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Europe

Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

April 26, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian activist and volunteer, Serhii Sternenko, has shared video footage showcasing the use of a new FPV drone equipped with autonomous targeting capabilities. The drone reportedly demonstrated its ability to strike targets without direct operator […]

  • Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

    April 12, 2018 0
    Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands sitting between Fiji and New Caledonia, has previously backed Beijing’s position on the South China Sea. Home to about 250,000 people, the South Pacific nation has faced [...]
  • Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

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  • Israeli IAI Awarded Contract to Produce Barak MX Anti-air Missile for the Royal Thai Air Force.

    January 1, 2026 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) confirmed in early December 2025 that it has secured a major export contract to supply the Royal Thai Air Force with the Barak MX air defense missile system. The deal gives [...]
  • US State Department approves the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany.

    July 12, 2026 0
    The United States has approved the sale of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, despite previous doubts over a planned deployment. US Deploys Tomahawk Long-range cruise missiles in GermanyDateAugust [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud launcher in Zaporozhye region

    May 7, 2024 0
    Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a tracked version of Russian S-400 air-defence systems in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region on 6 May 2024. Ukraine destroyed Russian launcher 9A83M2 and launcher-loader 9A85-2 of the 9K81M2 S-300V4 (S-300V) complex [...]
  • US Navy to commission Super Hornet Block III into service

    May 23, 2020 0
    Boeing will begin integrating Block III Super Hornets multi-role strike fighter into U.S. Navy aircraft carrier fleets, according to a statement released by Boeing Defense on 15 May. The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is [...]
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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Austria Purchases 18 AW169 Multirole Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Appointed As New ADF Chief, Amid Major Command Shake-up

  • Europe

    Polish Coast Guard to procure OPV from France

  • Americas

    Pentagon considers sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East for Trump amid the Iran war.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British And American Nationals Fighting Alongside Anti-coup Myanmar’s Rebels

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ulyanovsk Discloses Radar Deficiencies of Pantsir Air Defense System

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hamas deployed Chinese-made HJ-8L anti-tank missile against Israeli armored vehicle

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • Europe

    Putin just fired first salvo of tariff on Chinese goods that could destroy Russian economy

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

  • Europe

    French Navy will upgrade FDI frigate with 32 vertical launch system.

  • Uncategorized

    Slovakia Pledged To Transfer 11 MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Vandalized and Looted Kherson City as Troops Prepare to Leave Kherson

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Could Be Behind The Attack On Turkish Aerospace Industries To Derail The Development Of Fifth-generation KAAN Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

  • Middle East

    “Russian-made S-300 and S-400 did not fire a single shot at Turkish and Israeli fighter jets and Drones”—Here’s Why

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries, Products And Market Shares

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta detained six high-ranking army officers after surrendering towns to rebels

  • Europe

    Russia Lost 54 Artillery Systems, 54 Armored Vehicles and 27 Tanks in a Day

  • Europe

    Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine’s territory in 2025.

  • Europe

    Defexpo 2018 – Saab Group Pavillion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russian MiG-29s fighter jets at Crimean airbase

  • Europe

    New Tension Begins Between Dassault Aviation and Airbus on EuroDrone UCAV Project.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers In UK

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

  • C4iSR

    France’s MERIO develops drone-based laser targeting system.

  • Europe

    Ukraine received more heavy rocket launchers from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Video shows Russia deploys 90 years old T-34 tanks to Kuril Island to defend against high-tech Japanese forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Multi-billion Russian Equipment in Snake Island

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall offers next-generation KF51 main battle tanks to Romania.

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Ends Production Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to buy American and European fighter jets until KAAN is combat ready.

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter To Create 20000 Jobs In UK

  • Americas

    Chinese jets ‘buzzed’ Canadian CP-140 Aurora EW aircraft, risking mid-air collision

  • Uncategorized

    Sarılmaz delivers the PMT 7.62 / SAR 240 machine gun to Turkish Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

  • Europe

    KNDS unveils Colibri suicide drone at Eurosatory 2024

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Future Missile Defense Radar For Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

  • Europe

    Ukraine Released Details of Crimea Operations By Its Special Forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is building the fourth aircraft carrier for the PLA Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) Network

  • Europe

    United Arab Emirates To Buy 120 Bayraktar TB2 Drones And Munitions From Turkey Worth $2 Billion

  • Air Platform

    The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

  • Europe

    Putin will soon receive more NATO as the technologically superior Switzerland military may abandon 500 years of neutrality

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • Middle East

    ‘Suicide drone’ used to attack Israeli ship, report

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