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Direct-energy Weapons

UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

April 30, 2024 GDC 0

A new high-tech laser weapon developed by the UK that is capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles could be sent to Ukraine. The weapon, dubbed DragonFire, was originally slated for deployment by 2027, […]

Direct-energy Weapons

British DragonFire Laser Knocks Drones Out Of Skies For $13 A Shot

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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 […]

  • Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

    February 11, 2021 0
    Marand Precision Engineering is the latest company in Australia to partner with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) in bidding for the Australian Army’s programme to procure infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) under Land 400 Phase 3. Victoria-based [...]
  • The Royal Air Force declared P-8A Poseidon Operational

    April 5, 2020 0
    The Royal Air Force has declared its new P-8A Poseidon aircraft ready for deployment. The announcement means the submarine hunter can now be tasked with helping to secure UK waters, as well as protecting the Royal Navy’s submarine [...]
  • Russian Leaves Their Country to Finland, Mastercard and Visa Suspend Operations in Russia

    March 6, 2022 0
    Russians waited in long queues outside ATMs on Sunday, worried that new Western sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine will trigger cash shortages and disrupt payments. Moves to block some Russian banks from the SWIFT [...]
  • Sweden Purchases CAMM Missile System for Visby-class Frigate.

    November 19, 2025 0
    MBDA has signed a contract amendment with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration – FMV (Försvarets MaterielVerk) – to enable follow-on deliveries of the Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM). MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles [...]
  • Boeing’s Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Device That Kept the Downed F-15E Navigator Alive.

    April 9, 2026 0
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  • Saab In The Spotlight As It Delivers Third GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System To UAE

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Europe

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

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Turning Cold War Era MiG-21 mothballs into target drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Building Up Maritime Capability to Counter China

  • Air Platform

    Brazil plans to double fighter jets fleet by procuring cutting-edge F-39E Gripen jets

  • Naval Platforms

    Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The Disruptor

  • Naval Platforms

    The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

  • Infantry Weapons

    Biden Admin Considers Supplying Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, A Death Blow To Russian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli To Develop Ground-based Laser Beam

  • Europe

    Russia Playing Catch Up In The Ukraine War, Russian State TV Presenter Says

  • Europe

    Ukraine Modified Soviet-era Tu-141 Drone To Strike Russian Airbase

  • Air Platform

    China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded $241 Million Contact For Eurofighter’s AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to modernize Gripen C/D fleet

  • Middle East

    Cyber attacks hit Iranian government websites and nuclear facilities

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s AKINCI B UCAV Engages Sea Target For The First Time

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems ATMOS Self Propelled Howitzer

  • Europe

    Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates Simultaneously

  • Europe

    Britain welcomes Germany’s participation in the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program.

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel Build Close Military Ties in The Middle East

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free Election

  • Europe

    Russia’s Missiles Flew Over Moldova and Romanian Territories Before Hitting Targets in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Naval Group starts upgrading French Navy’s Courbet La Fayette-class frigate

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan to Buy Rafale Fighter Jets and A400M Transport Aircraft, Retires Russian-made Jets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Detained 15 Senior Army Officers, 9 Senior Army Officers Escaped to India, Including Major General Kabir Ahmed.

  • Americas

    Turkey’s Otokar demonstrates armored vehicles in Peru defense fair

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military hints about using new Grim-2 ballistic missile

  • Middle East

    The U.S. and Israel Launched GBU-43 MOAB, GBU-57 MOP, and BLU-109 JDAM Against Iranian Underground Nuclear Storage, Datacenter, and Banks.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Europe

    Turkey To Use South Korean Engine For Altay Tank

  • Europe

    Turkish defense industries scored $6.2 billion contract at SAHA Expo

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

  • Middle East

    The U.S. Air Force has completely destroyed the Iranian Navy.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tests Gravity Jet Packs

  • Middle East

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full occupation of the Gaza Strip to dismantle Hamas’s control.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Naval Platforms

    The Fassmer’s MPV70 MK II Multipurpose Combat Vessel

  • Europe

    Retreating Putin’s Soldiers Stole Raccoons, Wolves, Peacocks, Llama and Donkey From Kherson Zoo

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Receives Scorpene-class Submarine INS Vela

  • Air Platform

    China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan Purchases Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) Missiles

  • Americas

    U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to produce four Gripen C fighter jets for Hungary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Unveils Chaiseri Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • Europe

    Armenia released photos of destroyed S-300 by TB2 drone

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

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