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East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile ‘Hwasong-8’ Off East Coast

September 29, 2021 GDC 0

On September 28, North Korea test-fired a new hypersonic missile, Hwasong-8, the Reuters newspaper reported on Wednesday. According to the paper, the tests were held at a testing range in the northern Jagang Province. During […]

  • Turkiye Increased Defense Budget to $51 Billion in 2026.

    October 22, 2025 0
    Türkiye plans to allocate over $51 billion to defense and internal security in 2026, according to the Clash Report. Russia announced $166 billion defense budget for 2026.DateNovember 30, 2025Kremlin proposes record $142 billion defense budget [...]
  • South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

    January 19, 2026 0
    South Korea has begun deploying its most powerful conventional ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5 — dubbed the “monster missile” for its massive warhead — to frontline units, military officials said Sunday, a move that underscores Seoul’s [...]
  • Chinese Foreign Minister Criticised Israel For Defending Its Sovereignty

    October 18, 2023 0
    China’s foreign minister said Saturday that Israel has gone too far in responding to last week’s invasion by Hamas, China’s official news agency reported. Speaking to Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, [...]
  • By bombing Qatar, Israel sent a strong signal to the Middle East that Hamas and Hezbollah have no place to hide.

    September 12, 2025 0
    In the war against Iran and its allies that it has been waging since October 7, 2023, Israel has established a pattern of wiping out entire slates of enemy leaders. Last September, Israel shocked Hezbollah [...]
  • India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

    December 11, 2021 0
    India’s Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has signed a deal for the local manufacturing of components of marine gas turbine engines manufactured by “Zorya” – “Mashproekt” in India. GE, BHEL to jointly develop electric propulsion [...]
  • Denmark purchases MBDA’s VL MICA anti-air missile system

    July 26, 2025 0
    Denmark has purchased MBDA France’s VL MICA air defense system, according to a statement released by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (FMI). The contract, signed as part of the Danish military’s accelerated investment [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Develop New Submachine Gun To Replace K1A

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    After losing 60,000 tons of ammunition in two days, Putin will violate the nuclear non-proliferation treaty to get missiles, drones and ammo from Iran

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia purchases 24 more Rafale fighter jets to retire Russian-built fighter jets

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Fire Control System For CV90 Armored Vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War Promoted Rapid Growth Of Israeli Weapons Export To Europe And Asia

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • Air Platform

    TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Civil War In Myanmar: Peoples Defense Force Is The Biggest Threat For Tatmadaw

  • Middle East

    Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed to Detect F-35I Adir

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

  • Americas

    South Korea delivers K2 Black Panther battle tank to Peru

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in Volgograd region

  • Air Platform

    The Differences Between MiG-29M2 and MiG-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine and Slovakia to jointly build 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Europe

    Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Finland Acquires Munitions For HIMARS Rockets Launchers

  • Europe

    The USAF Global Hawk is scanning frequency of Gravestone Radar of S-400 Triumf

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force sends three B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Approves $735 Million Arms Sale To Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Launches Nationwide Offensive As Junta Crumble Under Pressure

  • Europe

    Russia’s Navy has a big maintenance problem, no ships ever leave ports without a tugboat

  • Middle East

    No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

  • Europe

    Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand Orders 8 Beechcraft AT-6 Light Strike Aircraft Worth $143 Million

  • Air Platform

    Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

  • Europe

    Putin’s ‘meat grinder’ assault on Ukraine cost Russia 50,000 troops this year, totalling 450,000 troops loses

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s First H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes First Engine Test For T-929 Atak-II Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukranian hackers altered Putin fanatic’s Aliexpress account and placed £20,000 worth sex toys order instead of drones

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace’s Anka UCAV Flew Over 30 Hours Setting A New Record

  • Europe

    Poland orders more Krab self-propelled howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Growing Arsenal Of Conventional And Nuclear Ballistic Missiles Pose Serious Threat To Australia, Japan, And India

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA to manufacture Patriot Missile at Bavarian Factory in Europe.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Will Supply S-400 To India In December, The Looming CAATSA Sanctions On India

  • Europe

    Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in Belarus

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

  • Europe

    British special air services troop numbers are significant low, defense expert warns 

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese plane maker AIDC to open F-16 MRO facility in Taiwan

  • Europe

    Biden Admin Sends More Weapons To Ukraine Worth $2.5 Billion

  • South Asia

    General Bipin Rawat praises Boeing P-8I Poseidon for Doklam operation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Launches 8,200 Tons Aegis Destroyer

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