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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

December 12, 2021 GDC 0

 For more than two decades, Taiwan tried to buy a fleet of modern conventional submarines to fend off an existential threat – invasion by China. There were no takers. The United States, Taiwan’s main ally, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

October 25, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Navy, also known as Tentar Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL), operates two classes of submarines: The older Cakra-class Type 209/1300 vessels and the Nagapasa-class Type 209/1400 vessels. A Central Command links the three main […]

  • Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

    September 9, 2025 0
    An Australian tanker has refueled a Japanese fighter jet in the air for the first time as part of interoperability trials between the two Asia-Pacific nations. RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In GuamDateOctober 14, [...]
  • Epirus demonstrates Leonidas high-power microwave system to disable drones.

    January 31, 2026 0
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  • CSTO Member Kazakhstan Auctions 117 Soviet-era And Russian-origin Fighter Jets, Including Su-30SM, MiG-31, MiG-29

    October 29, 2023 0
    Kazakhstan, a CSTO member, has put up more than a hundred Soviet-made fighter jets and bombers, which are no longer in service, along with their aviation engines for sale. Kazakhstan is gradually replacing an outdated [...]
  • Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

    March 4, 2022 0
    According to multiple reports, a top Russian general was killed by a Ukrainian sniper in a crucial blow to the Russian invasion. Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine InvasionDateApril 19, 2022Ukraine [...]
  • BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles

    September 16, 2024 0
    This award includes the production of more than 200 A4 variants. The order will be delivered to the Army as a modernized replacement to some of the Bradleys that the U.S. government has provided to [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Developed AI Powered Command And Control Systems

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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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian forces with US-made ATACMS for the first time

  • Central Asia

    Three Brothers 2021: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises

  • Europe

    American-made Strykers armored vehicles help Ukraine achieve breakthrough in the Kursk region

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

  • Europe

    Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Air Platform

    C-27J Next Generation Strategic Airlift Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Buy 40 New F-16V Jets And Upgrade 79 F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Will Germany Ever Replace Panavia Tornado?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys fifty thousand troops near Indian border

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary boss says Ukraine makes gains in Bakhmut; Kyiv says counteroffensive yet to begin

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia fired North Korean-made KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles on Ukraine

  • Europe

    Sweden Considers Supplying Deadly Archer Self-propelled Howitzer And RBS70 Anti-air Missile

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia on high alert after appearance of Chinese vessel CCG 4205

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean FFX Batch III Frigate to be equipped with the Long-Range Naval L-SAM

  • Land Platform

    Hanwha to send two prototypes AS21 Redback IFV to Australia for LAND 400 Phase 3 bid

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract For US Navy’s LCS Sensors Suite

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the German AFBM “Boxer”

  • Middle East

    Israel sent captured Russian arms in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • Europe

    Russia’s attempts to occupy Donbas has failed by Ukrainian resistance

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s to unveil Buk-M3 air defense system at Victory Day parade 2020

  • Middle East

    Israeli Female Soldiers Killed More Than 100 Hamas Terrorists

  • Europe

    French Navy will upgrade FDI frigate with 32 vertical launch system.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Awarded K9 Howitzer Contract For Egyptian Army

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Air Platform

    American Coastal Mechanics Inc to Upgrade India’s MiG-29UPG and MiG-29K Fighter Jets as Russia Refuses to Provide Spare Parts

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to develop new guided high-explosive ammunition for US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Loyal Wingman UCAV Taxis For The First Time

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Shot Down Su-30SM Patrolling Black Sea And Recaptured Oil Rig

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • Europe

    Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia will increase missile defense capability following China’s ICBM tests

  • Europe

    Britain Sends M270 Long-range Rocket Systems To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Prime Minister Trudeau Ordered Downing Of Third Unidentified Object Over Canadian Airspace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army to diversify its drone fleet and drone warfare capability

  • Air Platform

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force’s Options For New Fighter Jets

  • South Asia

    Maldives purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, amid India tensions

  • Middle East

    Iranian Hypocrisy: Iran Maintains Political Relationship With American Jewish Groups

  • C4iSR

    Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded Contract to Produce Mobile Surveillance System for Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    V-22 Osprey conducts first landing on the deck of a ship

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems delivers the second MEKO A-200 class frigate to the Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    U.S. Starts Deploying Aegis Ashore Battery in Poland

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belbek air base near Sevastopol is no longer operable after ATACMS strikes

  • South Asia

    Indian Authority Demolishes 800 Years Old Shahi Mosque, Shrines And Muslim Cemetery

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