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Middle East

Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

February 28, 2020 GDC 0

The technical launch of Al Zubarah, the first of four Doha-class corvettes ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia on […]

  • China’s FC-20CE To Participate Thailand’s F-16A/B Replacement Bid

    June 21, 2021 0
    According to Chinese media outlet Sina, the Royal Thai Air Force has proposed a new generation of fighter aircraft to replace the existing F-16A/B fighter, and China’s J-10C fighter is one of the potential candidates. [...]
  • UK and Germany agree to jointly manufacture 2,000km range cruise missile.

    November 10, 2025 0
    Europe’s next long-range precision strike missile could hit the skies sooner than expected. Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap Deal for UkraineDateJanuary 27, 2024Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First TimeDateMarch 22, [...]
  • Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

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  • $400 million for retention bonuses for Australian Defence Personnel: Richard Marles

    May 3, 2023 0
    Australian Defence Force personnel could be up for a $50,000 cash bonus under a federal government push to expand the size of the nation’s military. Australia Launches Investigations Over China Luring Australian PilotsDateNovember 9, 2022Australia [...]
  • Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII Sign MOU on AUKUS Submarine Delivery

    December 16, 2023 0
    In an AUKUS-first collaboration, Babcock Australasia, Bechtel Australia and HII have agreed to work together to identify opportunities to leverage their complementary set of skills and experience to establish and support Australia’s conventionally armed nuclear-powered [...]
  • The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption.

    June 21, 2026 0
    Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission said on Wednesday it will charge two top military officers following a probe into money laundering and graft allegations. Former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddiean Jantan will be charged under money laundering laws [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Sky Sword II Missile Enters Mass Production Phase.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian artic-variant TOR air defense system

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    UAE-based Streit Group delivers armored vehicles to Russian National Guard.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Fired Missiles In Response To North Korean Missile Launches

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries wins $240 million USAF contract

  • Air Platform

    Belgium will send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2024

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers aft section of T-7A trainer for testing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates human catastrophe for displaced Karen, Kachin and Rohingya

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Army’s Delegation Visits Pantsir SAM Production Facility In Russia

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems to supply tank ammunition to NATO country

  • Middle East

    Saudi, Qatar Diplomatic Rows Made Qatar A Strong Military Power In The Middle East

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • Air Platform

    Sweden vows to shoot down Russia’s Drones and Fighter Jets if it intrudes on its airspace.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India’s Brahmos supersonic missiles hit Pakistani paddy fields

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver GM200 Surveillance Radar To Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force releases new CGI rendering of B-21 Raider strategic bomber

  • Direct-energy Weapons

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Starts Production of Missile Defense Radar For L-SAM

  • C4iSR

    Photonis has delivered 18mm image intensifier tubes to Theon Sensors for Australian Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has the right to send warships in South China Sea, says Prime Minister Scott Morrison

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Ukraine With S-300 SAM in Return of NATO Patriot System

  • Europe

    The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lankan Air Force Receives Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jet from Israel.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor: The Ultimate Stealth Engineering

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s Carrier Battle Groups In South China Sea Is The Strongest Message To China

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded a contract to build LPD 32 for US Navy

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed four of Russia’s Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers

  • South Asia

    Pakistan moves twenty thousands troops to Indian border

  • Air Platform

    TAI To Embed AI Into Hurjet 270 Simulators

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 Fighters To VKS

  • Industry

    General Electric CODLAG Marine Propulsion system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia issues RFI for lead-in fighter trainer for RAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which stopgap submarine should the Royal Australian Navy build or buy off the shelf?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta says historic Gokteik Viaduct railway bridge bombed, destroyed.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Unveils Chaiseri Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Purchased Taiwanese MIM-23B Hawk Anti-air System For Ukrainian Forces

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Land Systems started design work of next-generation Abrams tank

  • South Asia

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

  • Europe

    U.S. Asks Turkey To Transfer S-400 To Ukraine And Get F-35 And Patriot System

  • Africa

    Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Opens Redeveloped Naval Base in Northern Territory

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Hatf 7 (Babur) Cruise Missile

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s Ceros 200 fire control director

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Anti-Ship Missiles from Germany

  • C4iSR

    Saab, KAI To Build GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft For Korean Air Force

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