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Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria armored vehicles from Finland.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles from Finland in a landmark procurement approved by the State Defence Council on Wednesday, with President Gitanas Nausėda confirming that 300 of the vehicles are expected to […]

Europe

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 […]

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  • Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles for the First Time

    April 4, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Air Defense forces claim to have shot down 5 Russian cruise missiles, presumed to be the highly agile and long-range KH-55  for the first time since the war began. Ukrainian Forces Pushed Russian Troops [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves 20 F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Amid China Tensions

    April 3, 2025 0
    The United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving the key US ally in the Indo-Pacific a major upgrade to its air force just days after US Defense [...]
  • Satellite Images Show Aftermath of Devastating Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Port

    August 26, 2024 0
    Ukraine has confirmed it attacked a ferry that gave Russian troops vital logistical support as satellite imagery showed the aftermath of the strike. Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strikeDateJuly 26, [...]
  • African Lion 21: U.S. Army teams up with troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal for exercise

    June 9, 2021 0
    The African Lion 21 exercise has begun with 7,800 troops in Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal from nine nations and NATO, U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday. The exercise, meant to prepare U.S. and partner nation forces, [...]
  • Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Procure Patriot Flight Test Support from Lockheed

    March 31, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin won a contract valued $16 million to support Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile systems of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic MissilesDateNovember 11, 2019Why Saudi Arabia [...]
  • India Buys 1000 R-27 Air-launched Missiles

    March 16, 2021 0
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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 […]

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    The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

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    Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Selected StandardAero To Assemble BlackHawk Helicopters For British Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s supply-class AOR ship tests Phalanx close-in weapons system

  • Europe

    Killer Treats: Russian FSB Foiled An Attempt To Poison 77 Russian Pilots With 20kg Cakes and Whiskey

  • Europe

    Babcock completes building new assembly hall for Type 31 Frigate

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland Purchases 200 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile

  • Europe

    Saab test-fires lightweight torpedo from CB90 Fast Attack Craft

  • Defense Industry

    India signs deal with American General Electric for 113 GE-404 engines for HAL Tejas Mk1A.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled guns

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Unveil Final Design Of AUKUS Submarine

  • Europe

    Spanish Navy’s F-110 class frigate project hits a new milestone

  • Americas

    US Secretary of Navy Unveils Name of Two Future Aircraft Carrier

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $4.76 Billion Contract to Produce PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Missiles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to co-produce Turkish Bayraktar TB3 maritime strike drone.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Navantia and Thales signed agreement to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon and Electromecanica to produce SkyCeptor Missile Interceptor In Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Jakarta is negotiating with the US to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 reaches 36,310 feet in an altitude trials

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Pilot Downs Six Russian Cruise Missiles Making Amazing History

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases 350 Stinger Man-portable Air Defense Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Singapore’s upgraded F-16C/D can fire Israeli Python-5 infrared guided missile

  • Americas

    The President Biden would have only 12 minutes to decide nuclear launch-under-attack option

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Produce Two GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft For Poland

  • Europe

    Sweden Donates 51 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • Land Platform

    China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

  • Europe

    Putin’s Russia in panic and disarray after armed rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don

  • South Asia

    Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

  • Americas

    Bullseye (B/E): Pentagon Sends Six EA-18G Growler Radar Jamming Aircraft, KC-46 Tankers and USS Delbert D Black to the Middle East.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region in fifth successful attacks

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives order for ground-based air defence solution from Sweden.

  • Middle East

    Top Hamas commander killed as Israeli army pushes deeper in besieged Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter

  • C4iSR

    Sweden purchases the Thales GM200 multi-mission compact radar

  • Americas

    Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

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