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Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 GDC 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Anti-air Missiles

Lithuania Purchases Additional NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

December 5, 2024 GDC 0

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield […]

Europe

Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

November 18, 2024 GDC 0

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall and KNDS to purchase 27 additional Boxer fighting vehicles on Lithuania’s behalf. The 370-million-euro ($401.5 million) deal is part of Vilnius’ effort […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saab receivesRBS70 NG MSHORAD air defence order from Lithuania

July 12, 2024 GDC 0

Saab has received an order from the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for deliveries of Saab’s Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The order value is approximately SEK 1.3 billion and deliveries will take […]

Europe

Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. The move was prompted by seeing how important tank warfare has been to Ukraine’s efforts to […]

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

Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. The move was prompted by seeing how important tank warfare has been to Ukraine’s efforts to […]

Europe

Lithuania To Purchase 18 Nexter CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers From France

February 7, 2023 GDC 0

Lithuania has become the third country to order the new generation of CAESAR (Mk II) self-propelled artillery systems developed by the French company Nexter. According to La Tribune, the contract between Lithuania and France has […]

Defense Industry

Lithuania Purchases M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

January 25, 2023 GDC 0

Lithuania and the U.S. government have finalized a $495 million deal for as many as eight M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, the Lithuanian government announced Friday. The deal includes Army Tactical Missile Systems, or […]

Americas

Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

July 4, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Army Contracting Command awarded Oshkosh Defence a $152 million contract for the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, trailers and associated kits, the Department of Defense announced. The order, announced Wednesday evening, will support […]

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  • Sweden Purchases Leopard Tanks Worth $2 Billion

    January 11, 2025 0
    Sweden’s army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country’s government said on Thursday. Sweden Purchases 44 New Leopard 2A8 Main Battle TanksDateJanuary 20, [...]
  • Russia’s UAC delivers refurbished Su-34 aircraft to Russian Air Force

    April 20, 2025 0
    Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) confirmed this week that it has delivered a new batch of refurbished Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Ministry of Defense. The delivery includes aircraft assembled from the complete recycling of other [...]
  • Ukrainian F-16 shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in another humiliation for Russia

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  • Violence Erupted In Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts As Indian RAW Infiltrates Chakma Tribes And Destabilize Bangladesh

    September 21, 2024 0
    The Indian RAW was involved in training rebels of Chakma tribes to carry out subversive activities in Bangladesh. The Indian intelligence had collaborated with the armed insurgents of Chittagong Hill Tracts to destabilise the region. [...]
  • Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: The Leader Of The Terrorists Group Hezbollah, Covert Billionaire And Drug Kingpin in Syria

    November 19, 2023 0
    What is Hezbollah? Named the “party of God”, Hezbollah bills itself as a Shia resistance movement. Its ideology is focused on expelling Western powers from the Middle East and on rejecting Israel’s right to exist. [...]
  • Bangladeshi Court Sentenced British MP Tulip Siddiq, Former Dictator Hasina’s Niece to Prison for Corruption.

    December 2, 2025 0
    The former leader and her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, were sentenced in absentia for corruption in a land deal. Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique [...]
Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

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. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

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    Leonardo Completes Delivery Of NH90 Helicopters To Italian Navy

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    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

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    Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

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    Ukraine receives additional 18 Archer 155mm Howitzers from Sweden.

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    Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Initial Sea Trials of 21st Virginia-class Submarine

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    Gazprom declares first annual loss in 22 years as trade sanctions hit Russian gas export

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    General Electric Awarded $1.6 Billion Contract For F-15EX Fighter’s Engines

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    Russia Detained Director General Of Shipyard For Stealing $606,300 Repair Funds Of Admiral Kuznetsov

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    Ukraine Fires Polish-made Howitzers To Fight Off Russians

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    Indonesian PT Dirgantara to upgrade Turkish CN235 aircraft

  • Europe

    U.S. Approves F-35, Super Hornet And Patriot Missile Defense System For Switzerland

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    Norway to Provide Ukraine With Additional NASAMS Air Defense Missile Systems

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    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

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    China’s Overhyped YJ-21 is Nothing But Air-launched SY-400 Ballistic Missile.

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    No ration: Russian conscripts are seen poaching geese from the farm, and Ukrainian forces pound them with shells

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    BAE Systems To Jointly Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets With MHI

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    Poland wants to establish nuclear deterent by establishing nuclear forces

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    Armenia Urges Russian Military Deployment On Azerbaijan Border

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    Russia launches production of Su-35 fighter jets for Egypt

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    U.S. State Department Approves $11.9 Billion Aegis Combat System Sale to Germany.

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    China To Boost Military Cooperation With Bangladesh And Pakistan

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    Moroccan Navy Deploys Avante 1800 Patrol Vessel in Gibraltar Corridor.

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    Pakistan to ditch Chinese JF-17 jets and join Turkish KAAN fighter jet project

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    The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

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    Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour ready for F-35 integration

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    Type 100A tank is another propaganda advantage for the Chinese army.

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    HQ-9 Long-Range Air Defense Missile System

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    Saab selects Canada as Gripen manufacturing hub for Ukrainian Air Force.

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    Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

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    Lockheed’s F-35 wins over Gripen, Eurofighter and Rafale in Europe

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    Indian Army Rejected Locally-made Cheap $300 Krasnopol 155mm Artillery Ammo Due to Poor Quality

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    NPO PHAZOTRON Zhuk Radar, a demised hope for Russian aerospace industries

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    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck Iranian Drone Manufacturing Factory

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