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Canada sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

January 28, 2023 GDC 0

Canada’s Defence Minister announced today that the country will send four of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The announcement comes one day after the United States and Germany both announced they are sending battle […]

Europe

Polish Army Equipped With Three Different Versions Of Leopard Tanks

September 23, 2022 GDC 0

The Polish army is now equipped with three versions of the German-made Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank including the A4, A5, and the Leopard 2 PL. Citing open source information, the Polish army has a total of 137 Leopard […]

Europe

Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

June 8, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by the Polish newspaper website “The wPolityce“, Poland is in discussion with Germany and South Korea to replace its T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) donated to Ukraine with German Leopard 2 […]

  • Poland Modernizing Its Military In Rapid Pace

    June 15, 2021 0
    Due to the sensitive nature of the defense industry sector, there are no official statistics available on local production, imports, and exports.  The only data available through public sources is the annual amount of defense [...]
  • Morocco Latest Muslim Country To Purchase Weapons From Jewish Israel

    October 3, 2022 0
    Morocco has procured at least 150 drones from Israeli firm BlueBird Aero Systems to support various military missions. Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USADateMarch 17, 2021Morocco Increases Defense Budget To $13 Billion [...]
  • Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Her Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy And Niece Tulip Siddiq Embezlled $5 Billion From Overpriced $12.65 Billion Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Through Malaysian Banks

    August 17, 2024 0
    The long-cherished dream of having Bangladesh’s nuclear power plant began forming when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched the main building construction phase in 2017. Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits [...]
  • Russia lost 15 batteries of the prized S-400 missile system since the beginning of the war worth $20.5 billion

    January 21, 2024 0
    Ukraine likely destroyed fifteen batteries of Russia’s prized S-400 missile systems worth $20.5 billion, weakening its air defenses, says UK intel. Ukraine has destroyed fifteen units of Russian long-range air defense systems since the beginning [...]
  • AH-64E: Australian Army’s Future Proof Attack Helicopters

    June 1, 2021 0
    In one of the more remarkable Defence procurement coups in living memory, the army has managed to gain approval to purchase 29 new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters with very little scrutiny. Australian Army Selects Boeing [...]
  • Leonardo Delivers AW109 Trekker To Flykomala Private Charter Company

    March 15, 2021 0
    Leonardo announced yesterday the delivery of an AW109 Trekker light twin to FlyKomala of Indonesia, marking the entrance of the type into the country’s helicopter market. Australia’s Special Air Service (SAS) is on the hunt [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Middle East

    China Started Transporting Weapons to Iran Through Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor and Caspian Sea.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Junta Dropped Bombs On Kachin Independence Army Position Using Su-30SME

  • Europe

    MBDA successfully test fires AKERON LP missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    British and Ukrainian officials disarm unexploded Kinzhal hypersonic missile, gain insights on Kinzhal

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Is In Troubled Water

  • Air Platform

    UAE started negotiations with South Korea to purchase KF-21 and FA-50 fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian SHARK drone locating Russian positions for HIMARS to destroy them

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore and the US sign civil nuclear technology deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

  • Europe

    Key Facts About Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    GBU-72: The U.S. Air Force’s F-15 Drops Enormous Bunker Buster Bomb

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to integrate augmented reality on T-50 trainer aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belbek air base near Sevastopol is no longer operable after ATACMS strikes

  • Europe

    Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

  • Middle East

    China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Biden Admin Sends More Ammo For HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesia ordered two Iver Huitfeldt class frigates from Danish Odense Maritime

  • Air Platform

    Canada will join Britain-lead GCAP fighter jet Project as observer.

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • South Asia

    Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

  • Infantry Weapons

    AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy takes delivery of Aster-30 Missiles and Vulcano Munitions for FREMM frigates

  • C4iSR

    JASDF Enhances Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos In Eastern Donetsk

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s cavalry units using horses in combat.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Install C-Dome Missiles Onto Arafura Class OPV

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL jointly develops jamming system to protect naval vessels

  • Air Platform

    More Shameful Than Moskva Sinking: Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s MiG-31 Carrying Hypersonic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Japan Wants to Build It’s Own Stealth Sixth-generation X-2/F-3 Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    China’s Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) Released Photos of a Pakistani Pilot in the J-35A Temu Jet’s Cockpit.

  • Africa

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Unveils Truck-mounted NASAMS High-mobility Launcher System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

  • Africa

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

  • Europe

    Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian drones flew over Russia’s MoD building’s rooftop Pantsir-SM-SV that failed to shoot it down, another humiliation for Putin

  • Industry

    Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion Dollar Manufacturing Deal

  • Land Platform

    Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Provide Mk45 Medium Caliber Gun For Hunter Class Frigate

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

  • Europe

    Nagorno-Karabakh War: A Modern Warfare Of Drone Age

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Send $33 Million Additional Funds for Ukrainian Defense Against Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Europe

    Russian Warship Told To ‘Go F**k Yourself’ Sunk By Ukrainian Navy: Report

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