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Indian DRDO to make ASTRA Mk2 missile based on recovered Chinese PL-15E missile.

October 29, 2025 GDC 0

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Infantry Weapons

India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

July 29, 2025 GDC 0

The Indian Army is set to test a new mounted gun system (MGS) designed to fire six rounds in a minute and reposition in just 85 seconds, a shoot-and-scoot capability meant to dodge counter-fire and […]

Cruise Missiles

India test fires 1500 kilometers range missile from the Eastern coast

November 19, 2024 GDC 0

India has successfully tested its first long-range missile after its strategic competitor China revealed its design of a similar advanced weapon. A hypersonic weapon is capable of traveling at Mach 5 or faster—at least five […]

Land Platform

India’s new Zorawar light tank fitted with aluminium side skirts, vulnerable to FPV drones

July 8, 2024 GDC 0

India has unveiled its new light battle tank, the Zorawar, which was developed in under two years. This new light combat vehicle, designed specifically to counter threats from China in high-altitude areas, is a joint […]

Infantry Weapons

India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

May 21, 2022 GDC 0

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System met the specifications of the Army, officials said. The indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) jointly with the private […]

Air-Launched Weapons

India Test Fires Air-Launched Variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

December 20, 2021 GDC 0

The Air version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired from the supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi 30 MK-I at 1030 hrs from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on December […]

Infantry Weapons

India’s DRDO Tests 5000KM-Range Agni-5 Nuclear Capable ICBM

October 29, 2021 GDC 0

India tested the DRDO developed Agni-5 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday. “A successful launch of the Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was carried out on October 27, 2021 at approximately 1950 hrs from APJ […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian DRDO Tests High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target Drone ABHYAS

October 27, 2021 GDC 0

India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) flight tested ABHYAS High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha. The vehicle can be […]

Defense Industry

India Bought Barak-8 Missiles Worth $5 Billion

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Indian Ministry of Defense signed a contract worth US$1.6 billion in 2020, for the supply of an unspecified number of Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles (MRSAM) for the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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

June 28, 2021 GDC 0

India’s  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). The tests were conducted on 24-25 June 2021 at Integrated Test […]

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  • Ukraine Killed Or Injured More Than 75,000 Russian Soldiers, Report

    July 30, 2022 0
    US politicians who attended a classified briefing on the war in Ukraine said Biden administration officials informed them that more than 75,000 Russians have been killed or wounded. Russian casualties reached a staggering 200,000 in the Ukraine [...]
  • New Zealand Suspends Aids And High-level Contacts With Myanmar’s Junta

    February 10, 2021 0
    New Zealand is suspending all high-level contact with Myanmar and imposing a travel ban on its military leaders following last week’s coup. Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free [...]
  • Turkey Welcomes Corridor Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

    August 11, 2025 0
    Turkey on Saturday welcomed a peace accord between Azerbaijan and Armenia and said it hoped a planned strategic transit corridor, which could boost exports of energy and other resources through the South Caucasus, would open [...]
  • Japanese MoD to Team Up with Private Company to Export Military Hardware

    December 21, 2020 0
    TOKYO (GDC) — The Defense Ministry and the Japan Business Federation have agreed to step up cooperation in promoting defense equipment and technology exports. As per new arrangement, Japan will engage with the private defense [...]
  • Kosovo received Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones.

    October 11, 2025 0
    Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have already arrived in Kosovo, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense firm Baykar, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Wednesday. Kosovo purchased [...]
  • Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

    June 29, 2025 0
    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics has secured a contract with Saab to supply 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigate fleet. Shield AI rolls out radar-free ViDAR Pod surveillance system for combat aircraftDateApril 8, [...]
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 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

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 […]

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  • Europe

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    Pro-India Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to weaken the Bangladesh military and declined US offers of economic and security cooperation for the country

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers first series-produced Gripen E to Swedish Air Force

  • Europe

    France launches future aircraft carrier design work

  • Europe

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  • Defense Industry

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • South Asia

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  • Americas

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  • Americas

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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