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  • [ May 29, 2026 ] Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers. Europe
  • [ May 29, 2026 ] Italy and ITPS Canada establish the first private fleet of Leonardo M-346 fighter trainers in North America. Air Platform
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Russia’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic BS: Not What You Think

September 22, 2022 GDC 0

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is an air-launched Iskander-M ballistic missile based on weapon from the 1980s. The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (Russian for Dagger) entered operational service in 2017, according to Russian statements made in 2018. It is not […]

Europe

The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

March 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

The Sputniknews reported that the Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched system has been operational with RuAF. The Kinzhal is capable is able to destroy large, moving sea-based targets such as aircraft carriers, destroyers and cruisers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister […]

Europe

Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons

March 2, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

    April 6, 2021 0
    The USAF really wants to replace its ageing F-16s and A-10s with a SAAB Gripen like a bird, rather than the F-35A. The USAF is looking at the T-7A program which was developed using SAABs [...]
  • Bangladesh inviting Western sanctions for reinstating ‘except Israel’ inscription on passports

    April 15, 2025 0
     Bangladesh has reinstated the “except Israel” inscription on its passports after four years, effectively prohibiting its citizens from traveling to Israel, local media reported on Sunday. Bangladesh could come under international sanctions for inscripting ‘except [...]
  • Soviet-era Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier Used as Theme Park in China Catches Fire Again

    August 20, 2024 0
    A decommissioned Soviet-era aircraft carrier that became a famous theme park in China was badly damaged in a massive fire on Friday, during what the local authority said was a refit. France Offers Rafale Jets [...]
  • Putin Arrested Russian Army Commanders For Exaggerating Battlefield Gains

    November 19, 2024 0
    Russian commanders have been removed from their positions for lying to their superiors about advances made on the battlefield, it has been reported. Putin fired Colonel-General Gennady Anashkin for lying about battlefield gainsDateNovember 26, 2024Russia’s [...]
  • U.S. Navy’s HMAS Stirling-based AUKUS Rotational Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine USS Minnesota Torpedoed Iranian Frigate off Sri Lanka.

    March 5, 2026 0
    A ⁠United States submarine has sunk an Iranian warship with a torpedo in international waters off Sri Lanka’s coast, says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. USS Minnesota (SSN 783) became the first Virginia-class submarine based [...]
  • Mad Vlad no longer regards Moldova as a sovereign nation in favor of Transdniestria

    February 27, 2023 0
    President Vladimir Putin revoked a 2012 decree that in part underpinned Moldova’s sovereignty in resolving the future of the Transdniestria region. This Moscow-backed separatist region borders Ukraine and where Russia keeps troops. Mad Vlad prepares [...]
Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 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

    Ukraine started to hit Russia where it hurts most, Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroying Russia’s oil and gas refinery

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkiye to deliver advanced Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • Air Platform

    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics And BrahMos Aerospace Directly Supplying Military Components To Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Circumventing Sanctions

  • Europe

    Poland signs deal to buy more Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Army Deploys Second THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel

  • Middle East

    President Erdogan Normalizes Ties With Egypt And Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Until Ireland Invest in Irish Air Corps, Russia will continue to violate its sovereignty

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Ready To Provide Nuclear Submarines To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s CNS Shandong Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Destroyer

  • Africa

    U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s use of North Korean ballistic missile is a grave concern for South Korea

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 056 Jiangdao Class Corvette

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Israel progressed in normalizing diplomatic relations, U.S. diplomatic sources say

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky signed a contract to supply 24 MH-60R Maritime helicopters for Indian Navy

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Supply Sea Giraffe For Canadian Navy

  • Europe

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

  • Africa

    Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

  • Air Platform

    J-20 exposed: new photos reveal China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has visible screws, rivets and quality issues on the airframe.  

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    $4.28 Billion Boxer Multipurpose Combat Vehicles Are Partly Effective

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed Two Top Hamas Commanders Responsible For Kibbutz Nirim Massacre

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Invites Saab, Lockheed, KAI And TAI For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Tenders

  • Europe

    Ukraine sinks Russian ship as Moscow accused of forcible deportations from Mariupol

  • Middle East

    Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

  • Europe

    Russia Indefinitely Postponed Repair Of Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E/F To Be A Smart Phone Like Fighters With Regular Software Upgrades: Saab

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands Delivers Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Media War Between China And India Begins As India Takes Delivery Of 14 Rafale Jets

  • Europe

    Portugal Donates M113 Armored Personnel Carrier To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar Clocked 100 Hours on PT-6 Basic Trainer, Spent 60 Hours as F-7BJI Trainee and Absent from Flying Activities for UN Peacekeeping Mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded $1.20 billion contract to produce 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s air-launched cruise missiles destroyed Russia’s two landing ships

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Company Repkon to Supply Ammunition Parts to German Rheinmetall

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Elbit Systems Profit Surges Amid Global Arms Demand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s AVIC Executive Jailed for Taking Bribes

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