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Americas

U.S. Navy Launches New 40-Foot Defiant-class Patrol Boat

August 7, 2022 GDC 0

According to Naval News, the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to learn more about any possible replacement to the Mark VI Patrol Boats that are slated for divestment and early retirement due to […]

  • Myanmar signs a North Korean-style security pact with Russia to deploy 10,000 Myanmar soldiers in the Ukraine war.

    February 4, 2026 0
    Myanmar and Russia have signed a five-year security pact, Moscow said Tuesday, sealing an alliance analysts say has been crucial to the junta’s grip on power. Myanmar agreed on North Korean-style soldiers’ deployment in the [...]
  • U.S. Approves $8.5 Billion Sale Of 60 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters To Germany

    July 25, 2023 0
    The United States on Thursday announced the approval of an $8.5 billion sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other equipment to Germany. “The proposed sale will improve Germany’s heavy lift capability. Germany intends to use this [...]
  • No More Ice Cream, Turkey Rejects Second Batch Of S-400 Missiles

    August 26, 2021 0
    A senior Turkish official speaking to Middle East Eye (MEE) Tuesday dismissed the Russian side’s claims on the purchase of a second unit of the S-400 air defense system, saying Ankara is not in the [...]
  • Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats from Australia

    October 26, 2021 0
    Australia has handed over the third of four Guardian-class patrol boats built for the Maritime Element of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) as part of Canberra’s Pacific Maritime Security Programme. Australia Donates Second [...]
  • China’s FC-31 Carrier Based Fighter Jet Shortcomings Impede PLA Navy’s Operations

    May 28, 2025 0
    Like China’s other jets, the FC-31 has shortcomings that keep it from matching its US counterparts. China was plagued by engine problems, as apparent in the recent Kashmir skirmish, when one of its J-10Cs’ engines [...]
  • Russian Navy presents new year’s wishlist, a new aircraft carrier

    January 12, 2020 0
    TASS reported last year that 12 people were injured, “mostly poisoned by combustion products.” Six of the injured are in intensive care, with “just one in satisfactory condition.” Several of the injured are reportedly firefighters that responded [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Pakistan’s economic trouble worsens as Saudi Arabia and the UAE demand debt repayment as Pakistan failed to keep military promises.

  • Europe

    After big wins in Nagorno-Karabakh, demands of Turkish armed drones soar

  • Europe

    Serbia upgrades BTR-82A armored vehicles with new remote weapons station.

  • Air Platform

    China will deliver 30 J-35A Temu fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Purchases 18 FA-50 LCA From KAI Worth $920 Million

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

  • Defense Industry

    Thales Australia awarded $160 million contract to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Armenia pauses Indian Tejas deal after Dubai air show crash.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    US Army to induct UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

  • Middle East

    Kuwait purchases Bayraktar TB2 drones worth $367 million

  • Middle East

    Russia plans to boost military links with Iran, says the UK defense secretary

  • Europe

    Denmark votes overwhelmingly to join EU’s common defense policy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement.

  • Africa

    China exports first HJ-12 ATGM to Nigeria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys fifty thousand troops near Indian border

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Company Repkon to Supply Ammunition Parts to German Rheinmetall

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 20 Additional Latest Variant Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy Commissions First Type 054A/P Frigate

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • Middle East

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told President Trump that he was ready to recognize Israel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which stopgap submarine should the Royal Australian Navy build or buy off the shelf?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italian Army Received Fourth Kronos Radar For SAMP/T NG Anti-air Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

  • Naval Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block 3 Long Range Anti-ship Missile

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    Ukraine Captured Russia’s Anti-tank Mines In Kharkiv

  • South Asia

    Tarique Rahman Replaces Indian RAW Asset Brigadier General Md Hafizur Rahman (Thief) and Reshuffles Senior Military Positions to Remove India’s Deep State in the Bangladesh Army.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters to US Special Forces

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian NASAMS Shot Down Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet In Bakhmut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries will build Peru-class Next-Generation Submarine.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army to Order 100 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 64 Gripen E And Two GlobalEye In Its Final Bid For Finland’s HX Competition

  • Europe

    Raytheon delivers NASAMS II to Lithuanian Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded $192 million contract to produce AMRAAM missile for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia To Buy 36 Rafale And 8 F-15EX Fighter Jets: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

  • Europe

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Air Platform

    Emirati F-16s struck Iran dozens of times based on Israeli intelligence during the war, WSJ reported.

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Submits Sweden’s NATO Bid To Parliament For Ratification

  • Europe

    Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ Blown Out By Explosions

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed drones are beginning to fall apart midair as quality worsens.

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