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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] U.S. intelligence detects signs that China considered providing Iran with JY-27A radar systems. C4iSR
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Australia will invest $7 billion in drone and counter-drone technology. Anti-drone System
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy. East Asia and Pacific Region
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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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  • Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

    October 4, 2022 0
    Over October 3, the air defense missile units of Ukraine’s Air Force have destroyed three Russian Ka-52 helicopters and three unmanned aerial vehicles, reported Ukrainian MoD. Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 [...]
  • আকাশে প্রতিযোগিতা: বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ড (চোর) অনিশ্চিত ভবিষ্যত (Translated Version)

    March 1, 2020 0
    বর্তমান অবস্থা সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে, আঞ্চলিক সম্প্রীতি দুর্দশাগ্রস্থ এবং বিঘ্নিত নিয়ম। কখনও কখনও প্রতিরক্ষা সামর্থ্য প্রাধান্য পায়, অন্য সময়ে আক্রমণাত্মক ক্ষমতা আধিপত্য বিস্তার করে। এটি লক্ষণীয়ভাবেই তাই আজকের বিমান যুদ্ধের তীব্র দুনিয়াতে। যদিও অনেক বিনিয়োগ অবকাঠামো, [...]
  • Pakistan exports rare earth minerals to the U.S. setting up a new chapter of economic and strategic cooperation with the U.S.

    October 7, 2025 0
    Pakistan and the United States are entering a new phase in their economic and strategic partnership as both sides advance towards implementing an agreement for the export of rare earth minerals, Pakistani newspaper Dawn reported. [...]
  • Chantiers de l’Altantique’s DEFENDSEAS Corvette Concept

    June 2, 2020 0
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  • Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35

    March 14, 2020 0
    Russia is consistently bragging about their capabilities – how advanced their systems are. They make fancy videos, which is closer to science fiction than to reality. This is part of their propaganda strategy. On the [...]
  • Finland Ordered Pre-production Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicle

    February 21, 2022 0
    The Finnish Defense Forces has signed the agreement with Patria to acquire  Patria 6×6 vehicles as a pre-series related to the joint 6×6 vehicle programme between Latvia, Finland, Estonia and Patria. The pre-series vehicles will [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    Why Fighter Jet Prices Are Different in Each Purchasing Country?

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured 30 T-90M Proryv Tank in Avdiivka and Donetsk

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

  • Air Platform

    Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Delivers Falcon 7X Jet to Greece

  • Europe

    South Korea develops new truck-mounted 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Europe

    Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA awarded contract to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile for UK and France

  • Air Platform

    The Phillippines receives first two T129 attack helicopters from Turkey

  • Europe

    Swedish Armed Forces Will Grow by 27,000 Men and Women

  • Europe

    Estonia purchased 200 Turkish-made ARMA 6×6 armored vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Australian Bushmasters To Receive Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces repel Russian advance, destroy 42 Russian T-72 tanks and combat vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Submarine Project Is Dangerously Off Track Reports Insight Economics

  • Europe

    Gripen and Eurofighter intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic sea

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Destroyed Jewish Community Centers and Synagogues in Mariupol

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia Losses In Ukraine Invasion Is Significant And Damaging To Russian Army’s Warfighting Capability

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Europe

    Sabotage, Surrendered Soldiers, And Handing Out Weapons To Ukraine, Putin Thinks Nuclear Option

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Unveils $320 Billion Defense Spending, The Largest Capital Spends Since WWII

  • Europe

    Ukraine released photos of M1 Abrams tanks in the front line

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • C4iSR

    An In-depth Look at GaN Based AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Russia Admits Two More Commanders Killed In Botched River Crossing

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in Mariupol by a car bomb

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian drove T-90M tank off the cliff, then hit by Ukrainian drone

  • C4iSR

    Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU blew up Russia’s rail tunnel connecting China and carrying Chinese weapons to Russia

  • Anti-drone System

    Slovakian DefTech Firm Unveils Wolf 25 AD Drone Hunter Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI poised to secure $905 million contract for Indian Air Force refuelling aircraft.

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Turkish Shipbuilder Developed Unmanned Surface Vessel

  • C4iSR

    Australia received its powerful intelligence-gathering aircraft, the MC-55A Peregrine, to counter China.

  • Europe

    Germany Trained Ukrainian Soldiers On Gepard Anti-air Weapon System

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    Japanese F-2 gets new ASM-3 anti-ship missiles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down another Russian Su-30 aircraft over Kyiv

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese company TRC aiding Russia in modifying dumb bomb into glide bomb

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Army Plans To Purchase Additional BrahMos Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount to 110,000 dead soldiers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian warship drive off Chinese vessels from its EEZ

  • Hermes 900 (MALE)
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines Air Force receives Israeli Hermes 900 UAS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Opens Hypersonic Weapons Production Facility

  • Middle East

    Iran Shipped Haj Qaseem Ballistic Missiles To Islamic Jihad Terrorist Group

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Hatf 7 (Babur) Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Three Batteries Of Israeli Spyder SAM Worth $141 Million

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