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Europe

Russian commander Colonel Pavel Kropotov killed in Ukraine’s storm shadow missile strikes

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian missile strike in occupied Luhansk last week killed Russian Colonel Pavel Kropotov, local Russian media reported on April 19. Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade, was killed in a Ukrainian strike […]

  • Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

    March 21, 2022 0
    This process, also called ‘keeling,’ was done at the Spirit AeroSystems facility where all Boeing 737 fuselages, nacelles and pylons are designed and built. Laying the keel is an important production milestone during the build [...]
  • Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

    September 7, 2019 0
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  • How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

    July 6, 2022 0
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  • Turkey’s Anka-III Stealth Drone Achieves ‘Important’ Milestone

    November 25, 2024 0
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  • Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Conventional Submarine

    March 7, 2025 0
    The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature better detection and anti-detection capabilities than its older boats. Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDFDateOctober [...]
  • Denmark to donate 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by summer: acting defense chief

    April 13, 2023 0
    Denmark is “open” to the idea of sending fighter jets to Ukraine to help its war effort against the Russian invasion, the Danish defence minister said on Friday, according to state broadcaster DR. Denmark announced [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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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

    Satellite pictures appear to show a ship delivering Iranian missiles to a Russian port

  • Air Platform

    Turkey orders additional 57 locally-made T626 Gökbey transport helicopters

  • AUV Platform

    An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Started Manufacturing 700 KM Range Ballistic Missiles Based On North Korean Rodong-1 Missiles

  • Europe

    Italy Sending Sophisticated SAM/T Long-range Anti-ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Muslim Dr. Shadman Zaman, A Jewish Convert Visited State of Israel For the First Time

  • Europe

    Ukraine Says Struck Second Key Bridge in Russia’s Kursk Region

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania Purchases Additional NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • Europe

    Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s Entire Battalion of 127 Soldiers Surrendered to Three Brotherhood Rebels Group in Shan State

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Has Approved Spare Parts For Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Valued At $385 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

  • South Asia

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of 31 MQ-9B Predator Drones, Missiles and Support Equipment to India

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Army 2021: Russia to deliver Pantsir missile systems and Su-30SM2 to Myanmar junta as scheduled

  • Defense Industry

    Australian air force’s plan to buy $9 billion turboprop transport aircraft is simply a crazy idea

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact.

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine unveils domestically developed 1,000km range Neptune cruise missile.

  • C4iSR

    Defeating the S-400 Triumf is not rocket science but SEAD science

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Strategic Partnership with China and Russia Means Avoidance of Alliance. Ask Armenia, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Cambodia and Bangladesh. 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese H-6 bomber

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into Service

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar parades Chinese-made SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles

  • Europe

    Turkey rejects Russian Su-57 fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia expressed its interest in joining the Turkish KAAN fighter jet program

  • Europe

    Beretta Defence Proposes Next-gen GRAYBURN Rifle for British Armed Forces.

  • Europe

    Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics will take 24 months to restart Su-30MKI production for 12 aircraft on order

  • Air Platform

    The Production of B-21 Stealth Bombers Is On Track

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Coast Guard Inducts Multi-role Response Vessel MRRV-9701

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s laser targeting system and laser-guided bombs have low efficacy, missing their targets

  • South Asia

    Violence Erupted In Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts As Indian RAW Infiltrates Chakma Tribes And Destabilize Bangladesh

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For US Army

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Europe

    Naval Group starts upgrading French Navy’s Courbet La Fayette-class frigate

  • AUV Platform

    Germany to purchase Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarine

  • Cyber

    Chinese Communist Party Sponsored Hackers Stole 40 Million Voter Records From British Electoral Commission’s Computer Systems

  • Europe

    The Royal Air Force receives second P-8 Poseidon MPA

  • Europe

    Crimea blasts degraded Russia’s Black Sea aviation fleet

  • Europe

    Lost in the Ukraine War, Mad Vlad prepares for the nuclear strike as dooms day sirens blared across Russia

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