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Europe

UK must spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defense, says departing armed forces minister

April 9, 2024 GDC 0

The departing Armed Forces minister said the UK must ‘urgently’ invest more in defense. James Heappey, who announced he would quit the government, issued the public demand from the Commons despatch box yesterday. He wrote […]

  • JMSDF Atago-class destroyer

    May 15, 2020 0
    The Atago class of guided missile destroyers (あたご型護衛艦|atago-gata-go-ei-kan) is an improved version of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)’s Kongō class. The fire-control system for the Atago class is the Aegis Weapon System Baseline 7 phase 1, which will combine American- and Japanese-manufactured systems to make up the [...]
  • U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

    June 26, 2023 0
    The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine for the NASAMS air defense system, according to a Wednesday statement from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. U.S. State Department Approves NASAMS Anti-air [...]
  • China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

    March 2, 2024 0
    China has urged New Zealand not to “harm its own security interests” after Wellington said it had engaged the Aukus security partnership about cooperation on cyberwar, AI and hypersonic weapons. Chinese defence ministry spokesman Zhang [...]
  • Finland Invited To Join Eurofighter’s Next-gen Radar Program

    April 7, 2021 0
    Finland has been invited to have a role in the future capability development for an advanced new radar for Eurofighter which will secure the skies over Europe for decades to come.Jeremy Quin MP, the UK’s [...]
  • Slovakia purchased 152 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

    March 17, 2023 0
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  • 155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

    April 12, 2025 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in the war. Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian ArmyDateApril 9, 2025Chinese peace plan is deception tactics to supply drones [...]
Infantry Weapons

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

April 28, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The New Stand-In Attack Weapon is Ready for F-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s three warships, S-400 radar, Pantsir and S-300 missile system.

  • Europe

    Russia sent 70 years old T-54 tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves THAAD Missile Defense System To UAE

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Confirm U.S. Strike Destroyed Iranian Drone Plant Near Isfahan.

  • C4iSR

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

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Demonstrates Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Deployment Using T-600 heavy-lift Drone

  • Europe

    US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents Sea

  • Europe

    Poland orders more Krab self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    New Sukhoi Su-57 Fighter Jet Crashes Again During Tests

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI to develop Hurjet 270 simulators

  • Air Platform

    Putin just lost 300th Russian helicopter since he invaded Ukraine, totaling 1,285 airborne assets destroyed

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 Aircraft For UAE

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Deploys Nuclear Capable B-52 Bombers In Australia

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Naval Platforms

    Aselsan signed contract to supply combat system for MILGEM project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has the right to send warships in South China Sea, says Prime Minister Scott Morrison

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze drone attacks destroyed Russia’s Kh-101/555, Kh-69, Kh-31 and Kh-59MK cruise missiles factories

  • C4iSR

    Slovakia Signs Agreement To Buy Israeli Radar

  • Europe

    Colonel Vadim Boiko Suicides Because He Feared He’d Blame For Ukraine Error, Widow Says

  • Europe

    Turkey To Mass Produce Altay Main Battle Tanks From 2025

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers Two Skynex Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • Europe

    Pantsir anti-air gun and missile with “Z” sign abandoned by Russian forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set two major Russian oil depots ablaze

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker carrying American-made AGM-88 HARM missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Avionics Contract For T-7A Red Hawk

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Unable To Deliver Second Batch Of S-400 SAM To India, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strikes destroyed five Russian MSTA-S howitzers in key counteroffensive

  • Americas

    Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan Navy Ditches Chinese Missiles For MILGEM Corvetter, Opt-in for Albatros NG

  • Air Platform

    Drunk Ukranian Officer Rams His Car Into MiG-29 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Epic Fail: Putin’s Forces Are Pushed Out Of Donbas Before Russian Victory Day Parade

  • Europe

    EU Members Are Sending More Small Arms And Missiles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    New Double-V Hull A1 Stryker variant spotted during exercises

  • Naval Platforms

    Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Turkey has become a major competitor for Russian arms, Russian defense company says

  • Europe

    Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

  • Land Platform

    China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

  • Uncategorized

    US Army To Test Serbian 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy receives new warship BRP Diego Silang.

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