M-83A mortar – Global Defense Corp

Chinese-made 60mm Type 83 (M-83A) mortar shells used by the Russian army in Ukraine

November 29, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s armed forces claim to have discovered a Chinese-made mortar bomb in the possession of Russian troops fighting in the occupied Melitopol region, in another case of foreign-made armaments surfacing in the ongoing conflict. Yurii […]

Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

May 4, 2021 0

Abu Dhabi, UAE (GDC) — After a busy November full of military drills, not least of which took place at sea, Egypt is continuing its training efforts into December and throughout 2021, sending a message [...]
U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan military, now in the hands of Taliban

September 6, 2021 0

The US spent $83 billion in training and equipment for the Afghan military since 2001, includes $2 billion in Humvees and $147 million in Black Hawk helicopters, a report by Daily Mail. The total cost [...]
The U.S., Australia and United Kingdom accused Russian G.R.U. of Cyberattacks on Georgia

February 22, 2020 0

The United States, Australia and United Kingdom allies on Thursday accused Russia’s main military intelligence agency of a broad cyberattack against the republic of Georgia in October that took out websites and interrupted television broadcasts, in a [...]
Ukraine Wiped Out Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Unit

January 2, 2023 0

According to a new report, an elite Russian ‘Spetsnaz military brigade’ suffered so many losses while fighting in Ukraine that it was essentially “wiped out” and is expected to take a long time to rebuild. [...]
Belarusian helicopters repeatedly violating Polish airspace, NATO, Russia conflict looming

August 4, 2023 0

Belarusian combat helicopters entered Polish airspace on Tuesday morning local time. This reports the German news website n-tv.de with reference to data from the Polish Ministry of Defense. Poland Modernizing Its Military In Rapid PaceDateJune [...]
France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine kicks off sea trials.

February 27, 2026 0

On 24 February 2026, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, carried out its first sea trials, French shipbuilder Naval Group revealed. French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trialDateMay 31, 2020Barracuda-class Attack Submarine [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]