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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 […]

  • Saab Gripen Exits from Swiss Air 2030 Program

    February 22, 2020 0
    Switzerland kicked off the fly competition last April for the five types of combat aircraft under consideration (Eurofighter Typhoon, the Boeing F-18 Super Hornet, the Dassault Rafale, the Lockheed Martin F-35A and the Saab Gripen [...]
  • U.S. Ambassador cautions Bangladesh over China ties, offers American military hardware.

    February 11, 2026 0
    US cautions Bangladesh over China ties, offers alternative defence supportAhead of Bangladesh’s election, Washington raises concerns about China’s expanding role and encourages stable ties between Bangladesh and the U.S. The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega [...]
  • India, China army talks fail to defuse Ladakh border tensions

    October 12, 2021 0
    India and China failed to make headway in further resolving the 17-month-long standoff in eastern Ladakh during the 13th Corps Commander level talks held Sunday, with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) refusing to disengage from the [...]
  • Turkey, Russia Failed To Conclude Negotiation Of Second Batch of S-400 SAM

    February 9, 2021 0
    Turkey will not receive the technology of technology for the production of the S-400 air defense system in Turkey and will not procure the second set of weapons. Turkey Actively Studying S-400 Air Defense System [...]
  • Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

    September 29, 2020 0
    An upgrade of 90 medium lift Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) proposed in 2002 could not be achieved even after 18 years, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said as a result [...]
  • The West Should Support Myanmar’s Rebels As They Do In Syria

    March 30, 2021 0
    SIPRI estimates suggest that between 2015 and 2019, Myanmar imported 49 percent of its arms from China while the share of Russia and India stood at 16 percent and 14 percent respectively. Barely a week [...]
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 […]

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

    Type 212CD submarine’s AIP will be game-changer for the Norwegian Navy

  • Industry

    Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Defense Companies Backlog Hits Record High to $80 Billion.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intercepts Indian Navy’s Kalvari-class submarine in its waters

  • Europe

    Amid Tensions With Russia, French Warship Visits Ukrainian Port

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US and Australian Navy

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s failure to defend CSTO member Armenia forced Kazakhstan to turn to the West for strategic needs, Chinese media reported

  • Europe

    Hellenic Air Force To Showcase Rafale Fighters In Air Show

  • Europe

    Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing Coup

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un Inspects Vast Intercontinental Nuclear Missile Vehicle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine Worth €250 Million

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Gripen development

  • C4iSR

    France Purchases Two GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft.

  • Naval Platforms

    Sweden’s A26 “The Disruptor”: The most stealthy submarine of the world

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Military allows same-sex couples marrying in uniform

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Ukraine With S-300 SAM in Return of NATO Patriot System

  • Defense Industry

    Australia to buy three nuclear-powered submarines with option to buy two more -White House

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce Additional Super Hornet Block III For US Navy

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea introduced export restrictions on 700 items to Russia, including aircraft parts and machinery

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31K Absent From Air Sorties After Exhausting Service Life

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Shipyard Receives 12 Missile Tubes For HMS Dreadnought

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • Americas

    The type 26 Global Combat Ship to defend Canadian Coast for decades to come

  • Americas

    Leonardo to Deliver AW119Kx Helicopters to Brazilian Police

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FPV drone almost intercepts Russian Mi-8 helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: a long queue at Russian supermarkets as Russia ran out of staple eggs

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 40 Kh-55, Kh-101 and 28 Kalibr Cruise Missiles Using NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT Developed Multifunctional Jammer Combining AI and AESA

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Awarded Minuteman ICBM’s Propulsion Contract

  • Land Platform

    Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

  • Americas

    Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its ATAK 2 attack helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Russia shut down Mi-8/Mi-17 series helicopter production and spare parts supplies

  • Europe

    Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

  • South Asia

    Why did the Bangladesh Army, with a $4.1 billion defense budget, fail to contain a small Kuki-chin militant group?

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • Air Platform

    Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD scheduled construction of first shortfin Barracuda-class submarine from 2023 onward

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • Europe

    Turkiye unveils long-range K2 kamikaze drone.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine may sell 50% stake in Motor Sich to Turkish firm

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-35 fighter is being briefly used against Ukraine, UAC reported

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