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  • [ January 11, 2026 ] Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland. Europe
  • [ January 11, 2026 ] Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S. Americas
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Switzerland Issues Tender For Medium-range Anti-air Missile System

January 7, 2025 GDC 0

Switzerland’s arms procurement agency has solicited bids from a trio of firms for a new medium-range ground-based air defense system (MR GBAD). Germany’s Diehl Defence, a consortium of Norway’s Kongsberg and US Raytheon, and Europe’s […]

Air-Launched Weapons

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has fired an IRIS-T air-to-air missile for the first time

August 5, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

July 1, 2024 GDC 0

Russia’s war in Ukraine and increased sales to Saudi Arabia helped German arms exports to reach $8.01 billion in the first half of the year. Arms exports from Germany rose 30% in the first six […]

Europe

Western Anti-Air Missile System Saving Ukrainian Lives

July 8, 2023 GDC 0

Videos on social media have begun to circulate allegedly showing Ukrainian forces downing Russia’s hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Kyiv. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to wage on with fears of further escalation after the Kremlin accused […]

Anti-air Missiles

German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

July 5, 2023 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

June 30, 2023 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

March 22, 2023 GDC 0

According to information published by the German newspaper “Spiegel” on February 2, 2023, the German government has requested the Swedish government to purchase the tracked version of the IRIS-T mobile air defense missile system for Ukraine. Germany […]

Defense Industry

Germany To Invest €17 Billion In Air Defense System

February 6, 2023 GDC 0

Germany plans to invest €17 billion to strengthen its air defense capabilities with a new multi-layered anti-missile shield including German IRIS-T, Israeli Arrow 3, and American PATRIOT air defense missile system. Currently, the German government negotiates with the company […]

Anti-air Missiles

Germany Delivers Additional IRIS-T Anti-air Missiles

December 18, 2022 GDC 0

The German MoD (Ministry of Defense) announced on December 15, 2022, the delivery of more IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. The IRIS-T SLM is a surface-to-air defense missile system designed and manufactured by the German company […]

Europe

Ukraine To Buy 11 IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System From Germany

July 26, 2022 GDC 0

According to the German newspaper Welt, Ukraine wants to buy an advanced IRIS-T SLM air defense system from Germany. We are talking about 11 units worth $1.5 billion. They want to buy them directly from the manufacturer […]

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    China has condemned last week’s attack on its consulate in Mandalay, urging Myanmar authorities to make every effort to arrest the perpetrators, a spokesperson of its foreign ministry said on Monday. Myanmar rebels seized key [...]
  • Turkish ASFAT unveiled heavily armed AS3600 frigate for export market

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  • South Korea Launches Four PKMR Patrol Boats

    June 20, 2022 0
    The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that four 230-ton Patrol Killer Medium Rocket (PKMR) patrol ships produced by HJ shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) were launched on May 12th. [...]
  • President Trump Asks Pentagon to Build Golden Dome Missile Defense System for Entire America

    March 23, 2025 0
    US military officials are scrambling to develop a “Golden Dome” defence system that can protect the country from long-range missile strikes and have been told by the White House that no expense will be spared [...]
  • BAE Systems Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) To U.S. Marine Corps

    October 20, 2024 0
    BAE Systems has delivered the first test vehicle of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) variant to the US Marine Corps. BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat VehiclesDateAugust 12, 2023BAE Systems [...]
  • EU Members Are Sending More Small Arms And Missiles To Ukraine

    March 5, 2022 0
    The Dutch are sending rocket launchers for air defense. The Estonians are sending Javelin antitank missiles. Poland and Latvia are sending Stinger surface-to-air missiles. The Czechs are sending machine guns, sniper rifles, pistols and ammunition. [...]
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.

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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 […]

  • South Asia

    Turkey, Pakistan To Jointly Develop Satellite Project

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • Europe

    Germany Sent MATADOR ATGM And Ammo To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Thyssenkrupp unveils powerful MEKO A300 class frigate

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Submit Final Eurofighter Proposal To Finish HX Competition

  • C4iSR

    France purchases Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Americas

    US Army test fired extended-Range munitions for HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Deliveres Six Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 (TB2) UAVs To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine Collides With Commercial Ship

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s S-400 SAM in Donetsk Oblast

  • Air Platform

    Poland to give Ukraine 14 MiG-29 fighter jets, says Polish president

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Establishes Defense Industry Fund

  • Industry

    Austal to Acquire Queensland-based BSE Marine Solutions

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia Can’t Make An AESA Radar?

  • Air Platform

    Embarrassing Display: Russia’s Su-35 shot down a Su-30SM2

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems Proposes Archer Mobile Howitzers To US Army

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed, Pilots Injured

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Europe

    Russia lined up 165 soldiers to parade in front of Major General Oleg Moiseev, then Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed everyone

  • Europe

    $300 commercial drone fitted with grenade destroying Russian tanks, radars, and missile complex worth millions of dollars

  • Industry

    India, A Lucrative Defense Export Market For Russia, America, France And Israel

  • Europe

    Chinese-made 60mm Type 83 (M-83A) mortar shells used by the Russian army in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Amid China and Russia Tensions, US Races to Build Hypersonic Weapons: Analysis

  • Air Platform

    UAE Plans to Buy CATIC L-15 Light Combat Aircraft

  • Americas

    Argentine Navy commissions third OPV ARA Storni

  • Air Platform

    Israel approves buying 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets

  • Americas

    Brazilian Navy Launched Second Scorpene-class Submarine

  • Europe

    British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s helicopter crash-landed in Rangamati: Report

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • Naval Platforms

    The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Could Delay $45 Billion Frigate Program of Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Two Russian colonels fell out of windows and found dead

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    What strategic defense looks like for Bangladesh

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Sends More Gepard Anti-air Systems To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024

  • Europe

    Putin’s war in Ukraine spiraled cost as the defense budget jumped to 282% in January 2023

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Egyptian Apache Helicopters Sensors

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future USS Marinette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 warned of 20 Chinese J-11 fighters over Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    Israel Buying More F-35I Adir Stealth Jets And KC-46 Tankers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Tor air defense system using kamikaze drone

  • Europe

    Dmitry Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in fire

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