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Naval Platforms

Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

September 5, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesia’s defence ministry formally launched the modernization, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and […]

Naval Weapons

Indonesian Navy to upgrade Exocet anti-ship missile to block 3 standard

March 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) plans to upgrade the Exocet MM40 Block 2 anti-ship missiles on its KRI Usman-Harun (pennant number 359) multirole corvette/light frigate once the vessel’s mission systems are modernised. […]

  • US Army To Introduce Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems

    January 23, 2021 0
    The US Army is still planning to meet its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) first unit equipped (FUE) date sometime between July and September but is also deciding how to avoid subsequent delays after lawmakers [...]
  • Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

    June 3, 2022 0
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a keel laying of the new amphibious vessel (landing platform dock – LPD) ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program. Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s second [...]
  • Saab launches second SIGINT ship for Poland.

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  • France’s Naval group negotiating with both MDL and L&T for Indian submarine project 75I

    June 26, 2020 0
    New Delhi (GDC) — Leading naval manufacturer Naval Group has confirmed that it is in touch with both the Indian shipyards shortlisted for the ambitious P 75I submarine contract but believes that an exclusive arrangement [...]
  • Fincantieri cuts steel for French Navy’s logistics support ships

    July 1, 2020 0
    The steel cutting of the first of four forward sections for as many logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program (“Flotte logistique”) took place [...]
  • Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

    May 13, 2025 0
    India has reportedly used SCALP-EG cruise missiles in recent airstrikes on Pakistani territory, with photographic evidence and local sources emerging that suggest the French-origin missiles were used in precision attacks. Images shared across social media [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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  • Europe

    Poland will train Ukrainian military unit living in Poland

  • Europe

    The only bridge linking Belarus and Russia collapsed in Smolensk region, creating major supply problem for the Russian army

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    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

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    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

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    F-36 Kingsnake: A Hypothetical 4.75 Gen Fighter Jet

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    Taiwan Deploys 250KM Hsiung Feng III Anti-ship Missile

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    Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

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    Australia Sends 30 More Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

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    Greek Patriot Systems Will Be Deployed In Saudi Arabia

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    How Indian and Pakistan’s air force compared to each other?

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    Ghost of Snake Island: Why Is The Bayraktar TB2 So Successful In Ukraine War?

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    Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

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    Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

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    Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

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    Australia, Japan, South Korea And New Zealand To Deepen Cooperation With NATO Amid China Tensions

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    Pakistan Army pushes for 20% salary hike

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    First UH-60V Black Hawk inducted into service by US Army

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    The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

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    North Korean Troops Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture in Kursk Region

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    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

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    Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time

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    Russian man blew up military freight train heading to Ukraine in another sabotage

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    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

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    Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From France

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    Taiwan Lays Keel of Its New IDS Submarine for RoC Navy

  • Air Platform

    British Army Flying The Most Advanced AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Crews Will Be Trained On Astute-class HMS Anson Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 will dominate Russia’s Su-35 over the Ukrainian skies: Expert Assessment

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • South Asia

    Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Buys 12 Used Dassault Rafale F3R Fighters

  • Americas

    Britain will send warship to Guyana amid tensions with Venezuela

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    The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

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    Turkish REDET-II Electronic Warfare System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Destruction of Russian air defense priority for Ukraine, Ukraine destroys Russia’s three Buk missile launchers

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    Australia And UK Signed MoU To Build Frigates For RAN

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    Israeli Air Force’s Fighter Jets Flew Low Over Saudi Airspace To Bomb Houthis

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    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Iron Sting Mortar Munitions

  • Industry

    China is the world’s 2nd-biggest arms exporter, and it’s closing the gap on the US

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    BAE Systems Started Production Of F-15EX’s Advanced EW Suite

  • Defense Industry

    India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

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    Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

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    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

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    Australian Army to Get EW Capability

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    Chinese Type 094 Nuclear Submarine in ‘embarrassing’ South China Sea incident

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