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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 […]

  • Russian troops say Starlink alternative Yamal-601 and Yamal-602 satellites are unreliable, costly, complex setup and low data volume.

    February 15, 2026 0
    Russian troops criticized domestic satellite terminals operating via Yamal-601 and Yamal-602, saying they cannot replace SpaceX’s Starlink in frontline use. Putin’s $120 million spy ship taken out by massive missile strikeDateMarch 26, 2024Ukraine says Russian [...]
  • Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

    May 21, 2023 0
    The remains of an Orion drone — also known by the project name Inokhodets – have been found in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region. Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building Cheap Attack DronesDateApril 25, 2021Ukrainian kamikaze [...]
  • Chinese CH-AS-X-13 Is The Largest Air-launched Missile

    February 27, 2021 0
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  • Turkey Trials Bayraktar TB3 Drone Aboard TCG Anadolu Carrier

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  • Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

    June 21, 2021 0
    Royal Navy patrol ship is officially ready to take to the open seas after a special ceremony in Ross-shire on 19 June. BAE Systems Delivered Final Two River-class OPVDateOctober 2, 2020Solomon Islands Refused To Refuel [...]
  • North Korea sent 30,000 troops to Russia in return for Pantsir anti-air missiles

    July 5, 2025 0
    North Korea is preparing to send up to 30,000 additional troops to Russia to support Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian and Western intelligence. The soldiers will follow the 11,000 North Korean troops [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

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

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon wins $314 million contract to enhance Patriot Missile Defense System

  • Uncategorized

    Turkey has become a major competitor for Russian arms, Russian defense company says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz awarded contract to produce integrated bridge for Hunter-class frigates

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

  • Defense Industry

    Spanish Sascorp To Unveil Amphibious UGV At FEINDEF 2021

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases 218 Chunmoo K239 MLRS From South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump Asked DOGE to Reinstate ITAR on AUKUS Submarine, A Huge Blow to Australia

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Delivers First Airborne Surveillance Radar

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    Hungary Plans To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-artillery Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan aimed its defence spending to counter a ‘total blockade’ by China

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Makes An Historic Visit To Saudi Kingdom

  • Air Platform

    Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

  • Europe

    UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Finland Cleared To Buy Extended-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

  • Middle East

    Earth Shattering Explosion In Beirut As Israeli Air Force Sent GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb 50 Meters Deep In Hezbollah Bunker

  • Europe

    British MoD to invite RFP for Royal Navy’s support ships

  • Middle East

    Done Deal: The long road to Arab-Israeli peace agreement

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Europe

    Russian Wagner mercenary shot down two Russian helicopters and IL-22 plane during mutiny

  • Europe

    Type 212CD submarine’s AIP will be game-changer for the Norwegian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    F-35B releases StormBreaker smart weapon for the first time

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • Europe

    Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics Successfully Trials Lockheed’s Legion Pod On Avengers UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan commissioned first Soryu-class Submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems demonstrates UAV swarm capability to Dutch Army

  • Africa

    Russia Denies Selling Su-34ME To Algerian Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Middle East

    Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force Plans to Join British-led Global Combat Air Program Sixth-gen Fighter Jet Consortium

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s to unveil Buk-M3 air defense system at Victory Day parade 2020

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Boosts Upgraded Alpha Jets.

  • Land Platform

    Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Patriot Missile System’s Support Package For Taiwan

  • Europe

    American-made Strykers armored vehicles help Ukraine achieve breakthrough in the Kursk region

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Land Platform

    Russian Fictitious T-95 Main Battle Tank that never produced

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First Female Completes Load Master Training At Indonesian Air Force Academy

  • Europe

    First FDI frigate built by Naval Group for Hellenic Navy hits the water

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