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Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

April 20, 2026 GDC 0

“We delivered the Air Force the most advanced defense system in the world, but it does not become operational in one day” As Rafael reports record 2025 revenue and profit, CEO Yoav Turgeman emphasizes that […]

C4iSR

Turkish defense giant Asalsan lands $2.8 billion in defense deals

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Direct-energy Weapons

France’s new laser rifle silently melts electronics at 500 meters

May 21, 2025 GDC 0

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Direct-energy Weapons

Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

July 14, 2024 GDC 0

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is developing a 50-kilowatt laser weapon to neutralize enemy missiles and drones. The laser can be mounted on CM-32 Clouded Leopard armored vehicles for added mobility […]

Direct-energy Weapons

UK’s Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon Started Trials

August 11, 2022 GDC 0

Dragonfire, the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Programme (LDEW) led by MBDA, has successfully begun a series of trials to prove the accuracy and power of the novel laser weapon. The first of these trials recently […]

Americas

U.S. Air Force Received First Airborne Laser Weapons

August 4, 2022 GDC 0

The US Air Force has taken delivery of the first LANCE (Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments) directed energy weapon system from Lockheed Martin. According to a report from Breaking Defense, the company revealed it delivered […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Should Australia Give China Taste of Laser Weapons Through RAN’s Hobart-class Destroyer?

February 23, 2022 GDC 0

The Australian Department of Defense confirmed on 17 February 2022, a P-8A Poseidon detected a laser illuminating the aircraft while in flight over Australia’s northern approaches with the Australian exclusive economic zone. Such actions are […]

Direct-energy Weapons

PLA Navy Fired Weapons Grade Laser at Australian Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

February 20, 2022 GDC 0

The Australian Defense Department said that a Chinese navy ship fired a laser at one of its surveillance aircraft, putting the lives of the crew in danger, learned GDC citing ABC Australia. The incident happened […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israeli To Develop Ground-based Laser Beam

February 12, 2022 GDC 0

Israel is to deploy a laser interception system to protect itself from ground-launched and airborne threats within the next 12 months, the government announced on 1 February. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said that the […]

Americas

Boeing and General Atomics join forces on new laser weapon

November 13, 2021 GDC 0

A General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems and Boeing team has been awarded a U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) contract to develop a 300kW-class solid state Distributed Gain High Energy Laser Weapon System.  […]

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  • Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

    November 5, 2024 0
    According to a recent Defense24 publication dated June 3, 2024, two major contracts for Rosomak carriers equipped with ZSSW-30 turrets are planned for this year. The first contract, which should be signed in the coming [...]
  • Germany Approves Refurbished Leopard 1 Tanks For Ukraine

    February 4, 2023 0
    Germany has approved the export of older Leopard 1 battle tanks, which would add to the raft of fighting vehicles Berlin promised last week it would send to Ukraine. Canada sending Leopard 2 tanks to UkraineDateJanuary [...]
  • China Unveils DF-26 Ballistic Missile System That Can Reach Guam.

    September 1, 2025 0
    A new version of China’s DF-26 ballistic missile system has been spotted during rehearsals for an upcoming military parade in Beijing. The DF-26, officially known as Dong Feng-26 and designated by NATO as CH-SS-18, is [...]
  • Australia Joins French-led Naval Exercise In The Bay Of Bengal

    April 5, 2021 0
    Australia has sent two warships to take part in French-led naval training with other members of the so-called Quad – the United States, India and Japan. The French-led “La Perouse” war game will be conducted [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Opens Hypersonic Weapons Production Facility

    October 10, 2021 0
    Lockheed Martin is breaking barriers in hypersonic technology, adding to its world-class portfolio another milestone with the grand opening of an advanced production facility in Courtland, Alabama, focused on hypersonic strike production. U.S. Army envisions [...]
  • Ukraine hits Russian shipyard in Crimea port, destroying cruise missile carrier the Askold

    November 5, 2023 0
    Ukraine rained 15 cruise missiles on Russia’s shipyard in the Crimean port city of Kerch on Saturday, damaging one ship, the Russian defense ministry said, in an attack that could further undermine Moscow’s striking capabilities. [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • South Asia

    IAF MiG-29 fighter plane crashes in Punjab, pilot ejects safely

  • South Asia

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

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Deliver Second Air Defense System and Radars to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down a Russian Ka-52 Attack helicopter

  • Americas

    US Air Force Awarded Contract for Skyborg UCAV

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Russia’s Radar on Black Sea’s Boyko Towers

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russian Airfields and Pantsir Air Defense System in Kursk Oblast

  • C4iSR

    ELM – 2080 Green Pine Radar System

  • Middle East

    Israel hits Hezbollah’s 400 medium-range rocket launchers, 70 arms depots and 80 drones and cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force equips F-16s with artificial intelligence flight systems

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense awarded contract to produce unmanned launcher vehicles for US Marines

  • Europe

    Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

  • Americas

    US Military Destroyed Chinese-made FK-3 and Russian-made Buk-M2E and S-300VM Missiles in Venezuela.

  • Europe

    Germany drafts €377 billion defense blueprint spanning land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • Air Platform

    Hongdu L-15/JL-15 Falcon advanced trainer/light attack aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese spies can destroy Australia’s hundreds of billions of dollars of military bases using cheap kamikaze drone attacks from within Australia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon to deliver 48 PhantomStrike AESA Radar for Polish FA-50 Fighter Jets.

  • Uncategorized

    USS America Amphibious assault ship arrived in Brisbane for Talisman Sabre drills

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian-made Soldier’s Gear, Bulletproof Vests, Clothing And KL7.62 Assault Rifles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

  • Europe

    Russians Flee From Front-line Of Kherson, Moved Back To Dnieper River

  • C4iSR

    Thales SMART-S 3D Radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Strikes Destroyed Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Housing Complex, Russian Black Sea Fleet Untenable

  • South Asia

    Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. to send Avenger air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Reportedly Will Buy More Su-35s to Replace Older Aircrafts: Reports TASS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Approves StormBreaker Smart Bomb for Operational Use Amid Iran Tensions.

  • Air Platform

    A spectacular Centenary Flypast Of RAAF

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army to Order 100 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    North Korean troops received AK-47, but no winter clothes, helmets or body armor to fight in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Australia Test-Fires Next-Generation ATLAS UGV Automated Turret

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the most tracked flight as PM Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Ready To Provide Nuclear Submarines To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidons fleet arrived at Scottish air base

  • Europe

    Nexter And Thales To Deliver Next-gen Rapidfire CIWS To French Navy In 2023

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey rejects U.S. request to send S-400 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Mastercard, Visa and American Express Payment Networks Blocked in Russia

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HHI delivered BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) frigate to Philippines

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Americas

    President Trump Re-designated Yemen’s Houthi As Terrorist Organization

  • Europe

    EU sanctions on Russia make Italian-Russian Military Joint Venture Unsustainable

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle.

  • Middle East

    Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, sent a resignation letter to Khamenei, citing total takeover by IRGC commanders.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing begins building P-8A Poseidon for Norway

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