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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. […]

  • Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault Ship

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  • Malaysia Purchases 18 FA-50 LCA From KAI Worth $920 Million

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  • US Navy Christened Future Virginia-class USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine

    August 13, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), was christened during a ceremony at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat shipyard facility in Groton, Connecticut, July 31. U.S. Navy Commissions 21st [...]
  • Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

    March 23, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is preparing to decommission an Armidale-class patrol vessel. Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian NavyDateNovember 21, 2018Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to TongaDateNovember 16, 2020Australia Launches Arafura-Class [...]
  • Mongolian President Gives Putin History Lesson After Putin’s Historic Claim Of Ukraine

    February 14, 2024 0
    Mongolia’s ex-president seems to have taken on a new vocation as a history teacher – and his first student is Vladimir Putin. Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with TrumpDateNovember 8, 2024Doctors Evacute Putin From [...]
  • India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

    November 2, 2021 0
    India’s indigenously-built aircraft carrier Vikrant left Cochin Shipyard at Kochi 24 October to begin a second round of sea trials in the southeast Arabian Sea. Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin TestsDateOctober [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian $10,000 drone set off fire at Russia’s $30 million ammunition depot

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy’s New Type 054 AP Frigate Started Sea Trials In China

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • Europe

    China Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts to Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Retires F/A-18 Hornet This Week

  • Land Platform

    Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

  • Europe

    Turkey develops CIWS for naval platforms

  • Americas

    The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

  • Americas

    President Trump is expected to abolish 1987 arms control treaty to export sophisticated drones to South Asia and the Middle East.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad’s Ex-spy Drops Bombshell On Hezbollah and Exploding Pagers at CBS 60 Minutes

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Use Ukrainian Turboshaft Engines For ATAK 2 Helo

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to Buy Six New Built Gripen C/D Fighters From Saab, report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Building Up Maritime Capability to Counter China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to light up Opera House in Israeli colors after Hamas attack

  • Air Platform

    Germany, France decided to settle row over FCAS sixth-generation fighter jet

  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Receives Two More P-8I Neptune MPA

  • Air Platform

    Australia Should Upgrade F-35A Stealth Jets to TR-3 Standard

  • Europe

    U.S. delivers M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

  • Americas

    The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

  • Europe

    Poland’s New Surface-to-air Missiles Hit Stealth Target

  • Europe

    Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed ten Russian tanks in a single strike

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Naval Platforms

    Bangladeshi Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy

  • Cyber

    Kremlin-backed hackers breached Medibank data after Australian-made Bushmaster vehicles caused defeat for Russia in Avdiivka and Kharkiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian-made MiG-29K crashed in India due to engine fires

  • Industry

    Serbia’s Defense Industry Capabilities

  • Europe

    Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in Lithuania

  • Americas

    Boeing’s MQ-25 Autonomous Aerial Refueling Vehicle Completes First Flight

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark Orders SAMP/T NG Air Defense Missile Systems to Counter Ballistic Threats.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Completes Royal Australian Navy’s Destroyer Combat Upgrades

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Morons or Inept: Russian Convoy of Troops Leaves Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant With Signs of Radiation Poisoning

  • Middle East

    Iran and Israel secretly maintain oil pipeline joint venture, EAPC

  • Defense Industry

    Eurofighter Consortium Expects 200 Additional Fighter Jets Order in 2026

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Wants To Replace MQ-9 Reaper Drones

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Attempts to Secure Export Licences For GE Engine For KAAN Fighter Jets Stalled.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

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