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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 […]

  • Iran Enriched Enough Uranium Stored in Isfahan to Make 10 Nuclear Warheads, Says IAEA.

    March 11, 2026 0
    Almost half of Iran’s uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, a short step from weapons-grade, was stored in a tunnel complex at Isfahan and is probably still there, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi [...]
  • Chinese Navy Signal Jamming Commercial Jets, Including Australia’s Qantas Airways

    March 24, 2023 0
    Attackers claiming to be part of the Chinese navy are making calls to commercial Qantas pilots midair, while GPS, comms systems, and altimeter instruments are all experiencing denial of service. Lack of Leadership in Australia [...]
  • Iran Delivers First Batch of Body Armor And Helmets To Russia

    November 20, 2022 0
    Russian troops reportedly have received new body armor, plate carriers and helmets from Iran. Russia Purchased Iranian-made Soldier’s Gear, Bulletproof Vests, Clothing And KL7.62 Assault RiflesDateNovember 2, 2022China is selling Russian knockoff military gear back [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Delivers HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Poland

    November 12, 2023 0
    Poland has taken delivery of its first high-mobility artillery rocket systems, or HIMARS, according to reports in local media. Poland To Acquire 500 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) With Domestic Production FacilityDateJune 22, [...]
  • Peru has overturned the decision to buy Gripen in favor of F-16V Block 70 to become major non-NATO ally.

    February 3, 2026 0
    Peru is set to buy 24 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets, overturning a tender that was previously won by Sweden’s Gripen. Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.DateSeptember 16, 2025Peruvian Air Force [...]
  • Indra Joins FCAS Programme With Equal Partnership

    August 3, 2020 0
    Indra has confirmed that it is participating in the New Generation Weapon System/Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) Joint Concept Study as the national co-ordinator for Spain, on a par with Dassault (France) and Airbus D&S (Germany). [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

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 […]

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 […]

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Increase THAAD Interceptor Missile Production.

  • Americas

    What Attributes Make A Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet?

  • Europe

    Russian Taganrog military aircraft maker reports heavy financial losses after repeated Ukrainian missile attacks.

  • Air Platform

    Covid-19 Impacted Delivery Of Kuwaiti Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Turkish companies unveil indigenous point defense systems for warships

  • Land Platform

    Indian army’s T-90 tanks appear with cope cage defense on top of turret

  • C4iSR

    Swedish MoD Issued RFI to Procure GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The MBDA AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM)

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s female commander Olga Bigar call signs ‘Witch’ explains why they’re so determined to hold on to Bakhmut

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • Americas

    US Defense Dept cancelled M10 Booker light tank program

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver SkyRanger Air Defense System To Undiscovered Customer

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Javelin To Destroy Russian Rocket Launchers

  • Europe

    Ukrainian domestic Trembita cruise missiles will soon strike Russian territory

  • Europe

    Putin’s inner circle discusses use of Iskandar nuclear missile in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland or Georgia

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court sentenced former army chief General Harunur Rashid and 18 others to 12 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army released video footage of MGM-140 ATACMS firing

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 Million to Buy 200 Indian-made TATA Hexa Sports Utility Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded a contract to supply 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Morocco

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-25 crashed during a training flight

  • Americas

    US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

  • Air Platform

    Saab Prepares For Gripen E Replacement With Sixth-gen Fighter Jet and AI-powered Loyal Wingman

  • Americas

    Sweden Approves $1.6 Billion Territorial Air Defense Program to Protect Cities and Infrastructure.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft By China: Australia To Tighten Export Control Laws To Protect Research Data

  • Europe

    Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept for submarine-launched AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russia’s most advanced T-90MS tank

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan Deploys 250KM Hsiung Feng III Anti-ship Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • Europe

    Major Explosion Rocks Russian Oil Depot In Long-Range Ukrainian Strike

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Anti-air System

  • Europe

    Israeli Elbit Systems opens new drone factory in Romania.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils K2 Tank With The Most Advanced Active Protection System

  • Europe

    Serbia Plans To Invest More In Its Military

  • Air Platform

    Rafale Bonanza: Saudi Arabia Mulls Buying Up To 200 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Republic of Korea Navy Launches First Four PKX-B Batch-II Patrol Vessels.

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Shipyard will build 24 landing craft medium for Australian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine Should Be Allowed To Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Says

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev accuses Russia of shooting down passenger plane

  • Europe

    Belarusian helicopters repeatedly violating Polish airspace, NATO, Russia conflict looming

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Completes Design Phase of Preveze Submarine Modernization Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Inaugurates Landing Ship Tank

  • Naval Weapons

    Raytheon-Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM): Fifth-gen Over the Horizon Precision Strike Missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia admits Pantsir missile and gun system does not detect drones

  • C4iSR

    US Army Demonstrates Remotely Controlled EW Sensors

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina Resigned And Fled The Country

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

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