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Europe

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

December 10, 2025 GDC 0

Germany has placed a fresh multi-hundred-million-euro call off with Rheinmetall for 120 mm Leopard 2 tank ammunition under its expanded 4 billion euro framework agreement running to 2030. The move underpins Berlin’s Zeitenwende rearmament effort, […]

Americas

Germany offers Brazil a batch of Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.

December 3, 2025 GDC 0

Germany has offered Brazil a batch of 65 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks and 78 Marder 1A5 infantry fighting vehicles as part of the South American country’s efforts to modernize its armored forces. The offer […]

Europe

French-German KNDS unveils Leopard 2 tank with unmanned turret

August 11, 2025 GDC 0

French-German defense firm KNDS has showcased the second prototype of its next-generation main battle tank, the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0, during a demonstration at the Klietz military training area. The PT02 prototype was presented by KNDS, […]

Europe

Sweden Purchases 44 New Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks

January 20, 2025 GDC 0

According to its Defense Ministry on Thursday, the Swedish government announced it would be purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks and plans to modernize its existing fleet of 66 Leopard 2 […]

Europe

Sweden Purchases Leopard Tanks Worth $2 Billion

January 11, 2025 GDC 0

Sweden’s army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country’s government said on Thursday. The order includes 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrades […]

Europe

Dramatic Footage Shows One German Leopard Tank Took Out Column Of Putin’s T-90M Proryv Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

November 16, 2024 GDC 0

This is the incredible moment fearless Ukrainian troops wipe out an entire Russian T-90M tank column with huge explosions and rampant gunfire. Ukraine’s Leopard tank blitz took out 87 of Vladimir Putin’s men, eliminated 13 […]

Europe

Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. The move was prompted by seeing how important tank warfare has been to Ukraine’s efforts to […]

Europe

Ukraine will receive additional Leopard 2 battle tanks from Spain

April 25, 2024 GDC 0

The Spanish Ministry of Defense has announced plans to send additional Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The decision entails the overhaul and commissioning of 19 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks, which will be deployed to […]

Europe

Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. The move was prompted by seeing how important tank warfare has been to Ukraine’s efforts to […]

Europe

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) awarded contract to upgrade Swedish Stridsvagn 122 tanks

October 27, 2023 GDC 0

Sweden has contracted Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to upgrade 44 Leopard 2 tanks of the Swedish Armed Forces. The 3.5-billion Swedish kronor ($316 million) upgrade includes replacing the tank’s electronic components, installing new night sights, and […]

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    April 10, 2022 0
    Chinese drone maker DJI has denied claims that the Russian military is using its drones in the ongoing Ukraine war after a German retailer cited such information as the reason for removing its products from [...]
  • MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T Air Defense System: The most advanced missile defense systems

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  • New Zealand Army has begun training with tactical drones

    December 17, 2024 0
    The New Zealand Army has begun training to operate its recently-accepted unmanned aerial systems for tactical and humanitarian applications. New Zealand Received Rheinmetall HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery VehiclesDateDecember 21, 2021New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster [...]
  • Israeli Air Force Bombed Hamas Headquarters in Qatar’s Capital Doha.

    September 10, 2025 0
    Multiple explosions were heard in Qatar’s capital, Doha, in an attack targeting Hamas leaders, including Khalil al-Hayya. Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. requestDateNovember 9, 2024Biden Administration Approves $735 Million Arms Sale [...]
  • Australia’s supply-class AOR ship tests Phalanx close-in weapons system

    July 27, 2022 0
    Royal Australian Navy’s lead Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel, HMAS Supply, has completed a first-of-class firing trial of the Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a regional presence deployment. RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply [...]
  • Dassault Aviation Stock Plunged Amid Five Rafale Losses in Kashmir Skirmish

    May 15, 2025 0
    Dassault Aviation’s stock plummeted 7% amid fluctuating prices, following reports of India lost three Rafale jets were downed in Operation Sindoor by Pakistani AMRAAM. Two of the Rafale jets crashed after returning from night raid [...]
Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

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

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • South Asia

    Contested Sky: Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Uncertain Future

  • Europe

    Morale and ‘will to fight’: a precious commodity for Ukraine as winter approaches, supported by western intelligence and night vision equipment

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up a Russian training center in Prymorske

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Dropped GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb On Hezbollah Headquarter, Possibly Killing Terrorist Group’s Leader Hassan Nasrallah

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in Belgorod

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I “Adir” Entered Iranian Airspace For The First Time In History

  • Americas

    Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium for AUKUS alliance

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Aims To Export TFX Fighter From 2030s

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions-hit Russia wants India to bail out Su-75 Checkmate project

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Defense Industry

    Russia Going Ahead With Plans to Supply Su-30SM2 and Yak-130 To Myanmar Junta

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Aksungur UCAV Hits Target At 30km Distance

  • Europe

    Explosions in Belgorod: Anti-Putin Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion Took Over Positions in Belgorod

  • Europe

    Belgium Sending Modernized Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

  • Americas

    President Biden Commissions Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine, USS Delaware

  • Air Platform

    After Leopard 2 tanks, Ukraine seeks F-16 fighter jets from EU stocks

  • Air Platform

    Brazil To Purchase More Saab Gripen Fighter Jets, Defense Minister Jose Mucio Said

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkish Karayel tactical UAV

  • Europe

    Type 212CD submarine’s AIP will be game-changer for the Norwegian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War Promoted Rapid Growth Of Israeli Weapons Export To Europe And Asia

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with Trump

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded Contract to Integrate AGM-158C LRASM into RAAF’s Super Hornet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed six Russian Buk missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Agreed To Supply Half Of Its Ammunition To Russia After Ukraine Blew Up Russia’s Largest Ammunition Warehouse

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils Ultra-compact Giraffe 1X AESA Radar

  • Americas

    USS Canberra Commissioning Ceremony Held in Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Putin Fears U.S.-supplied GLSDB To Strike Russia As Kremlin Ordered Bomb Shelter Signs To Be Erected All Over Russia

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to purchase three new C-130J transport aircraft

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Israel progressed in normalizing diplomatic relations, U.S. diplomatic sources say

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Land Platform

    Chinese NORINCO claims VT-4 Tank is better than T-14 Armata

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And UK Signed MoU To Build Frigates For RAN

  • Defense Industry

    CSM Industry Showcases Military Vehicles At IDEB Bratislava 2021

  • Europe

    Ukraine breaks through Russian front and now faces even more massive obstacles

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Air Platform

    Chile sets to upgrade F-16 fleet

  • Air Platform

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

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea’s new Hyunmoo-V monster missile carries nine tons warhead

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US-made AGM-88E HARM Anti-radiation Missile’s Component Found At Russian Destroyed SAM Site in Eastern Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Maldives purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones, amid India tensions

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