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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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Europe

Raytheon delivers NASAMS II to Lithuanian Army

June 23, 2020 GDC 0

According to Tweet published by the Lithuanian Armed Forces on June 19, 2020, Lithuania takes delivery of first NASAMS long-range air defense missile systems. In October 2016, Lithuania announced an agreement with the Norwegian Ministry of Defense […]

Air Platform

Norwegian Kongsberg to provide air-to-air pylons for F-35 fighters

June 10, 2020 GDC 0

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (Kongsberg) has signed a contract with Marvin Engineering to supply air-to-air pylons for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter programme. The $14.3m (Nkr136m) agreement covers production lot 14 for […]

Europe

Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

April 15, 2020 GDC 0

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace announced on 14 April that it has received an FMS contract to deliver its Protector Remote Weapon Station (RWS) to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The deal is part of a broader […]

Americas

Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

March 13, 2020 GDC 0

Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has signed a contract with US-based Raytheon Missile Systems for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) to the US Navy Over-The-Horizon Weapon System (OTH WS) program. The deal is valued at […]

Americas

Raytheon And Kongsberg to build Joint Strike Missile (JSM)

March 5, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon is working with Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to build a long-distance aerial weapon with a standoff range of more than 150 miles, meant to keep pilots and their aircraft out of harm’s way. The Joint Strike […]

South Asia

The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for India

February 15, 2020 GDC 0

­­­WASHINGTON – The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to India of an Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS) known as NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for an estimated cost of $1.867 billion.  […]

Naval Weapons

Raytheon-Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM): Fifth-gen Over the Horizon Precision Strike Missile

December 5, 2019 GDC 0

The Naval Strike Missile is a long-range, precision strike weapon that can find and destroy enemy ships at distances up to 185 km away. The stealthy missile flies at sea-skimming altitude, has terrain-following capability and […]

Infantry Weapons

National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) II: The Most Advanced Ground Based Air Defence Systems In The World

September 15, 2019 LM Publications 0

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Infantry Weapons

Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) GBAD

October 11, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Indonesian Navy Approves Terma CMS For KCR-60 FAC

    January 30, 2022 0
    The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) approves the factory acceptance tests of four new combat management systems (CMS) for four fast attack crafts, “KCR-60”, scheduled to join their fleet. Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack CraftDateDecember [...]
  • Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

    December 12, 2025 0
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  • Northrop Grumman joins US-Japan hypersonic missile defense effort

    August 14, 2024 0
    U.S. Defense giant Northrop Grumman announced its participation in a US-Japan cooperative development agreement aimed at enhancing defense capabilities against hypersonic missiles. Northrop, Mitsubishi to develop Japan’s integrated air and missile defense networksDateJune 2, 2024DARPA’s [...]
  • Australian Army’s SAS – Who Dares Wins

    August 11, 2021 0
    Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), also called Special Air Service (SAS), Australian special forces unit that exists within Australia’s Special Operations Command. The unit was formed in July 1957 as the first Special Air Service [...]
  • PLA Air Force Carrying GB100 Precision-guided Bomb In Patrol Mission

    May 29, 2021 0
    A photograph has emerged on the WeChat social media account of the Western Theatre Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) suggesting that the Chinese JH-7A is carrying Norinco GB100 precision guided bombs. [...]
  • Embraer delivers 600th Phenom 300 business jet

    May 26, 2021 0
    Embraer announced on Friday that it has delivered its 600th Phenom 300 series business jet. The aircraft went to Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Superior Capital Holdings for use supporting the company’s business operations throughout the U.S. According to [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    UAE and Israel established fund for joint defense acquisition.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon to deliver new Patriot missile defense systems to Romania

  • Americas

    President Trump sends nuclear submarines towards Russia over provocative statements by drunk Medvedev

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in Kherson

  • Europe

    Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $299 Million Contact To Build Combat Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Sanctions Chinese Comac Jet Ending Chinese Home-grown Commercial Jets Dream

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Pakistan Considers Purchasing Chinese HQ-19 Ballistic Missile Interceptors As HQ-9 Failed To Intercept Any Missiles

  • Europe

    Putin deliberately denies ammunition to Wagner fighters, Yevgeny Prigozhin says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian-built MQ‑28A Ghost Bat achieve new flight milestone

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

  • South Asia

    Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s All Female Crews Take MH-60R To The Sky For The First Time

  • C4iSR

    France purchases Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    24 Su-35 Downed in Ukraine War, Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet is Doomed

  • Land Platform

    M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank Is More Lethal Than It’s Predecessors

  • Europe

    Russian United Ship Building Corporation plans to build two Ivan Gren-class amphibious assault ships

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Out F-15QA For Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF)

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar Ballistic Missiles, Russia Ran Out of Iskander Missiles

  • Europe

    British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Airborne Failed To Capture Ukraine’s Hostomel Airport

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FPV drone blew up Russian TOR air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Military allows same-sex couples marrying in uniform

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • Middle East

    Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s $45 Billion Hunter Class Will Hit The Water On Time, Says Defense Minister Marles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • Naval Platforms

    India launches the fourth P15B destroyer and second P17A frigate

  • Air Platform

    Russia started restoring Soviet-era An-124 transport aircraft for Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Egypt itching for a war with Turkey, Can Egypt compete with Turkey?

  • Middle East

    Iran Transfers Technology To Build Kamikaze Drones In Russia

  • Europe

    Estonia purchased 200 Turkish-made ARMA 6×6 armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive First Rafale Jets on January 19

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Europe

    US lawmakers urge Pentagon to permit Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia

  • Anti-ship Missile

    India, A Close Ally of America Agrees To Sale BrahMos Cruise Missiles To Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Exposed: Export Variant Su-57E Borrows Radar, OLS From MiG-35 And Engine From Su-35

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to develop carrier-based KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used TB2 drone to destroy twelve 9K33 Osa short-range anti-aircraft systems of Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Russia stopped Su-57 production after USA shuts down smuggling of dual-use American and German electronics to Russia

  • Air Platform

    Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

  • Europe

    France To Deliver Crotale NG Anti-air Missiles And Radars To Ukraine

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