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Americas

Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

December 20, 2024 GDC 0

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has launched the first LPD Flight II, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Harrisburg (LPD 30), marking one of the first major milestones in the ship’s journey towards operational readiness. The Ingalls team translated Harrisburg from land to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

December 6, 2023 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s first indigenous LPD starts sea trials

July 26, 2022 GDC 0

Yu Shan (LPD-1401) was launched in April 2021, and the company achieved to make the vessel ready for sea trials after a year of work. The 10,000 tons amphibious vessel is set to be delivered […]

Middle East

Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

June 3, 2022 GDC 0

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has held a keel laying of the new amphibious vessel (landing platform dock – LPD) ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program. The ceremony took place […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan Christens Indigenous Landing Platform Dock

April 21, 2021 GDC 0

Kaohsiung, Taiwan (GDC) — The launch of Taiwan’s first domestically made landing platform dock (LPD) marks a milestone in the country’s shipbuilding history and will significantly boost the Navy’s capability, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. […]

Naval Platforms

TCG Anadolu: Turkish Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship

April 27, 2020 GDC 0

The LPD is the biggest project of Amphibious War fighting road map of Turkish Navy declared in 2006. The long terms amphibious ship acquisition goals of Turkish Navy are following: One LPDs Two LST’s 8 […]

  • U.S. Air Force Needs More Than 500 F-47 and B-21s Fend off China in the Indo-Pacific.

    February 16, 2026 0
    The US Air Force needs hundreds more F-47s and B-21s than it currently plans to buy, experts said. Biden Administration Needs to Supply B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers to Australia to Save AUKUS AllianceDateNovember 25, 2022Ukrainian [...]
  • Serbia Plans To Invest More In Its Military

    June 15, 2021 0
    Serbia will invest more money in the Vojska Srbije (Serbian Armed Forces, SAF), President Aleksandar Vučić said on 7 February after attending exercise Vrh Koplja. Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS TanksDateJune 23, 2021Serbian Army Puts [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves MH-60R Helicopters to Spain

    March 20, 2022 0
    The U.S. State Department approved the sale of eight MH-60R helicopters and related equipment for an estimated $950 million to Spain. Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian NavyDateJuly 20, 2021Sikorsky signed a contract [...]
  • US Army’s Apache Helicopters Armed With Spike NLOS Anti-tank Missiles

    March 10, 2025 0
    U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters were spotted carrying Israeli-made Spike NLOS (Non-Line Of Sight) missiles at Erbil Airbase, Iraq, on March 5, 2025. The deployment marks the first time these missiles have been integrated [...]
  • Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

    April 12, 2021 0
    Myanmar’s military – the leaders of its recent coup – are funded by a huge chunk of the national budget. But the armed forces also draw a vast and secretive income from sprawling business interests. [...]
  • How corruption in the Kremlin helped Ukraine win the war against the Russian Federation

    November 3, 2023 0
    Russia has failed to achieve its original military objectives in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin expected to seize Ukraine’s capital Kiev within two days of the invasion, but more than five hundred days and 301,000 casualties [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Australia to deliver 30 more Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy Retracts Stories Of Istanbul-Class Frigate Acquisition

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Marines Speak Japanese Language During Exercises With JSDF

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up a Russian training center in Prymorske

  • Europe

    Turkish Shipbuilder Developed Unmanned Surface Vessel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan develops new armored combat vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Second Batch Of Rafale To Arrive In India In October

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany Denies Blocking Eurofighter Typhoon Sale To Turkiye

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Tests Ra’ad II Air-launched Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact.

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

  • Middle East

    UAE Buys 22% States At Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces sniper achieved the longest kill record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Test-fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT’s Kalaetron Attack Jammer To Provide Electronic Shield For Eurofighter and FCAS

  • South Asia

    Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi Said That Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman Colluded with Indian Security Agencies on 5th August for Safe Departure of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India

  • Defense Industry

    French Kiss: Egypt Becomes The Largest Customer Of French Weapons

  • Americas

    NATO Leaders Draw Up Ten Years Security Roadmap

  • Europe

    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Germany would not block Leopard 2 tanks delivery to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Americas

    US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

  • Europe

    U.S. designates Wagner mercenary as transnational criminal organization

  • Air Platform

    India to Develop Domestic UAV and Helicopter

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • Europe

    Serbia Plans To Invest More In Its Military

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Considers Supplying 370km Range JASSM Missiles to Ukraine, Which Could Alter Course of War

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches New 40-Foot Defiant-class Patrol Boat

  • Air Platform

    Can Cash-strapped Pakistan Afford To Buy 40 J-35 Fourth-gen Fighter Jets From China?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Mogami-class Frigate to Replace Ageing ANZAC Frigates.

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Completes Design Phase of Preveze Submarine Modernization Project

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • C4iSR

    The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

  • C4iSR

    Saab Delivers GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft To Poland

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

  • Europe

    Russians Made the Kherson Oblast ‘City Of Death’ As They Flee Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Middle East

    US Navy destroyer USS Spruance ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship before seizing the ship.

  • Europe

    Thanks To Turkish TB2 Drones, Ukraine Regain Control Of Snake Island

  • Europe

    Turkey to Replace Ukrainian Engines With Domestic Engine In Bayraktar TB2 Drone

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