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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. […]

  • Pentagon’s LongShot Air-launched Drone Project Reaches Phase 3

    July 28, 2023 0
    General Atomics has secured the US military’s LongShot air-launched armed drone program phase 3 contract. DARPA Awards General Atomics ‘LongShot’ Drone Demo ContractDateFebruary 17, 2021Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone ProgramDateApril 18, 2022General Atomics to Develop AI [...]
  • Serbia, India, Egypt, Croatia, Indonesia, Qatar and Greece Received Dassault Rafale F3R Standard With The Full Complement of Modern Avionics, Sensors, AESA And Meteor BVRAAM, UAE Receives F4 Standard

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  • Turkish-made P235 MPA Joins Dynamic Manta NATO Drill

    March 10, 2020 0
    Turkey continues to use a domestically-built maritime patrol aircraft in missions from the Black Sea to the Aegean and from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Libyan coast.  The P235 was produced as a part of [...]
  • Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

    March 13, 2026 0
    Taiwan expected to have world’s highest density of anti-ship missiles by year endAnti-ship missile inventory could exceed 1,400. Taiwan Deployed Hai Feng Shore-based Anti-Ship Missile Amid China TensionDateMay 25, 2024Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget [...]
  • Sukhoi Su-57 is the only fighter jet equipped with Soviet-era DIRCM

    March 16, 2023 0
    The DIRCM is seen on Soviet-origin aircraft. It’s just never appeared on anything outside of transports aircraft, and helicopters before the Su-57. Sukhoi Forecasted 600 Su-57 Sale During Design Phase of the AircraftDateJune 26, 2021RSK [...]
  • Japan Completes Type 12 Land-based Anti-ship Missile Trials.

    December 26, 2025 0
    On 19th December, the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of the Japanese Ministry of Defence announced that the development of the land-based variant of the Improved Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile had been completed. Japan’s [...]
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

    Poland delivers 60 PT-91 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Meghan Quinn promoted the Chinese-made Comac Jet in Australia and was appointed Secretary of Defence.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Turkey develops cargo drone for special forces

  • Europe

    The U.S. sends warship in Crete to monitor Greece, Turkey tensions

  • Europe

    Russian army so degraded that it will not recover in centuries, U.S. army veteran says

  • South Asia

    Rape and Abduction by Bangladesh Military: An Account of Indigenous Bangladeshi Girl

  • Europe

    Ukraine started ‘special sea drone operations’ against Russia hitting second tanker

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Europe

    Ukraine Unveils ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Reconnaissance Missions.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tu-22M bombers 1770 km deep inside Russia

  • Europe

    Babcock Started Construction Of Second Type 31 Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions First-in-Class FFM Frigate ‘Mogami ’

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered rail-link, roads, ports, internet and power connection to India’s northeaster states to stay in power

  • Europe

    Russia Sends 20 People Delegation for Negotiations in Beijing as China Wants to Pull the Plug Off $13 Billion ‘Power of Siberia 2’ Gas Pipeline

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDF

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army To Finally Inducts ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian heavy 2S5 Giatsint-S artillery system

  • Europe

    UK to buy German-made new artillery system

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed Russian singer and 125 marines at concert

  • C4iSR

    RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan deploys JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan for combat exercises.

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

  • Middle East

    Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina misappropriated $126 million from defense deals, report

  • Air Platform

    Germany will be a strong partner for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, Leonardo CEO said.

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

  • Air Platform

    IAI to unveil new long-endurance Heron MK II UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Australia signs comprehensive defense pact with India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Could Be Nuclear Powered

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    Europe

    U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not to Sale F-16V to Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 10,000 troops in Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Kherson; the Belarusian morgue is full of 24,000 dead Russian soldiers

  • Land Platform

    Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle

  • Europe

    Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

  • Counter-drone System

    Sweden tests new sensor and anti-drone systems

  • Europe

    British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The Field

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missiles And Beaver Drones Destroyed $1.3 Billion S-400 Triumf SAM In Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles Against Russian Warships

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Americas

    HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

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