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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 […]

  • Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

    November 8, 2025 0
    On November 6, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, stated during a meeting with a NATO delegation that the country’s Armed Forces are undergoing a broad modernisation and transitioning to Alliance standards. The press service [...]
  • Meat Grinder: Russia suffered 2,600 casualties in two days in Kharkiv offensive

    June 5, 2024 0
    Russia has suffered its two deadliest days of war back to back, losing 1,270 troops on Sunday and 1,290 yesterday. Turkey Supplying Arms And Training To Ukrainian Military In Donbass WarDateMarch 20, 2021Russia is losing [...]
  • South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And F-15EX Procurement

    February 24, 2021 0
    South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) insists that Indonesia is still committed to the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter programme, despite media reports that Jakarta will obtain Dassault Rafales and Boeing F-15EX fighters [...]
  • Germany to purchase three more P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

    January 22, 2024 0
    Germany Buys Three More Poseidon, Increasing Question Marks On MAWSThe decision will satisfy operational requirements for German Naval Aviation but is unlikely to generate enthusiasm in France. German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 PoseidonDateJune [...]
  • A drunk Russian driver overturns Pantsir air defense system on the road

    March 1, 2024 0
    A Russian Pantsir-S1 truck-mounted road-mobile air defense system overturned directly in the middle of a road in Sochi. According to reports from Russian sources, the air defense system mishap occurred early in the morning near [...]
  • North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

    January 8, 2025 0
    North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said that a new hypersonic missile system used in a test launch on Monday would help deter the country’s rivals in the Pacific, the KCNA state news agency reported. [...]
Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

  • Europe

    French Navy’s First FREMM DA Alsace To Start Sea Trials In October 2020

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration green light European allies to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored Vehicles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Shows off KF-21 Fighter Jet as Its Arms Sales Surge

  • Americas

    Panama has canceled registration of Russian shadow oil tankers sending a huge blow to Vlad

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Puts Pantsir-S2 Short-range Air Defense System in Service

  • Air Platform

    Indian Cabinet Approved The Procurement of 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia’s Black Sea fleet operations have been greatly complicated and paralyzed

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Raytheon To Build Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel For Australian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Showcases F-35 Stealth Jets At Aero India 2023

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases High-tech Digital Main Battle Tank KF51 Panther

  • Americas

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft for three forces

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Mi-35M Hind Attack Helicopter In Donetsk Region

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Negotiating With Kuwait to Buy Legacy F/A-18 Hornet

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff Into The Rendition, Corruption And Money-Laundering Business

  • Europe

    Russia has captured 265,000 hectares of Dutch-owned farmlands in Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 300 Javelin Missiles For Thailand

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Europe

    Poland Opens Regional Abrams Main Battle Tank Maintenance Center

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The failure of the Chinese CM-302 anti-ship missile in Iran is a significant setback for the Chinese Navy.

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded contract to produce P-8A Poseidon for Canada and Germany

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers Two M-345 Training Aircraft To Italian Air Force

  • Americas

    US Military Destroyed Chinese-made FK-3 and Russian-made Buk-M2E and S-300VM Missiles in Venezuela.

  • Europe

    North Korea sent additional 1500 troops to Russia totalling 3000 troops

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Gathering Intelligence From Intact Iranian Ballistic Missile That Landed In Israeli Desert

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Newest Su-35S Fighter Jet In Kherson

  • Europe

    Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) unveiled tracked version of Boxer armored vehicle

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh central banker accuses Sheikh Hasina and her cronies of siphoning out $234 billion with DGFI spy agency help: FT reports

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian patriot missile downed one Su-35 and one Su-24 fighter bomber, and Russia shot down its own Su-35, with seven aircraft losses in three days

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian-launched North Korean KN-23 (Hwasong-11) missiles explode mid-air

  • Europe

    Tensions heat up between Russia, Poland for the deployment of Wagner mercenaries

  • Middle East

    Iran’s short-range missile system, its location, and where it is manufactured.

  • Defense Industry

    Fincantieri, Naval Group, Navantia Submit European Multirole Patrol Corvette Proposal

  • Europe

    Tourists Flee From Greek Islands After Turkish F-16 Creates Sonic Booms

  • Defense Industry

    Philippines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jet

  • C4iSR

    Northrop, Mitsubishi to develop Japan’s integrated air and missile defense networks

  • Air Platform

    Subaru to participate Japan’s sixth-generation F-X fighter jet programme

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