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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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  • Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

    August 3, 2020 0
    DHAKA (GDC) — The Bangladesh military said Thursday it had ordered an investigation after a Rohingya family in a refugee camp accused army troops of sexually assaulting a Rohingya woman. The inquiry comes as around [...]
  • The Threat of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Real

    January 14, 2022 0
    Poland is among the NATO members that are most hawkish in confronting what it sees as Russia’s revisionist ambitions in Eastern Europe. Poland could be right when predicting Putin’s intention to re-enact the former Soviet [...]
  • Armenia Urges Russian Military Deployment On Azerbaijan Border

    August 2, 2021 0
    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday he would request the deployment of Russian border guards along his country’s frontier with Azerbaijan to prevent further escalation after new clashes. Azerbaijan captured Russian-made electronic warfare system [...]
  • The U.S. Is The Largest Arms Exporter, Who Are Buyers?

    April 15, 2022 0
    The export of arms has been critical to war efforts for centuries. The best example in recent history was the “Lend-Lease” program signed into law in 1941 by Franklin Roosevelt. It allowed the U.S. to [...]
  • MBDA awarded contract to produce Enforcer Shoulder-launched missiles

    February 17, 2024 0
    MBDA Germany has clinched an export order for its latest shoulder-fired guided missile system, the Enforcer. MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer MissileDateDecember 2, 2023MBDA Deutschland increasing production capacity and developing new capabilitiesDateNovember 22, [...]
  • Rocketsan Showcases MIDLAS Quad-pack Verticle Launching System

    February 25, 2025 0
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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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force trials temporary shelters for fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Development of Hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Receive South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets In 2026

  • C4iSR

    Saab Integrated Arexis Jamming Pod Into Gripen E Making Gripen More Lethal

  • Europe

    Russia’s MiG-31K and Su-57 to take part in 75th victory day parade

  • Europe

    Corruption in the Turkish nuclear plant project is funding Putin’s war against Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Primoco UAV Awarded Contract To Produce 24 Drones For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

  • Middle East

    Israel seems determined to tackle Hezbollah decisively inside Lebanon

  • Americas

    Nammo, Raytheon ramps up rocket motor production

  • Industry

    Russian Arms Makers Kalashnikov Lost $760 Million Due to CAATSA Sanctions: Report

  • Air Platform

    China Sends Blowfish A2 Unmanned Helicopters to Indian Border

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive Vampire Counter Drone Rockets From USA

  • Land Platform

    UAE Ordered Wahash Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

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

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile Destroyed Russia’s Command Post.

  • Europe

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Global LNG Export Markets By 15 Percent

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea declassifies its Hyunmoo-V strategic missile system

  • Air Platform

    Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Nebo-M radar of Armenia using TB2 drone

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Air Platform

    China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 damaged during a dogfight with Greek F-16

  • Europe

    French President Macron warned that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement and siphoning $665 million

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

  • Air Platform

    Legendary A-10 Warthog Received New Wing Mounted Kits

  • Air Platform

    Armenia armed its Su-30 fighters with Iranian glide bombs as Russia failed to deliver missiles.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

  • Americas

    US Army To Introduce Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems

  • Europe

    Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian pilots who are trained in F-16 say American F-16 technologically superior than Sukhoi and Mikoyan built jets

  • Middle East

    China is offering more missiles to Iran for free to deplete U.S. missiles, as the CIA did in the 1980s Afghan war.

  • South Asia

    The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for India

  • Europe

    Swiss Voters Give Thumps Up for $6.5 Billion Fighter Jet Procurement Plan

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan First Asian Country Sending Large Quantities Of Artillery Ammunition To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

  • Europe

    Putin underestimated and miscalculated Ukraine’s will to fight back, says Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko

  • Europe

    Ukraine plans to buy homegrown Oplot main battle tanks

  • Americas

    Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan Secured $2 Billion Work Orders in 2024.

  • Europe

    RENK Awarded Contract To Electric Propulsion System For German Navy’s F126 Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Boeing Offer Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopters For Bundeswehr

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