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Europe

Greece to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Italian Leopard tanks

October 27, 2023 GDC 0

According to an article published by Flight on August 28, 2023, the German government has put forward a proposal to Greece for a reciprocal arrangement. This arrangement involves exchanging Greek Leopard 1A5/GR tanks for ex-Italian […]

Anti-air Missiles

Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

October 16, 2023 GDC 0

A top army official has revealed that Norway will not push through with its planned acquisition of 18 additional Leopard 2 main battle tanks to give way to sophisticated air defense systems. Lars Lervik, the […]

Europe

Czech Republic and Denmark donate heavy military equipment to Ukraine

October 14, 2023 GDC 0

The Czech Republic and Denmark will jointly supply heavy military equipment to Ukraine in the coming months, the Czech Defense Ministry said on Thursday. It said the supplies would be from Czech defence companies and […]

Europe

Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

June 4, 2023 GDC 0

According to information released by Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on June 1, 2023, Ukraine has already received about 60 Leopard 2 tanks from the allies. “So far we have received about two battalions of […]

Europe

Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

May 15, 2023 GDC 0

Germany may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine in the near future. This was reported by the German newspaper Der Spiegel, citing sources in the German government familiar with the situation. The new […]

Europe

Rheinmetall awarded subcontract for Norway’s Leopard tank order

May 13, 2023 GDC 0

Rheinmetall has been hired as a subcontractor in the Norwegian armed forces’ order for 54 Leopard 2 battle tanks from Krauss-Maffei Wegman (KMW), the German manufacturer said on Friday. Rheinmetall said the contract was worth 129 million […]

Europe

Germany delivers 18 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

April 28, 2023 GDC 0

The 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks pledged by Germany to support Ukraine in its war against Russia have arrived in Ukraine, a security source said on Monday, confirming a report by Spiegel news magazine. Germany […]

Europe

Germany sends Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

February 18, 2023 GDC 0

Germany on Wednesday said it has “half a battalion” of Leopard 2 tanks to send to Ukraine, as NATO allies appear to struggle to muster the heavy vehicles pledged to Kyiv. Berlin said late last month […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

February 5, 2023 GDC 0

Norway has decided to order 54 German Leopard 2 tanks to strengthen its defense capabilities, the Norwegian government announced on Friday. The tanks are expected to be delivered in 2026, with an option to purchase […]

Europe

Slovakia Sent Modernized T-72M To Ukraine In Return Of Leopard Tanks

July 13, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by the Polish Defense website “Defence 24” on May 7, 2022, during a press conference that was held at the Silacz air force base in Slovakia, Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad […]

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  • Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

    August 2, 2024 0
    Three frigate models illustrate builder capacity to meet SEA 3000 requirements for Australian Navy. Ocean 4300 Frigate advertises FFX Batch II tailored to RAN interoperability needs. South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS [...]
  • The production variant of Su-57 won’t fly until 2028: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

    August 17, 2020 0
    At the end of October, Russian will start producing airframe and testing of the Su-57 fighter. Russia has shut the production of Su-57 due to technical difficulties associated with the aircraft, Russian Defence Minister Sergei [...]
  • Russia Donatea BTR-82A APC To Belarusian Army To Prepare For Invasion Through Belarus

    January 11, 2023 0
    According to Belaruski Hajun, an independent Belarusian military monitoring media outlet, the Belarusian army has received another 34 BTR armored vehicles from Russia, which were sent to the Brest district of Belarus. Russia Demonstrates New [...]
  • KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

    September 3, 2024 0
    KNDS, the European leader in armored vehicle manufacturing, has unveiled the Leclerc Evolution, a next-generation main battle tank, at Eurosatory 2024. This advanced combat vehicle is designed to bridge the gap between current systems and [...]
  • Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles

    May 8, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) ― Raytheon and Lockheed Martin’s joint venture for the Javelin has completed production of its first F-Model of the shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon, meant to be more lethal against advanced armor and soft targets, the companies [...]
  • Boeing-Saab T-7A RedHawk completes first inverted flight

    July 17, 2020 0
    According to Boeing, the production representative jets (PRJs) flew 11 engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) test flights of T-7A Red Hawk out of its St Louis production facility in Missouri. Boeing started inverted flight testing [...]
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. […]

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • Middle East

    No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Navy Parades Chinese-built FK-3 Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Canada Stationed Troops To The West of Dnieper River In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • Industry

    One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems to deliver two maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines navy

  • Air Platform

    Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group Booby Trapped Russia-supplied Chemical Weapons in Gaza Tunnels

  • Europe

    U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Senator Penny Wong, you are wrong on China issue!

  • Americas

    President Trump Deploys 10,000 Troops, Warships and Special Forces in Caribbean Islands.

  • South Asia

    Washington is pressuring Delhi to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

  • Air Platform

    The State Department Approves 12 MQ-9B Guardian Armed Drones For Australia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Hawk Medium-range Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

  • Middle East

    Israel Won’t Oppose F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Air Platform

    Russia announced the Ka-52 Alligator is the most lost helicopter in the Ukraine war.

  • C4iSR

    Active Electronically Scanned Array (ASEA) Radar

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases K9 Thunder Howitzers From South Korea, Amid Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ASC upgrades Shipbuilding facilities in Adelaide to launch $35 billion naval project

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions with Iran, Turkey sends military equipment and troops to Azerbaijan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

  • Central Asia

    ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

  • Naval Platforms

    The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

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    Europe

    U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not to Sale F-16V to Turkey

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Medical Evacuation Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia Begun Deploying Nuclear Capable Iskander-M Missiles To Finish And Swedish Border

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Hungary orders StrikeShield APS for Lynx infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Third Russian Airbase

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    CSTO Member Belarus Purchased Chinese M20 Ballistic Missile Instead of Iskander-M Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems to build artillery ammunition factory for undisclosed buyer

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed two Russian KS-701 Tunets patrol boats in Black Sea

  • Uncategorized

    Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Israeli Air Strikes Degraded Iran’s Ballistic Missile Production Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Mitsui to build patrol boats for Vietnam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Mogami-class Frigate to Replace Ageing ANZAC Frigates.

  • Naval Weapons

    SM-2 standard missile Block IIIA & IIIB

  • Air Platform

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk Destroyed Trusts in American Super Weapon F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches New 40-Foot Defiant-class Patrol Boat

  • South Asia

    DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of Citizens By Bangladeshi DGFI And RAB

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

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