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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

March 29, 2022 GDC 0

Kumano named after the Kumano river in the Kii Peninsula of central Japan, located in Nara, Wakayama and Mie Prefectures) was launched by local shipbuilder Mitsui E & S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd in Okayama in November […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDF

October 17, 2020 GDC 0

Japan’s newest submarine “Taigei” (previously known as 29SS) was launched on Wednesday at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Taigei means “Great Whale” in Japanese and was once used as the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

October 13, 2020 GDC 0

Japan’s Maritime Self-defence Force conducted anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on Oct 9, deploying three vessels including a helicopter aircraft carrier and a submarine, according to the Japanese defence ministry. The purpose of […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The JASDF Intercepted More Chinese Aircraft During Coronavirus Pandemic Than Usual

April 12, 2020 GDC 0

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) scrambled its fighter aircraft a total of 675 times in fiscal year in response to Chinese military aircraft approaching the country’s airspace: a 5.8% increase compared with the same […]

C4iSR

Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS): The “Fish Hook” That Catches Chinese Submarines

January 15, 2020 GDC 0

Today, China is building an underwater Great Wall that reaches out to the first island chain that stretches from Japan to Taiwan to the Philippines to Indonesia, composed of its own sound surveillance system (SOSUS) […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine: Stealthy Menacing Nightmare For Adversary

December 2, 2019 GDC 0

If you’re reading this article on your mobile phone, then you know that your mobile phone is running on lithium-ion battery. The Soryu class uses the same battery cell to propel itself in the depth of the ocean quietly, not letting the adversary know the location of the Soryu class. The quieter a submarine is, the harder is to detect the acoustic sounds! […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Path to Insanity: South China Sea Explosion Explained!

November 23, 2019 GDC 0

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off. A website run by far-right U.S. talk show radio […]

Naval Platforms

Chinese Type 094 Nuclear Submarine in ‘embarrassing’ South China Sea incident

October 17, 2019 GDC 0

Hanoi- On October 17 2019, an enormous nuclear missile submarine has mysteriously surfaced among Vietnamese fishing boats in the South China Sea as Beijing knuckles down on its territorial grab learned GDC quoting Vietnam Express. […]

  • Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

    September 22, 2024 0
    A handful of tests launches of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s newest nuclear-capable missiles have either been canceled or failed since June, according to a report. Independent Russian news outlet Sirena reported on Wednesday, citing a [...]
  • Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

    January 13, 2022 0
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  • U.S. To Send EW Capable MQ-1C Gray Eagle To Ukraine

    May 11, 2022 0
    The U.S. is sending electronic jamming equipment to the front lines in Ukraine. Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In UkraineDateMay 25, 2022U.S. Could Get Significant Intel on Russian EW Capability As Ukraine Captured Krashuka-4 [...]
  • Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

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  • Hellenic Air Force Purchases Israeli Spice Air-to-surface Precision Guided Munitions

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  • Austal to Convert Decommissioned RAN’s Patrol Boat into USV

    May 18, 2022 0
    The Royal Australian Navy, L3Harris, and Austal will convert the recently decommissioned patrol boat, HMAS Maitland, into an autonomous patrol boat. Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPVDateMarch 23, 2021Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal [...]
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

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • C4iSR

    US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

  • Middle East

    Will an Israeli strike on Iran via Azerbaijani airspace impending?

  • Air Platform

    RAF Typhoon will get new advanced ECRS MK2 AESA radar

  • Defense Industry

    Germany purchases 227 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract for Combat Training Centre Support from Norway

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Test Fires Python IR Guided Missile

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin Increases Personal Security Detail to Over 800 FSO Officers and Bans Mobile Phones.

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

  • Americas

    General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

  • C4iSR

    Trump Admin approves advanced AN/APG-83 SABR radar for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, worth $488 million.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden donates 16 Gripen C/D and opens the door to 150 more for Ukraine.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Japan purchases 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles worth $1.7 billion

  • Middle East

    Israel Going Ahead With German Submarine Deal

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. congress moves against Egypt over Russian Su-35 fighters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA’s Meteor – The Most Advanced Beyond-visual-range Air-to-Air Missile in the World

  • Europe

    Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

  • Europe

    Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s Indian passport is circulating on social media

  • Europe

    Putin’s War In Ukraine Hurting Chinese And Indian Military Supplies

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Europe

    U.S. Sends More HIMARS Artillery Rockets And Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $625 Million

  • Europe

    Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    South Korea Became Largest Weapons Exporter To Poland

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in Volgograd region

  • Americas

    Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines plans to purchase South Korean CTM Anti-ship Ballistic Missiles.

  • Europe

    German Parliament Approves 5.4 billion Euro Deal for 38 Eurofighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Second Type 055 Destroyer Enters Service With PLA Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    HMS Severn rejoins Royal Navy after decommissioned for three years

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey exported unmanned aerial vehicles to 40 countries worth $5.5 billion

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

  • Air Platform

    Indian Army’s HAL Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Ranjit Sagar Dam

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace obtains certification for T625 helicopter

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon and Cubic Secure Communications to provide Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland.

  • Industry

    Taiwanese Company Joins MIM-104F (PAC3) Supply Chain

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will use flagship indigenous TF35000 engine on its KAAN fighter jet.

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s feud with the Kremlin will lead him to the same fate as Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • Europe

    U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Landed in Northeastern State

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