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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. […]

  • Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The Disruptor

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  • China is building the fourth aircraft carrier for the PLA Navy

    August 11, 2024 0
    China is in the process of developing its fourth aircraft carrier to rival the US fleet in the western Pacific, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy admiral has announced. China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier [...]
  • Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

    August 12, 2024 0
    On June 10, 2024, a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system was destroyed by a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) strike in the Luhansk region. The attack resulted in the death of two crew [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW) For Oman

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  • Vietnam Turning Cold War Era MiG-21 mothballs into target drones

    November 12, 2020 0
    After dueling against American pilots decades ago, the legendary MiG-21s of Vietnam War fame may fly again as unmanned aerial vehicles, Viet Defense reports. Libyan War Contributed Lucrative Arms Deal For Russia and China, Financed [...]
  • Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four Su-30SM, one MiG-29 and two Pantsir air defense in Kursk airfield

    August 29, 2023 0
    Several pieces of military equipment were hit on the airfield in the Kursk region. The strike was carried out by Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones. Australia delivers autonomous surveillance drone to UkraineDateMarch 22, 2023Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • Europe

    The Royal Air Force receives second P-8 Poseidon MPA

  • Africa

    Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan Navy Ditches Chinese Missiles For MILGEM Corvetter, Opt-in for Albatros NG

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Intercepts Kamikaze Drones using GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher.

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PRC should take Gripen E as a template, says Senior Colonel Li Chunghua Hua of the PLAAF

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone caused significant damage to Russia’s second-largest Ust-Luga gas terminal

  • South Asia

    President Trump ordered DOGE to cut UN peacekeeping funds, a slap to Bangladesh after inscripting ‘except Israel’ on passport

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China’s CJ-10 Long Sword / DH-10 land-attack cruise missile

  • Civil Aviation

    Russian commercial airlines are on the brink of collapse as Chinese and Iranian engineers conducting uncertified repairs of aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian losses in Makhmut are so huge that they impacted supply chains on other battlefields

  • Americas

    Colombia To Spend $1 Billion On Fighter Jets Program

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    Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • Air Platform

    French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing Paratroopers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 12th Mogami-class Frigate for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Europe

    KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC Tank With Remote Turret, Expanded Firepower

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Established Bidirectional Datalink Between F-35 and Ground Forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, 2700 km from the Ukrainian border.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 reaches 36,310 feet in an altitude trials

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force To Receive 16 M-346 Advanced Training Jets

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force destroys rare Iranian F-14 fighter jets and shahed drone launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 071 Amphibious Dock Landing Craft Joins Naval Exercises First Time

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Army Purchases Fractl 2 Portable Laser Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Outdated and Unreliable Su-57 Forced Russia to Send 12 Years Old ‘Prototype 054’ Su-57 to India, China and UAE

  • Europe

    Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

  • Central Asia

    Collapsing CSTO: Russia completely withdraws its troops from Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Europe

    Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 83 Destroyer Will Enter in Concept Phase by 2022

  • Middle East

    Iran’s short-range missile system, its location, and where it is manufactured.

  • Middle East

    Six Near-impossible Black Ops Successfully Conducted By Israeli Special Forces

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter In Kherson

  • Europe

    French Army’s Griffon Armored Vehicle Tested Aboard Mistral LHD

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense System in Crimea and Belgorod.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • Air Platform

    The Leonardo C-27J Spartan Medium-Lift Tactical Transport Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Americas

    BWX Technologies Awarded $2.1 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Contract

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

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