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Europe

BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

September 17, 2024 GDC 0

A team of engineering specialists transferred the ship – which has Welsh singing star Katherine Jenkins as her official sponsor – from the shipyard slipway to a barge to begin the float-off process.  HMS Cardiff […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

October 25, 2021 GDC 0

UK’s Royal Navy has achieved some key milestones this year. Not only have HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales set off on their first missions, but two new warship classes are being developed […]

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 […]

  • Myanmar’s Rebels Shot Down Karakorum-8 (K-8) Ground-attack Jet

    January 24, 2024 0
    A Myanmar military K-8 ground-attack fighter jet crashed Saturday in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah, a military officer and a member of an anti-military resistance organization said. The resistance group said [...]
  • Bangladesh Army Operates 60 Illegal Casinos and Money Laundering Dens in Dhaka

    October 28, 2021 0
    Al Jazeera’s investigative unit has uncovered a criminal network colluding with the security forces of Bangladesh, which is profiting from powerful links with the country’s prime minister. Its investigation found evidence that General Aziz Ahmed, [...]
  • South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

    November 5, 2025 0
    South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement to expand joint work on weapons development and military modernization. Malaysia decided not to buy Russian military hardware, signs security agreement with South Korea: reportDateFebruary [...]
  • China To Develop ASW Variant Z-20 Helicopter

    January 23, 2021 0
    A photograph posted on the WeChat social media platform of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) South Sea Fleet (SSF) suggests that the anti-submarine-warfare (ASW)-capable variant of the Harbin Z-20 helicopter is close to entering [...]
  • Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

    November 20, 2024 0
    The Norwegian Armed Forces demonstrated its new “Piorun” man-portable air defense system during its first-ever live-fire test. Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To NorwayDateDecember 24, 2022Brazil to purchase Polish Borsuk IFV and Piorun [...]
  • Russian military’s deception doctrine, known as maskirovka killed MiG-35 fighter jet program.

    November 21, 2025 0
    The Soviet Union’s military deception doctrine, known as maskirovka, was a comprehensive system encompassing camouflage, feints, misinformation, and strategic misdirection to achieve surprise and confuse an adversary. It was applied at all levels of warfare, from [...]
Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

  • Americas

    Construction begins on new fleet of river-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

  • Middle East

    Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi Arabia

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was misinformed about F-7, poorly trained pilot was to blame for the F-7 crash

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    China Delivered First Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Russian Army Violating International Sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Rockets Hit Russian Training Ground Killing Hundreds of Russian Soldiers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Iskander Ballistic Missiles Over Kyiv

  • Americas

    Secretary of Navy Touts New Frigate For Partners Navies

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing has offered to produce the Ghost Bat drone in Poland as part of its 32 F-15EX sales pitch.

  • Weapons

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Helicopter Crashed into Television Tower, 4 Killed

  • Europe

    Belgium Sending Modernized Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

  • Americas

    The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pete Hegseth warns allies over imminent China threat in the region

  • Europe

    Turkish MRAP Vuran Test Fires Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases 48 New HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Ship-killer Role.

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Gets First Gripen E Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Belarusian President Lukashenko urges Belarusians to prepare for war with Ukraine and Poland

  • South Asia

    বাংলাদেশ নতুন এয়ার গার্ড প্রধান এবং সেনাপ্রধান “দুর্নীতির রাজা” নিয়োগ করেছে (translated version)

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall’s showcases hybrid solution for threat-commensurate, modern mobile air defense

  • C4iSR

    Saab to deliver Giraffe ground-based longe-range surveillance radar systems to UAE

  • Air Platform

    U.S. pledged to expedite delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Australian Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    An In-depth Look At The Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    EU To Block Merger Of Korean Shipbuilding Giants, Daewoo And Hyundai

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • Air Platform

    French-made SAMP/T Anti-air Missile Shot Down Sukhoi Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Why Putin Doesn’t Care About 100,000 Dead Russian Soldiers?

  • Europe

    Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy launched sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS)

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

  • Land Platform

    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine Recaptured City of Chuhuiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Possesses The Biggest Threat To Global Maritime Trades

  • Europe

    Russia Omits Su-35, Su-57 and T-14 Armata From Victory Day Parade

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $192 Million Sustainment Contract For Australian Navy’s Aegis Destroyer

  • South Asia

    India allocates $18.48 billion for new procurement in FY2021 budget

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • Americas

    The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Defense Companies Backlog Hits Record High to $80 Billion.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft just hit a significant milestone

  • South Asia

    Why the U.S. and UK Should Sanction Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Europe

    Polish Navy’s AW101 Helo Fly For The First Time

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