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Europe

Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

June 25, 2023 GDC 0

The German Army has adopted a new version of the German Leopard 2 tank. The fighting vehicle is called the Leopard 2A7V. The Leopard 2A7V is considered to be one of the most protected modern […]

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

Leopard frenzy: Czech Republic to buy 50 Leopard 2 main battle tanks

March 5, 2023 GDC 0

Amid the current ‘’Leopard frenzy’’ that is nearly submerging Europe, be it to supply the Ukrainian army or buy new fleets of main battle tanks, the Czech Republic is working on the possibility of purchasing […]

Europe

Ukraine war puts Rheinmetall’s technologically advanced Leopard 2 tank in spotlight

January 26, 2023 GDC 0

On Tuesday, the chief executive of Germany defence champion Rheinmetall nudged up the group’s mid-term sales outlook in anticipation of a windfall from higher defence spending due to the war in Ukraine. A day later, Germany’s long-awaited decision to […]

Europe

Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

January 19, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine came a step closer on Tuesday to securing a fleet of modern battle tanks, after the West’s big holdout Germany said this would be the first item on its new defence minister’s agenda. Kyiv […]

Europe

Finland To Donate Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

January 12, 2023 GDC 0

On January 6, 2023, during an interview with the Finnish TV channel MTV, Antti Häkkänen Chairman of the Finnish Defense Committee and member of the Finnish Parliament said that Finland is ready to supply Leopard 2 Main Battle […]

Air Platform

Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

November 24, 2022 GDC 0

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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 […]

C4iSR

Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

November 12, 2021 GDC 0

Germany and Israel announced successful live fire test of Rafael-made Trophy Active Protection System (APS) from the German Army’s Leopard 2 tanks recently. Rafael said in a statement that the Trophy APS, designed for anti-armor […]

Americas

Brazil Issues RFP To Upgrade Leopard 1A Tank

June 16, 2021 GDC 0

The Brazilian Army is seeking to upgrade its Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) Leopard 1A5BR main battle tank (MBT) through a competition for local modernisation. The request for information (RFI) and request for proposals (RFPs) are scheduled […]

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  • Australia To Deliver 300 D40 Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

    August 23, 2022 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces will soon receive a new type of bomber ammunition in addition to Warmate, Switchblade 300 and Phoenix Ghost. Ukraine Developed Sukil-200 Drones And Hrim Smart Ground Attack MunitionsDateMarch 14, 2021Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone [...]
  • Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

    June 4, 2024 0
    The transfer of HMAS Anzac would improve force projection and maritime security for the receiving Philippines Navy. Its long-range capabilities are ideal for extensive patrols and crucial for securing territorial waters and exclusive economic zones [...]
  • U.S. Navy Conducts The Biggest Maritime Exercises

    August 17, 2020 0
    The world’s largest naval drills RIMPAC, hosted by America in Hawaii, offer sailors an opportunity not only to hone their skills with friendly navies from across the world—including the chance to sink a clapped-out American [...]
  • China deploys troops, tanks and air defense system near Myanmar’s Shan state

    November 27, 2023 0
    China began military exercises along its border with Myanmar on Saturday and urged its citizens to leave the north of that country, which has been beset by fighting since last month. Myanmar’s raging civil war [...]
  • HII Started Building Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

    January 13, 2021 0
    Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has begun fabrication of the US Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129). The fabrication work was officially started on 7 January and represents [...]
  • Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

    October 1, 2020 0
    Japan’s Defense Ministry is asking for a 8.3% budget increase in 2020, its largest rise in more than two decades, in the face of China’s rapid military modernization and a looming threat from North Korea. [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

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

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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    Turkey to modernize its own F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets with domestic AESA radar

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    Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

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