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Europe

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 […]

  • Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems.

    July 8, 2026 0
    Cheap, mass-produced Ukrainian long-range one-way attack drones are breaking through one of the most expensive air defense networks ever assembled, with a 20 to 30 percent penetration rate that is proving sufficient to systematically dismantle [...]
  • Israeli Air Force’s New Cross-border Infiltration Training Method Will Create Fears in Regional Air Forces.

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  • Sweden And Finland Confirm NATO Membership Bid

    May 16, 2022 0
    Finland’s president and government announced Sunday that the Nordic country intends apply for membership of NATO, paving the way for the 30-member Western military alliance to expand amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Finland and Sweden [...]
  • Serbia plans to buy Bayraktar TB2 drones

    October 6, 2020 0
    Serbia’s leader said Monday that he plans to purchase Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).  President Aleksandar Vucic praised Bayraktar combat drones, noting that Serbia is very interested in drone systems and will certainly buy more [...]
  • Singapore, Australia conducts joint naval exercises

    October 2, 2020 0
    They defended against “enemy” aircraft attacks and coordinated simultaneous flights of manned helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at sea – these scenarios put members of the Singapore and Australian navies to the test during [...]
  • In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

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Infantry Weapons

IWI’s rifle upgrade is drawing interest from the Ukrainian Army.

August 1, 2026 0

A rifle that decides, mid-trigger-pull, when to let the round go, not the shooter, is now fielded or in procurement across an estimated 10 to 15 European countries, according to Israel Weapon Industries (IWI). The […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine gains foothold in Belgorod as Chechen units surrender to Ukrainian forces

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Scrambles Fighter Jets After Myanmar Violated Its Airspace

  • Europe

    Australia delivered new batch of Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amphibious Assault Ship USS America sails through Taiwan straits

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Long-range FP-5 Flamingo missile struck Russia’s Oreshnik missile complex.

  • Middle East

    China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via Africa

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

  • Air Platform

    The Chinese J-20 fighter flew with a domestic engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other arms.

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Military Purchases 27 Airbus H125 Helicopters

  • Europe

    International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for General Valery Gerasimov and Sergei Shoigu for war crimes

  • Middle East

    The time has come for Bangladesh to recognize Israel after UAE, Morocco, and Bahrain

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Test-fires Long-range AARGM-ER

  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Chief Amikam Norkin Expresses Hopes And Concerns On Regional Air Power

  • Europe

    Loss Of Lyman: Pro-kremlin Commentators Called Putin A Pathological Liar

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers composite mast for Finish navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvettes

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

  • Europe

    Alaska Meeting Was Putin’s Prank to Trump, Russia Will Not Join Peace Talks.

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Aircraft Landed On Highway In Finland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Build 10000 Tons Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Americas

    President Trump announced $175 billion in funds for Golden Dome missile defence for America

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine can retake Crimea using F-16 and stand-off JASSM missiles

  • C4iSR

    Pakistan’s Link 17 Data Link Designed For Fighter-to-fighter Communication For JF-17 Block 3

  • Air Platform

    MAF to fly Su-30SM2 with a new engine

  • Middle East

    Azerbaijani State-owned Oil Company Purchases 10 Percent Stakes In Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Confirms Killing Of Two More Generals In Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI Engine Caught Fire And Crashed In Nashik District

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Saudi Air Strikes Killed Iranian-backed Militia in Iraq

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Asalsan Named Among the Top 50 Defense Company in the World

  • Land Platform

    United States offers Stryker M-Shorad air defense system to India

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-300 SAM which doesn’t detect drones to defend itself from drones in St Petersburg

  • Europe

    Norway purchased six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

  • Americas

    F-16 Fighting Falcon Received Upgraded AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Guided Bomb Kits, Bulldozers and Demolition Equipments to Israel

  • Americas

    Pentagon Announced Top Ten Contenders For Counter-drone Technology

  • Europe

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce Aster 30 Missiles For Royal Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA debuts new VSHORAD system at Farnborough Airshow

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Unveils Fast Attack Craft Design

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Nuclear Bomb Assembly Site Near Tehran in Ongoing Strikes.

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Europe

    European Union To Build Unified Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall will sends 139 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey is on track to developing a long-range Siper anti-air system

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Can Fly Air Defense, SEAD And DEAD Missions If U.S. Does Not Want Ukraine To Strike Russian Territories

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    GBU-57 MOP: The Knockout Punch of The US Air Force

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