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Ukraine to upgrade Pakistan Air Force’s IL-78 Tanker Aircraft

June 9, 2020 GDC 0

Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrspetsexport company said Thursday that it signed a deal with Pakistan to repair and modernize the Air Force’s Il-78 aerial refueling tanker plane. Work under the contract will be carried out by Nikolaev Aircraft Repair Plant under […]

  • UAE Withdraws Lockheed’s F-35 Deal With The U.S.

    January 8, 2022 0
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s recent cancellation of its plan to buy 50 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets worth $23 billion from the United States showed that the close trading partnership between the UAE and China [...]
  • India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

    January 25, 2020 0
    India tested its nuclear capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), designed to have a strike range of 3,500 km, for the second time in six days on Friday. The missile test, as the one conducted [...]
  • Taiwan’s IDS Submarine to be Launched Ahead of Schedule

    December 13, 2021 0
    July 21,2021, Taiwanese media Liberty Times Net (LTN) reported that the first prototype of Taiwan’s Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) is expected to be launched in September 2023. Taiwan Lays Keel of Its New IDS Submarine [...]
  • Germany sends more Gepard air-defense tanks to Ukraine

    January 4, 2023 0
    Germany will send additional military equipment and supplies to Ukraine, including seven more Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. Germany Sends More Gepard Anti-air Systems To UkraineDateJune 26, 2023Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To UkraineDateJuly 29, 2022Germany [...]
  • Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

    August 12, 2022 0
    The military airfield in Belarus where Russian aircraft are said to be stationed has reportedly been hit by explosions. Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fearDateAugust [...]
  • Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

    July 30, 2025 0
    According to information published by the Iranian media outlet Birun.info, on July 26, 2025, the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense missile system was reportedly tested under operational conditions for the first time in Iran. The [...]
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 […]

  • Cyber

    Ukraine launched the biggest cyber offensive against Russian military bases

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Lays Keel of Its New IDS Submarine for RoC Navy

  • Air Platform

    Boeing ramps up F-15EX Eagle II jet production

  • Europe

    Putin Arrested Russian Army Commanders For Exaggerating Battlefield Gains

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Offers Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) to Slovakia

  • Middle East

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Hides At Safe Bunker After Israeli Air Strikes On Hezbollah HQ Killing Hassan Nasrallah

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Makes An Historic Visit To Saudi Kingdom

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam signed agreement with the U.S. to purchase F-16V, ditching Su-57 jets

  • Americas

    Poland Orders Three more Kormoran II MCM Vessels

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy to commission indigenously built corvette INS Kavaratti

  • Air Platform

    IAI to unveil new long-endurance Heron MK II UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • Americas

    Russian FSB human trafficking Cubans to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    China Deployed and Exported Cruise Missile Filled With Water Instead of Fuel in Major Corruption Scandal

  • Europe

    South Korea’s DAPA to Develop Naval L-SAM Program for KDDX Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Europe

    PayPal shuts down its services in Russia, a blow to Russian retailers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine: Stealthy Menacing Nightmare For Adversary

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Europe

    British MoD Increased Royal Navy’s Spending to £7.5 Billion Over Next Decade

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract For Nulka Decoys

  • Europe

    U.S. curbs international supply chains to cripple Russia’s military

  • Europe

    Ukraine plans to buy homegrown Oplot main battle tanks

  • Air Platform

    France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 Replacement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Commissions New SALVO Unmanned Surface Vessels.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Europe

    American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Land Platform

    Taiwan to receive M1A2T Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s thermite drones rain down flames on Russian troops hiding in trees

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Modernize F-22 Raptor’s Head-up Display (HUD)

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Ordered Six T-50 Advanced Training Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Develop New Submachine Gun To Replace K1A

  • Central Asia

    Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

  • Americas

    TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Test-fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Day: Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Australian Army’s Aviation Command Received Conspicuous Service Medal

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian PzH2000 artillery blows up Russia’s new electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia plans to purchase 16 KF-21 Block II fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Launches INS Himgiri Frigate

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS Tanks

  • Central Asia

    Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce 300km range PULS artillery rocket for Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Newest Zhou-class Nuclear Powered Submarine Sank In The Dock In Wuhan In Series Of Embarrassment For Chinese Navy

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