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Europe

President Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to set up separate service branches for drone forces

February 7, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed the Cabinet of Ministers (the Ukrainian government) to set up a new service branch within the Armed Forces of Ukraine – drone forces. Decree On building up the capabilities […]

  • Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

    February 5, 2023 0
    Norway has decided to order 54 German Leopard 2 tanks to strengthen its defense capabilities, the Norwegian government announced on Friday. The tanks are expected to be delivered in 2026, with an option to purchase [...]
  • General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

    August 4, 2021 0
    Britain has invested $268 million for another 13 Protector aircraft, Defense Minister Jeremy Queen announced Thursday during a visit to GKN Aerospace, a press release stated. Protector is a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System equipped with [...]
  • U.S. Forces In Iraq Scrambled F-15 Jet To Shot Down Iranian Drone

    September 29, 2022 0
    The US scrambled an F-15 jet to shoot down an Iranian drone that appeared to be heading towards US forces in Iraq, yesterday. Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errorsDateJanuary [...]
  • An In-depth Look at Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopter

    August 7, 2020 0
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  • Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

    July 19, 2020 0
    Russian defence conglomerate Rostec has attacked China over unauthorized stealing of Russian military hardware which has ignited tensions between key-allies Russia and China. Russia has been China’s biggest arms supplier between 2014 and 2018, accounting [...]
  • Abu Dhabi Ship Building awarded contract to build three BR71 MKII corvettes for the Angolan navy

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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

    Saab Swordfish: A Modern State-of-the-art Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

  • Americas

    World Braces For Brutal Trade War And Security Posture Changes As America Transitions To Trump Administration

  • Cruise Missiles

    India test fires 1500 kilometers range missile from the Eastern coast

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • Europe

    Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

  • Europe

    Germany Unveils New Leopard 2A8 Advanced Battle Tank.

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Blitzed Russian Cities, Russia Declared State of Emergency

  • Ballistic Missile

    ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Awarded Contract to Produce VSHORAD for Romanian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Negotiating With Taiwan To Sale M109A7 Paladin Howitzer

  • Europe

    Russian Diplomat Resigned Publicly And Critized Putin For Ukraine Invasion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Russia deployed North Korean short-range anti-tank missile in the Ukraine war

  • Africa

    Temu tank: Nigerian Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 tank takes 30 minutes to cool down the turret and are incapable of rapid fire.

  • Air Platform

    Egypt signed contract to purchase 100 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    S-400 Exposed: Russian propaganda about S-400 intercepting target at 400 km range is a lie

  • Air Platform

    South Korean Stealth KF-21 (KFX) Fighter Jet Will Fly In 2022

  • Europe

    Poland deploys Patriot missile defense system to protect its capital

  • Europe

    Tiny Ukrainian Navy Challenges Russian Navy in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGM

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $358 Million Contract For Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2

  • Central Asia

    Taliban, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, A Dangerous Quad

  • Air Platform

    India will not receive the F-35 as well as the Su-57, report

  • Americas

    U.S. Army’s New GhostEye MR Radar Defeated Cruise Missiles, RTX Reports

  • Europe

    MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine’s air combat with Russia.

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems to upgrade U.S. Army’s next-generation Bradley infantry fighting vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS artillery rocket destroyed Putin’s $200 Million Predel-E Radar

  • Europe

    Russian Military Has Lost 850,000 Troops and 10,000 Tanks In The Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Omega Forces Destroy Russian Su-24M bomber at Crimea Air Base, totalling 84th losses since the war began.

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • Naval Platforms

    Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s first-ever autonomous sea drone combat rescue at sea is a milestone.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Army enters Nagorno-Karabakh district after peace deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Intelligence Sent Exploding Goggles to Russia’s Drone Operators, Blinding Drone Operators

  • Air Platform

    General Electric F414 and F404 engines are powerful, safe and reliable

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Storm Shadow/ Scalp Long-Range, Air-Launched, Stand-Off Attack Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Scrambles Fighter Jets After Myanmar Violated Its Airspace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China, Solomon Security Pact Highlights How Inept Australian Defense Planners Are!

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