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Australia Orders K-9 Howitzers, K-10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles Worth $720 Million

December 14, 2021 GDC 0

Australia has placed an order for 30 K-9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers and 15 K-10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles from South Korea under a contract valued $720 million. The announcement came more than a year after […]

Infantry Weapons

Egypt plans to buy South Korean K-9 Howitzer

December 13, 2021 GDC 0

South Korea is in talks with Egypt to export K-9 self-propelled howitzers, industry officials said Tuesday, raising the prospects for the artillery system’s first entry into the Middle Eastern and African market. The negotiations are […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers Requirements

January 20, 2021 GDC 0

SEOUL (GDC) — Hanwha Defense Australia has announced a partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to integrate command, control, communication and computing technology into the K9 self-propelled howitzer and the K10 ammunition resupply vehicle. The announcement […]

Infantry Weapons

Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled Howitzers

July 8, 2020 GDC 0

According to the Australian Defense Structure Plan 2020 released on July 1, 2020, Australia will strengthen the capabilities of its armed forces with new artillery systems including self-propelled howitzers, and rocket launcher artillery systems.  Australian […]

  • Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

    April 4, 2023 0
    NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has announced Finland became the 31st member of the world’s biggest military alliance on Tuesday, saying he hopes neighbouring Sweden can join in coming months. Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey [...]
  • The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

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  • South Korea buys 20 more KF-21 Boramae fighter jet

    June 30, 2025 0
    Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI) has secured a second production contract for its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet. In a press release issued Thursday, KAI announced it signed a 2.39 trillion-won ($1.76 billion) agreement [...]
  • Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

    March 20, 2021 0
    Australia has launched initiatives to support enhanced industrial collaboration in the programme to build Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPVDateJune 9, [...]
  • Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

    June 18, 2020 0
    A researcher from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month while attempting to depart from the US after he was found to have lied on his visa [...]
  • US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

    November 3, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — The U.S. Navy inked a deal with General Dynamics Electric Boat on Dec. 2 to be the lead contractor for the newest iteration of the Virginia-class attack submarine. The Silent Predators: US Navy Orders $22.2 [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Killed More Than 700 Freshly Mobilized Conscripts In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

  • Europe

    Ukraine hails its first counteroffensive success in defense of Bakhmut

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit high-rise buildings in Kazan

  • Europe

    German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived direct missile hit

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Warns Canada as Canada Weighs in Mixed Fleet with F-35 and Saab Gripen.

  • Air Platform

    Former CSTO member Uzbekistan in talks with France to purchase 24 Rafale jets

  • Europe

    US Air Force B1-B Lancer flew over black sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Scott Morrison unveils whopping $270 billion defense funds to counter China

  • South Asia

    Indian Broadcasters and Social Media Publishing Videos and Screenshots of Muslim Genocides in India for Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) Protests as Bangladeshi Videos

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

  • Middle East

    Russia deployed an inflatable dummy S-300 air defense system in Al Tabqah airbase

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic purchases 24 F-35 stealth jets worth $6.5 billion

  • Europe

    A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin developed a phobia of FPV drones and lives inside a bunker.

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent special forces to Azerbaijan during the Iran war.

  • Europe

    In World First, Ukraine’s Neptune Missile Sunk Kilo Class Submarine And Amphibious Vessels Docked At Sevastopol Naval Base

  • Air Platform

    CATIC Delivered 7 K-8W Training Aircraft to Bangladesh Air Guard

  • Americas

    Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

  • Europe

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

  • South Asia

    New Book Reveals that the Indian RAW had a hand in the assassination of former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Mujib in 1975.

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Americas

    Naval Group Launches Third OPV 87 For Argentine Navy

  • South Asia

    India’s Siliguri Corridor is the reason India wants the Bangladesh military paralyzed.

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • Americas

    President Trump promises to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors.

  • Air Platform

    India received the last batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

  • Europe

    A Turkish F-16 shot down an Armenian Su-25

  • Europe

    Russia is losing 20,000 to 25,000 troops per month in the Ukraine war, NATO assessment.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

  • Americas

    Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Released A Video Depicting Destruction of S-400 and Topol-M

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Danish Navy’s Ivar Huitfeldt Class Frigates

  • Europe

    Turkey Hired A Law Firm To Lobby F-35 Programme

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to integrate augmented reality on T-50 trainer aircraft

  • Europe

    Russians fight each other at petrol stations after drone strikes hit Putin’s fuel supply.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russia’s 70-years old T-55 tanks with mines and RPG

  • Europe

    Putin has sent S-400 surface-to-air missiles to North Korea in return of 20,000 troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • Europe

    Spain Delivers Apside and Hawk Surface-to-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force’s first KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker completes maiden flight.

  • Africa

    Rostec hopes African countries will fund the Su-75 Checkmate

  • Europe

    Croatia Plans to Purchase 50 Leopard 2A8 Battle Tanks From Germany

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Purchased Six Prototype KAAN fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will receive materials from US and UK following AUKUS activation

  • Europe

    French Air Force Participates In Skyros 2021 Air Combat Exercise With Hellenic Air Force

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