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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 […]

  • Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarine, Scraps Conventional Submarine Project

    September 16, 2021 0
    Australia will build a fleet of nuclear submarines as part of a new security partnership with the United States and United Kingdom, dubbed AUKUS, reported Australian ABC news. The dramatic move is a response to [...]
  • Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

    December 28, 2020 0
    The Russian Su-57 fighter will have two internal weapons bays capable of carrying two cruise missiles, according to Sukhoi Design Bureau. Su-57 will carry most of its air-to-air missiles in the external weapons bay. Su-57 [...]
  • Volvo RM12 Engine Guarantees More Than 300,000 Flying Hours For Gripen

    August 11, 2020 0
    For a single-engine aircraft, engine safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, when Volvo Aero (now GKN Aerospace) was commissioned to further develop General Electric’s engine F404 (which had only been used in twin-engine planes before) [...]
  • Mk41 strike length vertical-launching system (VLS)

    April 29, 2020 0
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  • Nexter Proposes Ceasar Howitzer For US Army

    November 26, 2020 0
    Nexter is joining the field vying to win the US Army’s towed howitzer replacement competition, and is proposing its CAmionÉquipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) truck-mounted 155 mm artillery system, learned GDC citing Janes magazine. Belgium [...]
  • The U.S. to sale F-35 as part of a secret Israeli-UAE deal

    August 21, 2020 0
    A secret push by President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jared Kushner to sell advanced arms — including F-35 stealth fighter jets — to the United Arab Emirates has caused confusion and frustration among agencies and congressional committees [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

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

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    NHIndustries NH90 multi-role military helicopter

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • Americas

    US Army Special Forces Green Berets Fields FPV Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Host Naval Exercises With British Carrier Strike Group

  • Defense Industry

    Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

  • Europe

    Historic first: Ukraine’s ‘sea baby’ drone blew up Russia’s kilo-class submarine in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Defense received contracts to build P-8As Poseidon for South Korea and New Zealand

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesian PT Dirgantara to upgrade Turkish CN235 aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army envisions new land-based hypersonic weapon

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Cessna 152 Training Aircraft Crashed

  • Air Platform

    Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed: Ukraine Destroyed Crimea Bridge Using British-made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

  • South Asia

    Teacher dies saving students from Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BJI jet crash inferno

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    KGB Putin Commits Genocides in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Calculates The Cost of Invading Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) Projects And Industrial Capability

  • Europe

    S-400 failed: Ukraine wiped out Russian military base in Luhansk using four UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Modi under fire for bear-hugging ‘children killer’ Putin during Moscow summit

  • Europe

    Germany purchases Israeli-made PULS artillery rockets

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Destroyed Russian Military’s 290 Tanks, 46 Aircraft and 68 Helicopters

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Sheikh Hasina Received $8 Million (BDT 100 Crore) Grease Payment From Simin Rahman.

  • Asia-Pacific

    Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

  • Cyber

    Russia Shuts Down Internet to Prevent Drone Attacks and Limit Access to Independent Information.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Prototype KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in Volgograd region

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • Europe

    Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy FFG(X) Frigate Specification

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singaporean Navy Will Build Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    US Marines’ F-35B Arrives In Britain For HMS Queen Elizabeth Deployment

  • Africa

    Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US Army

  • Middle East

    Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Plans To Buy 24 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Approves FMS of EMALS and AAG to French Navy’s Next-gen Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

  • Naval Platforms

    Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

  • Europe

    South Korea offers KSS-III Submarines to Greece.

  • Middle East

    Israeli pilots reflect on the ‘Days of Repentance’ operation that destroyed Iran’s air defense capability

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Turkish armored vehicle maker unveils new fire support vehicle

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Hasina, Indian RAW and Awami League Behind the 2009 BDR Mutiny, Independent Investigation Commission Reported.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Test-fires Multi-calibre Israeli-made D11A Artillery Rocket System

  • Europe

    Russia on the hunt for Ukraine’s FPV drone operators who kill thousands of Russian troops

  • Europe

    Russia cancels Moscow airshow due to international sanctions

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