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Europe

U.S. State Department Approves M1A2 Abrams Tanks For Romania

April 15, 2024 GDC 0

The United States on Thursday announced its approval of a $2.53 billion sale of M1A2 Abrams tanks and related equipment to Romania, a NATO ally that borders conflict-racked Ukraine. “This proposed sale will support the […]

Europe

Ukrainian frontline troops pleading for more tanks as temperature plummets again

February 9, 2023 GDC 0

In the frozen fields of the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, a T-64 tank emerges ominously from its hiding place under camouflage netting, churning the snow into mud under its tracks. The rusting Soviet-era hulks […]

Americas

M1 AbramsX: The Next Super Tanks Of US Army

October 31, 2022 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

October 21, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on July 27, 2022, General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded a $10,523,248 modification contract to support the production of M1A2T Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for Taiwan. […]

Defense Industry

General Dynamics Awarded Contract To Build 250 M1 Abrams SEPv3 Tanks For Poland

September 14, 2022 GDC 0

The US Army has selected General Dynamics Land Systems to build 250 Abrams tanks in their latest configuration for Poland. The deal was valued at $1.148 billion in late July. Poland’s future tank fleet will […]

Europe

Poland Purchases 116 Second-hand M1 Abrams Tanks From U.S. Inventory

August 2, 2022 GDC 0

On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Polish defense minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced the purchase of 116 second-hand M1 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States to strengthen its armed forces following the invasion of Ukraine by […]

Europe

Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

June 8, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by the Polish newspaper website “The wPolityce“, Poland is in discussion with Germany and South Korea to replace its T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) donated to Ukraine with German Leopard 2 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia Signs $2.5 Billion Deals To Buy 75 M1A2 Abrams Tanks And 17 Assault Breacher Vehicles

January 10, 2022 GDC 0

Australia has agreed on a $2.5 billion deal with the US to upgrade its army’s armored vehicle fleet. The news comes months after the country signed a security pact with the US and UK amid […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea showcases unnamed new main battle tank

October 14, 2021 GDC 0

North Korea showcases its new main battle tank, reminiscent of the both American “M1 Abrams” and Russian T-90, which was shown at the exhibition of achievements held in Pyongyang. The picture that appeared on the […]

Europe

Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

The Polish government will acquire the M1A2 Abrams System Enhancement Program version 3 (SEPv3), the latest configuration of the US main battle tank (MBT), for four armoured battalions, Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczynski announced at […]

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  • U.S. Navy Conducts The Biggest Maritime Exercises

    August 17, 2020 0
    The world’s largest naval drills RIMPAC, hosted by America in Hawaii, offer sailors an opportunity not only to hone their skills with friendly navies from across the world—including the chance to sink a clapped-out American [...]
  • Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

    July 21, 2020 0
    Once F-22 and F-35 cleared the sky, you need something like a flying “bombs and missiles truck” that can flatten the surface of the Earth in a conventional and thermonuclear war by simply pushing a [...]
  • Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket Launchers

    October 31, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers have blown up the Russian 220mm heavy rocket launcher during its southern offensive. The footage, released by the Ukrainian military, shows burned hull of the Russian BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system and [...]
  • US Army Selected Swiss Designed APC9K Submachine Gun

    September 28, 2022 0
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  • Turkey rejects Russian Su-57 fighter jet

    February 7, 2020 0
    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the rejection of the Russian Su-57 reports Russian news agency Avia.Pro. Read More Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a [...]
  • Saudi Arabia buys Turkish Karayel tactical UAV

    August 4, 2021 0
    Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced on 27 April that the country was procuring six unmanned systems from local firm Intra Defence Technologies for delivery in 2021, and a further 40 systems [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

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 […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE Systems to offer T-7A RedHawk for Royal Air Force

  • Americas

    US Navy’s JPALS landing system reaches initial operational capability

  • Middle East

    Israeli-Sunni Arab Alliance: the eight Arab states openly deal with Israel

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

  • Europe

    The USAF Global Hawk is scanning frequency of Gravestone Radar of S-400 Triumf

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drones hit deep inside Russia.

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Air Platform

    Sweden sent Gripen spare parts to Ukraine as precursor to Gripen C/D jets

  • Americas

    The USAF to Procure Eight T-50 Golden Eagle Dubbed F/T-7X

  • Europe

    Turkey’s TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land, takeoff in the world first

  • Europe

    Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

  • Air Platform

    The New HAL-Made FOC-Standard Tejas is Better Than the Current IAF’s IOC Tejas Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War In Galwan Valley: Chinese Smartphone Manufactures Are the Biggest Losers

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

  • Infantry Weapons

    India fields Swedish-made Carl-Gustaf M4 launcher ditching locally-made Nag Mk-2 ATGM

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery Rockets

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Baykar Defence to manufacture turbofan engine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Pole-21 GPS jammer using GPS-guided bombs

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more Type 212CD submarines.

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Unveils Next-gen MEKO A-300 Frigate

  • Americas

    X (formerly Twitter) struggling to contain misinformation about Hamas’s attacks on Israel

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 Dud.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Receive South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets In 2026

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Infantry Weapons

    The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

  • Air Platform

    UK purchased six H145 helicopters for training mission

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Gripen E Starts Supersonic Flight Test

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    $400 million for retention bonuses for Australian Defence Personnel: Richard Marles

  • Europe

    Bulgaria selected Lürssen to build two multimission corvettes for Bulgarian Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    JMSDF Atago-class destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Short-lists ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO A200 and Mitsubishi’s Mogami Class For $7.6 Billion Frigate Contract

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy Receives HSwMS Gävle After Mid-Life Upgrade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Intensifies Attacks on Basij Checkpoints in Tehran as Iranians Directly Send Videos and Locations of Basij Checkpoints to the IDF.

  • Europe

    The U.S. to donate 200 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Purchases THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 30 HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Considers Sending Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

  • Europe

    50 Years Old Icelandic Coast Guard Vessel On Sale

  • Europe

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Build Two Visby Generation 2 Stealth Corvettes

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