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Norwegian Coast Guard Named First Jan Mayen-class OPV

January 18, 2023 GDC 0

The Norwegian Coast Guard has christened the first Jan Mayen-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) , at Vard Langsten, Norway. As disclosed, the naming ceremony for the vessel KV Jan Mayen took place on 16 October. […]

  • US plans to send Israel SPICE precision bombs to minimize collateral damage

    November 20, 2023 0
    According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden plans to provide Israel with precision bombs totaling $320 million. On October 31, the administration formally communicated its plans to Congress leaders [...]
  • Putin’s Mafia State: Oligarchs Steal Billions Of Dollars From Russian Defense Industries, Produces Poor Quality Weapons

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  • Turkiye’s defense company MKE successfully tested its Tolga anti-drone system.

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  • Myanmar Army’s Delegation Visits Pantsir SAM Production Facility In Russia

    June 27, 2021 0
    A military delegation from Myanmar visited a KBP Instrument Design Bureau facility in Russia which has been tasked with the manufacturing of the famed Pantsir missile system, as dozens of NGOs call on UN to [...]
  • Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence.

    July 8, 2026 0
    The Ukrainian firm behind many of the long-range drone strikes that now regularly hit Russian oil refineries hundreds of miles inside its borders is moving into missile defense, signing a major deal this month to [...]
  • Australia Discloses Details Of New Joint Support Ship

    May 24, 2022 0
    During INDO PACIFIC 2022 several contenders emerged for the Royal Australian Navy’s requirement for new Joint Support Ships (JSS). Under project SEA2200, Australia will domestically build two multipurpose auxiliary vessels, able to perform both sealift [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Faces Major Challenge of ADF’s Retention and Recruitment Problems

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army sets to procure Stryker IFV and Humvee armored Vehicles

  • Africa

    Senegal awarded Piriou a contract to build three OPV58 S

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Starts Production of Missile Defense Radar For L-SAM

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Defense Industry

    German government approves arms exports to Gulf countries

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Completes GE XA100 Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Engine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2: “Say Hello To My Little Friend”

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Germany purchases Israeli-made PULS artillery rockets

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fears Assassination After Russian Forces Withdraw From Kherson

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • Americas

    Ukrainian startup Himera supplies secure radios to the US Air Force

  • Europe

    Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports Amid Sanctions On Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    HQ-9 Long-Range Air Defense Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM in Galwan Valley

  • Americas

    Brazil to purchase Polish Borsuk IFV and Piorun Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strikes destroyed two Russian duds S-400 surface-to-air missiles, 96L6E radar and command center

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket Launchers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • South Asia

    In a hypothetical war between Bangladesh and Myanmar, who could win?

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Multiple Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Using Stinger Shoulder-launched Missile

  • Air Platform

    Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.

  • C4iSR

    Naval Group showcases new drone management solution

  • Air Platform

    Qatari F-15QA Received Israeli Sky Shield EW Pod

  • Defense Industry

    Kalashnikov Group Completes Delivery of Strela-10M3 Missiles to Russian Military

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will increase its Harpoon anti-ship missile inventory to 1,800 by 2029.

  • Europe

    Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia collaborates with Turkey on UAV-mounted air-to-surface missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s aggressive surveillance attempts on the Japanese coast ended in embarrassment as a Chinese WL-10 drone crashed in the sea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Super Weapon Iron Dome Anti-air Missile Shot Down Iranian Ballistic Missiles

  • Ballistic Missile

    ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats from Australia

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils GMJ9500 Man-Portable Jammer System

  • Europe

    Spain Delivers 40 Leopard 2A4 Tanks And Aspide Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan lays keels of two FAC 50 Fast Attack Craft for Qatar

  • Air Platform

    India to Develop Domestic UAV and Helicopter

  • Europe

    Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian industry started maintaining US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine as part of AUKUS agreement

  • Africa

    Morocco to receive first batch of F-16V in 2021

  • Europe

    North Korea sent three army Generals as commanders and advisors to the Russian army

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall purchases Spainish weapons manufacturer Expal

  • Defense Industry

    Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

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