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Ireland needs fighter jets for full air defense capability, says Major General Ralph James

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

In 2017, two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack nuclear capable bombers were intercepted by fighter jets from four European countries as they flew from the direction of Norway to northern Spain, over Ireland and back, it has […]

  • AUKUS delays could leave the Royal Australian Navy without submarines

    July 1, 2025 0
    The AUKUS submarine deal was flawed from the start, and its possible collapse offers Australia a chance to rethink its defense strategy, reclaim sovereignty and pursue more practical, cost-effective alternatives.  Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarine, [...]
  • Bangladesh inviting Western sanctions for reinstating ‘except Israel’ inscription on passports

    April 15, 2025 0
     Bangladesh has reinstated the “except Israel” inscription on its passports after four years, effectively prohibiting its citizens from traveling to Israel, local media reported on Sunday. Bangladesh could come under international sanctions for inscripting ‘except [...]
  • Bundeswehr Selected HK416A7 Rifles For German Commandos

    January 4, 2021 0
    German Bundeswehr office for defense procurement informed on October 2020, that an H&K HK416A7 carbine was chosen for the German commandos. The choice is a part of Sturmgewehr Speziakräfte program. A general order from the [...]
  • Iraq Purchases 8 M-SAM II Air Defense Missile System Batteries from Korea Worth $2.56 Billion

    June 21, 2024 0
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  • Germany Agreed to Deliver First Eurofighter Typhoon to Turkiye in 2028.

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  • USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Non-combat Fire.

    March 18, 2026 0
    More than 600 service members and crew members aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford are without a bed after a fire aboard the ship Thursday, The New York Times reported. U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Purchases FA-50 Fighter Jets And ATR-72MP MPA Worth $2.2 Billion

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Europe

    South Korea offers KSS-III Submarines to Greece.

  • Air Platform

    China tests new FL-62 wind tunnel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The USAF Selected Raytheon’s Missile for Long-Range Standoff Weapon Capability

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

  • Americas

    Australia to receive 200 LRASMs for RAAF’s Super Hornet

  • Air Platform

    Germany Negotiating With The U.S. To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. Sanctions Chinese Company For Making Garpiya-3 Attack Drone For Russia

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kızılelma achieves simulated Gökdoğan air-to-air missile firing at F-16 fighter jet.

  • Europe

    S-400 Failed: Ukrainian MGM-140 ATACMS Missiles Destroyed Two Russian Airbases

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar to Develop Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Plans To Normalize Ties With Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia reorganizes the defence department and creates a separate delivery agency.

  • Air Platform

    Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey without further delay

  • Europe

    Russia sent three MiG-29 to Armenia

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Court Sentenced British MP Tulip Siddiq, Former Dictator Hasina’s Niece to Prison for Corruption.

  • Europe

    German Army to Expand Drone Fleet From 600 to 8,000 by 2029.

  • Air Platform

    Greece plans to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Excludes Su-57 From Defense Expo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • Naval Platforms

    China building a third aircraft carrier with ambitions to challenge US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale is a Versatile Aircraft and formidable foe?

  • Industry

    UK remains as the second biggest arms exporter

  • Europe

    Turkey Launches TCG Hizir Reis (Type 214) Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    No U.S. Military Base In Thailand: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh hikes defense spends by 8% in budget for FY2021

  • Naval Platforms

    China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

  • Africa

    Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • Europe

    International sanctions: Russian federal air transport agency recorded 185 air accidents due to spare parts shortage

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel Completes Tests of Upgraded Iron Dome Missile System

  • Europe

    Russian Navy: Underestimating the consequences of corruption and incompetence are the reasons for its underperformance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Partners Ready to Share Nuclear Propulsion Information with Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corruption In The Defense Sectors Of Southeast Asia

  • Europe

    Ukraine and Slovakia to jointly build 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Europe

    Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Americas

    Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

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    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Carl-Gustaf M4 to U. S. Army

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    US Air Force’s F-35 Stealth Jets To Receive HACM Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

    Damen, Thales signed a contract to build four Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

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    PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

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    Taiwan purchased 10,962 Kestrel HEAT anti-tank missiles

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