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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
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French Navy frigate Alsace successfully launched a next-generation Exocet Mer-Mer 40 Block 3C anti-ship missile

June 14, 2024 GDC 0

The French Navy frigate Alsace was able to launch a new-generation Exocet Mer-Mer 40 Block 3c anti-ship missile. This is reported by MBDA. The Mer-Mer 40 Block 3c or MM40 B3C is the most advanced […]

Africa

Algerian Navy’s Powerful MEKO-200AN Frigate to Exercise with French Navy

January 24, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

November 19, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Nexter And Thales To Deliver Next-gen Rapidfire CIWS To French Navy In 2023

November 17, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

March 8, 2022 GDC 0

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its air wing has started supporting NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Black Sea region following a short logistical stop in Cyprus. The French […]

Air Platform

French Navy’s First H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests

February 18, 2022 GDC 0

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C4iSR

French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft is set to conduct interactions with the French carrier strike group (CSG) and French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This will mark […]

Defense Industry

U.S. Approves FMS of EMALS and AAG to French Navy’s Next-gen Aircraft Carrier Program

January 9, 2022 GDC 0

The United States’ State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to France of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.321 billion. According […]

C4iSR

Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract To Supply Three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye To French Navy

January 9, 2022 GDC 0

Northrop Grumman has been contracted by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to manufacture and deliver three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) carrier-borne airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for the French Navy. Awarded […]

Europe

Amid Tensions With Russia, French Warship Visits Ukrainian Port

December 29, 2021 GDC 0

A French warship has dogged in a Ukrainian port. The visit by the French anti-submarine frigade to Ukraine as it comes amid mounting tensions with Russia reported Kyiv Post. East-West tensions are at a high […]

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  • U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

    May 23, 2021 0
    The United States has approved export licenses to Turkey for the sale of its homegrown T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter (ATAK), powered by an American engine, to the Philippines, an official from the manufacturing [...]
  • Russia destroyed wooden mock-ups of HIMARS using $5 million Kalibr cruise missile

    September 7, 2022 0
    As reported by The Washington Post citing several Ukrainian and US military sources, the Russians used expensive Kalibr cruise missiles to “destroy” wooden mock-ups of HIMARS. And it seems that the destruction of these targets [...]
  • Taiwanese Army Practices Urban Warfare With Camouflaged M113 Armored Vehicles

    November 9, 2020 0
    An image appeared Taiwanese media showing what appeared to be several RoCA M113-derived armoured vehicles covered in foliage under a bridge during an exercise aimed at practising concealment and camouflage techniques in an urban environment. [...]
  • Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

    February 29, 2020 0
    Since 2002, the US has given Pakistan over $14 billion in aid to combat terrorism and insurgents in the region. That money is meant to reimburse Pakistan for its ongoing efforts to defeat militant groups, [...]
  • Iranian anti-air missile convoy destroyed while escaping Tehran

    June 18, 2025 0
    Israeli Air Force (IAF) warplanes have reportedly struck and destroyed surface-to-air missile (SAM) launchers being transported on trailers near Tehran. According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces, the IAF identified multiple trucks transporting [...]
  • BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

    September 2, 2024 0
    BAE Systems Bofors is set to unveil its latest ground-based air defense system, the TRIDON Mk2, at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris. The event, held from June 17-21, will showcase one of the world’s [...]
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. […]

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  • Industry

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  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Wants to Sale F-16V Block 70 to Asia, Africa and Latin America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Contractor Expands Smart Munitions Capability Beyond MAM-L

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Locally-made 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Developed GhostEye MR AESA Radar For NASAMS II SAM

  • Naval Weapons

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

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Deliver First Eurofighter Typhoon to Turkiye in 2028.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 093 Class Nuclear Submarine Crashed In Taiwan Strait Killing Everyone Onboard

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses a new type of kamikaze drone to strike Russian targets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army takes delivery of six Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Europe

    Putin started wearing bulletproof vests in public appearance over assassination fears

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Develop New Hypersonic Weapons For US Marines

  • Europe

    Putin’s Oligarch Spy Buddy Mysteriously Dies After Falling From Stairs And Breaking His Neck

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases 218 Chunmoo K239 MLRS From South Korea

  • C4iSR

    Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

  • Land Platform

    United States offers Stryker M-Shorad air defense system to India

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Ukraine and the UK to co-produce Octopus-100 interceptor drones.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan vows to “fight to the end” if China attacks

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • C4iSR

    Philippines plans to purchase Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian intelligence forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar in Donetsk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Soviet-era Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier Used as Theme Park in China Catches Fire Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Embattled Myanmar junta evacuates surrendered troops via Thailand

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russia lost air surveillance capability in occupied Crimea after recent Ukrainian attacks.

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Wants Ukrainian-style Munitions Dropping FPV Drones

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China assists North Korea in copying American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-161 Standard Missile SM-3 ABM

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RAFAEL Unveils Ice Breaker Long-range Air-to-Surface Missile

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered Two NASAMS Batteries To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Armenia Turns To France To Get Help Rebuilding Its Military

  • C4iSR

    EuroTrophy Signs $450 Million Contract to Produce APS for Leopard 2A8.

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys long-range PCL191 MLRS near Indian border

  • Europe

    Russia Hit by Gas Shortages as Kamikaze Drones Attack Its Biggest Black Sea Oil Refinery

  • Europe

    Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army started Boxer CRV Training

  • Uncategorized

    Norwegian F-35A Successfully Launches Joint Strike Missile

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Russia’s S-24 Fencer Crashed In Ukraine

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