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Europe

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 […]

  • Rafale Bonanza: Saudi Arabia Mulls Buying Up To 200 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

    September 8, 2023 0
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  • U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

    October 1, 2020 0
    A U.S. guided missile destroyer ship has broken the record for the longest consecutive number of days at sea for a military surface vessel, the Navy said Tuesday, underscoring the effects of restrictions related to the [...]
  • Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

    November 8, 2025 0
    On November 6, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, stated during a meeting with a NATO delegation that the country’s Armed Forces are undergoing a broad modernisation and transitioning to Alliance standards. The press service [...]
  • Dassault Falcon 8X To Rival Gulfstream G7500 And G700

    August 26, 2021 0
    Dassault’s newest flagship Falcon corporate jet aims to swoop on rival Gulfstream’s Global 7500 and G700. Dassault is poised to announce its largest-ever Falcon corporate jet, stepping up a push to compete toe-to-toe with the [...]
  • Turkish TRMotor To Develop Engines For TF-X Fighters

    September 4, 2021 0
    Turkey’s procurement agency has commissioned a local company to develop critical technologies for an engine that the government hopes will power its first indigenous fighter jet. TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN [...]
  • Israeli-Sunni Arab Alliance: the eight Arab states openly deal with Israel

    November 3, 2024 0
    Most Arab states are quick to deny any official or covert ties with Israel, but were unable to keep the lid on their dealings with Tel Aviv for too long. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson Denies Reports of J-10C Sale to Egypt

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones destroyed two new Vasily Bykov class patrol boats

  • Europe

    In a rare admission, Russia confirms that its military is losing a minimum of 250 soldiers per day

  • Europe

    Saudi Arabia To Conduct Military Exercise With France, Greece, Sudan And Pakistan

  • Americas

    General Dynamics AbramsX Tank To Receive New Gun And 120mm Mid-range Ammo

  • Europe

    Putin A ‘Dead Man Walking’: Warned To Be Very Careful What He Eats, Where He Sleeps And Which Aircraft He Flys

  • Africa

    Saudi Arabia will buy JF-17 Blunder aircraft for Sudan, not for Saudi Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers Gripen and GlobalEye Production in Canada with Technology Transfer.

  • Europe

    RENK was awarded contract to produce transmission system for the KF41 Lynx tracked infantry fighting vehicle.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh looks to reduce power prices of Adani deal which ousted Sheikh Hasina favored as Indian company

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Completely Destroys Syrian Naval Fleet

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC to manufacture a downgraded variant of the Yak-130 trainer jet.

  • Americas

    Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

  • Middle East

    Chinese Foreign Minister Criticised Israel For Defending Its Sovereignty

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement and siphoning $665 million

  • South Asia

    Lockheed Martin to begin supplying F-16 wings from Hyderabad plant in 2020

  • Europe

    Why Is Russia Losing So Many Tanks In Ukraine?

  • South Asia

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of 31 MQ-9B Predator Drones, Missiles and Support Equipment to India

  • Air Platform

    Italy Procures Five F-35A and One F-35B Jets for $368.2M

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

  • Americas

    South Korea pitches K9 howitzer to Canadan Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    Serbia’s MTI tests RLN-IC/170 short-range surface-to-air missile

  • Europe

    Russian convict soldier shot dead six commanders using AK-12 rifle

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy captured large cache of Iranian-made missiles shipment to Hezbollah

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

  • C4iSR

    Italian Elettronica’s High-Performance Solid State Self-Protection Systems

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

  • Air Platform

    In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

  • South Asia

    National Security Policy, Framework, and Doctrine Vacuum Lead to Systemic Corruption in the Bangladesh Military: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches New 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer

  • Middle East

    Boeing Awarded Contract for Training and Support of QEAF

  • Europe

    Russian army so degraded that it will not recover in centuries, U.S. army veteran says

  • Air Platform

    Germany’s Airbus Asks Sweden’s Saab to Jointly Develop Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills over the West’s deepening role in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan in talks with China to purchase L-15 trainer aircraft

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN high-energy laser weapon

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over For Russian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia purchased 12 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets from Qatar worth $800 million

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan fires a Type 88 anti-ship missile during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Philippines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un to visit Moscow to sign reciprocal deal for North Korea receives spy satellites and Russia receives Hwasal-2 cruise and KN-23 ballistic missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    General Atomics has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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