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Lockheed Martin to acquire Vector satellite assets

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin will acquire the satellite technology assets of Vector by default after a bankruptcy court received no qualified bids by a deadline last week. In a Feb. 24 filing in the United […]

  • Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

    June 5, 2023 0
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  • Russian FSB human trafficking Cubans to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

    September 5, 2023 0
    Cuba has uncovered a human trafficking ring that has coerced Cuban citizens to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, its foreign ministry said, adding that authorities were working to “neutralize and dismantle” the network. [...]
  • Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

    January 7, 2022 0
    Finland has said it could join NATO in defiance of Russia’s warning that the alliance should not be allowed to expand any further to the east. Throughout its short history as an independent nation, Finland [...]
  • Gotland-class Submarine is A Unique Swedish Innovation

    May 25, 2020 0
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  • Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

    September 13, 2023 0
    Last week, Russian mass media wrote that Ukraine would allegedly pay $5 million to a pilot who could steal a Su-57 fighter jet. The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry commented on [...]
  • India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

    August 23, 2021 0
    India has so far received 26 Rafale aircraft out of the 36 it has ordered from Dassault Aviation, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said Wednesday. “The delivery of 36 Rafale aircraft is proceeding [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered 60 KRAB 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers From Poland

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Supports the Sale of F-35 Stealth Jets to Saudi Arabia.

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan to open F-16 maintenance and upgrade facility

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D To Latest Standard

  • Europe

    Naval Group starts upgrading French Navy’s Courbet La Fayette-class frigate

  • Central Asia

    Armenia considers applying for European Union membership as Russia failed to defend Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • Europe

    Italy’s Cavour aircraft carrier successfully completed exercise with F-35B

  • Europe

    U.S. Imposed Toughest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil and Gas Sectors

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchases Atmos Howitzers From Elbit Systems Worth $101.7 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Achieves Initial Operational Capability With ANKA-S Surveillance Drone.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Human Rights Groups Accused Russia of Using Banned Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

  • Americas

    Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Joins Turkish Fifth-gen TFX Fighter Jet Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Projects Power In South China Sea

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Armenia pauses Indian Tejas deal after Dubai air show crash.

  • Defense Industry

    IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

  • Air Platform

    Russia is on track to deliver Su-30, missiles and additional Yak-130 aircraft to Myanmar Junta

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Pentagon successfully tested hypersonic glide vehicle

  • Europe

    Babcock Arrowhead Frigate Wins Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK Program

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched the biggest drone attacks on Crimea and Shaykovka air base

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen’s Leading Role In German MKS-180 Frigate Programme

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Hannan (Thief) Purchased Multiple Apartments for His Mistresses to Conceal Illegal Wealth.

  • Africa

    Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Terrorists Group

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases Swedish RBS-70 Short-range air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offered Eurofighter Typhoon Jets to Swiss Air Force for $8.1 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • C4iSR

    United States donated AN/PVS-14 night vision monoculars to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp and Saab signed agreement to promote MEKO A-200 platform for Australia’s general purpose frigate

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Developed Sukil-200 Drones And Hrim Smart Ground Attack Munitions

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Air Platform

    Ecuador Grounds Indian-made HAL Dhruv Junk Helicopters After Four Crashes

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia has transferred the S-300 air defense system to Libya

  • Africa

    Ethiopian Air Force Showcases Turkish Akinci Drones

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z Viper Helicopter For Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Falcon-300 (Sokil-300) drone is ready to strike anywhere in Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Carl-Gustaf M4 For Undisclosed Customer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Russia’s major military electronics producer Platan Electronic Research Institute engulfed in a huge fire

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to get F-35 and MQ-9 Reaper drones

  • Europe

    German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 10,000 troops in Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Kherson; the Belarusian morgue is full of 24,000 dead Russian soldiers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

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