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Ukraine’s Kamikaze drone attacks destroyed Russia’s Kh-101/555, Kh-69, Kh-31 and Kh-59MK cruise missiles factories

May 31, 2025 GDC 0

In the early hours of Wednesday, May 28, long-range drones operated by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) struck a key Russian defence industry facility, the Raduga Design Bureau, according to Kyiv Post sources within the security […]

Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.
February 2, 2026 0
Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals. The acquisition marks a further expansion of Elbit Systems’ presence in Europe and [...]
USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
June 14, 2020 0
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced. Capt. Emily Thompson, call sign “Banzai,” made headlines after she became the first female to fly the F-35A Lightning II into combat. [...]
China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy
August 23, 2020 0
China’s Hudong Zhonghua launched the first Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy today. This is the first of four vessels on order by Pakistan. The launching ceremony of Type-054A/P frigate built for Pakistan Navy [...]
Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters
February 11, 2022 0
Greece’s Navy received on Thursday the first maintained S-70B helicopter from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin Rotary, Mission Systems and Aeroservices. Greece Awarded Contract to Sikorsky to Produce MH-60R ASW HelicoptersDateOctober 30, 2020Greece to purchase 49 [...]
Austal delivers 2nd Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to RAN
May 1, 2023 0
The vessel, ADV Cape Peron, was officially accepted by the Commonwealth of Australia. Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol BoatDateNovember 5, 2022Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian NavyDateMarch 28, 2022Austal to [...]
Denmark purchases 129 Patria armored vehicles
July 17, 2025 0
Denmark has signed a contract for 129 Patria armored personnel carriers (APCs), with the first vehicles set to be delivered later this year, the Danish Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. The deal is part [...]

IWI’s rifle upgrade is drawing interest from the Ukrainian Army.

August 1, 2026 0

A rifle that decides, mid-trigger-pull, when to let the round go, not the shooter, is now fielded or in procurement across an estimated 10 to 15 European countries, according to Israel Weapon Industries (IWI). The […]

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]