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Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

April 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit under Project SEA 1200 to operate Ghost Shark, Bluebottle, and Speartooth autonomous platforms. Australia committed A$1.7 billion to acquire dozens of Ghost Shark XL-AUVs, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia purchases dozens of autonomous submarines to deter Chinese warships.

September 22, 2025 GDC 0

Autonomous submarines that Australia has launched into production are likely to relieve operational pressure on the country’s crewed submarines, undertake the most dangerous undersea missions, and present an enemy with greater risk of detection and […]

  • Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

    May 22, 2022 0
    Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab said on Thursday that it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for M3A1 multi-role weapon systems. US Army Awarded A Contract To Buy Carl-Gustaf Shoulder-fired WeaponsDateNovember 2, [...]
  • Naval Group Launches Fourth OPV for Argentine Navy

    September 24, 2021 0
    The last of the four Offshore Patrol Vessel 87 (OPV 87) ordered to Naval Group by the Argentine Navy, the A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero, has been launched this Tuesday 21 September in Concarneau. Argentine Navy commissions [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-24 ‘Fencer’ Fighter Bomber

    September 19, 2022 0
    Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-24 aircraft, also known as a “Fencer” jet, its armed forces said Friday, as war between the nations continues. Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-25 Aircraft Using Igla Shoulder Launched MissileDateJuly 27, [...]
  • Rheinmetall has secured its largest-ever ammo order worth $9.1 billion

    June 21, 2024 0
    Rheinmetall AG received an €8.5 billion ($9.1 billion) order to deliver artillery ammunition to the German army, the biggest contract in the company’s history, as governments race to stock up and support Ukraine’s defense campaign [...]
  • Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

    December 16, 2022 0
    The critical supply route in Kherson Oblast may be viewed as a strategic military opportunity following the Russian military’s announcement of a troop transfer east of the Dnipro River. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril [...]
  • Turkish Anka-S drone strikes in Armenia

    September 4, 2020 0
    Turkey decided to renew the escalation of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan and used its newest Anka-S reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles to strike at the territory of Armenia. The Turkish Anka-S drone strikes against [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

  • Americas

    Chinese Nationals Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of Nvidia AI Chips to China.

  • Middle East

    Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

  • Europe

    Russia deploys Soviet-era T-34 tanks in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s logistics, Mariupol port and military installations.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen E/F: Why is Gripen E deadliest among all 4.5 Gen fighter jet?

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan seeking 80 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and 400 AMRAAM missiles from the United States

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • South Asia

    India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Europe

    Poland Opens Regional Abrams Main Battle Tank Maintenance Center

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Test Fires Nuclear-tipped Air-to-air Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India’s Brahmos supersonic missiles hit Pakistani paddy fields

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Government to back Azerbaijan with armed drones

  • Air Platform

    Armed with Meteor BVRAAM, Sweden’s high-tech Gripen E is Taiwan’s answer to Chinese PL-15 missile.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Americas

    Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese-made military hardware had no chance against powerful American military might.

  • C4iSR

    Boeing To Integrate Israeli-made Anti-jamming Systems To Qatari F-15QA

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Parades Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • Air Platform

    Poland Purchases 48 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Europe

    Czech Republic replaces Russian SAM with Israeli Spyder ADS

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Mi-24 helicopter with Z mark crashed in Belarus

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine focused on destroying Russian radars before the F-16 delivery

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Showcases New 90KM Range M31A1 GMLRS Projectile For HIMARS

  • Infantry Weapons

    China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Jointly Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets With MHI

  • Europe

    Latvia and Estonia Place Orders for Carl-Gustaf M4

  • C4iSR

    Elettronica to provide next-gen Naval RECM system to Indonesia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGM

  • Air Platform

    Russia adds GPS antennas to newly built Su-34 fighter-bombers after repeated GLONASS failures.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing trials F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft

  • Europe

    Germany delivers Wiscent 1 mine clearing vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

  • Europe

    Poland purchases 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Command Launch Units.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft Project

  • Europe

    Otokar delivers 278 COBRA II armored vehicle, prepares Romanian facility launch

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons against Russian forces

  • Europe

    U.S. Confirmed Delivery Of Two NASAMS Anti-air Missiles and Radars To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy inducted another Turkish-made MILGEM-class Corvette.

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s Iner Circle, Oligarchs and FSB Are Plotting to Depose KGB Putin, Report

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard deputy commander General Abbas Nilforoushan killed in Israeli air strikes in Beirut

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