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Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

May 10, 2024 GDC 0

The Turkish defense industry took a leap forward this week with the introduction of the next-generation Firtina 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer. The unveiling took place at the International Defense Exhibition, IDEF 2023, in Istanbul, at […]

  • BAE Systems to delay delivery of Howitzers to US Army

    October 24, 2020 0
    BAE Systems had made great strides moving past previous Paladin M109A7 self-propelled howitzer production challenges but earlier this year the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), in part, led to the company missing two vehicle deliveries, [...]
  • Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

    July 29, 2021 0
    Romanian aircraft equipment manufacturer and services provider Aerostar has signed a collaboration agreement with UK joint venture U-TacS for the potential production of Watchkeeper X unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Romania. A social media post [...]
  • Russia sends the exhibition T-90MS tank reserved for the UAE’s IDEX to the frontline.

    September 15, 2025 0
    A T-90MS main battle tank that once stood on display at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates has now been deployed to the battlefield in Ukraine, according to a statement from [...]
  • Leonardo Awarded $396 Million Contract To Supply 18 AW169M Helicopters to Austria

    February 2, 2022 0
    The Acquisition Contract, valued at $396 million, was signed in the framework of the Italy-Austria G2G Agreement aimed at reinforcing the bilateral collaboration between the two countries and establishing a strategic partnership in the rotorcraft [...]
  • Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

    January 1, 2024 0
    Microelectronics produced in the United States and allied countries are crucial components of Russian weapons systems used in the Ukraine invasion, according to a report by Britain’s Royal United Services Institute. Russia imports 80 percent [...]
  • Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

    December 30, 2022 0
    Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö has said his country can give Ukrainian forces the training they need to take on Russian aggression. UK Signs Security Pact With Sweden and Finland, Amid Russia tensionsDateMay 12, 2022Finland and [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

  • Naval Weapons

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Exocet anti-ship missile to block 3 standard

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveils new XRQ-73 hybrid stealth drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to Convert Decommissioned RAN’s Patrol Boat into USV

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Is A Victim Of His Own Propaganda As Russia’s Airborne Failed To Capture Kyiv

  • Middle East

    No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

  • Africa

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Orders Additional 36 Gripen Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s massive military buildup near Dokhlam

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall ramps up Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles production at Hungarian factory

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Europe

    Ukraine takes more territory from Russia in Kursk offensive

  • Africa

    Putin’s Ambition: Russia Built A Naval Base In Sudan

  • Europe

    Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

  • Naval Platforms

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief) bought obsolete Chinese Junk warships, paid exorbitant prices

  • Europe

    Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    ATACMS could be a game changer for Kyiv’s goal of retaking Crimea, former U.S. General Ben Hodges has said

  • Middle East

    Done Deal: The long road to Arab-Israeli peace agreement

  • Air Platform

    Slovakian Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Takes Maiden Flight In South Carolina

  • Middle East

    Expanding Sino-Saudi Military Cooperation Concerning For US

  • Americas

    Rolls-Royce to manufacture propellers for U.S. Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) frigates

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin LANTIRN navigation and targeting system

  • C4iSR

    Why Russian Air Defense Systems Are Vulnerable to Electronic Attack?

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Australia’s Special Air Service (SAS) is on the hunt for a new helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Sweden signs a landmark deal with Ukraine to export up to 150 Gripen E/F fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to co-produce Turkish Bayraktar TB3 maritime strike drone.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems To Develop Hypersonic Weapons Capability In Australia

  • Europe

    Russia’s An-22 Transport Aircraft Crashed Due to Spare Parts Shortage.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Su-57 Fighter Jets avionics, multifunction displays, navigation systems, and heads-up imported from France despite Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Europe

    Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Got Into A Serious Accident, Colliding With 4 Cars

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

  • Europe

    Sweden formally joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality

  • Air Platform

    Germany Set to Order Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighters for Luftwaffe

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Purchases 12 Gripen E/F 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a Su-35 beneath a new airframe

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

  • Air Platform

    Canada to review American F-35 purchases, amid Trump’s trade war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Submit Final Eurofighter Proposal To Finish HX Competition

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