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Air Platform

UK-based Aeralis designing a new modular next-gen training aircraft

September 8, 2021 GDC 0

Buoyed by a recent high-profile investment from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), and with additional backing now being sought via its latest funding drive, modular training aircraft developer Aeralis is aiming to take its […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia issues RFI for lead-in fighter trainer for RAAF

June 24, 2020 GDC 0

Canberra has commenced the search for a new advanced jet trainer to replace BAE Systems Hawk 127s operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). A request for information (RFI) for the Air 6002 Phase […]

  • Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

    August 26, 2023 0
    Oslo has decided to donate combat aircraft to Ukraine, as reported by Norwegian broadcasters NRK and TV2. The channel did not cite its sources and did not specify how many F-16s would Oslo be providing [...]
  • ‘A real blow for the junta’: Myanmar’s ethnic groups captured 135km long trading zone in unprecedented armed resistance

    December 17, 2023 0
    Myanmar rebels seize town from military junta despite China-backed ceasefire. Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar’s junta said Saturday they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary [...]
  • Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test

    April 8, 2024 0
    New Zealand’s first C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft has conducted its initial flight test in the US. New Zealand to buy five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraftDateJune 7, 2020Australia allocates $10 billion to purchase [...]
  • Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI Engine Caught Fire And Crashed In Nashik District

    June 4, 2024 0
    A Sukhoi fighter plane — Su-30MKI — of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Maharashtra’s Nashik district on Tuesday, police said. The pilot and co-pilot ejected safely and were taken to a Hindustan Aeronautics [...]
  • Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI dud fighter jet crashed off Assam.

    March 6, 2026 0
    A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area during a training mission, the force confirmed on Thursday late at night. In its latest update on [...]
  • Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

    March 21, 2022 0
    This process, also called ‘keeling,’ was done at the Spirit AeroSystems facility where all Boeing 737 fuselages, nacelles and pylons are designed and built. Laying the keel is an important production milestone during the build [...]
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

    Leonardo Will Continue to Work Vertification Programme of Falco Xplorer UAV

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • Uncategorized

    US Air Force Deploys F-15C, F-16 In Poland

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Unveils RAAF’s MQ-4C Triton ISR Platform

  • Middle East

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Strikes in Aleppo For The First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Peoples Liberation Army has a big problem, and its systemic corruption from Generals to Privates.

  • Middle East

    President Trump Announced the U.S. and Israel Started Major Operations Against Iranian Regime.

  • Middle East

    Navantia starts construction of new corvettes for Saudi Arabia

  • Cyber

    Twitter deletes 20,000 fake accounts linked to Saudi Arabian, Indonesian, Honduran Serbian, Russian and Egyptian governments

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract for Combat Training Centre Support from Norway

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Supply AESA Radar for Canadian CF-18 Fleet

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine Buys Eight P-50U FAC From Babcock Worth $1.9 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Deployed Devastating Thermobaric Munitions In FPV Drones And Wipes Out Russian Target

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    Estonia Selects Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missile for Coastal Batteries

  • Air Platform

    Army 2021: Russia to deliver Pantsir missile systems and Su-30SM2 to Myanmar junta as scheduled

  • Infantry Weapons

    Sweden tests new RBS 98 surface-to-air missile

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israeli suicide drone maker UVision targets $3.5 billion Nasdaq listing.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Madness by IAF: Russian Fighters Wouldn’t Bring Victory For India Against PLA Air Force

  • Europe

    British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NIOA Australia Started Manufacturing 30mm Ammunitions For Boxer CRV

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin Admits Ukrainian Troops Still Controls The City Of Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Sichuan Starts Sea Trials In Shanghai.

  • Middle East

    Syrian rebels capture central city of Hama in severe setback to president Assad

  • Europe

    Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes

  • Middle East

    Iran Plans to Buy Fighter Jets from Russia

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall has secured its largest-ever ammo order worth $9.1 billion

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate its F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Erratic Behavior And Land Grabbing In Southeast Asia Could Cost Its Economy

  • Middle East

    Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

  • Europe

    Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important milestone

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • No Picture
    Infantry Weapons

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Americas

    Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force’s New Cross-border Infiltration Training Method Will Create Fears in Regional Air Forces.

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

  • Americas

    Brazil to purchase Polish Borsuk IFV and Piorun Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.

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