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East Asia and Pacific Region

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

March 14, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • Nexter Delivers 105mm Howitzers To Thailand

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  • Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes

    October 5, 2020 0
    A Pakistani Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter jet crashed earlier today marking the fifth such crash for a PAF aircraft this year. In five crashes since  January 2020, three pilots have died in two crashes [...]
  • Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

    April 15, 2020 0
    On January 2, US President Donald Trump ordered assassination of Iranian General Suleimani, and Iran retaliated by launching a missile at U.S. bases in Iraq at night on January 8th. According to Iran, this time Iran [...]
  • Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

    October 13, 2021 0
    Defence contractor Thales Australia has secured a contract from the Australian Department of Defense to maintain the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) MU90 lightweight torpedo. Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 RiflesDateJuly 16, 2020Australia transfers Adelaide-class [...]
  • U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

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  • US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

    May 8, 2020 0
    The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force, is scheduled to launch the sixth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6) on May 16 from Cape [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Why is Serbia rearming itself at an alarming pace?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

  • Africa

    African Lion 21: U.S. Army teams up with troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal for exercise

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will build six prototype KAAN fighter jets for AESA and avionics tests

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $443.76 million Contract To Produce AGM-158C LRASM

  • Africa

    Turkish Dearsan lays keel of first of two OPVs for Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

  • Europe

    Turkish Army Received ZMA-15 Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia unveils Shahed-136 kamikaze drone production line for the first time

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine successfully hit Russia with demestically developed ballistic missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany’s missile search draws attention to secretive Israeli startup Covenant.

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Kamikaze Harop Drones Capable of Destroying Russian Krasukha-4 EW Systems

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • Europe

    France To Deliver Crotale NG Anti-air Missiles And Radars To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Amentum to modernize launch operations through $4 billion Space Force contract.

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

  • Europe

    German company FLANQ has unveiled Q-RECON, uncrewed surface vessel for near-shore missions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese KQ-200 MPA

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • Americas

    Trump Admin Will Impose 50 Percent Tariffs on Russia, China and North Korea for Supplying Weapons to Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Grounded JF-17 Fighter Jets, Demands Turkish Missile, Avionics and Prospective TF35000 Engine in JF-17 Jet.

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE To Buy South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • C4iSR

    French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Entered 10km Into Bangladesh Without Resistance From Inept Bangladesh Army or BGB

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 has shot down Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet using AMRAAM missile

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 and Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Air Platform

    Russia pulls back fighter jets hundreds of kilometers inside Russia amid fear of Storm Shadow and ATACMS strikes

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • Europe

    Cars registered in Russia could no longer enter the European Union, says EU commission

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

  • Air Platform

    Boeing To Deliver 14 Extended-range Chinook Helicopters To Royal Air Force

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more type 212CD submarines from TKMS.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan shot down 25 Indian drones and captured unexploded air-launched munitions

  • Air Platform

    German Nukes, Politics and Tornadoes Replacement Programme

  • Europe

    Pentagon explained Harpoon AShM adjustment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces coastal defense

  • Europe

    Putin pulled people from Admiral Kuznetsov sending them to the death zone in Ukraine, which will kill Russia’s aircraft carrier dream

  • Defense Industry

    Germany Commits €100 Billion to Meet NATO Defense Spending Requirement

  • Air Platform

    Canada will join Britain-lead GCAP fighter jet Project as observer.

  • Americas

    US Senate Confirms First African-American Air Force Chief

  • Americas

    US Marines Conduct Drills With Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Air Force Pilots Who Trained In USA Says F-16 Much Better Than Sukhoi And Mikoyan Built Aircraft

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