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Lockheed Martin To Display Top Gun Maverick Movie’s Darkstar Hypersonic Jet In Air Show

October 16, 2022 GDC 0

The real-world mockup of the fictional “Darkstar” hypersonic jet seen in the opening sequence of the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” is on display this weekend at the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show, & STEM Expo held at Edwards Air Force […]

North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

May 21, 2024 0

Russia has been deploying North Korean-developed short-range ballistic missiles on the battlefields of Ukraine that are showing a remarkably high failure rate, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia strikes Ukraine with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missilesDateJanuary [...]
Pakistan in talks with China to purchase L-15 trainer aircraft

February 13, 2024 0

During the 2023 Dubai Airshow, China’s Hongdu Aircraft Company confirmed that Pakistan is engaged in formal negotiations to acquire light attack aircraft from China. The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat AircraftDateSeptember 16, 2019Hongdu L-15/JL-15 Falcon [...]
Japanese Ministry of Defense requests $59.1 billion defense budget for the fiscal year 2025

September 2, 2024 0

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) on August 30 requested $59.1 billion (8.5 trillion yen) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 starting in April, its largest ever defense budget request. Plans include the construction of three [...]
China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

August 29, 2020 0

Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a ‘no-fly zone’ during a Chinese naval drill.23 hours ago. China has fired DF-21 and DF-26B into the South China Sea, according to a news [...]
French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

August 15, 2024 0

At Eurosatory 2024 Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled a series of new systems, ranging from counter-UAS, to unmanned air systems, to loitering munitions, considerably widening its portfolio. Nagorno-Karabakh War: A Modern Warfare Of Drone AgeDateApril [...]
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor: The Ultimate Stealth Engineering

January 4, 2022 0

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Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]