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East Asia and Pacific Region

Vestdavit scores order for four davits for evolved Cape-class OPVs

January 23, 2025 GDC 0

Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit has landed a contract to deliver four davits for Australia’s evolved Cape-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). As disclosed, the company will deliver four PLAR-6501 systems to be delivered to a pair of […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Shipyard awarded contract to produce two evolved Cape-class patrol ships

January 5, 2025 GDC 0

Shipbuilder Austal Australia has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional evolved Cape-class patrol boats (ECCPBs) to be delivered to the Australian Border Force (ABF). As disclosed, the eleventh and twelfth […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Delivers 8th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to Australia

November 4, 2024 GDC 0

The vessel, ADV Cape Schanck (313), is the eighth ECCPB to be constructed at Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia shipyard in four and half years. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said Cape Schanck highlights Western […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

March 28, 2024 GDC 0

Shipbuilding company Austal has received a contract extension to develop two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy. The 157 million Australian dollar ($102.9 million) award is part of Canberra’s continuing patrol […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

October 18, 2023 GDC 0

Austal’s on-time delivery of the Evolved Cape-class patrol boat continues an “enviable track record of Australian shipbuilding efficiency and productivity”. The ADV Cape Pillar. Austal Australia has delivered the sixth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

May 27, 2023 GDC 0

Shipbuilder Austal has launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat (CCPB) for the Royal Australian Navy. The future ADV Cape Woolamai, named after the headland at the south-eastern tip of Phillip Island in Victoria, was recently launched […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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

May 1, 2023 GDC 0

The vessel, ADV Cape Peron, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg said the delivery of the second Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat highlights the critical importance of the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

February 25, 2023 GDC 0

Austal Limited is pleased to announce Austal Australia has delivered the fourth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPB’s) to the Royal Australian Navy. The vessel, ADV Cape Capricorn, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat

November 5, 2022 GDC 0

The vessel, ADV Cape Naturaliste, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia. Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg said the delivery of the third Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat highlighted Austal’s proven productivity and reliability to deliver […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

April 23, 2022 GDC 0

Australia’s Department of Defense will order two more evolved Cape-class patrol boats from Austal Australia, according to the announcement made by the country’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison on 18 April. The two new vessels are in […]

  • Slovakia Donates S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine

    April 9, 2022 0
    Prime Minister Eduard Heger says Slovakia has given its S-300 air defence system to Ukraine to help it defend against Russian attacks. Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to UkraineDateApril 14, 2022Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

    June 29, 2022 0
    The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is preparing for talks to buy Turkish Bayraktar drones, an international news site has said. Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From TurkeyDateSeptember 5, 2021Latvia Buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

    August 14, 2020 0
    Saab, Lockheed Martin and Boeing have each submitted a proposal to Canada’s Future fighter capability project (FFCP). In the running to replace the country’s fleet of McConnell Douglas CF-18 Hornets are the Gripen E, the [...]
  • Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 Diesel Engine

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  • Australia To Build New Bases For Nuclear Submarines

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  • The RAN receives third and final Hobart-class destroyer

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    The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) third and final air warfare destroyer (AWD), the HMAS Sydney (DDG 42), has officially been delivered to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in a ceremony at the Osborne Naval Shipyard [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

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

    Russia Had ‘Strategic Defeat’ In Ukraine War, Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Says

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Europe

    Putin warns NATO that Russia could revoke test ban treaty

  • Naval Platforms

    After some embarrassing display of submarine incidents, China copy Virginia-class SSN for next-generation submarine

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Navy Started Using 63 Years Old Be-12 Aircraft As Its Air Force Struggles To Fly Soviet-era Su-35 Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    The combat range of the Bayraktar TB2 drones has been doubled

  • C4iSR

    Saab Proposes GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • Europe

    16 feared dead as plane carrying Russian paratroopers crashes in Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed two Russian Pantsir-S1 missiles in Donetsk and Luhansk region

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine Worth €250 Million

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Fourth PPA Patrol Ship

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Worth $4.7 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver GM200 Surveillance Radar To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Hamas Tunnels: High-tech Israeli Armed Forces Face The Biggest Challenge

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Europe

    Saab RBS15 MK4: Game Over Once Locked-in To The Target

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China army talks fail to defuse Ladakh border tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft By China: Australia To Tighten Export Control Laws To Protect Research Data

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • Air Platform

    MQ-9B SeaGuardian Demonstrates Maritime Capabilities

  • Air Platform

    GE Delivers F414 Engines For South Korean KFX Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force Received Sixth and Final GlobalEye Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

  • Europe

    Dassault Falcon 6X Completes First Flight

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in action in Donbas region

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine forces use US-made AN/MPQ-64 radar to fight off Russians

  • Europe

    A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract for Combat Training Centre Support from Norway

  • Middle East

    Iran Shipped Haj Qaseem Ballistic Missiles To Islamic Jihad Terrorist Group

  • Air Platform

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jet, amidst tensions with Pakistan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels destroying Chinese-made armored vehicles like tin can

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 fighter jet using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • South Asia

    The U.S. Should Coordinate With EU, Australia And UK To Sanction Bangladesh RAB And DGFI

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Became The Largest HIMARS Operator In Europe, Placing $10 Billion Order

  • Europe

    Finish Company Patria To Develop Wheeled 155mm Howitzer

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Americas

    US Army gets one step closer to medium-range hypersonic missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine signs defense cooperation agreement with Swedish Saab

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu, World First Drone Carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan conducts first flight test of its hypersonic missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin To Step Down Due To Rumoured Parkinson’s Disease

  • Defense Industry

    Safran, HAL ink deal to develop helicopter engines in India

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands to Bolster NH90, Apache, Chinook Self-Protection Systems

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