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Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

November 16, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy commissioned its latest ship into service on November 13 at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia. HMAS Stalwart, the second of the Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment ships, will provide logistics replenishment […]

Indonesia Purchased Two Scorpene-Class Submarines From France

February 14, 2022 0

French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly has revealed in its recent tweet that Indonesia purchased two Scorpene-class submarines from France. Indonesia, France Signed Defense Agreement for More Rafale Jets, Scorpene-class Submarines, Light Frigates [...]
Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

July 3, 2021 0

The Pakistani government has announced its intention to increase defense spending in FY2021/22. up to 1.37 trillion Pakistani rupees ($ 8.78 billion). Pakistan Army pushes for 20% salary hikeDateMay 19, 20202019-2020 Defense Budget of India, [...]
Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

March 4, 2023 0

An explosion in Russia’s Belgorod region that killed five soldiers and injured 16 others was caused by a sergeant who set off a grenade at his unit as he tried to “establish authority,” according to [...]
Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

July 18, 2023 0

Russia’s central bank is expected to hike rates to 8% on Friday, increasing the cost of borrowing for the first time in over a year as the rouble’s sharp slide adds to inflation pressure, a [...]
Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

September 12, 2021 0

Since its inception at the turn of the 20th century, the submarine has been the ace asymmetrical weapon. It has allowed smaller navies to stand up to the most powerful, and the powerful ones stay [...]
Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

November 20, 2021 0

Embraer has begun building the first of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Hungary, ahead of the start of deliveries in 2024. South Korea selects Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraftDateMay 5, 2024Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]