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Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

October 21, 2020 GDC 0

Bell will start building its 360 Invictus helicopter this week. The company is developing the 360 Invictus for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft-Competitive Prototype (FARA-CP) programme, according to a company official. Chris Gehler, […]

  • Singapore and the US sign civil nuclear technology deal

    August 1, 2024 0
    Singapore and the US inked a landmark deal on Wednesday (Jul 31) to study how nuclear technology can support climate and energy needs. Australia’s nuclear submarines welcome to dock in SingaporeDateMay 9, 2024Why Australia’s Nuclear [...]
  • US lawmakers urge Pentagon to permit Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia

    May 22, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s struggle to fend off Russia’s massive offensive in the Kharkiv region has underscored a pressing issue that Kyiv has long tried to overturn: a ban on firing U.S. weapons to hit inside of Russia.  [...]
  • Singapore Tightened Screws On Myanmar’s Arms Import Through Its Territory

    April 12, 2024 0
    Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdownThe UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked. Which Countries Supply Arms To Myanmar’s [...]
  • Vice Admiral David Johnston Faces Major Challenge of ADF’s Retention and Recruitment Problems

    April 28, 2024 0
    When Vice Admiral David Johnston begins his term as Australia’s Defence Force chief in July, he begins a mammoth task. Vice Admiral David Johnston Appointed As New ADF Chief, Amid Major Command Shake-upDateApril 10, 2024Australian [...]
  • President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

    May 16, 2025 0
    President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is looking to upgrade U.S. fighter jets by creating a F-55 model. Trump said in Qatar on Thursday that there will be a “simple upgrade” to the [...]
  • Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

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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 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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