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KNDS Unveils AI-assisted RAPIDFire Counter-Drone System.

February 21, 2026 GDC 0

France’s KNDS introduced RAPIDFire Land, a mobile short-range air defense system designed to counter drones and loitering munitions. The system reflects growing regional demand for layered, autonomous defenses against low-cost unmanned aerial threats. At DIMDEX […]

Europe

France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

November 23, 2025 GDC 0

KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development. The Franco-German Main Combat System of the Future is a replacement for the […]

Europe

KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC Tank With Remote Turret, Expanded Firepower

August 19, 2025 GDC 0

KNDS has showcased the second prototype of its upgraded Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank in Germany, as seen in footage from the Militär- und Landtechnik Klaus Schröder YouTube channel. The prototype, designated PT02, measures […]

Europe

French-German KNDS unveils Leopard 2 tank with unmanned turret

August 11, 2025 GDC 0

French-German defense firm KNDS has showcased the second prototype of its next-generation main battle tank, the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0, during a demonstration at the Klietz military training area. The PT02 prototype was presented by KNDS, […]

Europe

Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

November 18, 2024 GDC 0

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall and KNDS to purchase 27 additional Boxer fighting vehicles on Lithuania’s behalf. The 370-million-euro ($401.5 million) deal is part of Vilnius’ effort […]

Europe

KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

September 3, 2024 GDC 0

KNDS, the European leader in armored vehicle manufacturing, has unveiled the Leclerc Evolution, a next-generation main battle tank, at Eurosatory 2024. This advanced combat vehicle is designed to bridge the gap between current systems and […]

Europe

KNDS unveils Colibri suicide drone at Eurosatory 2024

September 3, 2024 GDC 0

KNDS has introduced its new Colibri one-way attack drone, also known as a ‘suicide drone’, at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris. This innovative project aims to enhance the French military’s operational capabilities with a […]

Europe

KNDS to unveil next-gen main battle tank at Eurosatory 2024

September 1, 2024 GDC 0

The latest iteration of Germany’s renowned Leopard 2 tank series, the Leopard 2 A-RC, will be officially unveiled at the Eurosatory 2024 defense exhibition. The German-French conglomerate KNDS, a collaboration between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, […]

  • U.S. Army Ordered 480 HIMARS Launchers And Multiple Variant Of Rockets

    October 20, 2022 0
    The HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems have demonstrated their effectiveness from the first days of their arrival in Ukraine. The U.S. Army was impressed with the performance of the M142, and ordered up to 480 [...]
  • Russia accused the West and Ukraine of orchestrating anti-semitic protests in Russia’s Dagestan

    October 31, 2023 0
    Russia has accused Ukraine of staging a “provocation” after hundreds of rioters in the predominantly Muslim Dagestan region stormed an airport to “catch” Jewish passengers on board a flight from Tel Aviv. Ukraine said it [...]
  • U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

    June 9, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers have begun training on the first U.S.-made rocket artillery systems at an undisclosed location outside of the country, according to a senior U.S. defense official. U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS [...]
  • American P-8A Poseidon Provides Maritime Intelligence To Ukraine

    May 14, 2022 0
    When Ukraine successfully targeted Russia’s prized warship last month with anti-ship cruise missiles, it had some help from the United States. Ukrainian TB2 drone destroys Russian ammo store in Snake IslandDateMay 11, 2022Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By [...]
  • Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma of PNG army to serve as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade in Townsville

    October 30, 2023 0
    A military leader from Papua New Guinea will become the second-in-command of one of Australia’s combat brigades in a historic move designed to shore up military ties between the two nations. It is the first [...]
  • Navy christens USS Fort Lauderdale transport dock ship

    August 29, 2021 0
    The Navy will christen its newest amphibious transport dock ship, the future USS Fort Lauderdale. U.S. Navy Commissions San Antonio-class LPD, USS Fort LauderdaleDateAugust 6, 2022Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. Navy’s LPDDateFebruary 8, 2022US [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

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

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Istanbul-class Frigates (TCG Istanbul)

  • Naval Weapons

    Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block II

  • Air Platform

    Boeing is testing AH-64E Block 2, the new high-speed Apache concept

  • Air Platform

    Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Taken Out Russian Radars, Now Bayraktar TB2 Rules The Skies In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Anti-air Missile Shot Down Their Own Su-34M Bomber

  • Anti-drone System

    Sweden tests new sensor and anti-drone systems

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belgorod Governor Orders Fortification Of Border With Ukraine As Ukrainian Counteroffensives Continue In East

  • Middle East

    Israel Seized Russian-made missiles and rockets at Hezbollah possession

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force destroys rare Iranian F-14 fighter jets and shahed drone launchers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received First Battery Of Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

  • Middle East

    what are Iran’s ballistic, cruise missile and drones capabilities?

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Fourth Submarine To Egyptian Navy

  • South Asia

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

  • Air Platform

    Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • Europe

    Tugboat Navy: Failed launch of a cruise missile almost sunk Putin’s destroyer, “Marshal Shaposhnikov”

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish First Supersonic “Hürjet /Hürjet 270/Hurkus-C” Advanced jet Trainer And Light Attack Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Injured Russian General And Killed Two Admirals In Occupied Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • Europe

    Top Ten Lies Vladimir Putin and His Propaganda Machine Told About The Ukraine Invasion

  • Europe

    Bakhmut turned into a death zone for Wagner mercenary group as Ukraine started counteroffensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    Sloppy Putin’s invasion effort, Russia deploys 60 years old T-62 tanks in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s first homegrown TFX fighter jet began taxi trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Middle East

    Israel and the U.S. Air Force destroyed 5,500 Iranian Targets and 60 ships.

  • Americas

    Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

  • Europe

    Portugal Donates M113 Armored Personnel Carrier To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Struck Russian Moskva Cruiser With Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian Defense Exports to Southeast Asia

  • South Asia

    Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

  • Middle East

    Russia has provided Iran with intelligence to help strike the U.S. and Israeli military assets.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    $10.3 billion worth of outdated tech, machinery and parts China supplied to Russia is certain proof that China is using the same outdated tech in its missiles, the Telegraph Reported.

  • Air Platform

    France, Egypt 30 Rafale jets deal came into effect on 15 November

  • Europe

    Putin’s salary is $110,568 annually, but he wears $8,820 Brioni Italian suit while sending pensioners to fight his war at $48.50 weekly

  • Africa

    Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivered 2,700 Anti-tank Rockets and 300 Stinger Missiles to Ukraine

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