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Air Platform

Russia Reverse Engineered IAI Searcher II Drone, Exported Drone to Iran

March 26, 2020 GDC 0

Russia is now the world’s third largest UAV operator, employing around 4,000 units including Forpost-R (re-engineered IAI Searcher II), Orion-10 and Eleron-family (all of them domestically designed and built). According to the Russian MoD, its […]

  • Russia’s drone manufacturer AO Kronstadt is on the verge of bankruptcy after months of financial turmoil.

    August 26, 2025 0
    One of Russia’s largest drone manufacturers, AO Kronstadt, is on the verge of bankruptcy after months of financial turmoil and mounting lawsuits, Russian media reported. According to CNews, the company has faced dozens of debt [...]
  • Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

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  • France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine kicks off sea trials.

    February 27, 2026 0
    On 24 February 2026, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, carried out its first sea trials, French shipbuilder Naval Group revealed. French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trialDateMay 31, 2020Barracuda-class Attack Submarine [...]
  • Ultra Maritime to provide hull mounted sonar for RAN’s Hunter-class Frigates

    March 12, 2025 0
    The Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates will be fitted with Ultra Maritime’s world-leading 2150 hull mounted sonar under a contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia. The delivery of the 2150 Bow Sonar will expand Australian [...]
  • BAE Systems successfully tests M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon

    October 10, 2023 0
    BAE Systems successfully fired 155 millimeter projectiles from a M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon. US Army Orders M109A7 Self-propelled HowitzersDateAugust 24, 2022BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled HowitzerDateNovember 19, 2020Philippines [...]
  • Greece purchases counter-drone system from Israel.

    January 22, 2026 0
    Greece will cooperate with Israel on anti-drone systems and cybersecurity, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday after meeting his Israeli counterpart in Athens. Greece purchases the Israeli air defense systems as part of [...]
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

    Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow.

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Puts Pantsir-S2 Short-range Air Defense System in Service

  • Land Platform

    Russian T-14 was useless in Syria as the Su-57:report

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    JMSDF Atago-class destroyer

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ex-ministers, Public Servants and Military Siphoned $16 Billion Annually From The Impoverished Country

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Poland signed a $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 South Korean K9 howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: cancer-stricken Vlad will never enjoy $1.3 billion mansion that has wine cellar, private marina, vineyard, indoor Ice hockey, mini casino

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Air Force owns the most advanced variant of Eurofighter Typhoon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal delivers 2nd Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to RAN

  • Europe

    Russia lost its first Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Rafale to Compliment Lockheed’s F-35, says UAE Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to build stealth loyal wingman for Rafale F5 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian military receives dozens of surveillance drones from Volunteers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Singapore’s upgraded F-16C/D can fire Israeli Python-5 infrared guided missile

  • C4iSR

    SmartShoort Awarded Contract to Produce SMASH 3000 Fire Control System for Australian Army.

  • Air Platform

    Joy Ride: Israeli F-35 Pilot Grounded For Creating Sonic Boom Over Residential Area

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Special Operations Command Practices Highway Landing For The First Time In Latvia

  • Europe

    South Korea to establish technical cooperation with Poland on Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC to manufacture a downgraded variant of the Yak-130 trainer jet.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems developed digital twin and 3D printing techniques for Tempest fighter

  • Europe

    Primoco UAV Awarded Contract To Produce 24 Drones For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains after Russian troops flee frontline

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Adopted A New Domestic Defense Industry Policy

  • Air Platform

    President Zelensky Confirms American-made F-16 Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Received Upgraded F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

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

  • Direct-energy Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

  • Air Platform

    Saab Trials New X-band AESA Radar on Gripen D

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Develop New Hypersonic Weapons For US Marines

  • Counter-drone System

    Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Marshall Aerospace expects strong demand for surplus UK Hercules

  • Middle East

    Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for Egyptian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other arms.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Tests Meteor Missile From Eurofighter for First Time

  • Air Platform

    Delivery of MAF Su-30SM2 Delayed Due To COVID-19

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy to launch first Istanbul-class (MILGEM project) frigate this year

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 64 Gripen E And Two GlobalEye In Its Final Bid For Finland’s HX Competition

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed two of Putin’s oil refineries, reducing 8.8 million tons of refining capacity.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Sends $1 Billion Defense Aid, Including NASAMS And HIMARS

  • C4iSR

    Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35

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