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Americas

US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles

May 19, 2024 GDC 0

Today marked a significant milestone for the U.S. Army as it revealed the inaugural batch of M10 Booker combat vehicles during a dedication ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The unveiling signals the transition of the […]

Europe

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

March 5, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

BAE Systems To Upgrade CV90 IFV Of Dutch Army

January 26, 2021 GDC 0

The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 122 CV9035NL infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA), the company announced in […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF-41 IFV For Australian Army

November 25, 2020 GDC 0

Rheinmetall has unveiled the first of three Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) that will compete in test and evaluation trials with an equal number of Hanwha Defense Redback IFVs for the Australian Army’s Project […]

Americas

BAE, Elbit Demonstrate Future Fighting Vehicle For US Army

October 24, 2020 GDC 0

BAE Systems is remaining tight-lipped over whether it will compete in the US Army’s revamped M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement competition, but told Janes a newly forged partnership with Elbit Systems could help it outfit such proposals […]

Infantry Weapons

Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

July 8, 2020 GDC 0

The Australian government announced on 2 July that it will acquire 251 remote weapon stations (RWSs) for fitment on to Australian Army 4×4 Bushmaster and Hawkei protected mobility vehicles. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in […]

Land Platform

Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

June 4, 2020 GDC 0

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of 156 additional licence-built BMP-2 ‘Sarath’ infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) for the Indian Army (IA) from the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for INR11.25 billion (USD148 […]

  • Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud’s 92N2 radar and 96L6 high-altitude radar

    April 23, 2024 0
    The Ukrainian forces, notably the ‘Tivaz Artillery Battery’ and Special Operation units, have demonstrated their exceptional precision by successfully targeting and annihilating critical components of the Russian S-400 air defense system. This feat underscores the [...]
  • Ukraine says it hit Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea.

    November 30, 2025 0
     Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, according to an official in Ukraine’s security services (SBU). Ukraine’s Sea Baby Drone Destroyed Another Russian Shadow Oil [...]
  • China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think.

    February 25, 2026 0
    The Type 15 is effectively the successor to the 1960s Type 62 light tank, designed and built by Norinco to deploy in Tibet, where Chinese VT-4s struggled to operate at high altitude and in difficult [...]
  • French Army Purchases SCAR-H PR Precision Rifle From FN Herstal

    January 10, 2023 0
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  • Brazil To Purchase More Saab Gripen Fighter Jets, Defense Minister Jose Mucio Said

    April 12, 2023 0
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  • Ukrainian Army Showcases New 90KM Range M31A1 GMLRS Projectile For HIMARS

    September 27, 2022 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to use American HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems with GMLRS projectiles. Ukraine Will Soon Receive 25 HIMARS Rocket ArtilleryDateAugust 24, 2022Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery RocketsDateJune 12, [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy’s Nuclear-powered Submarine USS Ohio Surfaced In The South China Sea Following CNS Fujian (CV-18).

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

  • Air Platform

    China to unveil new twin seater J-20 fighters

  • Air Platform

    India needs to kill Sino-flankers, Why not Gripen E AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves sale of 38 Danish F-16 and Norwegian 4 P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina deterring Chinese influence

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia will receive Turkish Akinci MALE UAV in 2026.

  • Cyber

    The U.S., Australia and United Kingdom accused Russian G.R.U. of Cyberattacks on Georgia

  • Europe

    Finish Authority Arrested A Group For Exporting Millions of Dollars Of Drones And Anti-drone Tech To Russia

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivered 2,700 Anti-tank Rockets and 300 Stinger Missiles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ‘A real blow for the junta’: Myanmar’s ethnic groups captured 135km long trading zone in unprecedented armed resistance

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court sentenced former army chief General Harunur Rashid and 18 others to 12 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon GBU-53B SDB II Bomb

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

  • Europe

    Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Military Receives ScanEagle Drone and Bell Utility Helicopter from US

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Looks to Sweden’s Saab to Replace Ageing Su-30MKI Fighter Jets with AI-Enabled Gripen E.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan Valley

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-24 warplane over Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

  • Air Platform

    TAI Conducts Full-scale Static Tests On T625 Helicopter

  • Naval Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block 3 Long Range Anti-ship Missile

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force readies Airbase to welcome Rafale Fighter Jet

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Aselsan Ramps Up EOTS Production For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    U.S. Defense Secretary Issued Warning As Concerns Grow Over North Korean Troops Joining Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s ice-class navigation ship Katerina Velikaya caught fire, leaving one dead and three injured

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin To Develop A New Variant Of F-35 For Unspecified Customer

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Receives Order For Gripen C/D Capability Enhancement Development

  • Europe

    British MoD Facing Budget Crunch As It Tries to Plug £7 billion holes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

  • Europe

    Major explosions and fire have torn through Russian factory manufacturing engines for tanks and armoured vehicles

  • Europe

    Australian Killed Fighting Alongside Ukrainian Troops

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • Europe

    Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes Destroyed Four of Putin’s Choppers Worth $75 Million

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase four Type 212CD submarines

  • Americas

    Canada To Build Nine New Artic Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Pakistan Pursuing German IRIS-T SLM and British CAMM-ER After HQ-9P and HQ-16 Failed to Intercept Indian Jets and Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia seeks to calm ASEAN concerns over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

  • Europe

    Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strike

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warships Pass Through Dover Strait

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Launches Anson Submarine At British Worksite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Shipyard signed contract to build two Scorpene evolved class submarines for Indonesian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea has supplied Russia with 3 million 152mm artillery shells, but half of them are faulty

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Wants To Replace MQ-9 Reaper Drones

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