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US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

November 20, 2020 GDC 0

The US Air Force (USAF) has received into service the first Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) helicopters. The USAF took delivery of its first two production Sikorsky HH-60W CSAR helicopters on 5 […]

Americas

AH-64E Apache And Jolly Green II Complete Joint Exercise

June 9, 2020 GDC 0

The US Air Force’s (USAF) new combat search and rescue helicopter, the HH-60W Jolly Green II, has undertaken a joint mission with the army’s multi-role combat helicopter, the AH-64 Apache. The two aircraft, which flew […]

  • Australia to receive 200 LRASMs for RAAF’s Super Hornet

    February 17, 2020 0
    ­­­WASHINGTON – The US State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Australia of 200 AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $990 million.  The Defense Security [...]
  • Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

    November 8, 2020 0
    Russian Sukhoi Design Bureau announced that the second Su-57 took off on 31 October over Komsomolsk after two years. The first serially produced Su-57 crashed two years ago, after which the Su-57 flights were suspended for more than [...]
  • ATACMS strikes on Russian Command Center killed three Colonels: Report

    November 9, 2023 0
    Three Russian colonels were reportedly killed at the time Ukrainian forces fired a projectile on definite article headquarters from definite article Russian Dnieper armed forces collection inside definite article partially occupied south Kherson area final [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

    July 22, 2024 0
    On November 9, 2023, the Bulgarian Parliament approved the purchase of 183 Stryker armored vehicles from the United States, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s defense strategy. The decision, supported by a majority of [...]
  • South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platform

    July 8, 2021 0
    South Korea carried out the first test of a ballistic missile launched from a submerged vertical launch launcher. It is believed to be the next step on the way to the introduction of the South [...]
  • Turkiye locally develops electro-optical sight system for homegrown drones.

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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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF-41 IFV For Australian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

  • Americas

    US Army Seeks Potential Manufacturer of Next-Gen Abrams M1E3 Tank.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Americas

    US Navy Terminates HALO Hypersonic Missile Program Citing Cost Concerns

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye Signs Historic Agreement with Spain to Export Hurjet Trainer Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Europe

    Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone strikes on Russian capital as Russia shut down airspace

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates human catastrophe for displaced Karen, Kachin and Rohingya

  • Air Platform

    Philippine Air Force Will Deploy FA-50 Fighter Jets In Australia For The First Time

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $99 Million To Fit-out 83 Stryker Vehicles With 30mm Cannons

  • Cyber

    Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Damascus and Aleppo Airports To Stop Iranian Weapons Shipment To Hamas And Hezbollah

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Europe

    Russia Exposed: Captured Russian Pilots Admit That RuAF Distributed Garmin GPS and Pronebo Mobile App To Navigate In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War Exposing Chinese Weaknesses: Only Nine Su-35 Operational In Chinese Inventory Due To Avionics Fault

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-8 Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • Ballistic Missile

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

  • Europe

    Armenia released photographs of third destroyed S-300 site

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Supplying Deadly HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit Systems Awarded $172 Million Contract to Supply Light Tanks to Philippines

  • Europe

    Putin’s FSB setup explosive charge aboard Wagner chief’s plane killing Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Rafael’s Releases Animated Promo Video of New Missile Hitting Russian Ship

  • Europe

    U.S. intelligence assesses Russia lost nearly 87% of the total committed personnel in the Ukraine war

  • Hypersonic Missile

    Israel pushes South Korea to join hypersonic defense development.

  • Counter-drone System

    Telekom and Rheinmetall join forces on drone defence shield for cities and infrastructure.

  • Air Platform

    Singapore Air Force Purchases H225M Helicopter Simulator From Spanish Indra

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • Europe

    Turkey continues to test 6×6 special ops vehicle

  • Europe

    Poland delivers 18 Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    JL-3 Missile: The Chinese Military Becomes Nuclear Triad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy’s Scorpene Evolved-class Submarine Enters Pre-production Stage.

  • Africa

    Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

  • Americas

    U.S., Australia Wraps Up Alaska Red Flag 2021

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Second Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Americas

    GA-ASI revolutionizes aerial recovery for unmanned aircraft using MQ-20 Avenger

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signed a letter of intent to acquire 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s T-5 Brave Eagle Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Europe

    HİSAR-A Goes Into Serial Production For Turkish Military

  • Africa

    Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Terrorists Group

  • Air Platform

    German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger Performs Maiden Flight

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured trenches and dead bodies abandoned in Bakhmut by Russians

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • Europe

    Romania Increases 2022 Defense Budget By 32%

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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