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East Asia and Pacific Region

RAN’s All Female Crews Take MH-60R To The Sky For The First Time

January 30, 2021 GDC 0

A Nowra-based crew has made Australian history by becoming the first all-female flight team to operate an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. Pilot Lieutenant Rhiannon Thomson, aviation warfare officer Royal Navy Lieutenant Hannah Best and sensor operator […]

South Asia

Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

October 7, 2020 GDC 0

At 25, the flight lieutenant from Varanasi is about to make history. And she was only 15 when she first framed her dream of ‘wanting to touch the sky’. She was in her teens when […]

South Asia

Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

September 22, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force’s all-male Rafale squadron in Ambala is all set to get its first woman fighter pilot soon. India Today has learnt that one of the IAF’s 10 current active woman fighter pilots […]

Middle East

First Israeli Female Pilot Takes F-35I to the Sky

September 20, 2020 GDC 0

Twenty years after the first woman took to the skies as Israel’s first combat pilot, the Israel Air Force has made history with its first female F-35 pilot.Cpt. S. flew F-16s before she began flying […]

  • Boeing delivers 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Qatar

    July 1, 2020 0
    A Boeing spokesperson confirmed that the company has completed the production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters ordered by Qatar. The production of helicopters at the company’s company in Mesa (Arizona) was completed [...]
  • Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet export success is driven by corruption and kickbacks to foreign air forces.

    November 26, 2025 0
    When Nigeria purchased JF-17s, some social media users and reports alleged that corruption was rampant in the government’s higher ranks and that certain air force officials were on trial for bribery in other matters, leading [...]
  • US Army Boosts Javelin Missile Order by $1.3 Billion

    September 2, 2024 0
    The US Army is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing its anti-armor capabilities with a further $1.3-billion order for Javelin anti-tank missiles. Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided MissilesDateMay 8, 2020FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank Guided MissileDateOctober [...]
  • Italy will deliver Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

    June 5, 2024 0
    UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps disclosed Italy’s delivery of Storm Shadow/SCALP EG stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine, alongside contributions from France and the United Kingdom. Shapps made the announcement during his visit to the MBDA [...]
  • Naval Group Delivers Fourth OPV 87 to Argentina

    April 19, 2022 0
    A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero has been delivered to the Argentine Navy today in Concarneau in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, Secretary for International Defence Affairs at the Argentine Ministry of Defence, Vice Admiral Enrique Antonio Traina, [...]
  • In a hypothetical war between Bangladesh and Myanmar, who could win?

    June 30, 2021 0
    The neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar had a generally cordial relationship under the Burmese military junta, although the presence of over a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh often served as a major irritant. They [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Defense Industry

    UK, Japan And Italy Agree On Developing New Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets For Tri-nations Air Force

  • South Asia

    Indian Defense Ministry approves purchase of 100 ASTRA BVRAAM and upgrade of MiG-29 aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey rejects U.S. request to send S-400 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone boat shot down Russia’s two Su-30SM fighter jet over Black sea using AIM-9 missile

  • C4iSR

    Photonis has delivered 18mm image intensifier tubes to Theon Sensors for Australian Army

  • Europe

    Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Sweden Sending Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Czech Republic is the first country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Middle East

    US Navy destroyer USS Spruance ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship before seizing the ship.

  • Europe

    British-made Storm Shadow missiles destroyed Chonhar road bridge linking Kherson to Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea orders 150 K2 Black Panther Battle Tanks

  • Europe

    A major fire ripped through the Sukhoi Design Bureau office in Moscow

  • Europe

    The Iran War Exposed British Armed Forces’ Operational Weaknesses and Readiness Problems.

  • Europe

    Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 anti-ship missile to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea.

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Aggressive Act: Chinese Spy Ship Spotted In Australian EEZ

  • C4iSR

    NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes.

  • Americas

    U.S. Develops Ultra Long-range Air Defense Radar To Counter China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fast and furious: China’s shipbuilding at a mammoth scale

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 054B Frigate Equipped with Russian-origin APAR Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norwegian Telenor exits Myanmar after the military coup

  • Europe

    Poland purchases three Swedish-built A26 class submarines.

  • Europe

    Germany To Deliver Road Mobile RCH 155 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s T-5 Brave Eagle Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Air Platform

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

  • Naval Weapons

    India Procured air-launched Harpoon for P-8I Poseidon

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate Remained As A Pipe-dream For Russian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Formally Inducts Cutting-edge T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainers.

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace Panavia Tornado

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Joins the Competition with Australia and South Korea to Buy U.S.-made Nuclear-powered Submarine.

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost Su-34 and Su-25 fighter aircraft in a day

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Hezbollah Bunker Possibly Killing Hassan Nasrallah Successor Hashem Safieddine

  • C4iSR

    Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed Russia’s Landing Craft Vessel

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy To Develop Carrier Killer HALO Hypersonic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Type 99A Tank To Glawan Valley: Reports

  • Europe

    Canada Sent More Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Norway purchased six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems working on the final piece of HMS Glasgow

  • C4iSR

    UAE Confirms Second Batch Order For Saab GlobalEye

  • Europe

    Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counteroffensive To Produce Stunning Victory In Kherson

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

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