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Europe

Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

April 5, 2026 GDC 0

Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables. Bringing together 11 European countries, the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) initiative aims to develop […]

Europe

KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC Tank With Remote Turret, Expanded Firepower

August 19, 2025 GDC 0

KNDS has showcased the second prototype of its upgraded Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank in Germany, as seen in footage from the Militär- und Landtechnik Klaus Schröder YouTube channel. The prototype, designated PT02, measures […]

Europe

Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record €2 billion order

June 15, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania plans to buy main battle tanks from Germany as part of an order worth a total of €2 billion ($2,2 billion), according to the Senior National Security Adviser to the President of the Republic […]

Europe

Italy begins negotiations with Rheinmetall to buy new Leopard 2 tanks

August 3, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

July 14, 2023 GDC 0

Rheinmetall will open an armored vehicle plant in Ukraine within the next 12 weeks, shrugging off concerns other Western defense companies reportedly have about building a presence in the country while it is at war with Russia. […]

Europe

Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

May 23, 2023 GDC 0

get its own tanks again, De Telegraaf reports, echoed by Dutch Wnl.tv website. According to the coalition parties, the war in Ukraine proves that tanks are crucial for national defence. The parties support the call of army […]

Defense Industry

DEFEA 2023: Athens to host most modern battle tanks from Europe and America

May 9, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

Returning to frontline, Ukrainian Leopard crews see their ‘cat’ as game-changer

April 14, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian troops fired the 120mm guns of their Leopard tanks at a German shooting range on Monday, a few days before they were due to return home with the “cats” they hope will give Kyiv […]

Europe

Denmark Delivers 20 Leopard 1 Tanks To Ukraine

March 24, 2023 GDC 0

According to pictures published on Social Networks on February 3, 2023, the German company FFG (Flensburger Farhzeugbau Gesellschaft) unveiled the facilities where is stored the Danish Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tanks that will be donated […]

Uncategorized

Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

February 23, 2023 GDC 0

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  • Russia’s S-300 missile launch spectacularly goes wrong when the missile drops straight back down and explodes on the launcher

    February 25, 2024 0
    Embarrassing footage has emerged of a missile launch going spectacularly wrong in Russia. The S-300 is a family of surface-to-air missiles, originally developed by the Soviet Union. It was first put into operation in the [...]
  • Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe.

    June 21, 2026 0
    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is presenting air defence and counter-UAS capabilities at Eurosatory 2026. The Israeli company says its display is based on an integrated, multilayered approach developed in response to changing operational requirements facing [...]
  • Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia to send troops

    February 29, 2024 0
    Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria on Wednesday called on Russia for help by implementing “protective measures” amid “unprecedented challenges and threats” by Chisinau. A mysterious drone attack destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in TransnistriaDateMarch 18, [...]
  • China’s CETC Copies Legendary Bayraktar TB2 Drones

    January 17, 2023 0
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  • Japan unveils NEC LR 02T long-range air defense radar in the Middle East.

    February 13, 2026 0
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  • Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

    April 28, 2021 0
    Leonardo has entered into a definitive agreement with Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l., a portfolio company controlled by funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. L.P., to purchase a 25.1% stake in [...]
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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Saab Integrated Arexis Jamming Pod Into Gripen E Making Gripen More Lethal

  • Europe

    Narcissists Vlad’s Dream Of Re-establishing Soviet Union Slipped Between His Fingers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down One Su-34, Two Su-30SM And One Su-25 In Kharkiv

  • Uncategorized

    Rheinmetall sends more Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Admitted That He Has Given Shelter To High Ranking Awami League Leaders

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 054A Multi-mission Frigate

  • Europe

    U.S. Imposed Toughest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil and Gas Sectors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility, Says IAEA

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Turkey to strengthen its maritime capability with new warships

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 and Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • C4iSR

    Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

  • Air Platform

    Denmark will buy two P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Europe

    Putin believed the Ukraine invasion would be three days of a cakewalk, but it is a minefield

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman $2.3 Billion Maintenance Contract For LGM-30 Minuteman III

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Australia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Wants to Sale F-16V Block 70 to Asia, Africa and Latin America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marine Jet Power gets to work on Taiwan Navy’s Tuo Chiang-class corvettes

  • South Asia

    45,000 Rohingya refugees enter Bangladesh as Myanmar army burns and behead Rohingya

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Lays Keel Of Fifth Arafura Class Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Middle East

    Pakistan Was Pressured To Recognize Israel By MBS: Imran Khan

  • Europe

    A Car Bomb Killed Russian Senior General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik in Moscow

  • Europe

    Rostec to unveil a new aircraft at MAKS 2021 airshow

  • Americas

    Naval Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boats To Argentina

  • Europe

    KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Arakan Army launches offensive, captured Myanmar Army’s posts

  • Europe

    Russians Fleeing as Sabotage Caused Huge Explosion at Ammunition Depot in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Joy Ride: Israeli F-35 Pilot Grounded For Creating Sonic Boom Over Residential Area

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics To Propose Su-30MKI Upgrade Program By 2021

  • Europe

    Senator Lindsey Graham designated a terrorist by Russian authorities: report

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Uncategorized

    Belgium chooses H145M for military and police

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Blew Up Russian Oil Refinery

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Europe

    The USAF Global Hawk is scanning frequency of Gravestone Radar of S-400 Triumf

  • Europe

    Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s SEAL team rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Modified Neptune Cruise Missiles Can Hit Target At 400km Range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Purchases Additional Type 10 Tank and Type 19 Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to receive three secondhand nuclear submarines from the U.S.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Parades Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I Adir hits the area protected by S-300 and S-400 SAM systems in Syria

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Aerospace unveiled High-Power Multiple Rocket Launcher (HPMRL) system for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

  • Americas

    Surging rocket motor demand drives the Pentagon to buy from upstart Ursa Major

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