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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 […]

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Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

February 23, 2023 GDC 0

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  • Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 Trainer Deal From Egypt, Greece, Poland and Turkmenistan

    August 30, 2021 0
    Leonardo appears to have secured a new order for its M-346 advanced jet trainer on top of a likely commitment from Elbit Systems for the type. Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraftDateDecember 2, 2021Qatar Purchases M-346 [...]
  • Indonesia to Buy Scorpene-class Submarines From Naval Group

    December 6, 2020 0
    Officials from Indonesia’s defence ministry are in discussions with a consortium led by French shipbuilder Naval Group for a possible order of the Riachuelo (Modified Scorpene)-class submarine, separate industry sources close to the talks have [...]
  • Japan And U.S. Vow To Fight Back If China Attacks Taiwan

    April 27, 2021 0
    A joint statement by U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga from their recent meeting at the White House has left officials and analysts in Taiwan wondering how far Japan might be [...]
  • IRIS-T SLM Proved Hundred Percent Efficacy Against Missiles, Drones, And Aircraft: Ukrainian MoD

    September 12, 2023 0
    Ukraine is not the only user of IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense systems. Germany also supplies air defence systems to Egypt. Recently, a video of IRIS-T SLM testing in an African country has appeared. German-built [...]
  • Hamas deployed Chinese-made HJ-8L anti-tank missile against Israeli armored vehicle

    June 28, 2024 0
    Hamas militant group has released footage showing the use of a Chinese-made HJ-8L Red Arrow anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) against an Israeli Namer Combat Engineering Vehicle (CEV). The attack occurred near the city of Rafah [...]
  • Saab Awarded Security Systems Contract For Sydney Opera House

    April 24, 2020 0
    Saab has signed a contract with the Sydney Opera House Trust to deliver a new integrated security system for the iconic building. The upgrade will be built around the Saab OneViewTM Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) [...]
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

    Turkey to develop carrier-based KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new jet-powered kamikaze drones wrecking havoc in Russia

  • Europe

    U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridge

  • Land Platform

    United Arab Emirates Delivers First Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Air Force Used ‘Rocks’ Bunker Busters In Gaza To Destroy Hamas Tunnels

  • Europe

    KMW, NEXTER Demonstrate Next-gen Enhanced Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Germany Approves Refurbished Leopard 1 Tanks For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Showcases New AESA Radar For FA-50 Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    British MoD to invite RFP for Royal Navy’s support ships

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Delivers Upgraded Engine For Gripen C/D Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

    Russia cannot build Icebreaker as Russian forces bombed Ukraine’s factory supplied components for Icebreaker

  • Europe

    Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To Ukraine

  • Europe

    UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development project led by Finland.

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale Makes More Sales In Southeast Asia And Middle East?

  • Europe

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

  • Infantry Weapons

    The KM-SAM surface-to-air missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s UN Envoy Courageously Appealed International Community To Stop The Military Coup

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Paused F-16V Acquisition in Favor of F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Taken Out Russian Radars, Now Bayraktar TB2 Rules The Skies In Ukraine

  • Loitering Munitions

    Elbit Systems Unveils Lanius Micro-suicide Drones

  • Europe

    Russia Lost More Than 11,000 Military Combat Vehicles In The Ukraine War, Degrading Russian Army’s Ground Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    UK to recycle Tornado jets for 3D printed components for Tempest fighters

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Lipetsk Region.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s Surface Warships That Protect Its Sovereign Waters

  • Americas

    F-35 Stealth Jet Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test.

  • Middle East

    Russia helped Yemeni Houthi terrorists with British and American cargo ships tracking data

  • Europe

    France Donates A Large Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    North Macedonia Orders Boran Howitzers From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

  • Air Platform

    Antonov AN-178 Multi-role Transport Aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. Offers $50 Billion Aid Package To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia pulling out troops from Ukraine in humiliating retreat to save Kursk region

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune MPA Commence Operations from INS Hansa

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Discloses Details Of New Joint Support Ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former DGFI Director Lieutenant General Mamun Khaled (Thief) Arrested in Dhaka for Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Canada will join Britain-lead GCAP fighter jet Project as observer.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Air Platform

    Sweden agrees to extend Gripen lease with Czech Republic

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Azerbaijan purchased the Israeli Iron Dome missile system

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