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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

October 25, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Navy, also known as Tentar Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL), operates two classes of submarines: The older Cakra-class Type 209/1300 vessels and the Nagapasa-class Type 209/1400 vessels. A Central Command links the three main […]

  • Russia leaning towards Iranian Bavar-373 and Chinese HQ-9 anti-air missiles ahead of winter

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  • BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

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  • Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 2024

    April 22, 2024 0
    Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops to the front lines in Ukraine by the beginning of June, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky’s comment, which was made during a press conference [...]
  • Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

    February 2, 2022 0
    The first three Mk 2 Canister Launchers (CLs) for the Australian Army’s future Enhanced National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) capability are expected to arrive in-country in April, following the completion of Factory [...]
  • Lockheed Martin to Build 128 F-16V Block 72 For Export Customers

    October 29, 2021 0
    To support the growing demand for new F-16 aircraft from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with Lockheed Martin Co. to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter [...]
  • Russia’s Su-25 crashed during a training flight

    March 26, 2025 0
    A Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft crashed during a routine training mission in Primorsky Krai on March 24, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North [...]
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 […]

  • Counter-drone System

    Slovakian DefTech Firm Unveils Wolf 25 AD Drone Hunter Vehicle

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands received its first MQ-9A Reaper drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

  • Air Platform

    American Coastal Mechanics Inc to Upgrade India’s MiG-29UPG and MiG-29K Fighter Jets as Russia Refuses to Provide Spare Parts

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Relacing Russian-made Howitzers

  • Uncategorized

    NASAMS and Patriot are super advanced than Russian Buk, S-300 and S-400 missile systems, UAF says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    United States and Japan unveiled plans to strengthen security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China.

  • Europe

    Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s C-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft Undergoing Overhaul in the UK.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia needs to reduce its dependence on great power as it did for a century

  • Europe

    Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO military exercises

  • Naval Platforms

    Dassault Aviation delivered third ATL2 MPA to French DPA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

  • Middle East

    US Warship Fired 30 Warning Shots After Encounter With Iranian Warship

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • Uncategorized

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Africa

    Congo Rape Victim’s Children Want to Reunite With Bangladesh Army’s UN Peacekeepers.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers Mid-range Capability System To U.S. Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

  • C4iSR

    Finland Invited To Join Eurofighter’s Next-gen Radar Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

  • C4iSR

    China Panic: British and Americans Are Gathering Vital Intelligence From Russia’s Prized Su-35S Jet

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers First Operational Super Hornet Block III to the U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Five Worse Features Of Su-35 Led To The Destruction Of Su-35 In the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines signs $369 million deal with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army takes delivery of six Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Europe

    A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops received hundreds of bomber drones

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson Denies Reports of J-10C Sale to Egypt

  • Air Platform

    India and France are at each other’s throats over the Rafale downing by Pakistan

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  • Europe

    Russian Rocket Launcher Factory Bursts Into Flames In A Suspected Sabotage

  • Middle East

    Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Intercepted Barrages of Ballistic Missiles Fired from Iran.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Negotiating With UK To Purchase Eurofighter, Type 23 Frigate And C-130J Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • Americas

    Rheinmetall And Northrop Grumman Agree To Strategic Partnership On Precision Munition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chin Brotherhood Forces Seize Control Of Myanmar Junta’s FAB-250 and FAB-500 Bombs Manufacturing Plant, Junta Lost 40 Military Sites To Arakan Army

  • Land Platform

    Russian Knows how to increase missile ranges without considering effectiveness of radar

  • Europe

    The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

  • Industry

    Libyan And Karabakh Conflict Drive Defense Exports Of Turkey

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