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Anti-air Missiles

Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

Diehl Defence unveiled the IRIS-T SLM/X air defense system at Enforce Tac 2026, introducing a common eight-canister launcher capable of firing both SLM and SLX interceptors. On February 24, 2026, at Enforce Tac 2026, Germany’s […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Norwegian-German defense companies jointly develops supersonic missile

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Europe

Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

April 4, 2021 GDC 0

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has assembled a team with Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG of Überlingen and Hensoldt Sensors GmbH of Taufkirchen to cooperate in a special partnership known as an “Arbeitsgemeinschaft” (ARGE). Under […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Diehl Defence IRIS-T Air-to-Air Missile

January 9, 2020 LM Publications 0

In addition to the consortium partners Germany (pilot nation), Greece, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Spain, further countries worldwide decided to procure IRIS-T. It was selected as standard weapon for the Eurofighter, F-16, EF-18, Tornado and Gripen fighter aircraft. […]

  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region in fifth successful attacks

    May 10, 2024 0
    Ukrainian kamikaze drones sparked a huge explosion at a major oil refinery in Russia – marring the first of three voting days in Vladimir Putin’s presidential election. Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $870 Million F-35’s Sustainment Contract

    March 21, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin recently secured a modification contract involving the F-35A, F-35B and F-35C aircraft. The deal has been offered by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. Poland signs a deal to buy Lockheed [...]
  • Kuwaiti Super Hornet Gets Integrated Sniper Targeting Pod

    May 31, 2021 0
    The Kuwait Air Force’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet made its first flight integrated with Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP). Sniper ATP will be located on the Weapon Station 5, an area on the aircraft where pods or [...]
  • US Navy Terminates HALO Hypersonic Missile Program Citing Cost Concerns

    May 3, 2025 0
    US Navy quietly kills HALO hypersonic missile initiative, the latest failure to match China’s growing arsenal of the weapon The US Navy has killed its next-generation hypersonic missile, slamming the brakes on a once-promising development [...]
  • Russian FSB has assassinated Serbian Radomir Kurtic for his involvement in supplying ammo to Ukraine.

    December 20, 2025 0
    Serbian authorities are seeking explanations from Russia following the death of a representative of Serbia’s state-owned defense company Yugoimport SDPR, who was found dead in Moscow under what Serbian officials describe as suspicious circumstances. US [...]
  • Here’s why Russia lost more than 300,000 troops in 17 months of the Ukraine war

    August 11, 2023 0
    More than 300,000 Russian troops have been “liquidated” in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched by President Vladimir Putin nearly 15 months ago, according to figures released by Kyiv’s military. Russia lost more than 600 [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Conducted Hypersonic Weapons Test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Delivered “Al Doha” OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

  • South Asia

    General Bipin Rawat praises Boeing P-8I Poseidon for Doklam operation

  • Defense Industry

    SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out Russia’s Pantsir and Kornet ATGM manufacturing factory in Tula

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

  • Europe

    Switzerland wants to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX First Flight Clearing Path To Delivery To USAF

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-300 And Iskander Missiles Launch Spectacularly Go Wrong And Hit Its Own City Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

  • South Asia

    National Security Policy, Framework, and Doctrine Vacuum Lead to Systemic Corruption in the Bangladesh Military: Report

  • Europe

    Germany will send six Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy received 5th and 6th Shaldag Mk V Fast Attack Craft From Israel

  • Europe

    Russia Losing Aircraft and Helicopters Faster Than It Can Replenish, UK Intelligence Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodia could be the first customer of Chinese FTC-2000G jet

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and the UAE are urging President Trump to finish the job by changing the regime.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 may not be built with quality workmanship, says Vietnam’s MoD

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Air Platform

    Thailand’s Defense Minister Recommends Saab Gripen Over F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Moscow’s Domodedovo civillian airport

  • Europe

    Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy South Korean AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    British Army Orders More XACT NV33 Night Vision Goggles

  • Industry

    The Grand Ambition of Turkish Defense Industries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

  • Air Platform

    Germany should deliver Panavia Tornado jets to Ukraine instead of sending them boneyard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Republic of Korea Navy Launches First Four PKX-B Batch-II Patrol Vessels.

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems awarded $1.65 billion contract to establish pilots training center in Greece

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Purchases SM6 Ballistic Missile Interceptor For Hobart Class Destroyer Worth $7 Billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

  • Europe

    British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The Field

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

  • Naval Platforms

    Aselsan signed contract to supply combat system for MILGEM project

  • Europe

    KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

  • Europe

    Bad News For Ukraine: Putin Learning To Value Competent Andrei Belousov And Removing Incompetent Idiots From Ministry Of Defense

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s 47th army brigade downed seventh Ka-52 helicopter in a week using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin will invest $7 billion to expand missile production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Satellite images reveal North Korea is constructing the largest warship ever

  • Europe

    Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will not return to service

  • Europe

    Breaking News: U.S. Law Makers Introduces Bill To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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