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Europe

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 […]

  • China provided satellite images and geospatial data of the U.S. military bases in the Middle East to Iran’s IRGC.

    April 7, 2026 0
    Iranian forces are using satellite imagery from Chinese firm MizarVision to refine targeting of U.S. military installations across the Middle East, according to U.S. defense intelligence cited by ABC News on April 5, 2026. The [...]
  • Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

    July 15, 2022 0
    Jordan has officially signed a letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of eight new production F-16 Block 70 aircraft from the United States. The USAF wants commoditised F-16V for easier Foreign Military SalesDateFebruary [...]
  • Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

    March 17, 2021 0
    The Moroccan Air Force to receive four armed MQ-9B Guardian drone learned GDC citing  Reuters news agency. Morocco Receives First Bayraktar TB2 DronesDateSeptember 22, 2021The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country NigerDateMarch 19, 2021The State [...]
  • Russia stole American hypersonic weapons design, President Donald Trump said

    January 26, 2025 0
    President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview on Thursday, reiterated his assertion that Russia had stolen U.S. hypersonic missile designs during the Obama administration. Trump alleged that an unidentified individual provided the plans to [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief)- depleting capabilities and the current situation

    December 25, 2017 0
    In modern warfare, combatants are able to intrude into enemy airspace to strike directly at civilian targets with little warning. This ability will only increase with time.   We can, therefore, see how it is [...]
  • Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling South China Sea With The US Navy

    February 25, 2021 0
    Australian military ships and aircraft will continue to patrol the South China Sea amid warnings from China that a declaration of independence by Taiwan would “mean war”. Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • Air Platform

    Qatar considers purchasing 24 more Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Putin Tastes His Own Medicine As Ukraine Gains Russian Territory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • Africa

    Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco to Meet His Counterpart

  • Europe

    Turkey unveils stealthy Anka-3 drone demonstrator

  • C4iSR

    Saab Arexis Electronic Attack, Support and Escort Jammer

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China warns Australia against following NATO and America’s footsteps to boost defense spending

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Ambassador To Australia Hints A ‘Special Operation’ To Reunify Taiwan With China

  • Europe

    Saab test-fires lightweight torpedo from CB90 Fast Attack Craft

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completed delivery of Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy captured large cache of Iranian-made missiles shipment to Hezbollah

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

  • Americas

    Christmas in the trenches, Merry Christmas to all servicemen and servicewomen

  • Americas

    Here’s why President Trump should stop helping unhelpful NATO, NORAD, AUKUS, Australia, Japan, and South Korea military allies.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain to transfer 6 launchers for MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norway Ordered Australian Sensors For JSM

  • Europe

    Naval Group, India’s GRSE To Build Kamorta-class ASW Corvettes

  • Europe

    Russian Wagner mercenary shot down two Russian helicopters and IL-22 plane during mutiny

  • Europe

    Russian deputy defense minister detained on bribery charges

  • Air Platform

    India cancelled 21 MiG-29 orders from Russia

  • Air Platform

    Peru to buy 24 Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets worth $2.8 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    The F-47 NGAD will be delivered under budget with advanced stealth and armaments capabilities.

  • Americas

    The US Navy Ordered 18 New P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.5 Billion

  • South Asia

    Video footage shows intruding Indian BSF soldiers begging forgiveness after entering Bangladesh and being caught by the Bangladeshi Border Guard

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iran announces development of new hypersonic glide vehicle

  • Naval Platforms

    China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Navantia and Thales signed agreement to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.

  • Europe

    Saab’s MSHORAD System Successfully Demonstrated with Live Firing

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-10 is not as good as its Western counterpart, Indonesia has not finalized any deal, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed.

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • Europe

    Putin’s grim milestone of death as Russian death toll passes 110,000

  • South Asia

    TKMS links up with Indian firm to work on submarine weapons technologies

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW: A History of Covert Operations in Asia, Middle East, Europe and America

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashed in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drone Proven Successful: Polish Defense Minister

  • Naval Platforms

    Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

  • Europe

    Ukraine sinks Russian ship as Moscow accused of forcible deportations from Mariupol

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to produce 200 ECRS Mk1 AESA Radar.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall delivers Skynex anti-air gun to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

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