Caracal – Global Defense Corp

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 […]

Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

September 5, 2020 0

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesia’s defence ministry formally launched the modernization, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and [...]
Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

June 15, 2023 0

A rare Russian RP-377LA Lorandit electronic warfare system has been obliterated in a huge explosion after Ukrainian forces carried out an artillery strike. Ukrainian PzH2000 artillery blows up Russia’s new electronic warfare systemDateFebruary 15, 2023Ukrainian [...]
No IFF and datalink: Russian anti-air missiles shot down its own Su-34 and Mi-8 helicopters

May 17, 2023 0

A Russian fighter jet and a helicopter have been seen crashing amid reports a further two warplanes have also been downed. Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Far From KyivDateMay 20, 2023Russian [...]
Pratt & Whitney hits a key milestone on the next-generation fighter engine.

May 13, 2026 0

Pratt & Whitney has completed a fully digital assembly readiness review for its XA103 adaptive engine, clearing the last major design-phase hurdle before the company begins procuring physical hardware for the first test build of [...]
Beijing Reacts to U.S. Concerns About China’s Nuclear Weapons

August 10, 2024 0

China has accused the United States and Japan of triggering nuclear proliferation while claiming its nuclear capability is kept at a “minimum level.” Beijing was responding to the ministerial meeting between the U.S. and Japan [...]
Ukraine and the UK to co-produce Octopus-100 interceptor drones.

November 6, 2025 0

Ukraine and the United Kingdom are teaming up to mass-produce thousands of Octopus-100 interceptor drones. Pentagon wants Ukraine’s $2000 interceptor drones for the US Army.DateMarch 21, 2026Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]