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U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

May 4, 2025 GDC 0

Following the trend of U.S. Navy ‘containerized’ solutions for various platforms, BAE Systems is pitching its Bofors 40 Mk 4 as another containerized system for counter-UAS, counter-USV, and point-defense missions. The gun was shown for […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Copies American C-RAM And Produces LD-3000 CIWS System

December 24, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkey Develops New Close-in Weapons System For Its Navy

November 21, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkey develops CIWS for naval platforms

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Naval Weapons

RAN upgrades Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) For HMAS Sydney

July 6, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy’s upgraded Mark 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) has achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for HMAS Sydney, representing a key milestone. The system has been delivered on schedule and will be […]

Naval Weapons

South Korea to Develop Close-in Weapon System for Warships

May 28, 2020 GDC 0

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has approved a 350 billion-won ($283.51 million) project to build close-in weapon system (CIWS) for the Navy’s warships. Seoul plans to begin work on the project next year […]

Naval Weapons

30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS

May 23, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Weapons

127mm / 54-calibre Oto-Breda compact gun

April 29, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Weapons

Phalanx close-in weapon system

April 29, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Weapons

SeaRAM Block 2 CIWS launchers

April 28, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Dassault CEO Urged European Autonomy on Weapons Production Amid Trump Administration’s Isolationism

    March 6, 2025 0
    The head of French warplane maker Dassault Aviation (AM.PA), delivered a blunt assessment of Europe’s turnaround on defence spending on Wednesday, saying the continent’s leaders had talked for decades about co-operation to little effect. Croatia [...]
  • China Sends Spy Ship Off The Coast Of Australia

    July 14, 2021 0
    A Chinese surveillance ship is being tracked heading towards Queensland waters ahead of upcoming Australian-hosted military exercises. Australia readies for multinational exercise Talisman SabreDateJune 8, 2021US Army Test Fires Patriot Missiles In Talisman Sabre ExercisesDateJuly 18, 2021USS [...]
  • Indonesian Navy Loses Contact With Submarine Near Bali

    April 21, 2021 0
    The Indonesian Navy has lost contact with a submarine near Bali with 53 people on board. Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue OperationsDateApril 22, 2021Indonesia Declares KRI Nanggala Has SunkDateApril 25, 2021Australia Joins SAR Mission [...]
  • The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

    March 10, 2026 0
    Stealth aircraft aren’t “invisible”—they’re engineered to be extremely hard to detect across radar, infrared, acoustic, and visual spectrums. The engineering behind them is a fusion of physics, materials science, aerodynamics, and electronic warfare. The Saab [...]
  • Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

    January 9, 2026 0
    Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese air defenses didn’t down any US aircraft during the operation that captured its president. There are questions about the quality of Russia’s defenses. It’s unclear how well Venezuela maintains its systems, [...]
  • Ukraine Struck 50 Russian Targets In Forcing Russian Navy To Retreat From Crimea

    January 5, 2025 0
    In 2024, Ukraine struck 50 Russian targets in Crimea, forces Black Sea Fleet retreat from Crimea. Ukrainian Navy secured strategic maritime corridors for grain exports. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    F-35B releases StormBreaker smart weapon for the first time

  • Defense Industry

    Russia cannot export arms anymore, bleak prospects of Russian arms industries

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine is turning captured Russian tanks into heavy fighting vehicle

  • Middle East

    An Israeli ADS shot down a Su-22 fighter over Syria

  • Europe

    Belgian military received the initial batch of Falcon armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Swiss RUAG to produce payload suspensions for Saab Gripen E/F

  • Europe

    Ukraine Reclaims Entire Kharkiv Region As Russian Retreats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest $1 billion to recruit more reservists

  • Central Asia

    Turkish TB2 Drones Are Conquering Central Asia

  • Americas

    General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Putin fired Colonel-General Gennady Anashkin for lying about battlefield gains

  • Middle East

    The UAE Ordered 50 F-35A Stealth Jets And 18 MQ-9B Drones Worth $23 Billion

  • Africa

    Israel and Sudan to normalise ties soon

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Middle East

    President Trump Considers Military Actions Against Iranian Mullahs Who Orchestrate Violent Crackdown on Civilians.

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Became The Largest HIMARS Operator In Europe, Placing $10 Billion Order

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Bulgaria to deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey to equip Altay tanks with AKKOR active protection system

  • Africa

    Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys troops, tanks, and artillery near the Indian border

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s MiG-35 is absent from Ukraine War

  • Loitering Munitions

    U.S. Army Launched Barrages of Shahed Copycat LUCAS Kamikaze Drones in Iran Destroying Military Installations.

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman turn to Australia to keep the production of Triton UAV running

  • Europe

    Turkish Havelsan Test Fires Kamikaze Drone From BARKAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • Air Platform

    The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia started building Arafura-class OPV

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina is sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey exported unmanned aerial vehicles to 40 countries worth $5.5 billion

  • Europe

    Putin Arrested Russian Army Commanders For Exaggerating Battlefield Gains

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

  • Defense Industry

    Larsen and Navantia team up on India’s Project 75 submarines

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Recaptures Ten More Areas In Kherson Offensive

  • C4iSR

    British Army Orders More XACT NV33 Night Vision Goggles

  • Air Platform

    May The Best Bird Win:Battle For Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive M1 Abrams tanks from the U.S. as soon as this fall

  • Europe

    U.S. says Russian propaganda and disinformation campaign breaking into pieces as Russia suffered 300,000 casualties

  • Air Platform

    Serbia nearing a deal with Dassault Aviation to purchase Rafale fighter jets worth $3.4 billion

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket Launchers

  • Europe

    Russian Black Sea Aviation Fleet Completely Inoperable , Reports Western Intelligence

  • Europe

    Ukraine Released Details of Crimea Operations By Its Special Forces

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Fifth Generation Combat Aircraft Mockup

  • Europe

    Video shows Russian forces fleeing frontline after Ukraine deployed cluster munitions

  • Uncategorized

    Rheinmetall sends more Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Spanish Navantia Proposes F110-Class Frigates For Hellenic Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian and Chinese Military Commanders Held Meetings To Defuse Border Tensions

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