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Air-Launched Weapons

Ukraine Successfully Jammed Putin’s Glide Bombs

February 28, 2025 GDC 0

The highly destructive guided glide bombs Russia has long used to pummel Ukrainian defenses and cities are being jammed, according to new reports, in what could be a significant gear change in Ukraine’s ability to […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Taiwanese company TRC aiding Russia in modifying dumb bomb into glide bomb

January 5, 2025 GDC 0

A new report has revealed allegations that a Taiwanese company, TRC, has been modifying and producing servomechanisms for Russia’s deadly glide bombs. This UMPK system converts unguided aerial bombs into guided munitions. The information from […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

May 8, 2024 GDC 0

The US is giving Taiwan’s F-16s a welcome boost of firepower with AGM-154 bombs as tensions with China ratchet up. Raytheon Missile Systems received a $68.4 million contract to build 50 glide bombs.  The order […]

Air Platform

Super Hornet Block II can carry Stormbreaker glide bomb

June 29, 2020 GDC 0

A US Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet successfully launched a Stormbreaker glide bomb. Stormbreaker is the Pentagon’s most advanced smart bomb to date, capable of seeking out and destroying moving targets and flying in night and […]

Air-Launched Weapons

US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

June 21, 2020 GDC 0

A U.S. Navy Super Hornet successfully launched a Stormbreaker glide bomb, a major step towards confirming initial operational capability (IOC). Stormbreaker is the Pentagon’s most advanced smart bomb to date, capable of seeking out and […]

  • Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

    May 13, 2024 0
    The Voeniy Osvedomitely channel on Telegram, known for its close links to the Russian military, has unveiled a photo showcasing a new generation of the Soviet-era Mil Mi-8 helicopter. Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters [...]
  • British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The Field

    October 3, 2024 0
    The 19th Regiment Royal Artillery of the British Army deployed the new ARCHER artillery 8×8 self-propelled howitzer in the field for the first time in the United Kingdom. The exercise involved 5 Battery and 127 [...]
  • Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

    November 25, 2023 0
    As reported by deaidua on November 14, 2023, Rheinmetall has finalized an agreement to provide five Caracal Air Assault Vehicles to the Ukrainian government. Facilitated by financial support from the German federal government, this arrangement [...]
  • Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Supply Seagull USV For Philippines Navy

    September 15, 2021 0
    Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded contracts, in an aggregate amount of approximately $56 million, to supply Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities to the Philippines Navy. The contracts will be performed over a 12-month [...]
  • Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

    July 15, 2021 0
    The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack [...]
  • US Air Force conducts first flight test of next-generation AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile

    December 22, 2023 0
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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 […]

Europe

EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

October 24, 2025 0

Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

October 13, 2025 0

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s […]

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    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

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    Lockheed Martin awarded $4.5 billion contract to produce JAGM and HELLFIRE missiles

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    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded a contract to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

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    Turkish ASFAT unveiled heavily armed AS3600 frigate for export market

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    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

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    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

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    Goodbye CSTO: Armenia Absent From Russia-led CSTO War Game

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    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Admitted That He Has Given Shelter To High Ranking Awami League Leaders

  • Land Platform

    Syria wants to replace Russian MLRS with Belarusian MLRS

  • Europe

    Putin’s Head Of Conscripts Mobilization Suicides At His Residence

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    Boeing Delivers First Operational Super Hornet Block III to the U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Polish-made ‘kamikaze’ drone slammed into Russian military camp

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 27 Ka-52 attack helicopters in the Ukraine invasion

  • Air Platform

    RAF Typhoon will get new advanced ECRS MK2 AESA radar

  • Europe

    British-provided NLAW anti-tank weapons turned Ukraine into the graveyard of Russian tanks

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact.

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

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    Germany purchased additional 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

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    Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Fighter Jet Crashed in Primorsky Region

  • Europe

    Chilling Comms and Dramatic Video Footage Shows Killing of Russian Commander Colonel Andrei Zakharov

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    Slovakia Considers Buying Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Transfers A Squadron Of Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

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    Australia Joins SAR Mission For Missing Indonesian Submarine

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    Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

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    Swiss RUAG to produce payload suspensions for Saab Gripen E/F

  • Europe

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    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

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    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

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    UK to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defense missiles

  • South Asia

    India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drone sunk Russian minesweeper Kovrovets

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq lied about her Bangladeshi national ID card, tax file number and passport, the Times reported.

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    Forget the Clunky Airframe of Su-57, Su-57’s Cockpit Will Never Make It A Fifth-Gen Fighter

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    Bangladesh Army (Thief) receives BTR 80 simulator

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    The US DoD Awarded Engine Contract For Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V

  • Defense Industry

    Chancellor Merkel’s last-minute approval sees German arms exports peak at $5.6 billion

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    Indian Army acquires Israeli Spike LR anti-tank guided missile

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    Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark

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