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East Asia and Pacific Region

JMSDF’s High-tech Warships Can Dismantle Low-tech Chinese Submarine

September 28, 2020 GDC 0

Japanese forces chased a Chinese Jin-class submarine out of Japanese waters in July 2020. Officials in Tokyo characterized the sub’s infiltration as part of China’s escalating land-grab across the western Pacific. A Japanese “destroyer”—actually, the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

RAN’s high-tech stealth shortfin Barracuda can dismantle Chinese Jin-class submarine

September 15, 2020 GDC 0

China’s navy is on the rise, steadily adding new ships and submarines. The Royal Australian Navy with its 17,000 sailors and 50 or so large ships isn’t big—for comparison, the U.S. Navy’s payroll is more than […]

  • BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate

    June 24, 2024 0
    Today, the Albanese Government has taken another significant step in delivering Navy’s enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet with construction commencing on the first Hunter Class Frigate.   This major milestone was marked by the Deputy Prime [...]
  • Russia Fears Cross-border Raid By Ukrainian Special Forces; Kremlin Deploys Tank Regiments In Moscow After Drone Strikes

    December 9, 2022 0
    Russia has been forced to patch up an elite tank unit formed to defend Moscow with newly mobilized troops after suffering heavy casualties in Ukraine. Ukraine Launched Huge Drone Attacks in Moscow and St Petersburg.DateMay [...]
  • RAAF F-35A Takes Off With Full Complement Of Weapons

    June 11, 2021 0
    Two RAAF F-35s have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons for the first time. 50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021DateMay 28, 2021Royal Australian Air Force shifts training facilities to [...]
  • Thousands Of Mobilized Russian Conscripts Are Unfit For Military Service In Ukraine War

    October 7, 2022 0
    The latest troop setback follows Ukraine’s recapture of Lyman in Donetsk, a move which Kyiv says sets the stage for further gains. Freshly Mobilized Russian Conscripts Killed Each Other At Belgorod Army BaseDateOctober 16, 2022Russian [...]
  • Russian Military Cowardly Retreated From North-east Ukraine

    September 12, 2022 0
    Ukrainian commander Petro Kuzyk knows the secret of the offensive that has led to the collapse of Russian forces in the north-east of the country — a mixture of gritty determination, careful planning and astute [...]
  • Spain Approves Dragon IFV And NH90 Helicopters

    December 29, 2020 0
    Spain’s Council of Ministers approved funding totalling EUR184 million (USD225 million) for the Dragón 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and the second phase of the NH90 helicopter programme. Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX First Flight Clearing Path To Delivery To USAF

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia and UK sign defense and security treaty to meet emerging challenges

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Finland Purchases AIM-120D AMRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega Arms Deal Including Super Hornet Block III, MQ-9 Reaper, Apache Helicopter, NASAMS Missile, HIMARS and TPY-4 Radar.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Offers Frigates And Submarines To Modernize Philippines Navy Without the Political Baggage

  • Europe

    British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

  • Europe

    Russia no longer deploys warships in the Black Sea after ATACMS strikes in Crimea

  • South Asia

    India sent troops and equipment to the disputed border with China

  • Europe

    World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure.

  • Defense Industry

    Romania Cancels Warship Deal With France’s Naval Group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese PLA Spy Cheng Cheng Followed Elon Musk during State Visit to Beijing.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Infantry Fighting Vehicles Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • South Asia

    Corrupt Tulip Siddiq quits after ethics adviser rules she misled Brits

  • Anti-air Missiles

    FrankenSAM program: Ukraine to retrofit AIM-9X Sidewinder On To Soviet-era Buk Launcher

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • Air Platform

    The Whitehouse Notified Congress For The Sale of 50 F-35 JSF to UAE

  • Middle East

    UAE-Isreali Peace Deal: UAE hotel group offers kosher food to influx of Israeli tourists

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

  • C4iSR

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

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $299 Million Contact To Build Combat Vehicles

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • Europe

    A Car Bomb Killed Russian Senior General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik in Moscow

  • Africa

    Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army National Guard Received First UH-60V Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Transits Taiwan Strait

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Lets Israeli Commercial Planes Cross Its Airspace

  • Europe

    Turkish STM delivers 2nd upgraded Agosta 90B-class submarine to Pakistan Navy

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

  • Europe

    Greek Company Unveiled Aihimi AHM-1X Drone Armed With Rockets

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. Navy’s LPD

  • Air Platform

    Russia cannot repair and maintain 368 Antonov-manufactured aircraft due to the Ukraine war.

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea offers syndicated loans to export weapons to Poland worth $23 billion

  • Europe

    Russian sailors suffer radiation poisoning after washing clothes in contaminated waters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Türkiye’s SIPER 2  Layered Air Defense System Hits Milestone with Successful Live-Fire Test.

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will invest $8 billion in upgrading its shipyards for future nuclear submarines.

  • Europe

    Russian kamikaze drone blew up Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM Mockup

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Learned How to Unlearn Soviet-Era Tactics and Relearn Western Flying Mindset at the British Academy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s defense industry faces serious challenges in export markets

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