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Air Platform

Russia Reverse Engineered IAI Searcher II Drone, Exported Drone to Iran

March 26, 2020 GDC 0

Russia is now the world’s third largest UAV operator, employing around 4,000 units including Forpost-R (re-engineered IAI Searcher II), Orion-10 and Eleron-family (all of them domestically designed and built). According to the Russian MoD, its […]

  • Rheinmetall begins KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle production in Ukraine

    October 30, 2024 0
    Rheinmetall has launched its first factory in Ukraine, with a second facility nearing completion, according to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger’s interview with TSN. Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFVDateSeptember 11, 2020Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF-41 IFV For [...]
  • China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

    December 7, 2025 0
    New images have surfaced online of a Chinese armored vehicle that closely resembles the German-Dutch Boxer platform, reigniting speculation about China’s push to develop modular armored solutions for export markets. Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the [...]
  • NVL Group christens future German K130 Braunschweig class corvette Karlsruhe

    June 20, 2024 0
    According to a PR published by NLV Group on May 7, 2024, the German Navy has received the third of five new corvettes that will enter service starting in 2025. German Navy Christens First K130 [...]
  • Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

    April 11, 2020 0
    Boeing Australia’s first Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft prototype has stood on its own wheels and powered up its electrical system for the first time, the company announced on 8 April. The latest development milestones follow [...]
  • Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

    October 3, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s security service has detained a Russian FSB agent accused of high treason over an alleged plot to join a drone school in Kyiv to spy on the Ukrainian military. Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine [...]
  • Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

    May 21, 2023 0
    The remains of an Orion drone — also known by the project name Inokhodets – have been found in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region. Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building Cheap Attack DronesDateApril 25, 2021Ukrainian kamikaze [...]
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

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 […]

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • South Asia

    Amid tensions along Pakistan and China borders, India pushes for early delivery of four Rafale fighters

  • Africa

    Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

  • Europe

    Estonia Latest Country To Buy HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia interested to procure Austrian Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1

  • Europe

    UK to buy German-made new artillery system

  • South Asia

    Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS blew up North Korean-made 240mm M1991 rocket artillery

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan warned off Chinese J-10 fighters

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan will provide Kotonami-class patrol boats to Bangladesh under security aid program

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft Project

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former dictator, Sheikh Hasina, was a key conspirator of the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles massacre.

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • Americas

    United States will send another Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • Europe

    France Delivers Eight CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid by $633 Million

  • Middle East

    Israeli High Court rejects ban on arms sales to Azerbaijan

  • C4iSR

    Turkish defense giant Asalsan lands $2.8 billion in defense deals

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled guns

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Belarusian Forces Will Soon Join Ukraine Invasion, Says President Alexander Lukashenko

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey Inducts Siper Block 1 Long-range Air and Missile Defense System

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Diagnosed With Advanced Stages Of Stomach Cancer, Only Foreign Doctors Kept Him Alive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands Refused To Refuel U.S. Coast Guard Vessel

  • Air Platform

    USAF secretly built and flew six generation fighter demonstrator

  • Anti-air Missiles

    FrankenSAM program: Ukraine to retrofit AIM-9X Sidewinder On To Soviet-era Buk Launcher

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Israel Still Opposes F-35 Sale to UAE, Despite Diplomatic Agreement, Senior Officials Say

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s AKINCI B UCAV Engages Sea Target For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Army Inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Navy’s Arafura-Class OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan is Preparing to Test 1500KM Range ASM-3A Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

  • South Asia

    India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army shot down Indian quadcopter in Kashmir

  • Europe

    Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s WJ-700 Armed Reconnaissance Drone

  • Africa

    Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Spain Approves Dragon IFV And NH90 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Putin’s inner circle discusses use of Iskandar nuclear missile in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland or Georgia

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers Sirius passive sensor to NATO country.

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Helicopters Fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils N-WAVE Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Americas

    Castelion awarded $105 million contract to integrate hypersonic missile into Super Hornets.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia purchased LRASM and JSM for its F-35 stealth jets

  • Air Platform

    U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

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