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 […]

Taiwan will increase its Harpoon anti-ship missile inventory to 1,800 by 2029.

June 6, 2026 0

Taiwan will sharply increase its arsenal of powerful anti-ship missiles to more than 1,800 by early 2029, as it seeks to enhance its capacity to counter a mounting threat of blockade or invasion by China, [...]
Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in Bakhmut

March 11, 2023 0

The battle over the ruined city of Bakhmut is pinning down Russia’s best units and degrading them ahead of a planned Ukrainian counter-offensive, an adviser to Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Battle for Bakhmut has [...]
Russia’s failure prompted China to head hunt globally to teach them air combat tactics and manoeuvres

June 28, 2023 0

China has long had a reputation for stealing technology. Now it has gone a step further by copying Western air combat tactics and manoeuvres — or rather, paying Westerners to teach them those tactics. Chinese [...]
French Aster 30 Missile Intercepts Supersonic Projectile

June 3, 2021 0

During a NATO exercise off the Scottish coast a sea skimming target was destroyed by the French Aster 30 missile. This being the missile’s first combat-armed use and was fired from the French anti-missile ship [...]
Bakhmut turned into a death zone for Wagner mercenary group as Ukraine started counteroffensive

March 12, 2023 0

The fight in Bakhmut has bought time to plan a future counteroffensive against Russia’s forces, said Oleksandr Syrsky, the commander of Ukraine’s ground forces. Ukraine hails its first counteroffensive success in defense of BakhmutDateMay 16, [...]
Indonesia plans to purchase 16 KF-21 Block II fighter jets.

January 10, 2026 0

Indonesia is examining a revised framework to revive its participation in the KF-21 fighter program, centered on the potential acquisition of 16 KF-21 Block II fighter jets, following high-level discussions in Jakarta on January 7, [...]

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. […]

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 […]