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Europe

KNDS showcases the three tiers of its tank portfolio at Eurosatory 2026

July 14, 2026 GDC 0

The Franco-German consortium showcased its latest production tank, the unmanned turret demonstrator, and the upgraded version of the French Leclerc at its booth. The Franco-German consortium KNDS took advantage of Eurosatory 2026 to reaffirm its […]

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 […]

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  • Poland’s president meets Lockheed’s CEO to seek investment in weapons production

    February 15, 2024 0
    Poland’s president has met the CEO of U.S. manufacturer Lockheed Martin about strengthening security in the region and continued U.S. investment in Poland’s military weapons and equipment, the country’s National Security Bureau said Wednesday. Poland [...]
  • Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

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

    June 29, 2025 0
    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics has secured a contract with Saab to supply 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders for the Royal Danish Navy’s frigate fleet. Shield AI rolls out radar-free ViDAR Pod surveillance system for combat aircraftDateApril 8, [...]
  • Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

    November 4, 2019 0
    Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), one of the world’s most advanced missile systems, can target and blast incoming ballistic missiles. Once fired from its truck-based launcher, each interceptor uses kinetic energy to deliver “hit [...]
  • U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

    September 26, 2022 0
    The Senate on Wednesday advanced a sprawling bill that would give Taiwan the same benefits as major non-NATO allies, provide $6.5 billion in military aid, expedite arms sales and prioritize the transfer of excess U.S. [...]
  • Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

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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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    China boosts its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year – 7.2% of its spending

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems secures $1.4 billion European defense contract as backlog passes $30 billion.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Hurjet light combat aircraft enters ground testing

  • Europe

    Putin stored hundreds of thousands of dead bodies in the secret morgue all over Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Potential Sale Of JASSM, AIM-120 AMRAAM And AIM-9X Sidewinder To Poland

  • Land Platform

    U.S. State Department approves 27 M1126 Stryker IFV for Argentina

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    G7 Countries agreed to confiscate $50 billion of Russian assets to pay for Ukraine’s debt

  • Middle East

    Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Akinci PT-3: A new and more advanced addition to Turkey’s drone inventory

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    25 PLAAF Aircraft Fly Through Taiwan’s ADIZ On Monday, Most This Year

  • Americas

    US Marines Conduct Drills With Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Receive Hand-held Black Hornet Surveillance Drone From Norway

  • Americas

    Argentine Navy commissions third OPV ARA Storni

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce Additional Super Hornet Block III For US Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have begun manufacturing the Evolved Scorpene-class Submarine.

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Negotiating with France to Buy 48 Rafale Fighters

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves MLRS Upgrade Package For Bahrain

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s MQ-25 T1 becomes the first drone to refuel aircraft mid-air

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Air Force to deploy Siper long-range air defense system by end of 2024

  • Europe

    British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed four of Russia’s Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers

  • Africa

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Middle East

    The Dangers Presented by Russian and Chinese Weapons Sales to Iranian Regime

  • C4iSR

    IBIS200 Fire Control Radar

  • Europe

    Bizarre videos show drunk Russians walking towards oil explosions

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

  • Air Platform

    Mikoyan to restart MiG-35 production without radar and targeting pod, amid Ukraine war

  • Europe

    PayPal shuts down its services in Russia, a blow to Russian retailers

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $299 Million Contact To Build Combat Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Saab Upgrades Giraffe AMB Radar of French Air Force

  • Cruise Missiles

    Taiwan plans $40 billion defense budget with new missiles and drones for coastal strike missions.

  • Americas

    F-16 Fighting Falcon Received Upgraded AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India plans to invite Australian Navy to join Malabar exercise

  • Europe

    The US DoD awarded a contract for the production of Bulgarian F-16V

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BG Crashed in West Bengal, India: Report PTI

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Turkey’s Havelsan Exports Special Forces Training Simulator to Malaysia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Defense Exports Surged in FY2018-19

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    A Team of Argentine Air Force Officers Visited Denmark To Purchase Second-hand F-16 Warplanes

  • Air Platform

    Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

  • Air Platform

    South Korea offers KF-21 Boramae fighter jet and Cheongung-II missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Daegu-class multi-role frigates

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Industry

    Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Kalashnikov Rifles

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