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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. […]

  • Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

    July 3, 2023 0
    The Czech Republic has donated attack helicopters to Ukraine, the US government disclosed on 23 May. In wider comments on international aid to Kyiv, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that Prague [...]
  • Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

    December 6, 2024 0
    Surprise rebel attacks in northwestern Syria might well divert some of Russia’s attention away from its grinding war in Ukraine, but will the distraction prove big enough to become a lifeline for Kyiv? Syria war: [...]
  • What Field Marshall Asim Munir achieved at the Whitehouse, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman failed to achieve?

    October 10, 2025 0
    Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, demonstrated a capacity for negotiating with foreign leaders that astounded many veteran politicians. Pakistan Promotes General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal, A Significant Event in India-Pakistan Geopolitical [...]
  • The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

    August 1, 2020 0
    The US State Department approved the sale of light support boats to the Philippines Navy, the sale includes armaments and sensors for an estimated cost of $126 million. The Government of the Philippines has requested [...]
  • Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

    October 15, 2024 0
    Officials said Hina employed a record 125 aircraft, and its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships were involved in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands on Monday. The exercises simulated the sealing off of [...]
  • North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25 ballistic missiles fired by Russia contains American, European and Japanese components

    February 22, 2024 0
    A North Korean KN-23 and KN-25 ballistic missile fired last month by the Russian military in Ukraine contained hundreds of components that trace back to companies in the US and Europe, according to a new [...]
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

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

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  • Europe

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  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • Cyber

    Danish Navy Seized Chinese Bulk Carrier Yi Peng For Sabotaging German, Swedish and Finnish Submarine Cables

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Counter Strikes Forced Russian Retreats From So Called ‘Proclaimed Donetsk’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-400 SAM failed to launch 40N6E missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed two Russian Pantsir-S1 missiles in Donetsk and Luhansk region

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Americas

    Defense Secretary Purges Defense Advisory Board

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

  • Air Platform

    India’s Tejas Fighter Jet Crashed For The First Time, Pilot Ejected

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blew up Russia’s newest armored vehicles in Donetsk region

  • Europe

    Denmark Ordered Swedish Curl-Gustaf M4 Recoilless Rifles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military video appears to show Chinese F-16 releasing chaffs in the flight path of Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft over South China Sea

  • Central Asia

    CSTO member Armenia to normalize ties with Azerbaijan after defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Air Platform

    France accused China of spreading propaganda to damage the reputation of the Rafale fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy plans to purchase four Multi-Mission MMSC frigates

  • Americas

    U.S. Sending Third Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Middle East.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s aggressive surveillance attempts on the Japanese coast ended in embarrassment as a Chinese WL-10 drone crashed in the sea

  • South Asia

    Suspected Of Being Indian RAW Agents, Sacked Bangladesh Army Officers Arrested For Robbery

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • Europe

    Russia’s An-26 transport plane and Su-34 bomber crashed in a disaster, killing 29 people.

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • Africa

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea wants U.S. nuclear technology to build its own nuclear submarines

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another Russia’s shadow oil tanker.

  • Europe

    Saab Group Lays Keel For Swedish Navy’s Blekinge-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to Buy Scorpene-class Submarines From Naval Group

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces fire artillery strikes at the Russian military’s snow carrier

  • Air Platform

    Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Turkey seeks to repeat its drone success story for unmanned ground vehicle

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Wouldn’t Buy Russia’s Su-57 Says Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

  • Air Platform

    Drone hits Russian Ilyushin aircraft plant in Taganrog

  • South Asia

    Modi wanted to weaken Bangladesh’s military by supplying third-grade Indian equipment. Bangladesh cancelled the Navy’s contract with the Indian shipbuilder

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Welcomes Two More Chinook Heavy-lift Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab to Supply Composite Superstructure to Singaporean Navy’s Warships

  • South Asia

    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

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