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  • [ April 2, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container. Americas
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  • [ April 2, 2026 ] The Iran war unravels China’s underperforming propaganda-driven military and political purges, which cannot fix the technical problem. East Asia and Pacific Region
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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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  • Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

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  • US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

    August 31, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army named the M10 combat vehicle “Booker” during the Army Birthday Festival at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, June 10, 2023. US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehiclesDateMay [...]
  • Advancing Nuclear Ambitions of Saudi Arabia With China and Pakistan’s Help

    May 30, 2020 0
    The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has been known to speak his mind when he feels that it is warranted. In a TV interview in March 2018, he stated unequivocally that: ‘Saudi Arabia does not [...]
  • HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

    May 11, 2020 0
    HMS Kent left the Barents Sea on 8 May after seven days of cold-weather operations in the icy waters of the Arctic Circle. While many in the Armed Forces rightly continue to focus on supporting [...]
  • Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

    October 17, 2025 0
    Ukrainian fighter pilots are pushing the limits of Western airpower, adapting U.S.-made F-16s to the realities of a high-intensity war against Russia. Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in JulyDateMarch 12, 2024Ukraine [...]
  • Morocco purchased Israeli Merkava IV Main Battle Tanks

    July 8, 2023 0
    Morocco is set to receive an unspecified number of Merkava tanks from Israel as part of the African nation’s efforts to bolster its military firepower, European news outlets have reported. Israeli Army Received New Barak Fifth-generation [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

  • Defense Industry

    Kalashnikov Group Completes Delivery of Strela-10M3 Missiles to Russian Military

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s NTV News Exposed Bangladesh Military, Defence Ministry and DGDP’s Significant Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering Scheme

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Loyal Wingman UCAV Taxis For The First Time

  • Americas

    Saab To Open Two Aerospace Centers If Canada Selects Gripen E

  • Europe

    Bad News For Ukraine: Putin Learning To Value Competent Andrei Belousov And Removing Incompetent Idiots From Ministry Of Defense

  • Europe

    China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

  • Europe

    Lack Of IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Su-35 And Su-34 Fighter Jets In Kherson

  • Europe

    Double Troubles For Russia: Ukraine Bought 5,100 MATADOR Anti-tank Weapons

  • Europe

    Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile systems destroyed worth $2 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    Chinese Nationals Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of Nvidia AI Chips to China.

  • Europe

    Greece to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Italian Leopard tanks

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Naval Platforms

    The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    Turkey became the second country to destroy Buk-M and Pantsir ADS after Israel

  • Europe

    Huge Blast Hits Russian Oil Refinery In Latest Suspicious Explosion

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets Struck Russian Military Base In Donetsk Killing 1500 Troops

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

  • Uncategorized

    Russia’s Triumphant Su-57E Can’t Find Any Buyer

  • Middle East

    Leaked documents expose top-secret Israeli drone and Israeli plans to attack Iran

  • Europe

    Putin’s weirdest claim that he invaded Ukraine to capture Donbas

  • Air Platform

    From Israel To China: An In-depth Analysis of The J-10 Vigorous Dragon Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Intensifies Attacks on Basij Checkpoints in Tehran as Iranians Directly Send Videos and Locations of Basij Checkpoints to the IDF.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesian PT Dirgantara to upgrade Turkish CN235 aircraft

  • Europe

    Putin removes and demotes Russian general Sergei Surovikin for heavy losses in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Americas

    Turkey Ready To Abondone S-400 In Return of F-35 And Patriot Missile Defense System: Defence Minister Hulusi Akar

  • Air Platform

    KAI to develop single-seater FA-50 light combat aircraft with new investment plan

  • Air Platform

    Australia Received Two CH-47H Chinook Helicopters

  • Europe

    Australia bans exports of alumina, aluminium ores, bauxite to Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF’s C27J aircraft put on problem project watchlist

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The JASDF, RAAF and the USAF should team up to collaborate on Loyal Wingman Programme to countering China

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Herself Ordered the Disappearance of More than 3,500 Citizens, An Inquiry Reported

  • Europe

    Russia completely destroyed the city of Avdiivka near Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese admission to the security pact

  • Air Platform

    A Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad suffered fuel pump failure in mid-flight.

  • Industry

    Turkey Established New Facilities For TFX Fighters

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Trials Australian E-7 Wedgetail As A Replacement For E-3 Sentry AEW&C

  • Europe

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Unveils ANKA-3 Stealth Drone

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani Army destroyed Pantsir-S1 of Armenia using Israeli Harop drone

  • Naval Platforms

    JMSDF Atago-class destroyer

  • Middle East

    Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed to Detect F-35I Adir

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