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Naval Platforms

Damen’s Leading Role In German MKS-180 Frigate Programme

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

On June 19th Damen Shipyards Group and the German Bundesamt fur Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr signed the contract for the construction of four MKS-180 frigates for the German Navy. Damen is the main contractor for […]

Europe

Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

June 20, 2020 GDC 0

On June 17, 2020, the German Parliament has approved the acquisition of four MKS 180 frigates that will be built by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen. This contract will be the largest naval contract for the […]

Naval Platforms

Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

May 30, 2020 GDC 0

Damen Shipyard announced that it will soon deliver the Second Multipurpose Offshore Patrol vessel PNS TABUK to the Pakistan Navy. The second PNS Tabuk corvette (F-272) launched in September 2019, is expected to be incorporated […]

Europe

Dutch MoD Issued B-Letter To Naval Group, Saab & TKMS For Walrus SSK Replacement

April 25, 2020 GDC 0

The shortlisted candidates, from top to bottom: TKMS’ Type 212 Saab Damen’s A26, Naval Group Royal IHC design based on “Barracuda family” The Dutch Ministry of Defense today issued the B-Letter for the Walrus-class submarine […]

Naval Platforms

Indonesian Navy’s KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) Has Completed Sea Trial

March 21, 2020 GDC 0

The KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) has completed its final phase of testing for the combat systems upgrade ahead of redelivery to the Indonesian Navy. Source: DSNS. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) and its Indonesian […]

South Asia

Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

February 15, 2020 GDC 0

The Pakistan Navy has commissioned a 2300 Tonnes Corvette PNS YARMOOK (F-271) – a Damen OPV 1900 – in a ceremony held at Constanta Port, Romania on 13th February 2020. Attending the event was Vice Admiral Muhammad […]

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  • Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

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    Germany has revealed how many Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles it plans to supply to Ukraine. Germany delivers 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to UkraineDateAugust 8, 2023German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived [...]
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

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    NEW DELHI (GDC) — An Indian facility that manufactures Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters closed last year, leading to a domino effect that could see 400 local suppliers shut their shops over a lack of component orders, according [...]
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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 […]

  • Europe

    A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

  • Europe

    Russia’s lost 22 tanks, 33 armored vehicles and 1040 Russian troops in a day

  • Americas

    Russia stole American hypersonic weapons design, President Donald Trump said

  • Air Platform

    Poland Purchases 48 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Allocates $100 Million For Turkish Drones

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Copies American C-RAM And Produces LD-3000 CIWS System

  • Air Platform

    H160M Guepard Joint Light Helicopter

  • Middle East

    US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkish STM Engineering and ASFAT to cooperate on MILGEM project for Pakistan Navy’s corvettes

  • Uncategorized

    Saab Australia To Recruit 300 Staff For Hunter Class Frigate Program

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-2 missile intercepts Houthi’s ballistic missile and drones fired at Tel Aviv

  • Air Platform

    KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

  • Americas

    President Biden authorized Ukraine to use all U.S.-made weapons to strike inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Short-lists ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO A200 and Mitsubishi’s Mogami Class For $7.6 Billion Frigate Contract

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Canada Selects Gripen E/F Fighter Jets, Reducing F-35A Orders.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to produce unmanned surface vessels.

  • Europe

    Ukraine breaks through Russian front and now faces even more massive obstacles

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Bomber Fired Missiles At Sea Instead Of Ukrainian Territory In Latest Humiliation

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Worth $310 Million

  • Europe

    Belarus Cozzies Up With Turkey, A Snab To Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Kuwait Cleared To Buy 60 AIM-120 AMRAAM From Raytheon

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Donates Four Cessna Aircraft to Philippines Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

  • C4iSR

    NATO members to purchase six GlobalEye AWACS, replacing E-7A Wedgetail.

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats from Israel

  • Europe

    Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 83 Destroyer Will Enter in Concept Phase by 2022

  • Europe

    Ireland needs fighter jets for full air defense capability, says Major General Ralph James

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud launcher in Zaporozhye region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

  • Infantry Weapons

    NORINCO Delivers SR-5 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems To Bahrain

  • Air Platform

    Serbia plans to buy Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

  • Africa

    Rosoboronexport received small arms and vehicles order from African countries worth $1.7bn

  • Europe

    Norway boosts defense spending by whopping $48 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Destroyer sets sail through South China Sea

  • Europe

    Russian losses in Makhmut are so huge that they impacted supply chains on other battlefields

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to receive three secondhand nuclear submarines from the U.S.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Jets and Helicopters Are Blown Out Of Sky By British-made Starstreak Missiles

  • Europe

    Boeing rolled out first P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Norway

  • Air Platform

    UK Begins Manufacturing Sixth-generation Combat Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Turkey To Establish Military Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

  • Air Platform

    Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Cuts Steel for Fifth Hangor-class Submarine “PNS TASNIM”

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