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Air Platform

RAAF F-35A Takes Off With Full Complement Of Weapons

June 11, 2021 GDC 0

Two RAAF F-35s have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons for the first time. The landmark moment came as the pair were taking part in Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21 last month […]

  • USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Non-combat Fire.

    March 18, 2026 0
    More than 600 service members and crew members aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford are without a bed after a fire aboard the ship Thursday, The New York Times reported. U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS [...]
  • U.S. Army To Test Fire Hypersonic Missile In Australia As Part Of AUKUS Alliance

    September 14, 2023 0
    The US sees Australia as a testing ground for new weapons systems, including hypersonic weapons. Attention is being paid to developing advanced capabilities within the AUKUS alliance, which also includes the UK. U.S. Air Force [...]
  • French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

    November 3, 2025 0
    The French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October 2025. France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $192 Million Sustainment Contract For Australian Navy’s Aegis Destroyer

    July 7, 2022 0
    American defence company Lockheed Martin has received a modification to a previously awarded contract for technical engineering and management efforts for the Australia Surface Combatant program. Lockheed Martin Aegis Battle Management Systems For Royal Australian [...]
  • Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

    January 1, 2026 0
    The United States government has approved the proposed sale of three Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to Denmark through the Foreign Military Sales programme. German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 PoseidonDateJune 27, 2021Boeing rolled [...]
  • Here’s why Russia’s S-400 Triumf Surface-to-air missile failed in Iran.

    March 2, 2026 0
    Russia lost more than 41 batteries of S-400 missile system, including illumination radars, fire control radars, command posts and launchers in the Ukraine war. Iran purchased 3 batteries of Russian-made S-400 missile system in exchange [...]
Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

  • Europe

    The deadliest former F-16 pilot in America is ready to fight for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Tanks Commander Drive His Tank Through Minefields

  • Cyber

    U.S. funds VPN firms to help Russians evade censors and access the truth about the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Russia and India are discussing “additional” production of Russian military equipment in India

  • Europe

    Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

  • Air Platform

    Game Over For Russian Military, Ukraine Wants Use F-16 Jets For SEAD And DEAD Missions

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) Bought Leonardo Falco EVO Drones Using American Funds

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to Ukraine

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Purchases M-346FA Fighter Jets Rejecting India’s Tejas And Sino-Pakistani JF-17

  • Cruise Missiles

    Taiwan to develop 1000km range stealth Cruise Missile

  • C4iSR

    Mark 36 Super Rapid Bloom Offboard Countermeasures (SRBOC)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s $5 billion military parade is a direct warning to the Indo-Pacific regions.

  • Defense Industry

    Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

  • C4iSR

    Moldova to get VERA-NG passive tracking system

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Purchases FA-50 Fighter Jets And ATR-72MP MPA Worth $2.2 Billion

  • Africa

    Israel bombed Houthi ports and power stations as a warning for the Iran-backed Houthi rebels to ‘stay out of it’

  • Europe

    Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

  • Europe

    Ukraine keeps finding Western parts in Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik Drone

  • South Asia

    WHO Director Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is corrupt, criminal and part of racketeering gang

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • Middle East

    China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via Africa

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan deploys JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan for combat exercises.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China are trying to defuse border tensions but behind the scenes China mobilizing troops, armoured vehicles and artillery near Ladakh border

  • Europe

    Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Integrated Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems into AH-64E Apache and T-7A RedHawk.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 83 Destroyer Will Enter in Concept Phase by 2022

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-400 Missile Hits Russia’s Apartment Block Due to a Malfunction.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Far From Kyiv

  • South Asia

    Amid China tension, IAF ordered 21 mothballed MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s from VKS worth $780 million

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Announces Revival of AN-178 Transport Aircraft Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Soryu-class submarine detects type 094 submarine in its territorial waters near Amami Islands

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Hasina, Indian RAW and Awami League Behind the 2009 BDR Mutiny, Independent Investigation Commission Reported.

  • Industry

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems awarded $1.65 billion contract to establish pilots training center in Greece

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    China’s first prototype unmanned helicopter successfully flew

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves MH-60R Helicopters to Spain

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils upgraded Bogdana artillery system

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and attack drones

  • Americas

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Supply Presidential Helicopter For Colombia

  • Europe

    UK arms could be made in Ukraine under license, Telegraph says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    H&B Awarded Contract Support AUKUS Submarine’s Supply Chain

  • South Asia

    Corruption, mismanagement, and poor training made the Indian military a paper tiger

  • South Asia

    Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

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