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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 […]

  • Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

    February 26, 2024 0
    The federal government has tapped a 30-year Australian military veteran to be the next national cyber security coordinator. Canada could be the next target of the Russian GRU, warned the head of NATODateMarch 19, 2020Chinese [...]
  • China Delivered SY-400 Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) to Myanmar

    April 9, 2020 0
    The first batch of Chinese-made SY-400 short-range ballistic missile launcher are being held by the Burmese military, according to a report on the Burmese language VOA. Developed by Sichuan Aerospace Industry Corporation (SCAIC, also known [...]
  • Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

    November 25, 2024 0
    Ukraine struck an advanced Russian air-defense system in the border Kursk region, according to Ukraine’s military, shortly after the U.S. green-lit attacks over the border using long-range American ATACMS and as North Korean soldiers are [...]
  • Thai Shipyard built two M36-class Patrol Boats for Thai Navy

    August 14, 2020 0
    Thai shipbuilding company Marsun Limited has launched two more M36-class patrol vessels for the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The boats, with pennant numbers 114 and 115 respectively, were launched on 31 July at Marsun’s facilities [...]
  • The US Space Force Tests Space Telescope in Western Australia

    April 27, 2020 0
    The US-developed telescope had been relocated from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to Exmouth on Western Australia’s Coral Coast through a partnership between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the United [...]
  • Turkish Aerospace Industries Will Develop Hurjet Trainer Further For Frontline Air Power.

    January 30, 2026 0
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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

  • Europe

    Germany is now Europe’s top defense spender, reported SIPRI

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Negotiating With UK And Spain To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • South Asia

    New Book Reveals that the Indian RAW had a hand in the assassination of former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Mujib in 1975.

  • Anti-drone System

    ASELSAN unveils the KORKUT 100/25 SB mobile counter-unmanned aerial vehicle.

  • Europe

    Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

  • Naval Platforms

    India launches the fourth P15B destroyer and second P17A frigate

  • Americas

    US, Ukraine sign critical minerals deal two months after Oval Office clash over war aid

  • Europe

    President Putin has replaced fishing buddy Sergei Shoigu as the country’s defense minister

  • Europe

    Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024

  • Americas

    U.S. Offers $50 Billion Aid Package To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Australian F-35A Stealth Jets Scored Six Kills Against Singaporean F-15SG In Pitch Black 2022

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Unveils ASCOD Command Vehicle With Elbit’s Turret

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Implements European Union Sanctions On Russia With Immediate Effect

  • Europe

    Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

  • Europe

    Occupied Crimea is within the reach of U.S.-supplied ground launched small diameter bomb  

  • Air Platform

    Hongdu L-15/JL-15 Falcon advanced trainer/light attack aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israel sent captured Russian arms in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s military exercises reflect it can repeal full-scale Chinese invasion

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Unable To Deliver Second Batch Of S-400 SAM To India, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pressed President Joe Biden to Go Easy on Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Allowing Hasina to Kill Thousands of Civilians

  • Defense Industry

    Australia Orders K-9 Howitzers, K-10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles Worth $720 Million

  • Air Platform

    Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to Bahrain

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army shuts down military forum critical of army’s role in Pakistani politics

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Received Next-generation Squad Weapon XM7 Rifle and XM250 Automatic Rifle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. to send Avenger air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Turkish warship fired RGM-84 Harpoon missiles on sites controlled by Haftar militias

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Americas

    Bipartisan Senators Ask U.S. Department Of Defense To Transfer Two Batteries Of Iron Dome Missiles To Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • Defense Industry

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Su-30 aircraft violates Taiwanese airspace

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

  • Europe

    Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian Hotline Asking How To Surrender

  • South Asia

    Sikorsky to deliver MH-60R to Indian Navy earlier than expected enhancing sub hunting capability to counter China

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Third Russian Airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

  • Air Platform

    Danish F-16 Fighting Falcon starts patrolling over Greenland amid US tensions.

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus eyes Air Combat Cloud role on Tempest

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