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C4iSR

Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

January 2, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

China’s copycat J-16D EW is not a EA-18 Grolwer

September 25, 2021 GDC 0

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Africa

Morocco To Buy Sensors From Canada For Its Turkish Drone

May 18, 2021 GDC 0

Morocco is acquiring electro-optical systems from Canada to equip them on Turkish-made drones it soon plans to buy.A drone operation center will also be set up at a Moroccan airbase. On April 18, Morocco’s Royal […]

C4iSR

Ukraine Developed Targeting Systems For Missiles

April 11, 2021 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Turkey tests indigenous UAV camera for Bayraktar TB2

November 11, 2020 GDC 0

The Turkish-made Common Aperture Targeting System (CATS) camera was tested on Nov. 4 to equip TB2 armed unmanned combat aerial vehicles. TB2, developed by UAV producer Baykar, shot a test target by using CATS cameras, produced by the Turkish […]

Air Platform

Turkish Bayraktar TB Used Aselsan Electro Optical Pod For The First Time

November 9, 2020 GDC 0

Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) on Friday conducted a successful test-fire using domestically made ammunition with the leading defense firm ASELSAN-developed Common Aperture Targeting System (CATS). Baykar, the company that developed the […]

C4iSR

Turkish PUHU portable EW system

October 7, 2020 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Aselsan delivers “DragonEye” electro-optic systems

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

Turkish defense giant ASELSAN finalized the delivery of its integrated electro-optic sensor system “DragonEye” to the Turkish Land Forces Command. The last batch of the Dragoneye sensor system has been delivered to the Turkish Army […]

Naval Weapons

Sagem VIGY MM electro-optical fire control system for the 76mm cannon

May 11, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Turkish Aselsan posts over $1 billion in turnover in 9 months

    November 3, 2021 0
    Turkish defense giant Aselsan posted $1.05 billion in turnover in the first nine months of 2021, 22% higher than the same period of last year. Turkish Aselsan Inks $50.7 Million Export Deal With Morocco For [...]
  • Nepal arrested Russian people smugglers tried to recruit Gurkhas to fight in Ukraine

    December 7, 2023 0
    Nepal arrests people smugglers supplying Russia’s army in UkraineKathmandu has urged Moscow to halt the use of Nepali mercenaries. China’s CCTV Surveillance Empire at Home and in Nepal Built on American Technologies.DateDecember 24, 2025Leaked video [...]
  • BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Provide Mk45 Medium Caliber Gun For Hunter Class Frigate

    November 20, 2023 0
    BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver the Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun and automated Ammunition Handling System (AHS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) new Hunter-class frigates.  The US state department has approved [...]
  • China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

    May 16, 2021 0
    The US Air Force’s desire to radically reshape and accelerate the way it develops future fighter planes could propel China to ramp up its plans for next-generation aircraft, Chinese experts said. A military insider familiar [...]
  • Ukraine Retakes 2,500 Square Kilometers In Three Days, Russian Started Retreating In North And South

    September 11, 2022 0
    Ukrainian forces have retaken more than 2,500 square kilometres (965 square miles) of territory in the northeast of the country in just three days, according to the Institute for the Study of War, a think-tank. [...]
  • Indonesian Navy Loses Contact With Submarine Near Bali

    April 21, 2021 0
    The Indonesian Navy has lost contact with a submarine near Bali with 53 people on board. Indonesia Declares KRI Nanggala Has SunkDateApril 25, 2021Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue OperationsDateApril 22, 2021Australia Joins SAR Mission [...]
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. […]

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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Europe

    Russian man blew up military freight train heading to Ukraine in another sabotage

  • Air Platform

    Iran Wants 36 J-10C, China Says Show Me The Money!

  • Europe

    Cancer Riddled Vlad Cancels Annual Press Conference First-time In Ten Years

  • C4iSR

    The Thales-Raytheon AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel Radar

  • Europe

    Uk will invest over $8.13 billion in its submarine building capacity

  • Air Platform

    U.S. congress moves against Egypt over Russian Su-35 fighters

  • Naval Platforms

    Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen fighter jet ‘KAAN’ to fly after high-speed taxi tests

  • Infantry Weapons

    Tamnava Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

  • Europe

    Video Shows Russian Upgraded T-72B3 Tank Suffering Catastrophic Explosion

  • Europe

    Russia’s Geran-3 Kamikaze Drone Fitted With 50 Foreign Components.

  • Americas

    U.S. imposed sanctions on Indian shipping companies for involvement in the “Arctic LNG-2” project by Russia’s NOVATEK

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Completes Delivery Of NH90 Helicopters To Italian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Deutschland increasing production capacity and developing new capabilities

  • Central Asia

    Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce 300km range PULS artillery rocket for Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    Flying coffin: Indian Air Force will retire Russian-dud MiG-21 in 2025 after 400 crashes and 200 dead pilots

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always lived in the shadow of the Indian intelligence agency RAW from 1975 to 2024

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches New 40-Foot Defiant-class Patrol Boat

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to maintain a fleet of fighter jets comprising F-16V, KAAN, Eurofighter and F-35A.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China launches CNS Fujian Aircraft Carrier.

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Europe

    Spanish Company Delivered Forging Machine to Russia Violating International Sanctions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Proving Russian Propaganda About Hypersonic Missile Wrong

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Iron Beam Directed-energy Weapons Destroys Hezbollah Rockets.

  • Europe

    Russia resumes production of engines for T-80BVM tanks

  • Europe

    Su-35 doomed: Sweden considers training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen jets

  • Middle East

    Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin “realizes he’s made a mistake” with the invasion of Ukraine, says Commander James Stavridis

  • Europe

    Germany would not block Leopard 2 tanks delivery to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

  • Europe

    Iran Sent Military Trainer To Train Russian Military Officers

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    IAI Heron Showcases Its Maritime Surveillance Capability For Royal Navy

  • Europe

    Rusted guns, no food, and filthy beds: Putin now sends troops to fight Ukrainians on the backs of horses

  • Air Platform

    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Ordered 83 HAL Tejas Aircraft Despite Aircraft Failed In Crucial Spin and Tight Turn Tests

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Upgraded T-72B Tanks Using Grenade

  • Anti-ship Missile

    France buys latest version of Exocet missile for naval frigates

  • Air Platform

    Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • Air Platform

    Akinci PT-3: A new and more advanced addition to Turkey’s drone inventory

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