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Europe

Hungarian Army Receives First Locally Built KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

November 10, 2024 GDC 0

At a ceremony on July 24, 2024, Rheinmetall handed over to the Hungarian armed forces the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky represented […]

Europe

Rheinmetall begins KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle production in Ukraine

October 30, 2024 GDC 0

Rheinmetall has launched its first factory in Ukraine, with a second facility nearing completion, according to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger’s interview with TSN. The German defense giant is now set to produce advanced armored vehicles […]

Europe

Greece Trials German-made KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles

August 25, 2022 GDC 0

According to a picture published on the Twitter account of “DEFENCE ReDEFiNED” on July 21, 2022, the German-made KF41 Lynx tracked armored (IFV) Infantry Fighting Vehicle is in Greece to conduct trial tests. On June 1, 2022, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

February 11, 2021 GDC 0

Marand Precision Engineering is the latest company in Australia to partner with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) in bidding for the Australian Army’s programme to procure infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) under Land 400 Phase 3. Victoria-based […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Hanwha and Rheinmetall Battle For $27 Billion Armored Vehicles Contracts For Australian Army

January 14, 2021 GDC 0

The Victorian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea’s largest defence manufacturer on building armoured vehicles in Geelong from next year, escalating efforts to beat a Queensland-backed bid for an Australian military contract […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

October 17, 2020 GDC 0

Rheinmetall has announced an export order in excess of $150 million dollars from Australia to the Hungarian Armed Forces to supply digital Lance turrets, which will be designed and manufactured at the company’s new Military Vehicle Centre […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Rheinmetall opens new factory in Queensland, Australia

October 13, 2020 GDC 0

Rheinmetall has opened its Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Queensland. Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially opened the MILVEHCOE at a ceremony attended by a delegation of Federal MPs and Senators from across Queensland, representatives […]

Americas

US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

September 15, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Army issued a draft request for proposals for the preliminary design phase of its delayed optionally manned fighting vehicle, or OMFV, the first major step in a relaunched competition to replace the Bradley Infantry […]

Americas

Raytheon and Rheinmetall jointly offered Lynx IFV for US Army’s OMFV competition

May 7, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon and Rheinmetall are poised to modify their Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and enter it as a candidate for the US Army’s revamped M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement effort. The Army has tried three […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

LAND 400 Phase III: Australian Army Shortlist Rheinmetall Defence and Hanwha Defense

September 21, 2019 GDC 0

Rheinmetall Defence’s KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and Hanwha Defense’s AS21 Redback IFV have been shortlisted to compete against each other for the opportunity to provide Army with up to 450 tracked IFVs and […]

  • Hensoldt Awarded $241 Million Contact For Eurofighter’s AESA Radar

    April 26, 2021 0
    Hensoldt has been awarded a roughly $241 million contract to produce active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars for the German air force’s 38 Project Quadriga Eurofighters. Airbus ordered Hensoldt AESA radars for German EurofightersDateJuly 6, [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s Nebo-SVU VHF radar which China reverse-engineered and sold as JY-27A anti-stealth radar.

    January 19, 2026 0
    Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed Russian air defense infrastructure in temporarily occupied Crimea and a drone storage facility near the city of Donetsk, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on [...]
  • China has deployed its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 to patrol the South China Sea amid reliability issues with the J-11B, J-15, and J-35A.

    May 8, 2026 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has deployed Su-30MK2 long-range fighter aircraft for operations over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat ExerciseDateFebruary 14, 2021AESA Radar Equipped [...]
  • Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

    November 23, 2025 0
    Taiwan’s first indigenous armed sea drone marks a significant step toward building asymmetric warfare capabilities amid the growing threat of kinetic Chinese action. Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to EuropeDateJanuary 14, 2022Taiwan’s Indigenous [...]
  • Russian Oil Depot On Fire After Ukrainian Missile Strike

    May 8, 2022 0
    Flames lit up the sky over Russia in the early hours after suspected Ukrainian missile strikes blew up two oil storage facilities supplying Putin’s troops fighting for control of Donbas.  Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For [...]
  • U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

    January 24, 2022 0
    According to Rear Admiral Paul Schlise, U.S. Navy, Director, Naval Surface Warfare Division (N96) at SNA 2022, DDG 51s will have been in production for over 40 years with basically the same hull that the [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Procure Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Extended-range ground-based air defense system

  • Europe

    Losing all armors Putin’s Army is now fighting in Ukraine on Horseback

  • Middle East

    IRGC commanders abandon posts, conscripted troops forced to guard IRGC position amid US and Israeli strikes – report

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russian ammunition depots 600km from frontlines

  • Europe

    Russia Lost More Than 11,000 Military Combat Vehicles In The Ukraine War, Degrading Russian Army’s Ground Warfare Capability

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese Kh-31/YJ-91 anti-radiation missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Cruise Missiles

    Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Hit Russian Territory Due To GLONASS Guidance Error

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Christens Virginia-class Attack Submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796)

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Europe

    Russian Su-27 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Black Sea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Received First Boxer Armored Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Sends Warships To South China Sea To Stop Chinese Fishing Flotilla Entering Its EEZ

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Poland signs a deal to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 at an estimated cost of $4.6 billion

  • Europe

    The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group.

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission Super Hornet Block III into service

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Firm Purchases German Factory from Volkswagen to Build Iron Dome Parts.

  • Europe

    Czech Excalibur Army Upgrades Ukraine’s T-72 Tanks Armored Protection

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HELIOS Laser Weapons To US Navy

  • Europe

    Serbia Behind $1.6 Billion PULS Artillery Contract With Israeli Elbit Systems.

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil refinery in Samara region

  • Central Asia

    Three Brothers 2021: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises

  • Europe

    Turkey Launches Istambul-Class Frigates “TCG Istanbul”

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Is Reported to Select Lockheed’s F-35 in $11 Billion Tender

  • Europe

    Russian Ammunition Depot In Belgorod Catches Fire

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 AKA S-300PMU2 SAM in Syria

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Europe

    A single Ukrainian Kamikaze drone set a Russian oil depot in a massive blaze in western Russia

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its ATAK 2 attack helicopters

  • Uncategorized

    Norwegian F-35A Successfully Launches Joint Strike Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Myanmar Army Unleashes Hell On Ordinary People And The World Is Silent

  • Middle East

    Cyber attacks hit Iranian government websites and nuclear facilities

  • Air Platform

    Sharp Eye Ⅲ Unmanned Helicopter had been displayed on 10th Airshow China

  • Europe

    Russian Rocket Launcher Factory Bursts Into Flames In A Suspected Sabotage

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021

  • Air Platform

    Turkish UAV Aksungur flies 28 hours with 12 smart munitions

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force destroys Mi-17 helicopter fleet near Iranian capital.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Havelsan Developed Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • Europe

    Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

  • Air Platform

    U.S. and Australia plan to send 41 retired RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Pakistan Was Pressured To Recognize Israel By MBS: Imran Khan

  • Africa

    Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

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