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Europe

Sweden short-listed Arrowhead 120, Alfa 4000 and FDI Frigate for the Luleå-class frigate program.

February 24, 2026 GDC 0

The acquisition of air defence frigates will revive a measure of blue water capability for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) and allow it to better contribute to NATO maritime tasks, the service’s most senior officer […]

Naval Platforms

France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.

November 6, 2025 GDC 0

The French National Assembly’s Defense Commission has confirmed that the final two Defence and Intervention Frigates (FDI) will be equipped with significantly enhanced air defense capabilities, featuring 32 Aster missile cells—double the capacity of the […]

Europe

Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

August 11, 2025 GDC 0

Commodore Panagiotis Karavas, Deputy Director of the Armaments Directorate for the Hellenic Navy (HN), revealed new details for the imminent modernization of the Hellenic Navy’s surface fleet. Note that the Greek Commodore was, until recently, […]

Europe

The First Greek FDI frigate starts sea trials

July 22, 2025 GDC 0

Kimon, the first of the Greek FDI HN multi-mission frigates, has entered its second phase of sea trials off the coast of Brittany, France. Measuring 122 meters and displacing 4,500 tons, the FDI HN is […]

Europe

French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

December 21, 2024 GDC 0

French shipbuilder Naval Group has unveiled that the French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate (FDI), Amiral Ronarc’h, has started sea trials. Intended to be operated by the French Navy, FDI Amiral Ronarc’h has begun its first sea […]

Europe

First FDI frigate built by Naval Group for Hellenic Navy hits the water

February 26, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Naval Group Lays Down First Block Of Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate

November 15, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

FDI HN: Naval Group Cuts Steel for Second Frigate

August 5, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Hellenic Navy Buys Three FDI (Belharra-class) Frigates

February 19, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Greek Parliament Releases FDI Frigate’s Specification

February 18, 2022 GDC 0

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  • Turkey has become a major competitor for Russian arms, Russian defense company says

    July 20, 2021 0
    Turkey’s armored vehicles are one of the biggest competitors of Russian armored vehicles in the global market, according to the chief designer of Russian defense company Remdizel. Ukraine Destroyed Howitzers and Armored Vehicles Using Bayraktar [...]
  • Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

    November 13, 2025 0
    Romania is in talks with Rheinmetall on a land systems package that spotlights the KF51 family, as the government locks in a propellant-powder joint venture in Victoria, Brașov, valued at roughly €535 million under the [...]
  • Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

    December 13, 2024 0
    Mikhail Shatsky assassinated in the Moscow suburb of Kotelniki on December 10th. Shatsky was the Deputy General Designer at the Mars Design Bureau, tasked with development of cruise missiles and drones for the Kremlin. Mikhail [...]
  • 43,000 young Ukrainian women ditch lipsticks and take up arms against Russian forces

    November 22, 2023 0
    Ukrainian women are stepping forward to fill the ranks of their nation’s military. With the war transforming into a grinding war of attrition and male soldiers in short supply, women across Ukraine are undergoing rigorous [...]
  • The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

    September 18, 2020 0
    The Russian military confused targets and destroyed their T-90A tank. According to Russian media reports, anti-tank missile systems were used during the military exercises, including the Konkurs ATGM and the 9M113M ATGM. Azerbaijan Confirms Use [...]
  • Ukrainian Special Forces Launched Attack On Russian Military Base In Syria

    September 17, 2024 0
    On the morning of Sunday, September 15, Ukrainian special forces from the Khimik group of the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) launched a surprise attack on a Russian military base in Syria, according to a [...]
Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 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 […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

  • Air Platform

    Croatian Air Force Received Six Rafale Fighter Jets From France

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) Technology for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

  • Europe

    Turkish Drone Maker Baykar and Defense Giant Aselsan Manufactured 1000 Ventilators

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 and Su-24 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

  • C4iSR

    US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MKII vs JF-17 Block III: How does Tejas MKII stack up against JF-17 Block III?

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • Americas

    Canada to purchase Australian-made over-the-horizon radar JORN system, ditching American Raytheon

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine authorized to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles and Paveway IV bombs to strike inside Russia

  • Explore

    Russian army is no longer capable of ground-based tactical warfare, UK defense intelligence report

  • Europe

    Ukraine Can Win War Against Disorganised Russian Military, Ex-NATO Chief Said

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Used Polish-supplied MiG-29 To Lauch AGM-88E HARM Anti-radiation Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

  • Americas

    BWX Technologies Awarded $2.1 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Contract

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Saab Completes Gripen Fighter Jets Lithium-ion Battery Upgrades

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Becoming Global Arms Exporter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Deploys M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks

  • Africa

    RSF shot down Russian-crewed Sudanese Air Force’s IL-76 Transport Aircraft.

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into Service

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Destroyed More Iranian Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drones hit deep inside Russia.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Launches American-made ADM-160 MALD Decoy To Deplete Russian Air Defense Systems

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

  • Americas

    US, Ukraine sign critical minerals deal two months after Oval Office clash over war aid

  • Americas

    U.S. Offers $50 Billion Aid Package To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Aksungur UCAV Hits Target At 30km Distance

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D To Latest Standard

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s First H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli IAI returns Sri Lankan Kfir fighters to service, provision for future upgrades

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Air Platform

    Swedish MP Urges Swedish Government To Supply Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    China’s focus on external appearance rather than developing sensors, radar, and avionics is appeasing the Communist Party, but not enhancing combat efficacy.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran began transferring missile systems to Syria, preparing to strike Israel

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Treasure Trove Of Ammunition In Kherson

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese-made PL-15 missile missed its target and debris found in India

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • South Asia

    India’s Rafale Dream Shattered, India’s Humiliating Loss of 3 Rafale, 1 Su-30MKI, 1 MiG-29, 1 Jaguar and 1 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    UK And Qatar Signs Defense Cooperation Agreement

  • Europe

    U.S. Pledges Additional $700 Million Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Simultaneous Explosions Rocked Russian Cities Destroying Military Base, Gunpowder And Iskander Missile Factories

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