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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
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Air Platform

Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

November 20, 2019 GDC 0

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale combat aircraft during the visit of the Dassault Aviation Mérignac plant by Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed […]

South Asia

The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

September 21, 2019 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first multi-role combat aircraft Rafale from its manufacturer Dassault Aviation in France on Thursday 19 September 2019, defence sources said on Friday 20 September 2019 reports NDTV News. The jet will be formally handed over to […]

Air Platform

Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

August 29, 2019 LM Publications 0

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    Boeing Started Delivering Version 6 Apache Attack Helicopter

    May 7, 2020 0
    Boeing has begun delivering AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters upgraded to the Version 6 configuration, the company told British magazine Janes on 5 May. The first of the latest-standard helicopters are now being delivered to an [...]
  • Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

    October 20, 2025 0
    The German government will order 424 new wheeled armoured vehicles for almost 7 billion euros ($8.11 billion), according to finance ministry documents seen by Reuters on Monday. South Korean Hanwha Wins Australian Army’s IFV ContractDateJuly [...]
  • Ukrainian troops are better at fighting at night, and Russian soldiers struggle

    June 20, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have a big advantage over their Russian opponents on the battlefield at night according to some sources. But the reason soldiers from Ukraine are better at fighting in the dark may [...]
  • Thyssenkrupp awarded contract to produce DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for Germany and Norway.

    December 24, 2025 0
    On 19 December 2025, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Germany’s procurement authority BAAINBw signed a framework agreement in Koblenz covering DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for the German Norwegian Type 212CD submarine program. The deal ties Europe’s next-generation [...]
  • Russia has transferred the S-300 air defense system to Libya

    August 7, 2020 0
    Russian S-300 air defense systems have been spotted in the vicinity of the Libyan Sirte. Turkey has destroyed the modernized Shell-S1E (Pantsir-S1E) air defense system and Wing Loong II UAV in LibyaDateMay 17, 2020Turkey launches [...]
  • Transactional Trump: Bangladesh Air Guard Could Receive American Jets, Bangladesh Will Never Receive Eurofighter Or Rafale For Poor Human Rights Record

    November 10, 2024 0
    President-elect Donald Trump will likely be a unilateralist in his dealings with the world, neither a pre-World War Two isolationist nor the post-war global policeman. Trump’s highly transactional view of life means he will take [...]
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

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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Germany To Invest €17 Billion In Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Turkey is likely to buy second batch of S-400

  • Civil Aviation

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Digital Tower For Lithuania

  • Cruise Missiles

    Türkiye expands serial production of long-range missiles.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Sending Carrier Strike Group Near Israel And Will Supply Ammunitions

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s HQ-9B Surface-to-air Missile’s Failure in Pakistan and Iran Should Worry the Chinese Communist Party.

  • Europe

    Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian Civilian Aircraft

  • Africa

    Boko Haram Destroyed Chinese-made VT-4 Temu Tanks in Nigeria using RPG

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Deploys 200 Fighter Jets and Dropped 1200 Bombs in Iran.

  • Americas

    Colombia purchases Israeli Barak MX Air Defense System Worth $131.2 Million

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Here’s why Russia’s S-400 Triumf Surface-to-air missile failed in Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Sanctions Chinese Comac Jet Ending Chinese Home-grown Commercial Jets Dream

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s WJ-700 Armed Reconnaissance Drone

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s Virginia Block V Has One Mission: Kill Chinese Warships and Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Britain, Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Military Junta

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Firm Converted Manned Helicopter into Unmanned Helicopter

  • Americas

    Raytheon Completes Testing of SPY-6 Radar’s Cooperative Engagement Capability

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia discusses the potential acquisition of Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu Jets.

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Destroying More Than 150 Iranian Anti-air Missiles, Missile and Drone Factories are Blessings for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives order for CV90 combat vehicle’s fire control system

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wiped Out Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Unit

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force and Navy Claim Complete Air Superiority in Iran.

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems awarded $348.77 million contract for development of Tempest fighter

  • Europe

    Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine Recaptured City of Chuhuiv

  • Europe

    Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese aircraft carriers get into engine troubles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Intrudes Thai Airspace To Bomb Karen Rebel’s Position

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And F-15EX Procurement

  • Europe

    Russian commanders refusing to follow orders to execute meat grinder assaults on Ukraine as Russia suffering massive casualties

  • Africa

    Turkey Launched Surprise Attacks on Russian Wagner PMC in Libya

  • Europe

    Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed, another humiliation for Putin

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic donates new batch of Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine

  • Europe

    South Korea Became Largest Weapons Exporter To Poland

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin to Build 128 F-16V Block 72 For Export Customers

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Quietly Grounded All JF-17 Block I Fighters

  • Air Platform

    German Tornado fighter jets spotted carrying nuclear bombs at Edwards Air Force Base in California

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Declares KRI Nanggala Has Sunk

  • Middle East

    Israel wipes out Iranian Tabriz International airport in fresh round of strikes

  • Europe

    British Army Selects Israeli Trophy Active Protection System For Challenger 3 Tanks

  • Europe

    Putin Sacks General Lapin, Later Found General Lapin Dead In Moscow River

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins French-led Naval Exercise In The Bay Of Bengal

  • Land Platform

    Turkey Sold Minesweepers to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tests Jet Suits to Board Ships

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

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