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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
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Americas

Fincantieri awarded contract to build two more Constellation-class frigates for US Navy

August 21, 2024 GDC 0

Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri, through its U.S. subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), has been awarded a contract worth over $1 billion to build the fifth and sixth Constellation-class frigates for the U.S. Navy. The contract for the lead frigate […]

Europe

Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

January 31, 2024 GDC 0

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Americas

U.S. Navy to Start Building Constellation-Class Frigate This Year

January 19, 2022 GDC 0

During his presentation at the symposium, Captain Smith emphasized that the Constellation-class is a frigate, not a destroyer, and that it should not be expected to carry the same weapon load as DDGs. However, he […]

  • Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

    February 4, 2022 0
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  • AH-64E: Australian Army’s Future Proof Attack Helicopters

    June 1, 2021 0
    In one of the more remarkable Defence procurement coups in living memory, the army has managed to gain approval to purchase 29 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters with very little scrutiny. Australian Army Selects Boeing [...]
  • Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

    March 27, 2022 0
    The Australian government has decided to invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western Australia’s first large-vessel dry berth at the Henderson shipyard to boost naval shipbuilding capacity. Australian Navy accepts 2nd Supply-class Replenishment shipDateSeptember [...]
  • AMRA Submits Proposals For RAN’s Magnetic Treatment Facility

    October 4, 2020 0
    Victorian-based Advanced Magnetic Ranges Australia Pty Limited (AMRA), a joint venture combining the engineering expertise of AMOG with French naval technology specialist ECA Group, has just submitted their bid for the Royal Australian Navy’s Magnetic [...]
  • Saab Integrates Mixed Reality into Gripen Simulators

    December 10, 2021 0
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  • Flying coffin: Indian Air Force will retire Russian-dud MiG-21 in 2025 after 400 crashes and 200 dead pilots

    March 17, 2024 0
    After half of the fleet crashing over the years, the last of India’s 40 MiG-21s are expected to retire in 2025. India Retires Russian-made MiG-21 ‘The Flying Coffin’ After 400 Crashes And Multiple Defeats In [...]
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

    U.S. Sends ScanEagle Drones, Howitzers And Carl Gustaf Recoil Rifles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

  • Europe

    Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATO

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K Dud, Trials Rafale M On INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singaporean Navy Will Build Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah stored $500 million in gold and cash in bunker under Beirut hospital

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army to purchase EVA M2 155mm howitzer

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives Last Batch of F-35A

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launches Nuclear Sub, Destroyer, Landing Ship On Same Day

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. and Fiji have signed a new security pact as tensions rise in the Pacific

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russian MiG-29s fighter jets at Crimean airbase

  • Uncategorized

    China’s Djibouti naval base is big enough to fight a war

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

  • Middle East

    USA, Saudi Arabia signed a trillion-dollar investment and defense agreement

  • Middle East

    Iran shopping for Su-35, missile defense system amid U.S. sanctions

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul with $169 million in cash

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China launches CNS Fujian Aircraft Carrier.

  • Air Platform

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Block III Fourth Generation Fighter Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Amid tensions along Pakistan and China borders, India pushes for early delivery of four Rafale fighters

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

  • Middle East

    Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • C4iSR

    DefExpo 2020: Thales exhibits digital transformation and security solutions for defense forces

  • Americas

    South Korea pitches K9 howitzer to Canadan Army

  • Europe

    Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Once Again Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Using Patriot PAC-3 Missile

  • Europe

    Putin pulled people from Admiral Kuznetsov sending them to the death zone in Ukraine, which will kill Russia’s aircraft carrier dream

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Celebrates Death Of Notorious Russian Major General Pavel Klimenko Who Turtured Own Troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Opens Hypersonic Weapons Production Facility

  • Americas

    The RCAF comes full circle turn: Lockheed Martin F-35 firming as favorite for Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Azerbaijan purchased the Israeli Iron Dome missile system

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.

  • Europe

    British MoD Increased Royal Navy’s Spending to £7.5 Billion Over Next Decade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF joins RIMPAC exercises in Guam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will invest $8 billion in upgrading its shipyards for future nuclear submarines.

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Americas

    US Navy To Upgrade EA-18 Growler’s Mission Systems

  • South Asia

    India wants to buy $2 billion worth mothballed Soviet-era MiG-29 and submarines from Russia

  • South Asia

    Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

  • Americas

    Ankara Defies Washington: Implement CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey Now!

  • Europe

    Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

  • Europe

    Sefine Shipyard, TUBITAK To Build Turkey’s USV Capabilities

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received Two More FA-50 Fighter Jets

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