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East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

July 5, 2025 GDC 0

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was officially named Raja Muda Nala and launched on July 3 during ceremony at Lumut Naval Shipyard. Raja Muda Nala (pennant 2502) was officially named by […]

Europe

Greece will purchase four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships from the U.S.

August 13, 2024 GDC 0

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Americas

Lockheed Martin launches LCS 29, the future USS Beloit

July 18, 2022 GDC 0

The Lockheed Martin-led shipbuilding team launched Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 29, the future USS Beloit. Ship sponsor, Major General Marcia M. Anderson, USA (Ret.) christened Littoral Combat Ship LCS 29, the future USS Beloit, prior […]

Americas

US Navy christens newest Freedom-variant LCS USS Beloit

May 20, 2022 GDC 0

The US Navy has christened its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Beloit (LCS 29), during a ceremony held at Marinette, Wisconsin. LCS 29 is the 15th Freedom-variant LCS and 29th in the […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

February 9, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Diane Davison Isakson is the ship’s sponsor and wife of the late Honorable Johnny […]

Americas

US Navy christens future USS Marinette

November 27, 2021 GDC 0

The US Navy has christened its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Marinette (LCS 25), at a ceremony held in Marinette, Wisconsin.  The keel-laying ceremony for the naval vessel was held in […]

Americas

Fincantieri Delivers 21st LCS to the U.S. Navy

November 26, 2021 GDC 0

The future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is the 11th Freedom-variant LCS designed by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder, part […]

Americas

US Navy christens future LCS USS Nantucket

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

The future USS Nantucket, the U.S. Navy’s 27th littoral combat ship, will be ceremonially christened on Saturday, the Defense Department announced on last Friday. The ceremony welcoming the third ship in Navy history to carry […]

Americas

Littoral combat ship USS Savannah delivered to U.S. Navy

July 2, 2021 GDC 0

The littoral combat ship USS Savannah has been officially delivered to the U.S. Navy, builder Austal USA announced on Monday. The arrival of the Independence-class variant, previously known as LCS 28, makes the littoral combat […]

Europe

Despite Economic Downturn, Greece Continues To Modernize Its Military

May 21, 2021 GDC 0

Despite its struggling economy and escalating tensions with neighboring Turkey, Greece is pushing ahead on overhauling its military, according to its defense minister. Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos said “acquiring high-end weapons systems” would include buying anti-submarine warfare […]

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  • DSEI 2021: Israeli IAI Unveils New Sea Serpent Anti-Ship Missile

    September 30, 2021 0
    Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) showcased for the first time the new Sea Serpent anti-ship missile, which was developed in collaboration with Thales, at the DSEI 2021 trade show in London. IAI teams up with Thales [...]
  • Germany to purchase Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning radar aircraft.

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  • Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

    February 18, 2023 0
    Russia’s new military reforms respond to possible NATO expansion and the use of Kyiv by the “collective West” to wage a hybrid war against Russia, the newly appointed general in charge of Russia’s military operations [...]
  • British Nuclear Submarine HMS Astute Docks In Perth, Australia

    October 30, 2021 0
    The British nuclear submarine HMS Astute has docked in Western Australia just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of “breaking their relationship of trust.” Royal Australian Navy Crews Will Be [...]
  • U.S. Confirmed Delivery Of Two NASAMS Anti-air Missiles and Radars To Ukraine

    July 3, 2022 0
    The United States is sending Ukraine two NASAMS surface-to-air missile systems, four additional counter-artillery radars and up to 150,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition as part of its latest weapons packages for Ukraine, the Pentagon [...]
  • Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina over deaths of 1,400 protesters

    July 11, 2025 0
    A special tribunal indicted Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed [...]
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 […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

  • Europe

    US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s second oil refinery

  • Americas

    L3Harris, Elbit Systems Awarded $92 Million Contract For Aviator Imaging Technology

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

  • Europe

    Navantia has launched F111 Bonifaz for Spanish Navy.

  • Europe

    Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russian Su-35 risks mid air collision with P-8 Poseidon during aerial encounter

  • Air Platform

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jet, amidst tensions with Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 27 Ka-52 attack helicopters in the Ukraine invasion

  • Europe

    Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Type 625 Anti-air Gun System

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s Mig-29K’s Engine Caught Fires, Pilots Safely Ejected From The Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Coup Or No Coup, Myanmar Will Never Be An Ally Of The West

  • Europe

    Ukraine Armed Forces received donated Shark UAS drones

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • C4iSR

    India and China deploy drones in Galwan Valley near Ladakh

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Delivers Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles To British Army

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • Europe

    Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    India to acquire six P-8I Poseidon MPA worth $1.8 billion

  • Europe

    BAE Systems To Upgrade Spearfish Torpedoes Of Royal Navy

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy’s BNS Bijoy destroyed in Beirut explosion

  • Middle East

    Iran signed $25 billion agreement with Russia to build four nuclear power plants.

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Purchases Sixth Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Two Russian drunk pilots were killed after the Su-34 bomber’s ejection seats went off inside the hangar, sending them hurtling into the concrete roof.

  • Ballistic Missile

    China Deploys DF-100 Medium-range Ballistic Missile Targeting Japan

  • Uncategorized

    Canada’s defense giant Bombardier Defense, General Dynamics unite to export new Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z Viper Helicopter For Philippines

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s U212 NFS Submarine Project Reaches New Milestone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Destroyer USS Barry Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Cyber

    Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

  • Europe

    Turkish Akinci Drone Successfully Test-fires Laser-Guided Bomb

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan extensively used Israeli LORA SRBM against Armenia

  • Europe

    The Netherlands sent PzH 2000 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time

  • Air Platform

    Queensland to assemble Australian designed and developed UAV

  • Americas

    US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles

  • Middle East

    Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

  • Europe

    Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters Faces Serious Maintenance Issues with Its Structure and Engines

  • Europe

    Turkish shipbuilder delivers the MILGEM corvette PNS Khaibar to the Pakistan Navy.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider To Debut On December 2022

  • Europe

    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • Europe

    Ukrainian tech entrepreneurs are outlasting Russia’s war with innovation

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei (thief), Mojtaba Khamenei (thief) and IRGC goons built multi-billion-dollar luxurious property portfolio and hotel businesses in Europe.  

  • Europe

    A lone Ukrainian M1 Abrams tank decimates Russian troops in precision strike

  • Europe

    Chinese bid to buy Motor Sich could jeopardize Ukraine’s chance to join NATO

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