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Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra-class Amphibious Assault Ship

November 17, 2019 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) fleet of two Canberra-class amphibious assault ships has achieved final operational capability. On 12 November 2019, Australia’s Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds announced that the canberra-class is now ready to […]

Israeli Air Force has destroyed Iranian Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile stockpile.

March 2, 2026 0

The Israeli Air Force has destroyed what appears to be an Iranian Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile stockpile during strikes conducted under Operation Lions Roar. The loss directly weakens Iran’s long-range strike capacity against Israel [...]
Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

February 7, 2023 0

The United States is readying more than $2 billion worth of military aid for Ukraine that is expected to include longer-range rockets for the first time and other munitions and weapons, two U.S. officials briefed [...]
Czech Republic purchases 24 F-35 stealth jets worth $6.5 billion

August 11, 2024 0

The Czech Republic on Monday signed a deal with the US to purchase 24 F-35 fighter jets as part of a deal worth around $6.5 billion, according to media reports. U.S. State Department Approves F-35 [...]
Ukraine’s MiG-29 Bombed Russia’s FSB Office in Belgorod

June 3, 2025 0

Ukrainian fighter jets have struck a base belonging to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Belgorod region, killing intelligence officers, according to a report. Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling [...]
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. Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer CompetitionDateDecember 30, 2020Nexter [...]
Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

July 5, 2021 0

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division will build nine more CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, the Navy Air Systems Command said. Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift HelicoptersDateFebruary 27, [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]