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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. […]

  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Su-57 fighter jets in latest embarrassment for Putin

    June 10, 2024 0
    Ukraine on Sunday said its forces hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane stationed on an air base nearly 600 kilometers (370 miles) from the front lines. Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Strike Destroyed Russia’s Su-57 and Su-34 Fighter [...]
  • Amid Turkey Tensions, Greece Buys Six More Rafale Fighters Bringing Total to 24 Jets

    September 14, 2021 0
    Greece announced on Saturday that it bought another six Rafale fighter aircraft as tensions continue to flare with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean, learned GDC citing France 24 news. Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 [...]
  • Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS artillery rocket destroyed Putin’s $200 Million Predel-E Radar

    August 30, 2023 0
    This is the incredible moment Ukraine obliterated a $200 million Russian radar system with US-made HIMARS missiles. Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS destroys Russian S-300V4 Antey Surface-to-air MissileDateAugust 18, 2023Ukraine’s HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed [...]
  • Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

    March 8, 2023 0
    Sweden announced it would send CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, Archer artillery systems and NLAW anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said. At a press conference, Prime Minister said his government had agreed on [...]
  • Rolls Royce’s nuclear reactors to power Australian SSN AUKUS submarines

    April 17, 2023 0
    Rolls-Royce Submarines has been contracted to provide reactors for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the UK and the US. First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in [...]
  • Russia’s Top General Valery Gerasimov Wounded In Eastern Ukraine

    May 2, 2022 0
    Official Ukrainian sources on May 1 said devastating artillery strikes on a Russian military headquarters may have injured the senior general in the Russian Army, Valery Gerasimov, along with killing or wounding dozens of other [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • Europe

    The deadliest former F-16 pilot in America is ready to fight for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesian Navy’s KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) Has Completed Sea Trial

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys U.S.-made Scorpion Mortar For The First Time

  • Europe

    French Navy’s First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’ Starts Sea Trials

  • South Asia

    Is Bangladesh Military A Perfect Puppet of India?

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group awarded contract to support UAE’s GlobalEye AWACS

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s Virginia Block V Has One Mission: Kill Chinese Warships and Submarines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves 180km range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM For Germany Worth $2.9 Billion

  • Europe

    Russia’s Navy has a big maintenance problem, no ships ever leave ports without a tugboat

  • C4iSR

    Thales Launches Ground Master 400 Alpha Long-Range Air Surveillance Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Funds Indonesian Naval Training Center To Counter China

  • C4iSR

    Saab will open research facility in Hungary

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Announced $9 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With India

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive Vampire Counter Drone Rockets From USA

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Under Pressure From U.S. Senate, Turkish President Erdogan Could Sale S-400 to U.S. Army

  • Europe

    What Are Cluster and Vacuum Bombs? Will KGB Putin Face ICC?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine Sunk Russian Supply Ship Using Danish Supplied Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Middle East

    Iran-backed Terrorists Group Claimed Responsibility Of Drone Attacks That Injured 24 U.S. Soldiers In Iraq And Syria

  • Americas

    The U.S. Developing New Microwaves Weapons

  • 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

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces killed 710 Russian servicemen and destroyed patrol boat using anti-tank rounds

  • Africa

    Nigeria’s M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of delivery.

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia expressed its interest in joining the Turkish KAAN fighter jet program

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish companies secured $8 billion in export contracts at the SAHA 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

  • Americas

    US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

  • Europe

    Pandora papers: Why Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the richest person in the world?

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • Land Platform

    Russian Propagandist Editing T-90M Blow-Up Video In Ukraine With Merkava Tank Fitted With Trophy Active Protection System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Air Platform

    Vladimir Putin Sent Russia’s MiG-35 Fighter Jet to a Graveyard Even at the Height of the Ukraine War.

  • Europe

    French Navy’s First FREMM DA Alsace To Start Sea Trials In October 2020

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Mi-35M Hind Attack Helicopter In Donetsk Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • Americas

    Venezuelan Air Force Grounded All Su-30MK2 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils upgraded Bogdana artillery system

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

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