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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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  • Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

    July 18, 2021 0
    Syria supports China unconditionally on the issues related to Taiwan, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said at a meeting on Saturday with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wang [...]
  • Eurofighter Typhoon: An Extreme Machine Eurofighter Typhoon shows some crazy maneuver

    September 1, 2020 0
    The power, speed and outrageous agility — the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft has it all. Those qualities are brought to the fore when each new aircraft rolls out from the factory floor and onto the runway [...]
  • Saab started manufacturing A26 Disruptor Submarines

    October 12, 2020 0
    Saab recently conducted an online Submarine Seminar, with a strong focus on the A26 program. The A26 design is the baseline on which Saab is building its next generation multi-role submarine offering. With the type [...]
  • Israeli Sa’ar-class corvettes conduct exercises with US Navy in Red Sea

    August 3, 2022 0
    Naval forces from Israel and the United States began a four-day maritime exercise in the Red Sea on 1 August. Israel Adopts Sa’ar 6 As Maritime Anti-ship DoctrineDateJuly 10, 2021Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To [...]
  • Royal Thai Army Purchases VN1 Armored Vehicles Despite VT-4 Tanks and VN1 Failing in Border Skirmish.

    January 18, 2026 0
    The Royal Thai Army has signed a contract with China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) for additional VN1 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles despite VT-4 tanks and VN1 armored vehicles failing in the Cambodia-Thailand border skirmish, [...]
  • Ukrainian S-300 Shot Down Two IL-76 Aircraft, One Su-25 and One Helicopter

    February 26, 2022 0
    Ukraine shot down two Russian fighter jets, two IL-76 aircraft and a helicopter, reported the week newspaper citing Ukrainian officials. Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPADDateMay 14, [...]
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

    Ukrainian FPV drone knocked out Russia’s new artillery system

  • Defense Industry

    Thyssenkrupp unveils powerful MEKO A300 class frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Test Fires New Supersonic Anti-ship Missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Asalsan Awarded $616 Million Contract to Produce Turkish Steel Dome

  • Europe

    Russia Can’t Hold Out for Another Year: Ukraine Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Fired Qader-1 Ballistic Missiles At Mossad Headquarters

  • South Asia

    Six U.S. Congressman Urges President Biden To Ban Bangladesh From UN Peacekeeping Missions As Bangladesh Withdraws Two RAB Officers From UN Peacekeeping Missions For Corruption And Human Rights Violations

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is weighing ground operations on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and has bombed Bandar Abbas Airbase in the ongoing war.

  • Europe

    700,000 Dead Russians: Russia’s Attempts to Recapture Kursk Region Falters as Russians and North Koreans Dying by the Minute

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian partisan set chemical factory, military surveillance equipment factory and oil refinery on fire

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy’s Deck-based MiG-29K Keeps Crashing On Land And In Sea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Sa’ar-class corvettes conduct exercises with US Navy in Red Sea

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Receives First Batch Of S-400 Triumf

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Director General of Border Guard Lieutenant General Mainul Islam Arrested At Airport

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers calling Ukrainian hotline to surrender with armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot crashed Su-25 fighter jet, killing himself

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale is a Versatile Aircraft and formidable foe?

  • Air Platform

    General Dynamics to develop a multi-mission anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Global 6500 business jet

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • South Asia

    India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Contractors Must Follow Cybersecurity Guidelines:Melissa Price

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Trump Admin Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Israel Amid the Iran War.

  • Air Platform

    Russian-made Su-30MK2 Crashed in Venezuela, Pilots Killed

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Untrained Pilots Caught in Camera Performing Unsafe Flying Stunts Again

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group’s Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • Naval Platforms

    Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

  • Europe

    Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract to Produce Hellfire Missile

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Modernizing Its Military In Rapid Pace

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce Additional Super Hornet Block III For US Navy

  • Europe

    Estonia Selects Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missile for Coastal Batteries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Test-fires Gabriel V Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    U.S. approves the sale of NSM Coastal Defense Systems to Romania

  • Industry

    Can Turkey Repeat Drone Success In TFX Programme?

  • Europe

    Turkish Foreign Affairs Committee Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh hikes defense spends by 8% in budget for FY2021

  • Air Platform

    Saab proposes GlobalEye for South Korean AEW&C requirement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Launches New Aviation Command

  • Europe

    Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Conducted Hypersonic Weapons Test

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Europe

    Royal Navy commissions fourth Astute-class submarine

  • Air Platform

    Colombia follows the footsteps of Brazil and Peru by acquiring 16 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish Army Received ZMA-15 Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

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