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The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

November 14, 2019 GDC 0

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US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

November 13, 2019 GDC 0

The US Army announced Aug. 29 2019 that it has selected three companies to develop prototype service weapons it says will make ground troops more lethal in future battles. The US Army will select a […]

BWXT Awarded $1 Billion Contract for Naval Nuclear Reactor

March 1, 2022 0

US-based supplier of nuclear components and fuel BWX Technologies has revealed that the US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has exercised contract options totalling approximately $1 billion for manufacturing naval nuclear reactor components and fuel. BWX [...]
Ukrainian FPV drone knocked out Russia’s new artillery system

April 10, 2024 0

Ukraine claims to have destroyed a Russian most advanced operational artillery system, nicknamed the “Floks.” Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first timeDateApril 26, 2024Ukraine’s FPV drone blew up Russian TOR air defense systemDateDecember [...]
Boeing Australia rolls out first Loyal Wingman for RAAF

May 5, 2020 0

SYDNEY (GDC) — A Boeing [NYSE:BA]-led Australian industry team has presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force, a historic milestone for the company and the Commonwealth. The aircraft, which uses [...]
Ukraine’s HIMARS strike destroyed Russia’s Pantsir-S1 missile system in Belgorod

June 24, 2024 0

A Russian Pantsir-S air defense system was allegedly struck by a HIMARS rocket in the Dubovoe settlement of Russia’s Belgorod oblast. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril 15, 2021Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in [...]
Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

March 9, 2021 0

At least 19 Myanmar policemen have fled to India amidst the Myanmar military’s escalating crackdown on peaceful protests against the military coup that took place last month. An Indian police official who wished to remain [...]
Philippine Navy Receives Funding to Buy Two Corvettes From South Korea

December 27, 2021 0

The Philippines Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved funding for the acquisition of two corvettes under the navy’s Corvette Acquisition Program (CAP). Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization ProgramDateJuly 15, 2020Hyundai [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]