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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 […]

  • Germany delivers new Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

    June 5, 2024 0
    According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Germany delivered a United States-made Patriot air defence system and air defense missiles to Ukraine at a “critical time” as Kyiv struggled to defend its energy system from Russian [...]
  • Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

    November 7, 2024 0
    Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has inaugurated a new production facility in Adelaide, South Australia, marking a milestone in the company’s support for Australian Defence acquisition and sustainment programs. Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian [...]
  • Has Ukraine become Russia’s Iraq or Afghanistan 2.0 for Putin?

    April 1, 2023 0
    The most immediate issue is that Russia invaded Ukraine. But, of course, that is not the beginning of the story. I am very sympathetic to the Ukrainian people in this war, but I will try [...]
  • L3Harris Unveils Red and Green Wolf Miniature Cruise Missiles.

    October 28, 2025 0
    L3Harris showcased their Red and Green Wolf cruise missile at AUSA 2025, seeking to fill a vital gap in fires in both weight class and cost. Red and Green Wolf offer drastically increased stand-off capability [...]
  • Greek Patriot Systems Will Be Deployed In Saudi Arabia

    April 16, 2021 0
    An agreement to deploy a Greek Patriot missile system in Saudi Arabia could be signed when top Greece officials visit Riyadh next week. In fact, a tripartite cooperation meeting of Cyprus, Greece and the United [...]
  • Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

    August 10, 2025 0
    Ukrainian company Fulltime Robotics has presented a working prototype of its new anti-drone laser system, dubbed SlimBeam, designed specifically to engage and neutralize small FPV drones. The system was showcased during IRON DEMO 2025, where [...]
Europe

Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

December 1, 2025 0

German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. The defense ministry is seeking approval for purchases from domestic manufacturers such as Heckler […]

Europe

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

November 28, 2025 0

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025, following the company’s complete acquisition of the system from General Dynamics in early 2024. At Milipol 2025, Colt CZ, through its subsidiary Colt, […]

Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

November 6, 2025 0

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

October 27, 2025 0

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

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    Australia down-selected Japanese Mogami-class frigate to replace ageing ANZAC class frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Azerbaijan purchased the Israeli Iron Dome missile system

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • Middle East

    Iran, China 25-years secret Petrochemicals and military deals

  • Europe

    Russia is spreading a false narrative before using chemical weapons in Ukraine as it did in Syria

  • Europe

    Turkey Wants to Revive SAMP-T Partnership With Italy and France, Erdogan

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Replaces Canadian Electro-Optics System With Domestic Optics in Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems, CN ROMARM S.A. to manufacture 155mm ATMOS howitzers in Romania

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan sets to procure more AMRAAMs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers gears are not suitable for winter combat, Russian former defense minister Igor Sergeyev says

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan buys 3 Turkish Anka UCAV: Report

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • Air Platform

    The Production of B-21 Stealth Bombers Is On Track

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Tranche 4 to Switzerland

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Plans To Expand Its Military To 1.15 Million Soldiers, But Can It Pay Salary?

  • Americas

    Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer Competition

  • Europe

    Germany sends more ammunitions to Ukraine worth $700 million 

  • Europe

    MBDA awarded contract to produce Enforcer Shoulder-launched missiles

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Indian Air Force Declined Russia’s Offer to Buy 117S Engine and Irbis-E Radar?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Wreck Havoc In Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Volgograd

  • C4iSR

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

  • Europe

    Putin started wearing bulletproof vests in public appearance over assassination fears

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Ministry of Defense requests $59.1 billion defense budget for the fiscal year 2025

  • Europe

    France To Donate Tank Killer AMX-10 Amored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Incompetent Russian military sent elite Spetsnaz forces to fight conventional war, Ukraine killed them all

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine: Stealthy Menacing Nightmare For Adversary

  • Middle East

    Hamas used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to target Israeli positions, and IDF started bombing Hamas Positions

  • Naval Platforms

    The Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels of RAN

  • Americas

    US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Plan To Procure Gripen Jets, Drones, GlobalEye AEW&C And Air Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Formally Requests Swedish Government To Provide Ukraine With Gripen C/D Jets

  • Europe

    UK invests $4.8 billion in next phase of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine project

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

  • Europe

    Russian losses in Makhmut are so huge that they impacted supply chains on other battlefields

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft By China: Australia To Tighten Export Control Laws To Protect Research Data

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin to deliver more F-35 stealth jets to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Unveils All-unmanned Aircraft Carrier Concept

  • Defense Industry

    UK, Japan And Italy Agree On Developing New Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets For Tri-nations Air Force

  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Air Platform

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  • South Asia

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Russia stops supplying missile to Turkey and China

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