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Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

C4iSR

Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

May 3, 2026 GDC 0

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Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 GDC 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 GDC 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 […]

Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 GDC 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

Europe

NATO fighter jets intercept Russia’s MiG-31 fighter jets over Estonian airspace.

September 20, 2025 GDC 0

Donald Trump has responded to Russia’s violation of Estonia’s airspace as the first pictures have emerged of the jets flying over the Baltic state. The US President said the incursion could cause “big trouble” as […]

Europe

Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

May 19, 2025 GDC 0

Estonian company Meridein Group is set to build a high-capacity unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production plant to bolster the Baltic region’s defense capabilities, local outlet ERR reported. The facility will be capable of producing up […]

Europe

Estonia received six HIMARS artillery rockets

January 24, 2025 GDC 0

Estonia has formally received six new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from US defense firm Lockheed Martin at the company’s Arkansas headquarters. It follows a $200-million contract signed in December 2022 between the US […]

Europe

Estonia plans to purchase 12 155mm Ceasar Howitzers

September 5, 2024 GDC 0

Estonia has announced plans to purchase twelve 155 mm, 52-caliber Caesar self-propelled howitzers as part of the Ministry of Defense’s new development plan. The ministry intends to supply the howitzers to a new artillery unit […]

Europe

Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Estonian President Alar Karis recently visited Nurol Makina, a leading manufacturer in the Turkish defense industry. During his visit, Karis was accompanied by a delegation that included Estonian Ambassador to Ankara Väino Reinart and Turkish […]

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  • Russia Calling For Retired Pilots To Join The War In Ukraine, British Intelligence Report

    July 14, 2022 0
    The Russians are forced to employ retired pilots to operate warplanes over the high death toll in the air force during the invasion of Ukraine. Russia Lost Four Su-35S Aircraft Within Last Ten Days, Says [...]
  • Timeline: MiG-29 and Frigate Procurement Graft Cases Against Prime Minister Sheik Hasina (Thief) of Bangladesh

    February 18, 2020 0
    9 February 1999 – the purchase of MiG-29 aircraft “On February 9, 1999, eight MiG-29 fighter planes were procured for Bangladesh Air Force during Hasina’s tenure in line with the technical assistance deal signed between [...]
  • US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

    May 25, 2023 0
    The new USS Canberra will be the first American navy warship to be commissioned in an allied country, with the combat vessel set to join the US fleet. USS Canberra Commissioning Ceremony Held in AustraliaDateJuly [...]
  • IRGC says Iran will hit Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Kuwaiti power plants and water desalination plants as Saudi Arabia prepares strike packages against Iran.

    March 24, 2026 0
    Saudi Arabia prepares F-15 Strike Eagle to strike Iran after repeated violations of sovereignty by Iran. Iran has been pounding Saudi, Qatari and Emirati oil fields since the beginning of the Iran war.  Saudi and [...]
  • Nigerian President Fired Military Chiefs After Failed Boko Haram Operations

    January 28, 2021 0
    Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has fired the heads of the three branches of country’s armed forces whom he appointed when he first took office in 2015, learned GDC citing BBC news. Nigeria Inducts JF-17 Thunder [...]
  • Austal gets $128 million to build US Navy’s auxiliary floating dry dock

    July 14, 2022 0
    Shipbuilder Austal USA has been awarded the detailed design and construction (DD&C) contract valued at $128 million for the US Navy auxiliary floating dry dock medium (AFDM).  Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.DateMarch 15, 2026Ingalls [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Poland’s president meets Lockheed’s CEO to seek investment in weapons production

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar vs Russian Pantsir: Has Turkey Gained Advantage over Russian Weaponry?

  • Industry

    Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing Deal

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Boeing Offer Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopters For Bundeswehr

  • Europe

    Russia Used Chemical Bombs In Ukraine, Is the West Dumb Not To Supply NASAMS Missile to Ukraine?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Missile Will Be Operational In 2023

  • Europe

    Polish Army Equipped With Three Different Versions Of Leopard Tanks

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Patriot PAC-3 Missiles Shot Down All Hypersonic Kinzhal and Zirkon Missiles On Weekend Attacks

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops find Ukraine’s Sentinel radar mockup

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Upgraded T-72B Tanks Using Grenade

  • C4iSR

    Land 4140: Hanwha Defense Signed MoU With Australia For SATCOMS

  • Air Platform

    Havelsan to produce Turkish TFX Engine

  • Americas

    AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” Howitzer

  • Europe

    Satellite Images Show Aftermath of Devastating Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Port

  • Europe

    Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny mysteriously died before the 2024 election

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Africa

    China offers upgraded T-72 tanks to African countries to counter Russia’s arms export

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agrees To Sale Eurofighter Typhoon, Tanks And Missiles To Turkey But Wants Guarantee On How Turkey Use Them

  • Europe

    Iskander missiles were intercepted by Israeli-made Barak-8 air defense, says Armenia

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Trials Indirect Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Using AIM-9X and Tamir Interceptor Missiles

  • Uncategorized

    HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Flagship Role of NATO Maritime Force

  • Middle East

    Inconvenient Truth: Ordinary Women Sell Sex to Survive in Iran, and Iranian Mullahs Enjoy Luxurious European Goods and Alcohol

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Unveils Red and Green Wolf Miniature Cruise Missiles.

  • Africa

    Sudan’s RSF militants questions the efficacy of the Chinese FB-10A and FK-2000 missile system.

  • Europe

    Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) GBAD

  • No Picture
    Infantry Weapons

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

  • Europe

    American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall signs armored vehicle deal with Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli air strike

  • Americas

    Anduril signs an agreement with DoW to deliver more than 1000 missiles per year.

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan will transfer decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyer to Indonesia.

  • Europe

    Inaccurate GLONASS: Russia Replaces GLONASS Guidance Kit With GPS Navigator In Upgraded S-300 SAM

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Americas

    Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

  • Europe

    Lithuania plans to buy 120 Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles

  • Uncategorized

    Paramount Engineering Delivers First Alan-2 Protected Mobility Vehicles To Kazakhstan Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan Valley

  • Europe

    The armed forces of Ireland are not ‘fit-for-purpose’ military in Europe, cannot defend itself

  • C4iSR

    Indian RAW backed assailant set $22 million Leonardo Kronos radar on fire in the Cox’s Bazar airbase in Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

  • Air Platform

    U.S. F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base.

  • Defense Industry

    Iran Achieved 60% Uranium Enrichment, A Threat To World Peace

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

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