Hsiung Feng Unit – Global Defense Corp

Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

January 20, 2022 GDC 0

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) told domestic media that the special budget will also fund the production of Taiwan-made Tien Kung (天弓, Sky Bow), Tien Chien (天劍, Sky Sword), and Hsiung Feng (雄風, Brave […]

Brazil Selects MBDA EMADS Missile System Rejecting India’s Akash SAM

July 12, 2025 0

According to information published by the Rio Times on July 7, 2025, Brazil is in discussions with Italy to purchase the Enhanced Modular Air Defense Solutions (EMADS) system developed by MBDA, a prominent European defense [...]
Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

December 30, 2021 0

HMS Portland, the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate, is ready to take its place on the front line of naval operations after completing 8-month long regeneration. Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM MissilesDateMarch [...]
MQ-9 Reaper Flying With Eight Hellfire Missiles

October 6, 2020 0

The Air Force last month conducted the first flight of an MQ-9A Reaper that had been configured to carry eight AGM-114 Hellfire missiles — twice the number the drone normally carries. The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Creech [...]
DefExpo 2020: Thales exhibits digital transformation and security solutions for defense forces

February 9, 2020 0

Lucknow, India- On February 5th, as DefExpo India 2020 is inaugurated in Lucknow, Thales will be welcoming visitors to its stand R17 in Hall 3. With a presence spanning more than six decades in the country, Thales [...]
Turkish E-7T AWACS patrolling over central Mediterranean Sea

June 2, 2020 0

Turkish Air Force Boeing E-7T (13-0001) Peace Eagle of 131st Filo, departed from Konya AB, is making a surveillance mission between Malta and Libya. The E-7T battle management capabilities allow mission crew to direct offensive and [...]
Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

March 16, 2026 0

Leonardo will conduct the first demonstration flight later this year pairing its M-346 platform with a pair of representative collaborative combat aircraft. Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet TrainerDateJanuary 29, 2022Indonesia signs letter of intent with [...]

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. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]