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Europe

France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

January 25, 2023 GDC 0

After having planned the delivery of AMX-10RC combat reconnaissance vehicles (erroneously designated as ‘’light tanks’’) within two months, France no longer rules out delivering Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, which would mean, once the British Challenger 2 tanks will have […]

Land Platform

India Finally Ditches Russia’s T-90 Tanks, Opt-in For French Leclerc MBT

January 6, 2022 GDC 0

India plans to abandon the contract for the purchase of almost two thousand Russian T-72 and T-90 tanks, opting for the French Leclerc MBT. Delhi is actively negotiating with France regarding French-made main battle tanks. […]

  • Saab Awarded Marine for Next- Gen Live Training Systems for Marine Corps

    June 19, 2021 0
    The U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager for Training Systems has awarded Saab the Force on Force Training Systems – Next (FoFTS-Next) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC). The contract has a potential value of USD [...]
  • Ukraine’s HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Russia’s Upgraded Buk Surface-to-air Missile

    October 28, 2024 0
    A newly released video captures the moment a Ukrainian HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) obliterates a prized Russian Buk missile launcher in a dramatic strike. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril 15, 2021Ukrainian HIMARS [...]
  • Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

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  • Armenia Opts For Rheinmetall Oerlikon SHORAD, Ditches Failed Pantsir

    April 9, 2021 0
    Armenia has abandoned Russian weapons in favor of French and German weapons. Although six months have passed since Karabakh’s armed conflict, Armenia decided not to rush to acquire Russian weapons, paying attention to French and [...]
  • Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

    April 12, 2018 0
    Vanuatu, a string of more than 80 islands sitting between Fiji and New Caledonia, has previously backed Beijing’s position on the South China Sea. Home to about 250,000 people, the South Pacific nation has faced [...]
  • Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

    July 5, 2025 0
    The Royal Malaysian Navy’s second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was officially named Raja Muda Nala and launched on July 3 during ceremony at Lumut Naval Shipyard. US Navy To Christen Warship Named After Australia’s CapitalDateJune [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • South Asia

    Maldives purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, amid India tensions

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Daring Raid In Snake Island Forced Russians To Surrender

  • Europe

    Russia Says Ukraine Tracked Russia’s Servicemen’s Mobile Phones and Location Tagging In Social Media and Preprogrammed HIMARS Rockets GPS Seeker

  • Air Platform

    Akinci PT-3: A new and more advanced addition to Turkey’s drone inventory

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Negotiating With Kuwait to Buy Legacy F/A-18 Hornet

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts VT-4 main battle tank

  • Cruise Missiles

    India’s DRDO Test Fires Locally-produced Cruise Missiles Based on Soviet-era Kh-31 and Kh-55 missiles.

  • C4iSR

    Airbus Sole Bidder For India’s AEW&C Requirements

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

  • Middle East

    Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed to Detect F-35I Adir

  • Europe

    Russia Playing Catch Up In The Ukraine War, Russian State TV Presenter Says

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems unveils smart factory that will build the Tempest fighter

  • Americas

    Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Gabbard has been accused of parroting Russian propaganda

  • Middle East

    Iran retains half of its drone and missile capacity inside the bunker at the start of the ceasefire.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Destroyed Iran’s SAM, Radars and Ballistic Missiles.

  • Africa

    Algeria to receive Su-34 fighter-bomber from Russia.

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 075 will start maiden voyage

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish ASELSAN, Baykar and TUSAS named top 100 global arms dealers

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy intercepted all Chinese-made CM-302 missiles fired at USS Abraham Lincoln.

  • Air Platform

    The Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk: An Advanced Fighter Jet Trainer and LCA

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman And Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned ASW Capability

  • Europe

    Putin’s Ally Serbia Made U-tern On Political And Military Relationships With Russia Over Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Turkey excels Russian military personnel accessing S-400 system in Turkish bases

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy Receives HSwMS Gävle After Mid-Life Upgrade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department approves three E-2D Hawkeye For France

  • Air Platform

    PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian troops fled from Ukraine frontline, Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claims

  • Uncategorized

    Sarılmaz delivers the PMT 7.62 / SAR 240 machine gun to Turkish Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-154A/B/C Joint stand-off weapon (JSOW)

  • South Asia

    An Afghan Hero Pilot Who Killed More Taliban Than Any Other Pilots Now Under US Protection

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E/F To Be A Smart Phone Like Fighters With Regular Software Upgrades: Saab

  • Middle East

    U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s Surveillance Radar and Drone Sites.

  • C4iSR

    Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS): The “Fish Hook” That Catches Chinese Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed Su-30, MiG-29 and Mi-8 helicopters: report

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

  • Europe

    U.S.-made HIMARS Destroys Russian Ammunition Depot And Warehouse In Kakhovka

  • Europe

    German Parliament Approves 5.4 billion Euro Deal for 38 Eurofighter jets

  • C4iSR

    Link 16 Airborne Terminal Technology And Data Net Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Rafael Peralta, a US Navy Destroyer spotted off coast of Shanghai as PLA Navy begins 11-week exercise in Yellow Sea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider To Debut On December 2022

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    The F-47 NGAD will be delivered under budget with advanced stealth and armaments capabilities.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign joint cooperation on KAAN fighter jet project.

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • Europe

    A Turkish F-16 shot down an Armenian Su-25

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