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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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  • US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

    September 9, 2023 0
    The US Navy has commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123). U.S. Navy launches Arleigh-Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyerDateJune 12, 2021HII Started Building Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG [...]
  • Why is Russia losing so many tanks and armored vehicles?

    April 14, 2022 0
    Ukraine on Monday morning claimed that Russian material and troop losses continue to soar. At least 19,500 Russian soldiers have so far been killed in the war that started on Feb. 24 with the Russian [...]
  • Canada Stationed Troops To The West of Dnieper River In Ukraine

    January 31, 2022 0
    OTTAWA (GDC) — Candian Defense Minister Anita Anand says Canada remains open to enhancing military aid to Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia, a message she will convey to her Ukrainian counterpart during an upcoming [...]
  • Taiwan plans $40 billion defense budget with new missiles and drones for coastal strike missions.

    November 29, 2025 0
    Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has announced a seven-year, roughly 40 billion dollar supplemental defense budget to harden the island against a potential Chinese attack and accelerate an asymmetric shift in its military posture. The move [...]
  • Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air Force

    July 20, 2024 0
    Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers are now on contract [...]
  • Russia lost average of 540 soldiers per day since Ukrainian counteroffensive accelerate

    August 5, 2023 0
    In just a few hours, Russia has lost hundreds of soldiers. This reports The Kyiv Independent with reference to the daily update of the Ukrainian General Staff. A Growing Cooperation Between Ukraine and Turkey is [...]
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

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Defense Industry

    Brazil’s Embraer inaugurated Gripen E production line in Brazil

  • C4iSR

    Denmark buys five Ground Master 200 radar systems

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the most tracked flight as PM Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka

  • Air Platform

    Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN deploys new type of survey craft from Canberra-class LHD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rising regional tensions, Australia committed to fulfill defense spending

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing submits proposal for Indian Navy’s fighters requirement

  • Europe

    Putin wants 15 kilometers buffer zone to stop Ukraine’s cross-border incursion by special forces

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan to Buy Rafale Fighter Jets and A400M Transport Aircraft, Retires Russian-made Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Guided Bomb Kits, Bulldozers and Demolition Equipments to Israel

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • Middle East

    US Warship Fired 30 Warning Shots After Encounter With Iranian Warship

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Struggling To Hold Ground As Ammo Supplies Severely Cut Off

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Lawmakers Urge Biden Admin To Fast-track Delivery Of B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark purchases SAMP/T surface-to-air defense missile system over Patriot missile system.

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile Destroyed Russia’s Command Post.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pushes for Western warplane ‘coalition’

  • Middle East

    Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

  • South Asia

    India recruited and deployed 100,000 RAW agents in Bangladesh to control ousted Sheikh Hasina regime

  • Europe

    Russia admits its artillery system losses hit 10,000 pieces

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Central Asia

    We have ‘problems’ with Russia, says Russia’s ally Armenia

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves CH-47F Chinook Helo For Australia

  • Europe

    Saab Offered 12 Gripen C/D With MRO Facility To Croatia

  • Industry

    Russian Rosoboronexport registered its trademark abroad

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Europe

    Italy begins negotiations with Rheinmetall to buy new Leopard 2 tanks

  • Europe

    Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    China Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts to Russia

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • Air Platform

    Colombia Selects FA-50 LCA With Israeli AESA Radar Worth $600 Million

  • Europe

    French Aster 30 Missile Intercepts Supersonic Projectile

  • Europe

    Putin’s ‘meat grinder’ assault on Ukraine cost Russia 50,000 troops this year, totalling 450,000 troops loses

  • South Asia

    Why does Bangladeshi press silent about Bangladesh military’s corruption?

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will use flagship indigenous TF35000 engine on its KAAN fighter jet.

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim On Soledar

  • Americas

    Rheinmetall And Northrop Grumman Agree To Strategic Partnership On Precision Munition

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy commissions 26th Virginia-class nuclear submarine.

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Government Approves the Procurement of Turkish-made Hurjet trainer.

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin Admits Ukrainian Troops Still Controls The City Of Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Could Delay $45 Billion Frigate Program of Australia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S Using Stinger MANPAD

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