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  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Ukraine seeks U.S. authorization to produce Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to solve air defense crisis. Anti-air Missiles
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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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  • South Korea’s new Hyunmoo-V monster missile carries nine tons warhead

    November 7, 2024 0
    On October 1, 2024, South Korea unveiled its latest strategic missile, the Hyunmoo-V, during the Armed Forces Day parade commemorating the 76th anniversary of the military’s founding. The event featured approximately 5,000 troops and nearly [...]
  • France Purchases Two Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control Aircraft

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  • Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

    September 2, 2025 0
    Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed. Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 [...]
  • How Iron Dome Missile Systems Protects Israeli Cities?

    May 17, 2021 0
    By now, you’ve probably seen the videos: dark skies, illuminated by exploding balls of light, like alien spaceships doing battle or a terrifying fireworks display, scored by air raid sirens. U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster [...]
  • Israel Delivers Second Batch Of Iron Dome To US Army

    January 4, 2021 0
    According to the information published by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the United States has received the second battery of the Iron Dome air defense systems from Israel, in accordance with a deal signed by the two [...]
  • Swiss Army Short-listed BAE Systems Archer Howitzer

    June 15, 2022 0
    The Swiss government has shortlisted BAE Systems’ Archer 155mm mobile howitzer as one of the systems going into the final round of competition for its future artillery system. The Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement, [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Almaz-Antey Cyber Breach Exposed Indian Army’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile Contract Details

  • Europe

    CZ Group Unveils BREN 3 Assault Rifles at IDET 2025 in Brno

  • South Asia

    Russian-built Rooppur nuclear power plant, the monument of corruption, embezzlement, and ticking atomic bomb in Bangladesh.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $10.8 Billion Contract To Upgrade F-22 Raptor

  • Air Platform

    U.S. offers F-16V to compensate $1.4 billion of Turkish investment in F-35

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

  • South Asia

    Afghan Air Force To Fight Back Against Taliban Insurgents Using A-29, AC-208 And Black Hawks

  • Europe

    A major fire engulfed Russia’s ELMASH electromechanical plant in Voronezh

  • Defense Industry

    Serbia Plans To Buy New Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world record

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Flute Multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

  • Air Platform

    Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

  • Americas

    US Navy Christened Future Virginia-class USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In Belgorod Due To Pilot Fatigue

  • Middle East

    Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas fired 5000 rockets at Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • Europe

    PayPal shuts down its services in Russia, a blow to Russian retailers

  • Europe

    Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland.

  • Europe

    China delivers Shahed-136 copycat Sunflower-200 drones, ammunition and aircraft spare parts to Russia

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel Build Close Military Ties in The Middle East

  • C4iSR

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

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Europe

    25 Percent of Russian Businesses Declared Bankruptcy Due to High Inflation, High Interest Rates and No Export Customers

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled Howitzers

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

  • C4iSR

    Mark 36 Super Rapid Bloom Offboard Countermeasures (SRBOC)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Deploys Advanced Type 12 Anti-ship Weaponry On Southwest Isle

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • Air Platform

    Korean KAI Is Assembling Five Prototypes Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Europe

    Russia Begun Deploying Nuclear Capable Iskander-M Missiles To Finish And Swedish Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pentagon warns growing Chinese naval expansion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Signs $2.5 Billion Deals To Buy 75 M1A2 Abrams Tanks And 17 Assault Breacher Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

  • South Asia

    More than hundred Bangladesh army officers were ejected from the UN mission over sex scam

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Iskander Ballistic Missiles Over Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Wants AI-operated Autonomous Drones

  • Africa

    Sudan plans to purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets

  • Defense Industry

    Germany purchases 227 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Russian forces switching on and off TOR missile to minimize radar heat issues provide window of opportunity to destroy the missile system

  • Defense Industry

    Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

  • Europe

    Roshel delivers 1,000th Senator armored vehicle to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer Undergoes BMD Upgrades

  • Europe

    Baykar Unveils 1000km Range MIZRAK Loitering Munition.

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