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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. […]

  • Turkish TB2 Drone Strike Killed Kurdish Leader in Syria

    October 22, 2021 0
    Turkey struck Syrian position using Bayraktar TB2 drones reported Turkish newspaper TRD. The drones are said to have flown initially near the Syrian-Turkish border or over areas controlled by the Turkish military; however, the drones [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Another Su-35 Fighter Jet In Kherson, 28th Su-35 Downed In Ukraine War

    February 9, 2023 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers said Tuesday they found what they believe to be parts of Russia’s high-end Su-35S Flanker multirole fighter that was shot down in southern Ukraine. Ukraine Shot Down Russian Newest Su-35S Fighter Jet In [...]
  • T-14 Armata tanks fell short of their hype, hence withdrawing from the Kharkiv region, reported TASS

    August 24, 2023 0
    Russia’s over-hyped T-14 Armata tank was sent back to the drawing board based on the results of its use during the Ukraine war, reported TASS news agency. Russia briefly deploys T-14 Armata tanks in Ukraine [...]
  • Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

    April 6, 2022 0
    Defence contractor Thales has been contracted to provide radar and communication systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new defence and intervention (FDI HN) frigates. A few days ago, Greece signed a contract with French shipbuilding major Naval [...]
  • ASC Shipbuilding Laid Keel Of Australia’s 2nd Arafura-Class OPV

    April 11, 2020 0
    The Australian Government’s $90 billion National Shipbuilding Program has reached another milestone with the ceremonial keel laying of the second Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) in Adelaide under Project SEA 1180 Phase 1. The keel [...]
  • Exposed! Sukhoi Su-57’s X-band N036 Byelka And N036L L Band Radars Are Not What You Think?

    January 24, 2022 0
    Su-57’s “distributed radar” must radiate electromagnetic waves outwards to work, equivalent to a person walking at night with flashlights all over his body, making it easier to be spotted. Restricted by backward microelectronics technology, Russian [...]
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 […]

  • Africa

    The U.S. Must Supply Arms To African Countries To Counter Chinese Arms Exports

  • Americas

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • South Asia

    Panicked India deploys S-400 missile system and Rafale fighter jets near Bangladesh, which has no meaningful Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Europe

    Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

  • South Asia

    Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

  • Europe

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are assisting Russia’s UAC to manufacture the Soviet-era Su-35 jet.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit wins contract to supply boat-launch and recovery system for RAN

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Tor air defense system using kamikaze drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Intrudes Thai Airspace To Bomb Karen Rebel’s Position

  • Naval Platforms

    Babcock Announced Supply Chains of Type 31 Frigate

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Enters City Of Kherson

  • Europe

    Russia lost four T-90M tanks, 11 BTR-82A APCs and 20 artilleries in one day, reported Ukrainian MoD

  • C4iSR

    American P-8A Poseidon Provides Maritime Intelligence To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Russia admits its artillery system losses hit 10,000 pieces

  • Middle East

    Lockheed Martin has won $155 million contract to upgrade Moroccan Apache Helicopters

  • Americas

    U.S. startup shoots down Shahed replica with T-REX 26-2 interceptor drone.

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To The Israeli Navy

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Stepping Up B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Testing And Production

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Sending Prison Inmates To Fight Ukraine, In Return Of Freedom

  • C4iSR

    Thales Launches Ground Master 400 Alpha Long-Range Air Surveillance Radar

  • Africa

    Morocco to receive first batch of F-16V in 2021

  • Middle East

    China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Air Platform

    French Rafale F4 Order Backlog Stands At 306 Aircraft, Excluding Anticipated 45 Saudi Orders

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Commissioned Fourth Type 055 Destroyer ‘Anshan’ With PLA Navy

  • Air Platform

    German firm developed AI backbone for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program

  • Air Platform

    Israel to procure additional F-35 and V-22 OSPREY

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Request To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops have crossed the Dnipro River near Kherson

  • Air Platform

    GE To Qualify New T901-900 Turboshaft Engine For UH-60M Helicopter

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Wants Ten Percent Commission From Bangladeshi Vessels For Naf River Trade As Inept and Coward Bangladesh Military Watches

  • C4iSR

    Thales to supply helmet-mounted display for Polish FA-50GF fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    24 Su-35 Downed in Ukraine War, Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet is Doomed

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Pylons for Gripen C/D Fighter Jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish First Supersonic “Hürjet /Hürjet 270/Hurkus-C” Advanced jet Trainer And Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy deploys Reis class submarine TCG Piri Reis in Bosphorus Strait

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Hawk Medium-range Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

  • Loitering Munitions

    Hamas launched 20 kamikaze drones from Gaza in Israel as IDF continues to bomb Gaza

  • Americas

    Donald Trump Awards Australian Prime Minister Morrison “The Legion of Merit”

  • Africa

    Nigeria cleared to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

  • Europe

    Kosovo purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

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