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Americas

Pentagon picks defense-technology firm Kratos to develop hypersonic flight-testing vehicle

January 8, 2025 GDC 0

The Pentagon awarded defense-technology firm Kratos a contract worth up to $1.45 billion to help increase its hypersonic flight-testing cadence. The five-year contract is part of the second phase of the Pentagon’s Multi-Service Advanced Capability […]

Ballistic Missile

North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

January 8, 2025 GDC 0

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said that a new hypersonic missile system used in a test launch on Monday would help deter the country’s rivals in the Pacific, the KCNA state news agency reported. […]

Americas

GE Aerospace tests breakthrough hypersonic dual-mode ramjet

November 3, 2024 GDC 0

GE Aerospace announced the successful demonstration of its cutting-edge hypersonic dual-mode ramjet, marking a significant milestone in high-speed propulsion technology. According to a press release from GE Aerospace, this advancement, capable of enabling high-speed flight […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japanese Self Defense Forces hypersonic missile spotted on public road

October 26, 2024 GDC 0

A recent social media post has unveiled a new hypersonic weapon system in Japan, generating significant interest in the defense community. A user with the handle 1ZZ-FETaz shared a photograph depicting a launcher vehicle equipped […]

Americas

Northrop Grumman joins US-Japan hypersonic missile defense effort

August 14, 2024 GDC 0

U.S. Defense giant Northrop Grumman announced its participation in a US-Japan cooperative development agreement aimed at enhancing defense capabilities against hypersonic missiles. As noted by the company, this partnership is intended to strengthen overall missile […]

Americas

U.S. Navy’s ‘carrier killer’ HALO hypersonic missile to rival those of China and Russia.

August 9, 2024 GDC 0

THE US has unveiled plans for its own ‘carrier killer’ hypersonic missile to rival those of China and Russia. Both of America’s rivals have hypersonic missiles in service, with speeds of up to 12 times […]

Anti-ship Missile

Chinese Navy Focuses On Ship-borne Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile ‘Eagle Strike 21’ To Counter U.S. Navy

April 15, 2024 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

UK to invest $1.3 billion to develop hypersonic weapons

March 19, 2024 GDC 0

The United Kingdom intends to join the US and China in developing hypersonic weapons. The Ministry of Defence has issued a preliminary notice to companies that are willing to engage in this. China and the […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Australia, USA to co-produce missiles and rockets, will conduct hypersonic experiments

December 10, 2023 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Iran announces development of new hypersonic glide vehicle

November 21, 2023 GDC 0

Iran showcased its strides in modern weapon system development with the recent unveiling of Fattah-2, a cutting-edge hypersonic missile. For the first time, the new hypersonic missile was unveiled during the visit of the Commander-in-Chief […]

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  • Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter falls victim to Swedish RBS-70 MANDAP again, FPV drones down Mi-28 helicopters

    September 4, 2024 0
    In the Kursk region of Russia, a Russian Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ attack helicopter, valued at approximately $16 million, was shot down by Ukrainian forces using an RBS-70 man-portable air defence system (MANPADS). Russia shot down its [...]
  • UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jet

    October 27, 2024 0
    The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, and announced that a trilateral government organization would be established by the end of this [...]
  • Indonesia cleared to buy eight MV-22 Osprey worths $2 billion

    July 8, 2020 0
    Indonesia was cleared to spend an estimated $2 billion to buy eight MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft. Also included are 24 AE 1107C Rolls-Royce engines; 20 each of the AN/AAQ-27 forward-Looking infrared radars, AN/AAR-47 missile [...]
  • Kratos Defense Unveiled Low-cost Cruise Missile.

    October 25, 2025 0
    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has unveiled its latest unmanned weapon platform, the “Ragnarök” Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM), engineered for high-volume, precision strike operations at a fraction of the cost of legacy systems. Pentagon picks [...]
  • Russian Oil Depot On Fire After Ukrainian Missile Strike

    May 8, 2022 0
    Flames lit up the sky over Russia in the early hours after suspected Ukrainian missile strikes blew up two oil storage facilities supplying Putin’s troops fighting for control of Donbas.  Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For [...]
  • Lockheed Martin’s Marillyn Hewson to step down as CEO

    March 17, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin said on Monday company veteran Marillyn Hewson will step down as chief executive officer, and tapped board member and American Tower Corp boss James Taiclet as her replacement. Hewson joined the defense titan more than [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

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 […]

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  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Wants To Purchase 40 F-35 Stealth Jets And 400 PAC-3 Missiles

  • Air Platform

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  • South Asia

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  • Europe

    Kremlin’s inner circle Oligarchs planning another coup to oust Putin

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan’s Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed, 14 killed

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Produces Twinvis Surveillance Radar To Bolster Situational Awareness

  • Naval Platforms

    TCG Anadolu: Turkish Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Civil Aviation

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s Slavyansk oil refinery in Krasnodar region

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets in Canada.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Powerful Caesar Howitzers From Denmark

  • C4iSR

    China’s propaganda sells YLC-8B as an anti-stealth radar, but YLC-8B is a high-altitude anti-ballistic VHF radar.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

  • Africa

    South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan Valley

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver kamikaze drones hit Moscow with huge explosions, creating air traffic chaos

  • Americas

    U.S. Army evaluates mission module on newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Moscow’s multiple shopping centers

  • Explore

    Russian army is no longer capable of ground-based tactical warfare, UK defense intelligence report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

  • Africa

    Pakistan has struck a $4 billion arms deal with Libyan National Army, including JF-17 fighter jets, Super Mushak trainer and other equipment.

  • Europe

    Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine’s territory in 2025.

  • Air Platform

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  • C4iSR

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Air Platform

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  • Americas

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

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  • Defense Industry

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    Slovak KONŠTRUKTA-Defence develops new 155mm self-propelled howitzer

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  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye will not sell the S-400 missile system to India as speculated by the Indian media.

  • Europe

    UK arms could be made in Ukraine under license, Telegraph says

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Romania Considers Sending Patriot System to Ukraine

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