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  • [ June 8, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades. Air Platform
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  • [ June 8, 2026 ] Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Air-Launched Weapons

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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  • Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

    September 11, 2020 0
    Hungary became the first NATO and EU member to order Rheinmetall’s newly developed Lynx infantry fighting vehicle when it signed a contract worth over $2 billion for 218 of those vehicles. The Hungarian Ministry of [...]
  • Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

    March 30, 2021 0
    The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T [...]
  • Armenia is not an ally of Russia on “Ukraine invasion”, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says

    February 21, 2024 0
    Historically, Armenia and Russia have had a fairly good relationship, but since Russia began their invasion of Ukraine, the relationship between the two nations has suffered a setback. Armenia Urges Russian Military Deployment On Azerbaijan [...]
  • Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

    April 13, 2021 0
    China’s muscling in with missile boats. The Philippines is sending over aircraft. But another player is deploying its military to stake a claim on the South China Sea – Vietnam. As Beijing’s fishing “militia” moved [...]
  • Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

    December 28, 2020 0
    The Qatar Emiri Air Force’s NH90 helicopter programme marked a major milestone last week with first flights performed in Italy and France. The first NH90 NATO frigate helicopter (NFH), assembled at Leonardo’s Venice Tessera facility, [...]
  • Katmerciler Delivers Upgraded Hizir 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Turkish Army.

    June 4, 2026 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

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

    More Than 25,000 Demoralized Russian Conscripts Retreated, Deserted In Face Of Fierce Resistance

  • Air Platform

    Saab starts Gripen E/F production in Brazil

  • Air Platform

    AH-64E Apache received ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Build Hypersonic Missiles With U.S. And UK

  • South Asia

    The case for improving cyber-security capabilities of Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Poland purchases three Swedish-built A26 class submarines.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

  • C4iSR

    Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • C4iSR

    China’s CETC Displays KLJ-7A Radar For JF-17 Block III

  • Europe

    UK Sent Precision Strike Capable Brimstone 2 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Britain to transfer Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 2 Strike And Surveillance Drone

  • Air Platform

    F-36 Kingsnake: A Hypothetical 4.75 Gen Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates loosening Islamic laws for personal freedom and expedite economic activity

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin says F-35 stealth jets plays central role in Canada’s air combat strategy.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Upgrades Hellenic Air Force’s F-16s To F-16V Standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels destroying Chinese-made armored vehicles like tin can

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

  • Cyber

    Russia Shuts Down Internet to Prevent Drone Attacks and Limit Access to Independent Information.

  • Air Platform

    40 RNAF’s F-16 fighter jets could allow Ukraine to retake Crimea faster than anticipated

  • Middle East

    20 Bayraktar TB2 Drone Swarms Destroyed Pantsir-S1 SAM In Syria

  • Europe

    Turkey To Upgrade Armored Vehicles Of Its Armed Forces

  • Europe

    Sweden And Finland Deliver Additional Ammunitions To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received the First F-35A Stealth Jets from Lockheed Martin.

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy to commission indigenously built corvette INS Kavaratti

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Approves NASAMS Anti-air Missile And AIM-120 AMRAAM-ER Missiles Sale To Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive 300KM Range ATACMS Missiles, U.S. Department of Defense Reported

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Air Platform

    C-27J Next Generation Strategic Airlift Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • Air Platform

    China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    Russia sends the 1950s BTR-50 vehicles to the frontline, a sign Russia is running out of platforms

  • Europe

    Losing 15 S-300 Batteries, Russia Started Deploying S-300 Mockup To Deceive Ukrainian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force Received First Upgraded C-130J Hercules Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Shot Down Russian Su-34 and Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Chinese bid to buy Motor Sich could jeopardize Ukraine’s chance to join NATO

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian ATACMS destroyed Russia’s S-400 launchers, three radars and Fundament-M air surveillance system

  • Europe

    Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

  • Europe

    Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in Lithuania

  • Europe

    RAF Typhoon Intercept Russian Ilyushin IL-38 Aircraft Over Baltic Sea

  • Middle East

    Israel Army Deploys Troops Near Syrian Border To Create Buffer Zone

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions Buster: Russian Orlan-10 UAV Made Of American, Japanese, German And Chinese Components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Hannan (Thief) Purchased Multiple Apartments for His Mistresses to Conceal Illegal Wealth.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

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