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Anti-air Missiles

Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

October 5, 2024 GDC 0

Israeli who cheated death in Iran’s 181-missile blitz hailed “The Miracle of Tel Aviv” yesterday. Terrifying video of Tuesday night’s unprecedented ballistic missile barrage showed fireballs crashing to earth as Israel’s Iron Dome rocket defence […]

Anti-air Missiles

David Sling, Arrow and Iron Dome: Israel Intercepts 400 Iranian Ballistic Missiles

October 2, 2024 GDC 0

Iran launched nearly 400 missiles on Israel on Tuesday as a retaliation to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Iran fired around 400 missiles into Israel on Tuesday evening as a retaliation to the […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

November 30, 2023 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a major $1.2 billion agreement to supply air defense systems to a foreign customer, IAI announced Thursday. “In the wake of the Iron Swords War, IAI is in an […]

Anti-air Missiles

David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception

October 24, 2023 GDC 0

The David’s Sling air defense system successfully shot down a rocket from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a military source said, marking the first real-world interception for the battery. The rocket was one of three […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. approves sale of Israeli David Sling anti-air missiles to Finland

September 8, 2023 GDC 0

Israel’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that the United States has approved the sale of a co-developed missile defense system to Finland. The ministry said that having received the green light from Washington, Israel can […]

  • U.S. approves $10 billion in medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones for Taiwan.

    December 19, 2025 0
    The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China. U.S. [...]
  • Lockheed Martin sends F-35A for evaluation by Finish HX programme

    February 12, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin has officially launched the flight evaluation phase of its F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for Finland’s HX programme, with a pair of aircraft arriving at Tampere-Pirkkala Airbase north of Helsinki on [...]
  • Australia to transfer RAAF’s classic Hornets aircraft to Ukraine

    July 11, 2023 0
    Any decision by Australia to send retired fighter jets to aid Ukraine’s resistance to invading Russian forces would be welcomed by “cheering” from Europe, according to Lithuania’s foreign minister. Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian [...]
  • Ukrainian ace pilot ‘ghost of Kyiv’ killed in plane crash

    August 28, 2023 0
    Three Ukrainian pilots, including a well-known pilot who went by the call sign “Juice,” have died in a plane crash, the Ukrainian Air Force said. Turkey Jumps On To Another War, This Time Donbass, UkraineDateMarch [...]
  • India set to acquire 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator-B HALE UAV from US worths $3 billion

    June 12, 2020 0
    India armed forces could soon get access to the lethal drones from the US. Final preparations are underway to ink another $3 billion deal between US-based General Atomics and the Indian Government for the procurement [...]
  • Hanwha Defence AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

    October 3, 2019 0
    Hanwha’s AS21 Redback is a heavily-upgraded version of the K21 IFV that has been in service with the South Korean army since 2009. […]
Europe

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 […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkey’s armed drones

  • South Asia

    Sheikh Hasina Offered Bangladesh Army (Thief) Billions of Dollars in Corrupt Businesses to Stay in Power: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army To Finally Inducts ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Kamikaze Drone

  • Uncategorized

    U.S State Department Approves Sale Of Rocket Launchers Ammunitions To Finland

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone struck Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile manufacturing factory.

  • Europe

    Ruble Crashed: International Sanctions Hit Putin’s Face With A Big Slap

  • C4iSR

    The USAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier

  • Europe

    Latvia and Estonia Place Orders for Carl-Gustaf M4

  • Europe

    Finland Ordered Pre-production Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicle

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 Million to Buy 200 Indian-made TATA Hexa Sports Utility Vehicles

  • Europe

    Thanks to Turkish F-16, only four fighters remained in service with Armenia

  • Europe

    More EU sanctions should hit Russian arms production, says Czech Foreign Minister

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine expects Gripen and F-16 fighter jets from Sweden, Netherlands and Poland

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Missile Factory Hit By Israeli Air Strike.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia to Locally Produce Components for U.S. THAAD Missile System

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense with Second SAMP/T System

  • Europe

    Australia to deliver 30 more Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • South Asia

    Expert believes Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood (thief) is plotting a Ponzi scheme to inflate the pricing of the J-10C and JF-17 to $70 million apiece.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Turkish-made 30 Hurjet Advanced Jet Trainers

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Produce Eighth THAAD Battery

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets Struck Russian Military Base In Donetsk Killing 1500 Troops

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Aerospace Industries unveils LAHAT ALPHA missile with 20km range.

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s Mig-29K’s Engine Caught Fires, Pilots Safely Ejected From The Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s elite Alpha unit destroyed $4 billion worth of Russia’s S-400, S-300, Buk-M3, Tor-M2 and Pantsir-S1 air defenses in 2025.

  • Europe

    Russian Colonel Vadim Boyko Shot Dead At Naval College Office

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Sacks Generals After Losing 73 Vehicles And 1000 Men In Failed River Crossing Bid in Luhansk

  • Naval Platforms

    The Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD)

  • No Picture
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Watches As Myanmar Border Guard Fights Arakan Rebels Inside Bangladesh

  • Defense Industry

    The Ukraine war dealt a knockout blow to Russia’s arms exports

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Europe

    Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea.

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy launched sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS)

  • Europe

    Russian forces have lost more than 15 modernized 2S33 Msta-SM howitzers per month since deployed in eastern Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Uncategorized

    Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Indonesia Sent Letter of Intent to South Korea to Purchase MSAM-II Cheongung II Missile System.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Erdogan asked Putin to take back the S-400 missile system to rejoin the F-35 program.

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivered 2,700 Anti-tank Rockets and 300 Stinger Missiles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon and Electromecanica to produce SkyCeptor Missile Interceptor In Romania

  • Industry

    Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

  • Europe

    23 Retired Army Generals Of France Threaten A Coup D’état

  • Europe

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

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

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