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Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

May 28, 2018 GDC 0

The Indian Navy invited requests for proposals (RfPs) for an Rs 95,000-crore ($9 billion) tender to purchase 57 Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighters (MRCBF) fighter aircraft. Key Points Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading IN’s Carrier […]

Textron Systems Awarded Contract to Build Tsunami USV for the US Navy.

May 19, 2026 0

The US Defense Innovation Unit has contracted Textron Systems to provide its proprietary Tsunami unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the US Navy. Textron Systems armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) or sea drones for ocean attackDateJune [...]
China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

March 2, 2024 0

China has urged New Zealand not to “harm its own security interests” after Wellington said it had engaged the Aukus security partnership about cooperation on cyberwar, AI and hypersonic weapons. Chinese defence ministry spokesman Zhang [...]
Safran, HAL ink deal to develop helicopter engines in India

July 28, 2022 0

French company Safran and Indian firm Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. are creating a joint venture to develop helicopter engines in the Asian nation, Safran announced Friday. Hindustan Aeronautics To Manufacture Safran EngineDateMarch 5, 2021India Wants French [...]
Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”

June 13, 2021 0

Newly-appointed Bangladesh Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (call sign goat face) was on Sunday adorned with the rank badge of Air Marshal at a ceremony in presence of prime minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganabhaban. [...]
Russia says two of its commanders killed as Kyiv wages Bakhmut offensive

May 20, 2023 0

Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that two of its military commanders were killed in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces renewed efforts to break through Russian defences in the embattled city of Bakhmut. Ukraine killed [...]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pushes for Western warplane ‘coalition’

April 11, 2023 0

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Poland would help form a coalition of Western powers to supply warplanes to Kyiv, as his fighters continued to defend their eastern bastion of Bakhmut in the face of relentless [...]

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 […]

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. […]