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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 […]

  • CETC Group’s Type 305A and Type 305B AESA Radar

    June 4, 2018 0
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  • Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

    September 23, 2023 0
    Australia will purchase a fourth long-range Triton drone for maritime surveillance, despite the US Navy recently halting production of the expensive unmanned platform which critics warn is vulnerable to enemy attack. Amid Tensions with China, [...]
  • Saab receivesRBS70 NG MSHORAD air defence order from Lithuania

    July 12, 2024 0
    Saab has received an order from the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for deliveries of Saab’s Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The order value is approximately SEK 1.3 billion and deliveries will take [...]
  • Japan’s new Type 12 anti-ship missiles pointed at China

    November 22, 2024 0
    Japan is ramping up its defense with a powerful new anti-ship missile, aiming to counter China’s regional ambitions and reinforce control over contested waters. However, technical challenges and the fickle nature of the US-Japan alliance [...]
  • Belgium to join Franco-German Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jet Project

    June 21, 2023 0
    The Belgian government has hinted at its willingness to join a multinational programme to develop a European sixth-generation fighter jet. Belgium Request To Join Franco-German FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets ProjectDateOctober 8, 2023Italy open to Germany [...]
  • U.S. curbs international supply chains to cripple Russia’s military

    February 19, 2023 0
    A top U.S. trade official said on Thursday that export controls placed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have slowly reduced the supply of materials that Moscow can use to rebuild its war machine. [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Defense Industries Secretly Assisted in Developing Taiwan’s T-Dome Missile System.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belbek air base near Sevastopol is no longer operable after ATACMS strikes

  • Europe

    Only Israel Can help Greece With Drone Guards

  • Americas

    South Korea delivers K2 Black Panther battle tank to Peru

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Leads Carrier Groups Of Royal Navy

  • Anti-drone System

    Australian Company EOS To Deliver Slinger Anti-drone System To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Build 100 Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) For Its Navy

  • Europe

    Russia May Use Turkish-made TB2 Drone Attacks As A Pretext For Flase-flag Operation In Ukraine: Report

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone unit blows up rare Russian Zaslon radar

  • South Asia

    MiG-35, Should Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) make the same mistake again?

  • Europe

    Turkey to equip Altay tanks with AKKOR active protection system

  • Middle East

    Inconvenient Truth: Ordinary Women Sell Sex to Survive in Iran, and Iranian Mullahs Enjoy Luxurious European Goods and Alcohol

  • Middle East

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Strikes in Aleppo For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Achieved Complete Air Dominance Over Iranian Airspace

  • Air Platform

    Flying Coffins: Indian Air Force’s MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Agra

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Why Type 212CD Submarine is a pinnacle of stealth technology?

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq ditches Russian MiG-29M2/MiG-35 fighters, opts for Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Orders 10th Virginia-class Submarine

  • Europe

    Bad News For Russia, Saudi Arabia Returns Grom 2 Ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Americas

    Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 42 F-16A/B To F-16V Standard

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Army Test Fires Ghauri Medium-range Range Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Swedish-made CB90 Armored Assault Boats Creating Nightmare For Russian Forces.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Wants to Buy More Eurofighter Typhoon until F-35 is Available

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel has signed a $500 million deal with Rafael for Iron Beam production

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Roketsan SOM Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Trump Administration Imposed CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan test-fires 450km range ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

  • Air Platform

    France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Iran Consider Supplying Shahed-136 To Hezbullah, Israel Should Consider Supplying Ukraine With Missiles And Drones

  • Air Platform

    AESA Radar Equipped J-11B Enters Service With PLA Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Air Platform

    UK and Turkiye Signed $10 Billion Contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JASDF Is Routinely Intercepting Chinese Aircraft In Japanese Airspace

  • Europe

    Russian Navy’s Number of Operational Ships to Decline by Next Year

  • Europe

    UK Sent Precision Strike Capable Brimstone 2 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    General Dynamics to develop a multi-mission anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Global 6500 business jet

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

  • Europe

    Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

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