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  • [ April 28, 2026 ] Pakistan unveils locally built Chinese SF-200 Kamikaze drone, named Mudamir-LR. Loitering Munitions
  • [ April 28, 2026 ] Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance. Infantry Weapons
  • [ April 28, 2026 ] Fincantieri awarded contract to upgrade the Italian Navy’s patrol frigate into a combat-capable frigate. Europe
  • [ April 28, 2026 ] Philippines plans to purchase South Korean CTM Anti-ship Ballistic Missiles. Anti-ship Missile
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Air Platform

Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

July 15, 2021 GDC 0

The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack […]

Direct-energy Weapons

The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

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  • President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris

    July 22, 2024 0
    Barring any more spectacular developments in this US presidential race, this is where we’ll close our live coverage this morning. President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Why [...]
  • Swedish Startup Develop Low-cost Kreuger 100 Battery-powered Drone Interceptor

    March 29, 2025 0
    As reported by Jordan Linn on March 27, 2025, Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish startup, has developed the Kreuger 100, a lightweight, battery-powered drone interceptor intended for both military and civilian applications, contributing to scalable [...]
  • North Korea started mass producing KN-24 ballistic missiles to fulfil Russia’s order

    January 24, 2024 0
    Newly released images from the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) indicate that North Korea has ramped up the production of its KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles. These missiles are being mounted on both tracked armored [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded Contract To Produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles

    July 16, 2023 0
    Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $264-million contract to produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder tactical missiles for the US and international allies. RTX (formerly Raytheon) to increase AIM-9X Sidewinder production to 2500 missiles per yearDateApril [...]
  • Ukraine’s mystery drone struck Belgorod military base exposing Russia’s air defense weaknesses

    January 19, 2023 0
    Russian military and intelligence analysts scrutinized ‘kamikaze’ drone debris recovered at the military camp attack site in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine. According to Russians, it is Ukrainian mysterious new loitering ‘kamikaze drone’. “About 7 units have [...]
  • South Korean KAI has started the full-scale production of KF-21 fighter jets in a deal worth $1.41 billion

    June 26, 2024 0
    Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said Tuesday it has signed a 1.96 trillion-won ($1.41 billion) deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), to commence production of the next-generation KF-21 fighter jet. South Korea Starts Series [...]
Infantry Weapons

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

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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.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers MARS Artillery Rocket And Dingo Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions Its 69th Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers Gripen and GlobalEye Production in Canada with Technology Transfer.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Verba man-portable air defense system contains Swiss-made seeker components

  • Central Asia

    Leaked audio reveals Russia planned to annex part of Kazakhstan’s territory

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Europe

    Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey Objects Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s DRDO Test Fires Extended-range Pinaka MBRL Rocket

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s feud with the Kremlin will lead him to the same fate as Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • Americas

    Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

  • South Asia

    No, Pakistan Did Not Lose F-16 Fighter Jet. Afghan’s Big Claim is AI-generated.

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Europe

    Russia may look to expand the Ukraine war into Moldova

  • Europe

    Turkey closes Bosphorus straits to Russian warships

  • Europe

    Captured Russia’s V2U kamikaze drone exposed Russia’s use of American and Japanese microchips

  • Europe

    First phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project kicks off

  • Air Platform

    The USAF To Upgrade MQ-9A Reaper UCAV

  • Air Platform

    Australia to transfer RAAF’s classic Hornets aircraft to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MiG-29 And Su-27 Escort American B1B Lancer Bomber Over Black Sea

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-35, A Disaster Fighter Jets for Russia

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Confirms Use of Israeli Spike ATGM in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Time Is Running Out To Rescue Indonesian Submarine

  • Europe

    Russians Fleeing Crimea as Ukrainian Sea Drones Blew Up Kerch Bridge Connecting Russia to Occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Chinese Spy Ballon

  • C4iSR

    U.S. and Israeli ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Shattered Illusions of China’s Beidou-3 And Huawei’s 5G Communist Technology Based on Plagiarism in Iran.

  • Air Platform

    IAI to unveil new long-endurance Heron MK II UAV

  • Air Platform

    Newly Released Infrared Footage Shows the U.S. Testing Either F-47 Sixth-gen Fighter or Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Acquires South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese company TRC aiding Russia in modifying dumb bomb into glide bomb

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Wants To Replace MQ-9 Reaper Drones

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp awarded contract to produce DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for Germany and Norway.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Faces Major Challenge of ADF’s Retention and Recruitment Problems

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    UK Sent Precision Strike Capable Brimstone 2 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Pentagon Finally Kicks Turkey Out of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

  • Europe

    Finnish Border Guard orders two OPVs from Meyer Turku

  • Europe

    Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases 44 CV90 MKIIIC Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha and Rheinmetall Battle For $27 Billion Armored Vehicles Contracts For Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    Aung San Suu Kyi wants to realign defense relationship with western countries

  • Africa

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Jets Ready for Delivery to Nigeria

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