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Infantry Weapons

An In-depth Look At The Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System

February 27, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Japan Wants to Build It’s Own Stealth Sixth-generation X-2/F-3 Fighter Jet

April 2, 2020 GDC 0

TOKYO – Japan wants to develop a stealth fighter domestically, rejecting designs from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in the United States and Britain’s BAE Systems, sources with knowledge of the programme told Reuters. The Japanese Ministry […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

November 11, 2019 GDC 0

DALLAS — Jointly developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin MIM 104 Patriot PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptors successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets on November 7 2019 in a test at White Sands Missile […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

October 31, 2019 GDC 0

TOKYO — Japanese Government is considering selling air defense radar technology to the Philippines in what would be its first export of defense equipment since ending a nearly 50-year ban in 2014. The new conditions […]

  • Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

    October 25, 2024 0
    When an alliance led by three rebel armies seized swathes of territory near Myanmar’s border with China from the military junta last October, Beijing looked the other way. Myanmar’s Rebels Groups ‘Three Brotherhood’ Alliance Seized [...]
  • Serbia Plans To Buy Dassault Rafale Aircraft

    January 10, 2022 0
    According to information published by Informer on December 28, 2021, the Serbian Air Force could buy Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft to replace its Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft. The Serbian Air Force has recommended that the [...]
  • Hamas used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to target Israeli positions, and IDF started bombing Hamas Positions

    October 9, 2023 0
    Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a short video of an improvised attack drone, also known as a kamikaze drone, launched during a Saturday morning surprise attack on Israel. Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian [...]
  • India’s Indigenously Built Aircraft Carrier ‘INS Vikrant’ Completes Maiden Sea Trial

    August 11, 2021 0
    The Indian Ministry of Defense has announced that the Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant completed its five-day maiden sea voyage on last Sunday. Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operationsDateFebruary 14, [...]
  • South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

    April 29, 2020 0
    DAPA’s Cheongung SAM system consists of at least one launcher (capable of carrying up to eight missiles), a command-and-control centre, and a multifunction radar South Korea’s arms procurement agency announced Tuesday that all ordered Cheongung [...]
  • Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will not return to service

    February 23, 2020 0
    Russia recognized the possible loss of the only aircraft carrier reported Russian newspaper Avia.Pro. The only Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov currently under repair may not return to service, contrary to official statements. This is [...]
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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded $536 Million Contract To Upgrade German Navy’s Brandenburg-Class Frigate

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates scraps trade embargo against Israel

  • Europe

    Russian Air Force’s Mi-8 Crashed In The Leningrad Region

  • Europe

    Russian army used banned choking gas at Ukrainian forces

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $12.7 million defense package to Ukraine that includes 3D printing equipment

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    British Eurofighter Typhoon Joins Air Combat Exercises With Swedish Gripen And Finish F/A-18 Hornet

  • Europe

    Slovenia Donates Soviet-era M-84 Tanks to Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Czech company LPP Holding unveils “Hornet,” autonomous unmanned ground vehicle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia orders more Tor-M2 missiles as Ukraine keeps destroying them with cheap drones

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s electronic warfare systems in focus

  • Air Platform

    India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

  • Europe

    New Turkish Anka-3 combat drone started flight trial

  • South Asia

    Ukraine war: Indian Army will replace all Russian-origin tanks, IFV and armored vehicles with domestic vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Senator Penny Wong, you are wrong on China issue!

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing submits proposal for Indian Navy’s fighters requirement

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

  • Air Platform

    Poland and Slovakia to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within weeks

  • Europe

    Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Armed Forces received donated Shark UAS drones

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Uncategorized

    COVID-19 Has No Effect On PLA Navy’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Construction

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15J

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) Embezzled and Laundered $245 Million (BDT 3,000 Crore) to Canada, USA and UAE

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to receive three secondhand nuclear submarines from the U.S.

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Relacing Russian-made Howitzers

  • Europe

    NATO Commitment: Germany wants to buy American fighter jet, but…

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Plans To Develop Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Croatian Air Force Received Six Rafale Fighter Jets From France

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Requests $65.8 Billion to Build 34 Warships Boosting Naval Warfare Capability in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Russia’s Upgraded Buk Surface-to-air Missile

  • South Asia

    Trump Administration could sanction Bangladesh for allowing antisemitic and pro-Hamas rallies. Instead, Bangladesh should focus on Abraham Accord

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle fires HKG-82 precision-guided bomb

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s 47th army brigade downed seventh Ka-52 helicopter in a week using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    In Major U-tern, Germany Sends Stinger Missiles, Armored Vehicles and Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) To Build Six OPV For Philippines Navy

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Delivers First Production IFC-4 Triton UCAV To U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin says F-35 stealth jets plays central role in Canada’s air combat strategy.

  • Europe

    Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Buys Eight Turkish F-35A

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian Oil refinery 130 km from Putin’s palace

  • Europe

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

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Takes Controls of Parts of Bangladeshi Territory As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Inks Deal with OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

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