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Infantry Weapons

The USAF created mini gun for air force pilots

February 21, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Air Force developed a new assault rifle that breaks down into two pieces, allowing it to be stored in the ejection seat of modern jets. The GAU-5A carbine is designed to provide the […]

  • Russia’s failure in Bakhmut is inevitable regardless of Wagner mercenary’s efforts

    January 3, 2023 0
    If Russia ultimately fails in its grinding effort to seize the embattled Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, such a setback would have political implications and be a psychological blow for Russian forces, according to one expert. [...]
  • President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

    October 30, 2025 0
    Days after Russia tested two so-called nuclear “super weapons”, Donald Trump has ordered the US military to test its own atomic arsenal on par with other nations. Just minutes before he met Chinese counterpart Xi [...]
  • Myanmar unveils locally developed MMT-40 light tanks

    August 21, 2023 0
    During a national parade in 2023, Myanmar Army introduced a locally developed light tank armed with 105 mm rifled gun. Myanmar Army Developed 105mm Light TankDateJuly 4, 2021Myanmar Army Deploys Air Defense Radar In Naypyidaw [...]
  • Russia Deploys Iskander Tactical Nuclear Missiles In Belarus

    March 26, 2023 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory. Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in BelarusDateMarch 30, 2023Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train [...]
  • China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

    April 19, 2021 0
    Zhou Chenming, a Beijing-based military expert, said that although South Korea was developing a highly advanced jet fighter, China was not afraid of falling behind. It’s easy to drill a hole inside a Soviet-era aircraft, [...]
  • Cyber Espionage And Reverse Engineering Did Not Make Chengdu J-20 A Stealth Aircraft

    June 28, 2020 0
    A single-seat, fourth generation multirole fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-20 is manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) of China. Potential customers of the J-20 are Pakistan, the Middle East, Latin America, South-East Asia and [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

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    Saab to deliver Giraffe ground-based longe-range surveillance radar systems to UAE

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

  • Americas

    USS Harry Truman Sustained Damage After Colliding With Merchant Ship

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • South Asia

    Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Landed in Northeastern State

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force ordered RAT 31DL Air Defense Radar System

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • Naval Platforms

    Babcock Announced Supply Chains of Type 31 Frigate

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Cleared Boeing F-15EX For Indian Air Force

  • Infantry Weapons

    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • Industry

    Russian Rosoboronexport registered its trademark abroad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s $45 Billion Hunter Class Will Hit The Water On Time, Says Defense Minister Marles

  • Americas

    Damen To Build Sigma Class Frigates For Colombia

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Seized Millions of Dollars Swiss Watches in Retaliation For Western Sanctions

  • Europe

    Russia Indefinitely Postponed Repair Of Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Uncategorized

    US Army To Test Serbian 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Central Asia

    Israeli IAI sold 12 Barak-8 SAM Systems And 75 Missiles to Azerbaijan

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesia ordered two Iver Huitfeldt class frigates from Danish Odense Maritime

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea has ruled out signing security pact with China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi extends life of Japan’s Type 10 main battle tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

  • Europe

    Tiny Ukrainian Navy Challenges Russian Navy in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Will Soon Receive 25 HIMARS Rocket Artillery

  • Europe

    Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

  • Europe

    Saab Delivers Upgraded Gotland-class Submarine to Swedish Navy

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed significant numbers of Russian-made S-300 air defense system in Iran attacks

  • Central Asia

    Turkey Offered Peaceful Resolution Of Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan Conflict

  • Europe

    Switzerland wants to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Why Su-57E is A $100 Million Dud?

  • Europe

    Greek-Turkey tensions are not going away soon

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Officials Confirmed That U.S. Sending F-16 Fighter Jets To Crash Putin In Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Austria Purchases 18 AW169 Multirole Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes Key Town Trifonova In Kherson As Russian Army Retreats

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

  • Americas

    Navy officials and shipbuilders have attributed the US shipbuilding issues to long-term and short-term problems

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a gloried fourth-gen fighter, far from a stealth fighters

  • Europe

    Germany commits to 2% NATO spending goal by 2031 for first time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan now can hits back to mainland China with HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • South Asia

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

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