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Anti-air Missiles

France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors.

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

France has ordered the development of an ASTER/MICA VL multi-layer version of the SAMP/T NG ground-based air defence system. The system is being developed in cooperation with Italy and is intended to strengthen capabilities deployed […]

Europe

France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army.

February 6, 2026 GDC 0

France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement, has delivered 1,000 low-cost “drone du combattant” systems to the Armée de Terre, marking the first tranche of a rapid acquisition program launched last year. According […]

Air Platform

Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

April 5, 2025 GDC 0

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle. The aircraft is part of Paris’ efforts to integrate next-generation capabilities into […]

Europe

French Army Ordered 109 Next-generation CEASAR Mk2 Howitzers

February 4, 2024 GDC 0

The French DGA procurement agency has confirmed an order for 109 advanced CAESAR Mark II Next Generation (NG) howitzers from Nexter, a subsidiary of KNDS. According to a press release from KNDS, the first delivery […]

Europe

French Army Purchases SCAR-H PR Precision Rifle From FN Herstal

January 10, 2023 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

European OCCAR Awarded Contract For French MAST-F Missile

May 12, 2021 GDC 0

The European OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) as Contracting Authority, representing the government of France, has agreed a contract with MBDA France for the development, production and initial in-service support phases of the MAST-F […]

Europe

France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) successfully conducted a test firing of an M51 nuclear strategic ballistic missile without a warhead from the Landes site of DGA Missile Tests today. Florence Parly, Minister of […]

Europe

23 Retired Army Generals Of France Threaten A Coup D’état

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

On April 21, the 60th anniversary of the 1961 attempted French military putsch in Algiers, 23 retired generals published an open letter to the government in the neofascist website Valeurs Actuelles . The letter is […]

Europe

Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

March 30, 2021 GDC 0

The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). The SAMP/T is […]

Africa

Morocco Ordered 30 Ceasar Self-propelled Howitzers

November 29, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Moroccan Army will procure 30 French-made Nexter CAESAR 155mm 6×6 self-propelled howitzers. The Army Recognition website reported that Morocco confirmed the acquisition in an article published in the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces magazine […]

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  • Biden Admin Considers Supplying Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, A Death Blow To Russian Navy

    March 25, 2022 0
    The U.S. and allies are working to send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine as it scrambles to bolster up Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian Army Received Training On Harpoon Anti-ship Missile Launch [...]
  • Why Swedish Navy’s A26 Disruptor Is The Quietest Submarine?

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  • Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

    August 8, 2020 0
    In mid-June, Berlin announced the termination of a cockpit and mission system update for the type, saying programme delays had caused “insufficient operational readiness, without any foreseeable improvement”. Valued at almost $220 million and awarded [...]
  • 7 DJI drone experts are dead, and almost 400 Chinese military personnel are trapped inside a bunker, non-contactable or presumed dead in Iran.

    March 18, 2026 0
    Fresh intelligence from inside the Chinese Communist regime reveals a far larger disaster than previously known: at least seven technicians from Chinese drone maker DJI were killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, while 300 to [...]
  • Ukraine Destroyed Russian S-300 Air Defense System

    July 25, 2022 0
    Ukrainian military on Saturday released a new video that shows burned-out Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile systems in the occupied Kherson region, Ukraine. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, [...]
  • Fincantieri, VARD Marines, Thales offer Vigilance-class OPV design to Canada

    September 5, 2023 0
    Fincantieri and its subsidiary Vard signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada and SH Defense, to establish the collaboration that will propose the Vigilance-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Royal Canadian Navy. [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are under pressure to join the Abraham Accords with Israel after the Iran deal.

  • Europe

    Heckler & Koch filed a complaint with the Finnish market court for bypassing tenders

  • Europe

    Russia lined up 165 soldiers to parade in front of Major General Oleg Moiseev, then Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed everyone

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Infantry Weapons

    National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) II: The Most Advanced Ground Based Air Defence Systems In The World

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army shuts down military forum critical of army’s role in Pakistani politics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Koreans were told that they were going for training in the Kursk region

  • Europe

    Swiss F/A-18 Hornet To Guard Its Airspace Round The Clock

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab will manufacture Russia’s helicopter and jet killer RBS-70 NG in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    MiG-35 : A Lemon from Russia’s Mikoyan Design Bureau

  • Europe

    Spanish F-110 Frigate Program Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 million

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases 44 CV90 MKIIIC Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Europe

    U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Navy’s Type 31 Arrowhead 140 Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Crucial undersea internet cables connecting India, Hong Kong and Europe cut amid ongoing clashes in Red Sea

  • Africa

    Russia Plans To Open Naval Base In Sudan derailing Sudan, Israel Peace Deal

  • Americas

    US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

  • South Asia

    Corrupt Tulip Siddiq quits after ethics adviser rules she misled Brits

  • Europe

    German Government Approves Sale Of 100 PzH 2000 Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Received Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Denmark.

  • Europe

    The First Greek FDI frigate starts sea trials

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine in talks with Western weapons makers about setting up production line in Kyiv

  • Europe

    Kongsberg awarded $1.5 billion contract to produce naval strike missiles for Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

  • Africa

    The Great Wall Of Djibouti, Chinese Naval Base In Africa

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce CV90 combat vehicles

  • Europe

    Proxy war: Wagner Group in Belarus possess serious threat to Poland, Lithuania and Slovakia

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN upgrades Anzac-class frigates with new sonar processing system

  • Europe

    Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew Killed

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 23 F-model Chinook Helicopters For Egypt

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greek Patriot Battery Intercepts Two Iranian Ballistic Missiles Over Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Russia Blames American Raytheon For Upgrading Soviet-era Tu-141 Kamikaze Drones

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • Europe

    Russian military’s rampant corruption helped Ukraine win the war

  • Air Platform

    Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Avionics Contract For T-7A Red Hawk

  • Americas

    U.S. Congress denied Army’s request to spend $400 million on buying Microsoft HoloLens headsets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel used a “Rampage” missile in its strike on Iran, Israeli media reported.

  • Middle East

    Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

  • Air Platform

    V-22 Osprey conducts first landing on the deck of a ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest in drone development programme

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Using Soviet-era S-200 Missile System

  • Europe

    Poland will train Ukrainian military unit living in Poland

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