraft in a day since the Ukraine war began; two MiG-31s and six Su-25 were downed

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Philippines Air Force Received Spyder Surface-to-air Missile From Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost.

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