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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 […]

  • NATO member Denmark has pledged its “entire artillery” stocks to Ukraine

    February 19, 2024 0
    Denmark has pledged its “entire artillery” stocks to Ukraine, the country’s leader has said, as Kyiv issued renewed pleas for all-important military aid in the face of Russian gains in the east of the country. [...]
  • Russia Invaded Ukraine Three Times After Ukraine Gave Up Nuclear Missiles

    April 26, 2025 0
    In 1994, Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees. Russia invaded anyway. Now, more nations ask: Why disarm if those promises mean nothing? Despite US President Trump’s claim that “it would [...]
  • Kuwait Purchases Bayraktar TB2 Drones Worth $370 Million

    March 12, 2023 0
    Baykar has signed a contract worth $370 million with the government of Kuwait for an undisclosed number of Bayraktar TB2 drones. “Baykar started 2023 year with an export contract of $370 million signed with the [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Developed AI Powered Command And Control Systems

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  • Ukrainian Army Started Using Taiwan-made Revolver 860 Drones

    September 13, 2022 0
    According to Taiwan News referring to Oryx, Taiwan-made DronesVision Revolver 860 combat drones are being used by Ukrainian forces against the Russian invasion forces. Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery [...]
  • Philippines purchases additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

    February 10, 2026 0
    The Philippine Air Force has been confirmed as the customer behind an undisclosed order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced on February 3 at the Singapore Airshow. The [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 054B Frigate Equipped with Russian-origin APAR Radar

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters to US Special Forces

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Test-fires Multi-calibre Israeli-made D11A Artillery Rocket System

  • Air Platform

    Germany plans to purchase 15 additional F-35 stealth jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Shot Down Su-30SM Patrolling Black Sea And Recaptured Oil Rig

  • Americas

    MSI Defense integrates South Korean interceptor into EAGLS system

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Lipetsk Region.

  • Air Platform

    TAI’s Aksungur completes 1,000 flight hours

  • Industry

    Ukrainian Defense Industry Capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s failure prompted China to head hunt globally to teach them air combat tactics and manoeuvres

  • Europe

    UK deploys paratroopers to Bosnia

  • South Asia

    Pakistan extended delivery date of T129 attack helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates instability in neighboring India, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand as the West fixated on Ukraine and Israel

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed delivers 55 Legion IRST Pod to Taiwan.

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16I Destroyed Russian-made S-200 SAM In Syria

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran unveils new long-range Shahed-136B kamikaze drone

  • South Asia

    Washington is pressuring Delhi to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries To Develop UAS Launching Capable MC-X Transport Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Severe Impact on Russia’s Arms Exports 

  • Americas

    Embraer Developed Conceptual Design Of Advanced UCAV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli-made Loitering Munitions, Simulators Draw Interest In Middle East

  • Air Platform

    New Zealand Plans To Buy 28 Secondhand F-16C/D to Replace Skyhawk

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchases IRIS-T SLM Surface-to-air Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • Europe

    Russia’s Uralvagonzavod used 148 pieces of European equipment in T-72, T-90 and T-14 tanks, imported 260 machining tools from Germany to manufacture tanks.

  • Europe

    Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

  • Industry

    Israel-India Military Cooperation Reaches New High

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Peoples Liberation Army has a big problem, and its systemic corruption from Generals to Privates.

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Italy and Belgium Send 155mm Tracked Howitzers to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    India recruited and deployed 100,000 RAW agents in Bangladesh to control ousted Sheikh Hasina regime

  • Cruise Missiles

    Dutch firm Destinus to develop 2000km range Ruta stealth cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Damen Awarded Contract To Build Multi-Purpose Vessel For Portuguese Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Nuclear-powered Submarine With Help From Russia And China.

  • C4iSR

    Turkey tests indigenous UAV camera for Bayraktar TB2

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Day: Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Australian Army’s Aviation Command Received Conspicuous Service Medal

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    JAS Gripen E/F: the Flying Swedish Assassin of Russian- and Chinese-made Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Orion drone launch site at Taganrog-Central air force base

  • Europe

    Kremlin decrees Russians to surrender their passports, bans international travel

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Europe

    What type of weapons does Ukraine need right now to drive Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea?

  • Air Platform

    China is negotiating with Russia to buy 12 Su-57

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • Land Platform

    Lazar III Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

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