FrankenSAM program – Global Defense Corp

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

November 30, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine and the United States have engineered “hybrid” air defense systems allowing modern Western missiles to be fired from retrofitted Soviet launchers, The New York Times reported on 28 October. The FrankenSAM program emerged late last year […]

A Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed in Belgorod Oblast carrying 65 Ukrainian PoW

January 24, 2024 0

A Russian military transport plane — an Ilyushin Il-76 — has crashed in the border Belgorod region, according to Russian media outlets. Crashed IL-76 was not carrying Ukrainian PoW nor it was shot down, IL-76 [...]
Asalsan Awarded $616 Million Contract to Produce Turkish Steel Dome

April 1, 2025 0

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British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

May 28, 2025 0

The British Army has test-fired the latest Javelin command launch unit at a record range of 4 kilometers (2.48 miles). FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank Guided MissileDateOctober 26, 2019U.S. State Department Approves 300 Javelin Missiles For ThailandDateAugust [...]
Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

March 11, 2024 0

The Ukrainian military has received a batch of the latest Canadian-manufactured armored vehicles – Senator MRAPs. The soldiers have expressed overwhelmingly positive feedback about these vehicles, which are enhancing their safety while carrying out their [...]
Kim Jong Un’s 5,000-ton Destroyer Sank in Front of His Eyes

May 23, 2025 0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reprimanded officials over a “serious accident and criminal act” that resulted in damage to a newly built warship, state media has reported. The 5,000-tonne destroyer damaged its hull [...]
Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement and siphoning $665 million

January 29, 2025 0

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed four cases against 19 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s military advisor Tarek Ahmed Siddique, for embezzling $665 million from various airport projects. Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 [...]

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 […]

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. […]