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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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  • South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

    April 7, 2021 0
    South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched the country’s new long-term plan aimed at developing technologies in key areas of military capability. South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And [...]
  • 55 Chinese submariners feared dead after a type 093 submarine ran into hook and anchor trap

    October 4, 2023 0
    55 Chinese sailors are feared dead after their nuclear submarine reportedly got stuck in its own trap and they ran out of oxygen. Chinese Navy’s Type 093 Class Nuclear Submarine Crashed In Taiwan Strait Killing [...]
  • Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

    December 27, 2022 0
    According to Sky News reporter Yousra Elbagir, the alleged Ukrainian drone strike on a military base southeast of Moscow is a “huge reputational blow” for Russia. Russia Evacuates Nuclear Bombers From Engels Airbase Amid Constant [...]
  • Two Civilian Vessels Hit by Russian Missiles Off Odessa, Says Ukraine MoD

    February 28, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence just reported that two commercial vessels were hit by Russian fire off the port of Odessa in Southern Ukraine. Panama flagged bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN (IMO: 9841299) was reportedly struck by [...]
  • Israeli Arms Export Soars Amid Middle East Conflict And Ukraine War

    August 19, 2024 0
    Months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel was “one step away from total victory” over Hamas, the IDF remains on high alert for a potential flare-up with Hezbollah and Iran. This past weekend [...]
  • Russia’s Su-35 Propaganda Video Explains Why VKS’s Sporadic Actions in Ukraine

    March 10, 2022 0
    On 8 February, the Russian Ministry of Defense showed footage of a Su-35 fighter jet is taking from a safe military base in Russia with one Kh-31 anti-ship missile, two short-range R-73 missiles on the [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo UK secured a contract to supply AW159 wildcat ASW helicopters to Philippine Navy.

  • Europe

    Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

  • Europe

    Russia increases defense budget to $125 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • South Asia

    Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Has Approved Spare Parts For Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Valued At $385 Million

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah stored $500 million in gold and cash in bunker under Beirut hospital

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Indian Rafale Destroyed Pakistani Airbase, Israeli-made Barak SAM Shot Down F-16 and JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Armenia snubbed Putin by joining the International Criminal Court

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China delivers HQ-9BE surface-to-air missile systems to Pakistan

  • Europe

    Sweden’s new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines can perform seabed warfare

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    UK allocates $6 billion to replenish weapons delivered to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics Successfully Trials Lockheed’s Legion Pod On Avengers UAV

  • Air Platform

    UAE Received Two L-15 Trainer Aircraft From China

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down 52 Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv using German-made Gepard anti-air gun

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Developed Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Information collection “Tayra” and “Harza” Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebel Shot Down Russian Mi-35 Helicopter Using Chinese FN-6 MANPAD

  • Uncategorized

    Biden Admin To Provide Longer-range Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine Worth $800 Million

  • C4iSR

    Sweden sends $1.3 billion worth aid package to Ukraine, includes two ASC 890 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq ditches Russian MiG-29M2/MiG-35 fighters, opts for Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems delayed delivery of armored vehicles due to COVID-19

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

  • Industry

    UK remains as the second biggest arms exporter

  • Europe

    Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky was killed by a landmine placed by his own side.

  • Europe

    Russia completely destroyed the city of Avdiivka near Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russian investigators confirmed Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243

  • Europe

    French to build six new patrol boats for New Caledonia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

  • Americas

    The USAF to Procure Eight T-50 Golden Eagle Dubbed F/T-7X

  • Africa

    China exports first HJ-12 ATGM to Nigeria

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Air Force’s LITENING targeting pod

  • Naval Platforms

    China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Negotiating With Kuwait to Buy Legacy F/A-18 Hornet

  • Europe

    Western Sanctions Crippled Russian Defense Industries, Su-57 and Su-75 Are Pipedream

  • Americas

    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

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