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Air-Launched Weapons

China Reverse Engineered Ukrainian Supersonic Cruise Missile “Bliskavka”

October 23, 2021 GDC 0

China’s Guangdong Hongda Blasting Co Ltd presented HD-1A missile that shares striking similarities to the Ukrainian-made Bliskavka (“Lightning”) supersonic cruise missile. The company unveiled a mock-up of its new missile system at the Airshow China […]

  • Biden Administration Cleared Boeing F-15EX For Indian Air Force

    February 7, 2021 0
    Days after US aerospace giant Boeing said that it had received the go-ahead from the US government to offer its F-15EX fighter jet to the Indian air force, a senior American official Tuesday said the government to [...]
  • Germany’s Aviation Union Backs Turkish Bid To Buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

    December 27, 2023 0
    Aviation unions in Germany are backing Turkey’s efforts to buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoons over fears its specialist workforce will be lost if contracts for the jets are not drawn up and signed. Germany Takes Step [...]
  • Italian Navy’s Submarine Showcases Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

    March 7, 2020 0
    NATO’s Dynamic Manta exercise kicked off in the Mediterranean in February. One of the photographs released, of an Italian submarine, shows something particularly interesting. It is not obvious to the untrained eye, but on its [...]
  • Hiding Truth: French Shipbuilder Naval Group Refused to Share Information with Canberra

    April 17, 2020 0
    Under one of the world’s largest military deals, Naval Group will design and build a dozen submarines for Royal Australian Navy over two decades. Initial design work is being done in France and is due [...]
  • H&B Awarded Contract Support AUKUS Submarine’s Supply Chain

    May 14, 2025 0
    Arms company H&B Defence has been selected to identify Australian companies that can support the supply chain for the country’s submarine and aircraft carrier program with the UK and the US. Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered [...]
  • BAE Systems To Upgrade CV90 IFV Of Dutch Army

    January 26, 2021 0
    The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 122 CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA), the company announced in [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan showcases 1,000km range Type 12 anti-ship cruise missile

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    Europe

    Here’s why so many Russian generals and commanders are dead in Ukraine?

  • Europe

    Grim milestone: Russia passed 400,000 casualties in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Fourth Submarine To Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia’s major military electronics producer Platan Electronic Research Institute engulfed in a huge fire

  • Uncategorized

    Slovakia Pledged To Transfer 11 MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to Sign Mega Arms Deal with Turkey Involving KAAN, Anka-III, and Hurjet

  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsui Unveils OPV Design Proposal For JMSDF OPV Requirement

  • Europe

    Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI has started the full-scale production of KF-21 fighter jets in a deal worth $1.41 billion

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Treasure Trove Of Ammunition In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ministry of Defense to test first artificial intelligence enabled aircraft in 2025

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • Industry

    Lockheed Martin’s Marillyn Hewson to step down as CEO

  • Americas

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Modernize US Navy’s MK39 EMATT ASW Training Target

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    A mysterious drone attack destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Transnistria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar signs a North Korean-style security pact with Russia to deploy 10,000 Myanmar soldiers in the Ukraine war.

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s second Musherib-class OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s forces blow up Russia’s modernized T-90MS tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo’s Battle Management Systems

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 8th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to Australia

  • Americas

    U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea Purchased MBDA Meteor BVRAAM For Homegrown KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber made successful loads calibration test

  • Europe

    Russian Navy: Underestimating the consequences of corruption and incompetence are the reasons for its underperformance

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Military Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close to Australian Navy’s Helicopter.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Geran-3 Kamikaze Drone Fitted With 50 Foreign Components.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Offers BrahMos Cruise Missiles To Philippines Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Test-fires Multi-calibre Israeli-made D11A Artillery Rocket System

  • Africa

    Nigeria Inducts JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Germany transfers 18 more RCH 155mm howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian train carrying Kalibr cruise missiles to naval base

  • Americas

    BAE, Elbit Demonstrate Future Fighting Vehicle For US Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine captures more Russian territory in a week than Russia captured Ukraine’s territory in eight months

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For Sweden

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Uncategorized

    China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

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