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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 […]

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The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

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  • Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

    July 25, 2021 0
    Russia has sent a commercial offer to India for the delivery of 21 MiG-29 fighters in response to a request for proposal from the Indian side, according to a spokesperson for Russia’s Federal Service for [...]
  • Saab Trials New X-band AESA Radar on Gripen D

    April 30, 2020 0
    Saab has successfully completed the first air trials with its new fighter X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, which will be offered as a new addition to Saab’s PS-05/A radar family. Saab continues to [...]
  • Pentagon picks defense-technology firm Kratos to develop hypersonic flight-testing vehicle

    January 8, 2025 0
    The Pentagon awarded defense-technology firm Kratos a contract worth up to $1.45 billion to help increase its hypersonic flight-testing cadence. Amid China and Russia Tensions, US Races to Build Hypersonic Weapons: AnalysisDateMay 26, 2020Japan Developing [...]
  • South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

    December 4, 2024 0
    Troops were seen trying to enter the South Korean parliament on Tuesday (3 December) after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address that slammed domestic political opponents and sent shockwaves [...]
  • U.S. Sends ScanEagle Drones, Howitzers And Carl Gustaf Recoil Rifles To Ukraine

    August 23, 2022 0
    A new $775 million military aid package for Ukraine marks the first time the U.S. sends ScanEagle drones for targeting artillery, as well as 105mm howitzers and anti-tank rounds for the Carl Gustaf rifle to [...]
  • The Ukraine war dealt a knockout blow to Russia’s arms exports

    October 6, 2023 0
    Russia’s role as a major global arms supplier is under threat. This report analyzes how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the concomitant Western sanctions have affected its status as one of the top suppliers in [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

  • Middle East

    Will an Israeli strike on Iran via Azerbaijani airspace impending?

  • Europe

    Russia’s lost 22 tanks, 33 armored vehicles and 1040 Russian troops in a day

  • Europe

    U.S. curbs international supply chains to cripple Russia’s military

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Started Localized Ground Incursions Before Full-scale Ground Incursions In Northern Gaza

  • Ballistic Missile

    China Test Fires Air-launched DF-21D Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Spyder Medium/Long-Rang Air Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Builds Submarine Base In South China Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Competing for Fighter Jets Superiority

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Purchases THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia finalized 48 KAAN fighter jets deal with Turkiye

  • Europe

    British Army Received Europe’s Most Modern Battle Tank, The Challenger 3

  • Middle East

    President Trump Announced the U.S. and Israel Started Major Operations Against Iranian Regime.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Largest Tank Manufacturer Halts Tank Production and Repair, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • Europe

    Ukraine started to hit Russia where it hurts most, Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroying Russia’s oil and gas refinery

  • Europe

    Turkey Will Retire Russian-made S-400 SAM In Exchange For Turkish Return To F-35 Program

  • Europe

    Sweden scrambles Gripen fighter jets after Russian military plane enters airspace

  • Europe

    Turkish Shipbuilder Developed Unmanned Surface Vessel

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

  • South Asia

    After destroying Bangladesh’s democracy, India’s Modi is begging Bangladesh to export Indian goods to the US.

  • Middle East

    ‘We will turn them into rubble’, Israeli PM Netanyahu vows vengeance

  • Middle East

    Iranian Hypocrisy: Iran Maintains Political Relationship With American Jewish Groups

  • Ballistic Missile

    Rocketsan test fires TAYFUN block 3 anti-ship variant ballistic missile at an unmanned surface vessel.

  • C4iSR

    Analysis: A Modern Integrated Air Defense Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS.

  • Europe

    Russia lost 550 Russian conscripts, 33 artillery systems, 11 armoured vehicles, and eight tanks in Bakhmut in a day

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Shipyard Receives 12 Missile Tubes For HMS Dreadnought

  • Air Platform

    Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

  • Land Platform

    Chinese NORINCO claims VT-4 Tank is better than T-14 Armata

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands received its first MQ-9A Reaper drones

  • Europe

    Rogue Russian soldiers blew up ammunition supplied by North Korean despot

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering Additional F-35.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipyard awarded contract to produce two evolved Cape-class patrol ships

  • Air Platform

    New Zealand Received Its Final P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces destroy modernized Russian Tor-M2 SAM system

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force To Replace F-22 Raptor With Sixth-generation NGAD Fighters

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky To Upgrade HH-60W Helicopters Of US Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Commits to Procure Gripen E/F Fighter Jets to Replace Ageing F-16

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Forces Failed in Ukraine War Due To Poor Planning, No Pilot Training, Ageing Fighter Fleets and No Airborne Early Warning System

  • Europe

    Romania buys TB2 combat drones from Baykar worth $321 million

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

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