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Air-Launched Weapons

The US Air Force Rebuild Stockpiles of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM)

April 9, 2020 GDC 0

During Operation Inherent Resolve, the Air Force was using up Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) so quickly that they were being loaded onto combat aircraft in the Middle East a scant 24 hours after being […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Boeing’s Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU- 31/32/38 guided air-to-surface weapon

April 8, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

    March 5, 2026 0
    An Israeli F-35I downed an Iranian YAK-130 in the first fighter jet dogfight of the war, the IDF announced at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Russian-made YAK-130 started production in the 1990s. Israeli F-35I [...]
  • Turkey develops and deploys acoustic deceptor and jammer

    February 2, 2020 0
    The Zargana Countermeasure System has been developed by Aselsan to protect submarines from incoming torpedoes. It does this by launching salvos of acoustic ‘deceptors’ and ‘jammers.’ These are small torpedo-like objects which are launched from [...]
  • Turkish Fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to take to skies in 2024

    May 26, 2024 0
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  • F-16 Will Detor Russian Airborne Sorties Over Ukrainian Airspace, Veteran F-16 Pilot Says

    July 16, 2023 0
    F-16 fighter jets hurtle pilots through the sky at up to 2,000 kilometers per hour (1,243 miles per hour). In tight turns or sudden climbs, gravity is pressing so hard on their bodies that some [...]
  • Ukraine deploys its Grom-2 tactical ballistic missile to fight Russian troops

    April 12, 2023 0
    According to a video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense on March 30, 2023, the Ukrainian armed forces will have deployed its new locally-made Grim-2 short-range ballistic missile system. In the video released by [...]
  • Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

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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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Approves $23 Billion F-35 And MQ-9B Sales To UAE

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are better at fighting at night, and Russian soldiers struggle

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

  • Air Platform

    Boeing proposes T-7A Red Hawk next-gen trainer for Royal Air Force.

  • Europe

    German Startup to Deliver Hypersonic Missile for Bundeswehr in 2029.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics Delivers Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Twin Seater After 40 Years

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Half of Russia’s North Korea-Made Artillery Shells Don’t Work: Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Fire Scout MQ-8C ASW UAV, US Navy’s New ASW Strategy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK and Poland to develop 100km range CAMM-MR anti-air missile

  • Europe

    What Do The Z Symbols On Russian Tanks Mean?

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Announced New F-35 Configuration TR-3

  • Air Platform

    Russia stopped Su-57 production after USA shuts down smuggling of dual-use American and German electronics to Russia

  • Europe

    In a rare admission, Russia confirms that its military is losing a minimum of 250 soldiers per day

  • Europe

    Facebook’s parent company Meta bans Russian state media outlets for spreading disinformation and propaganda

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Ran Out Of Precision Guided Missile, Used 1960s Kh-22 Anti-ship Missile At Land Targets

  • Europe

    Turkey Hired A Law Firm To Lobby F-35 Programme

  • Land Platform

    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

  • Naval Platforms

    Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems working on the final piece of HMS Glasgow

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Sent 72 AGM-88 HARM Anti-radiation Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia Running Out Of Drone Warfare Options As Its Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drones Riddled With Defects

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 Fighters To VKS

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Buk, Pantsir, Tor and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks.

  • Air Platform

    KAI unveils new MUM-T drone at ADEX 2021

  • C4iSR

    British Army Orders More XACT NV33 Night Vision Goggles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S.-made AGM-114 Hellfire Fragmentation Found In Enerhodar, Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israel Agrees To Help Mohammed bin Salman In Fulfilling Saudi Vision 2030

  • Europe

    STADT AS and SH-Defense to Integrate Electric Propulsion Technology into Marine Propulsion

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Air Platform

    Missiles On Demand: Boeing’s New 16 Air-To-Air Missile Carrying F-15EX (2040c / X)

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Bomber Is In Design Phase, report

  • Air Platform

    TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN fighter jet

  • Uncategorized

    North Korea’s aging fighter jets have a new weapon that looks like a Taurus cruise missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Commissioned Seven Warships And One Submarine

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Adolf Modi’s anti-Chinese unilateral India-only neighbourhood policy responsible for the ouster of pro-Modi Sheikh Hasina

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed due to technical malfunction.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Deck-based KF-21N Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Russia is losing its newest T-90 main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30SM dud crashes in Black Sea

  • Uncategorized

    MBDA Sea Venom Antiship Missiles

  • Europe

    Swedish Coast Guard orders 14 high-speed boats from Boomeranger Boats

  • Europe

    Turkiye Unveils Guchan Turbofan Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust at SAHA Expo 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. and Britain must work together to develop new technology to counter China, Richard Marles says

  • Middle East

    Turkish drone maker Baykar signs largest ever sales agreement with Saudi Arabia

  • Americas

    $6 Billion Lifeline Funding For Ukraine Falls Apart Despite Congressional Backing

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