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South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

March 14, 2024 GDC 0

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South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon

July 13, 2021 GDC 0

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the fifth Daegu-class frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy at its Okpo shipyard. Named Daejeon, the frigate received pennant number FFG-823 and will […]

New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

June 10, 2023 0

The AMA, a joint venture between Serco and Civmec, is offering an evolved Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel – Medium (LMV-M) design, ‘Oboe’, with IMC’s complementary capabilities, shared values and renowned expertise set to bolster an already [...]
Saab Gripen E: An unique opportunity for Indian Defense Industry

October 3, 2020 0

The Gripen for India offer by Saab goes beyond the fighter procurement. Just like the contract with Brazil, Saab aims to set up a truly capable and self-reliant defence industry in India by creating sustainable [...]
JGSDF plans to procure new attack helicopter

June 28, 2020 0

Amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment in South China Sea, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) is upgrading its rotorcraft capabilities to better deal with littoral missions. In early May, the JGSDF’s first pair of [...]
Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder Aircraft Crashed Due To Metal Fatigue And Russian-made Engine Failure

June 14, 2024 0

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Block 2 fighter jet crashed last week, with the pilot ejecting safely. Social media often mocks the JF-17, calling it a blunder instead of JF-17 Thunder, for its unreliability [...]
Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s S-400 SAM in Donetsk Oblast

July 23, 2023 0

A Ukrainian HIMARS multiple rocket launcher has destroyed the Russian S-400 launcher that attacked the town of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security of Ukraine (Stratcom) tweeted. “A Ukrainian HIMARs [...]
US Marine Unit Received New Counter Drone Gun

February 26, 2025 0

One of the Marine Corps’ newest operational formations recently fielded a crucial “workhorse” air defense system to counter enemy drones and other aerial threats. Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civiliansDateMay 18, 2025Norwegian Kongsberg [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]