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Americas

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

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  • US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

    March 3, 2023 0
    According to four U.S. officials and other sources, the United States sounds out close allies about the possibility of imposing new sanctions on China if Beijing provides military support to Russia for its war in [...]
  • Japan retrofit Izumo-class helicopter carriers to support F-35B operations

    July 10, 2020 0
    Some pictures of the JS Izumo undergoing refit work at Japan Marine United’s (JMU’s) Isogo shipyard in Yokohama City, with its island covered by scaffolding and the foredeck-mounted Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) removed, have [...]
  • Corruptions And Grafts At BD Military Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

    May 27, 2021 0
    Bangladesh Director General of Defense Procurement (DGDP) is responsible for the procurement of military equipment, hardware and ration for the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Guard. Bangladesh Dismisses Three-Star General For Blowing The [...]
  • Credit Suisse bank freezes $19 billion in Russian assets

    February 13, 2023 0
    Swiss bank Credit Suisse blocked over $19 billion in Russian money, according to SonntagsZeitung newspaper. Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild UkraineDateDecember 29, 2023G7 Countries agreed [...]
  • Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

    January 5, 2022 0
    Egypt, Algeria and Indonesia have rejected the possible acquisition of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighters. Sukhoi To Deliver 11 Su-35 To Egypt By Next YearDateJune 20, 2021Egypt Receives First Five of 21 Su-35 From RussiaDateMay 5, 2021Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says [...]
  • Sri Lankan Air Force Receives Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jet from Israel.

    June 16, 2026 0
    More than 50 years after its maiden flight, the Kfir fighter jet, developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries in response to the French arms embargo imposed on Israel, has reached another milestone, this time [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco Delivers Sky Dragon 50 To Morocco

  • Uncategorized

    Turkey has become a major competitor for Russian arms, Russian defense company says

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Junta Sentenced Six Army Generals To Death For Surrendering, Junta Hunts Officers Who Deserted Their Post And Escaped To Bangladesh

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Submarine: A tale of onboard fire

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

  • Europe

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ With A Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    A lone Ukrainian M1 Abrams tank decimates Russian troops in precision strike

  • Europe

    South Africa Facilitating Delivery Of Chinese-made Arms To Russia

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Buys Three FDI (Belharra-class) Frigates

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed Russian 48Y6-K1 Podlet surveillance radar

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Toowoomba Is Undergoing AMCAP Upgrades

  • Uncategorized

    Chinese Navy Signal Jamming Commercial Jets, Including Australia’s Qantas Airways

  • Land Platform

    South Korea Deploys K2 Black Panther and K9 Howitzers in Qatar for Multi-national Exercises

  • Middle East

    Israel Bombed Hezbollah’s Ammunition Storage Facility In Syria

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei (thief), Mojtaba Khamenei (thief) and IRGC goons built multi-billion-dollar luxurious property portfolio and hotel businesses in Europe.  

  • Europe

    Turkish Army Receives First Altay Main Battle Tanks

  • Europe

    Germany drafts €377 billion defense blueprint spanning land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing and Australian Ferra Engineering Signed MoU to Produce Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) Wing Kits

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The US Air Force Rebuild Stockpiles of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM)

  • Air Platform

    Philippines could be the first export customer of Korean KF-21 Borame

  • C4iSR

    TSC 2000 IFF (identification friend or foe) Transponder

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber attacks on Aeroflot

  • Europe

    Russian Investigators Released The Cause Of Su-35 Accidents

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Izium, Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Plans To Sell Su-57E To Myanmar and Vietnam At $100 Million Apiece

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and the UAE will join ground invasion of Iran with the U.S. and Israeli forces: WSJ reports.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 12 MH-60R And 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives orders for Arexis EW system for German Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • C4iSR

    Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • Europe

    Russians are experiencing widespread internet outages, ATM failures, bank shutdowns, higher food prices, and fuel shortages.  

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys special forces to Karabakh through Kazakhstan

  • Europe

    Turkey Test Fires Domestic anti-ship Atmaca missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • Defense Industry

    Royal Navy To Build Five More Type 26 Frigates Amid Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

  • Europe

    Turkey invited seven countries to join naval exercises with it’s Navy

  • Air Platform

    Italy Procures Five F-35A and One F-35B Jets for $368.2M

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Deliver First Eurofighter Typhoon to Turkiye in 2028.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg awarded contract to produce NASAMS and NOMADS air defense for Netherlands

  • Americas

    HII awarded contract to build nine new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Serbia Plans To Invest More In Its Military

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France soften its stance to supply SAMP/T missile system for Turkiye.

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major drone attacks on Russia

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