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Europe

BAE Systems Cut Steel For Third Type 026 Frigates, HMS Belfast

July 14, 2021 GDC 0

In a steel cut ceremony at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Glasgow, His Royal Highness, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, set the plasma cutting machine to work on the first plate of steel for the third […]

Europe

BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

June 26, 2021 GDC 0

The bow of HMS Glasgow – the first City Class Type 26 frigate being built for the Royal Navy – has been rolled out of the build hall at BAE Systems shipyard on the River Clyde. In […]

  • Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

    December 15, 2025 0
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  • British Storm Shadow Missile Struck Military Installation Killing Russian General

    June 14, 2023 0
    A top Russian army general has been killed in Ukraine in the latest blow to Vladimir Putin. British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg TsokovDateJuly 12, 2023Russian commander Colonel Pavel Kropotov killed in [...]
  • Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

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  • Saab Proposes To Establish Sensors Production Centre Under Canada’s FFCP Programme

    February 17, 2021 0
    Swedish firm Saab has proposed to build a sensor centre under its bid for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP). Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP ProgrammeDateAugust 1, 2020RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project [...]
  • Kenya purchased Turkish-made 118 tactical armored combat vehicles

    June 9, 2021 0
    In the latest of successful deals, a Turkish defense firm has landed a new contract to provide 118 armored vehicles to Kenya, expanding its footprint in Africa. Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From TurkeyDateAugust 7, [...]
  • Serbia Unveils New Armored Vehicle Fitted With Russian 57mm Combat Module

    November 2, 2021 0
    Serbia has unveiled Lazanski, a new armored vehicle equipped with Russian-made 57 mm AU-220M Automatic Weapon Station. Lazar III Multi-Role Armoured VehicleDateJune 17, 2018Serbia’s Defense Industry CapabilitiesDateSeptember 15, 2018Serbia Unveils NORA next-gen 155mm self-propelled howitzer.DateOctober [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS deal: HMAS Stirling to become homeport for Australia’s nuclear submarine under $8 billion naval base expansion plan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Embattled Myanmar junta evacuates surrendered troops via Thailand

  • Europe

    Russian IL-76 Military Aircraft Crashed Due To Engine Fire

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iron Dome: An Israeli Masterpiece Shielding Israel From Thousands Of Hamas Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Toowoomba Joins South China Sea Patrols With the Philippines and the United States

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones set off huge explosions at Russia’s Novorossiysk port

  • Americas

    US Orders Modified Hero Loitering Munitions for Special Operation Forces

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will use flagship indigenous TF35000 engine on its KAAN fighter jet.

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Naval Weapons

    Japan Developing Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile

  • C4iSR

    Israel’s drone strikes destroyed Iran’s 30N6E target engagement radar near Isfahan airport

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration To Review Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia And UAE

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition Program

  • Europe

    Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • Industry

    Saudi Arabia Largest Importer Of Arms, U.S. Largest Exporter Of Arms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches Four PKMR Patrol Boats

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • F-16 Indonesian Air Force
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia deployed F-16 fighter jets and frigates on patrol duty in South China Sea

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen fighter jet ‘KAAN’ to fly after high-speed taxi tests

  • Europe

    Russia Lacks Technology And Competency To Perform Multi-domain Operations In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Officially Turned Down Russia’s Offer to Buy Su-35

  • Middle East

    Hamas Tunnels: High-tech Israeli Armed Forces Face The Biggest Challenge

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Detects Acoustic Signature Of Chinese Noisy Submarines off Amami Oshima

  • Europe

    Russia counterattacks Ukrainian forces in Avdiivka despite losing 6000 troops and 400 vehicles

  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    French Army’s Griffon Armored Vehicle Tested Aboard Mistral LHD

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to receive two T-129 attack helicopters in September

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS rocket artillery takes out the Russian drone team

  • Europe

    Evidence Shows Polish Missile Attacks Were Russian-origin S-300 Missile Fired From Belarus, Not From Ukraine

  • Africa

    Boko Haram Destroyed Chinese-made VT-4 Temu Tanks in Nigeria using RPG

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

  • Europe

    Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

  • Europe

    Russia forced to use T-90S tanks intended for Algeria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Africa

    Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong II: Turkey Demonstrated Only Air Power Can Defeat Enemy Using Drones

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall demonstrates Boxer Skyrangers SHORAD capability to Bundeswehr

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy withdraws corvettes from peacekeeping mission in Lebanon after UN terminates UNIFIL mandate.

  • Europe

    Ukraine is busy blowing up Russia’s oil depots, including tankers on rail links

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Wants AI-operated Autonomous Drones

  • Europe

    United Arab Emirates spy nabbed by Turkish intelligence agency

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To The Israeli Navy

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor to Poland, amid Russia tensions

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why China’s Chengdu J-10C Vigorous Dragon is worse than you think.

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Does Not Meet Canada’s FFCP Requirement: Report

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