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Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

November 25, 2023 GDC 0

As reported by deaidua on November 14, 2023, Rheinmetall has finalized an agreement to provide five Caracal Air Assault Vehicles to the Ukrainian government. Facilitated by financial support from the German federal government, this arrangement […]

Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

April 22, 2020 0

An Iraqi parliamentary committee has recommended acquiring the S-400 ground-based air-defence system, learned GDC quoting Iraqi Press. Iraq has become the latest country to consider acquiring the Russian-made S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name SA-21 ‘Growler’), [...]
UK village Lakenheath could be Putin’s first target in World War III

February 23, 2024 0

Nuclear weapons could be making a return to a US Air Force base in Suffolk, prompting fears the area will become a target for Vladimir Putin. Pentagon documents suggest that RAF Lakenheath is preparing to [...]
Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

October 6, 2024 0

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Turkey Turned Down Russian Offer To Buy Second Batch Of S-400 SAM Amid Sanctions

August 18, 2022 0

A Russian state news agency said on Tuesday that Russia and Turkey had signed a contract to ship Ankara a second batch of S-400 air defence systems, but a Turkish defence official immediately cast doubt [...]
Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

May 6, 2022 0

The new chapter in bilateral relations between Turkey and Israel opens the door for cooperation in many areas from energy to security as well as contributing to stability in the region, experts said while noting [...]
Naval Group showcases new drone management solution

November 4, 2021 0

In September 2021, French defense contractor Naval Group successfully conducted operational demonstrations of its drones’ mission management solution integrated with the combat management system. India Sets To Acquire Predator-B MALE UAVDateJuly 7, 2020Turkish TAI developed [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]