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Naval Platforms

Indian Navy Ditches Russian Aircraft Carrier Design, Opts For Queen Elizabeth Class Design

April 21, 2021 GDC 0

The UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) has stated an intention to support efforts towards bilateral cooperation on submarines and aircraft carriers with the aim to meet future capability requirements in the Indian Navy (IN). The UKIBC’s […]

Air Platform

UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

April 5, 2021 GDC 0

The United Kingdom plans to order more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters by 2025, a top Defence Ministry official said. Jeremy Quin, the minister for defense procurement, said the UK would be adding to the 48 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Hails Royal Navy For Sending HMS Queen Elizabeth To South China Sea

January 16, 2021 GDC 0

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi on Thursday welcomed Britain’s plan to dispatch an aircraft carrier strike group to waters in the western Pacific amid China’s growing maritime assertiveness. During a video conference with his British […]

Europe

Royal Navy Tests Gravity Jet Packs

January 12, 2021 GDC 0

For decades, science fiction has been telling us that jet packs are right around the corner. But, while it seems there will still be some time before any of us are using them to get […]

Air Platform

Watch Cool F-35 Onboard Aircraft Carriers

October 6, 2020 GDC 0

The F-35 is delivering more than just air dominance, it’s simultaneously delivering tens of thousands of high paying, high quality jobs to American workers across the country, and around the world. According to standard industry […]

Europe

Royal Navy Built Carrier Strike Groups

October 4, 2020 GDC 0

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will soon sail with a task group of nine vessels, including a nuclear submarine. HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail with HMS Kent, HMS Defender, HMS Diamond, HMS Northumberland, RFA Tideforce, […]

Europe

RAF and USMC F-35 joins HMS Queen Elizabeth for major exercises

September 23, 2020 GDC 0

F-35B Lightning Jets from the Royal Air Force and United States Marine Corps (USMC) have left RAF Marham to join the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, to take part in Exercise Joint Warrior off the west coast of […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier To Play Global Roles

September 10, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Navy Fleet Commander has said the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers are “necessary” for Britain’s “global responsibilities”.  Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd said during an online webinar on Monday that the ships are a “symbol of strength”. He said […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and her crews practice airborne missions

July 27, 2020 GDC 0

HMS Queen Elizabeth and her F-35B jets have been training for any and all eventualities related to carrier strike operations. F-35 jets launched from HMS Queen Elizabeth practised air combat, dogfighting against Typhoons and other F-35A. HMS Queen […]

Naval Platforms

Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Faces Funding Concerns: British Auditor

June 26, 2020 GDC 0

Ambitious plans for the Royal Navy’s two new aircraft carriers – each of which cost more than £3bn – will not be met without proper funding, the government spending watchdog National Audit Office (NAO) has […]

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  • Swedish Submarines to Get Advanced Electronic Navigation Systems

    February 21, 2025 0
    OSI Maritime Systems has signed an agreement with Sweden for the deployment of its advanced Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS) across Swedish submarines. Saab Delivers Upgraded Gotland-class Submarine to Swedish NavyDateDecember 17, 2020Why [...]
  • The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill Record

    April 18, 2021 0
    A US Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter fired the longest known air-to-air “kill” shot to date in a recent test, the service said Wednesday. The fighter fired an AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) at [...]
  • L3Harris To Provide “Viper Shield” EW Suite For F-16V Block 70/72

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  • Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

    September 18, 2023 0
    Ukrainian troops reportedly destroyed the Russian heavy rocket launcher system near Kamianka in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket LaunchersDateOctober 31, 2022Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery RocketsDateOctober 24, 2022Ukrainian artillery destroys [...]
  • Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

    December 12, 2023 0
    A regional New South Wales-based business of Thales Australia has achieved a significant milestone by successfully delivering its locally-produced Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR) to Ukraine. With support from the Australian Department of Defense, a [...]
  • Turkish TB2 Drones Are Conquering Central Asia

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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. […]

  • Europe

    More than 1.5 million Russians are dead or injured in the Ukraine war.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Begins Shipbuilding of the Philippine Navy’s First Corvette

  • Europe

    Russia Pulls Out All Aircraft From Crimea Airbase After The Blast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    “Make In India” Or “Disaster In India”: Why Indian Defense Projects delayed or cancelled?

  • C4iSR

    German Army to receive Israeli air defense radar

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Strikes Destroyed Five Su-34 Fighter-bomber At Morozovsk Air Base In Russia

  • Americas

    Ukrainian startup Himera supplies secure radios to the US Air Force

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

  • Europe

    Putin Fears U.S.-supplied GLSDB To Strike Russia As Kremlin Ordered Bomb Shelter Signs To Be Erected All Over Russia

  • Air Platform

    Indra Joins FCAS Programme With Equal Partnership

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems annual sales rose to  £23.3 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Rebels shoot down Sino-Pakistan JF-17 fighter jet using FN-6 MANPAD

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israeli forces conduct airstrikes on multiple Iranian nuclear facilities, universities, steel factories, and the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

  • Air Platform

    Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Leaked audio calls revealed Russia suffered huge losses in Kharkiv offensives, 83th airborne brigade and 350 armored vehicles wiped out

  • Europe

    Belarusian helicopters repeatedly violating Polish airspace, NATO, Russia conflict looming

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize 74kg of gold and $20m in cash at his residence.

  • Defense Industry

    Dassault CEO Urged European Autonomy on Weapons Production Amid Trump Administration’s Isolationism

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D With New AESA Radar And Software

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil refinery in Smolensk and Voronezh regions

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Joined Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Project Which Scheduled For Flight Trials in December

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Inducts Dassault Rafale F3R Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Iran fired land-attack cruise missile at U.S. base in Iraq

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

  • Europe

    A list of Russian equipment, manpower and infrastructure losses in the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department approves $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL jointly develops jamming system to protect naval vessels

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drones set fire at a Russian warehouse, destroying billions of spare parts for high-value military vehicles

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

  • Europe

    Britain Sends M270 Long-range Rocket Systems To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Armenian Tor-M2KM surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed: Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

  • Air Platform

    Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Uighurs: The Darkest Chapter Of Human History Since Nazi Concentration Camps

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Almost 6,000 Troops In Harsh Winter As Dead Bodies Piling Up In Bakhmut

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt Is The Largest Buyer Of German And French Weapons

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine received more TRML-4D AESA radars from Germany

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