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Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

July 25, 2024 GDC 0

Slovakia plans to buy 5,000 M4A1 5.56mm carbine rifles, according to local media reports. The TASR has reported that the Slovakian Defense Ministry plans to use resources from the United States fund to procure 5,000 […]

  • Israeli Elbit Systems Develops Jamming-proof Laser Connected Drones.

    March 22, 2026 0
    Elbit systems secures exclusive license to adapt new drone communication type without fiber optic and radio drawbacks, but what’s wrong with it and how can this be used in Ukraine. Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed A-50 AWACS manufacturing plant

    April 3, 2024 0
    Ukraine carried out drone strikes on an aircraft plant in southern Russia, reports say. Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.DateDecember 1, 2025U.S. buys S-300 from Ukraine to practice drone strikes [...]
  • Turkey continues to test 6×6 special ops vehicle

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  • China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

    January 25, 2023 0
    The United States has determined that some Chinese companies are providing non-lethal assistance to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, and officials are noting their concern to the Chinese government, a source familiar with [...]
  • The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

    April 21, 2020 0
    The F-15EX, an latest derivative of the US Air Force’s trusty F-15 Eagle fighter jet had its first flight test recently and demonstrated its bag of tricks with a dramatic, nearly vertical “Viking takeoff”. The flight, [...]
  • Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

    April 27, 2025 0
    The Indonesian Navy commissioned the KRI Bung Hatta on April 17, 2025, during a delivery and command inauguration ceremony held in Batam, Riau Islands, at the facilities of PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati. The event was [...]
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 […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

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 […]

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    Russian saboteurs targeting Russian oil refinery to stop Putin’s war in Ukraine

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    New Zealand Will Spend $5 Billion on Defense Under Major Military Overhaul

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    US Marines say F-35 stealth fighter squadron clocked 5,000 hours without any mishaps.

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    Ukraine received its first M1 Abrams tanks eight months after requesting American tanks

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    India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

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    What Attributes Make A Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet?

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    The Saab’s Giraffe Radar Family

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    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

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    KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defense

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    Ukraine Received NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System From The U.S.

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    Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

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    Indian Navy Purchases 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets From Dassault Aviation

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    Russia’s Navy Started Using 63 Years Old Be-12 Aircraft As Its Air Force Struggles To Fly Soviet-era Su-35 Aircraft

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    Turkey Test Fires Domestic anti-ship Atmaca missile

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    Ukraine unveils upgraded Bogdana artillery system

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    Austal delivers 2nd Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to RAN

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    NATO Members to Purchase Australian-made Apollo Laser Weapon System.

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    Chinese Foreign Minister Criticised Israel For Defending Its Sovereignty

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    Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

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    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

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    Sweden scrambles Gripen fighter jets after Russian military plane enters airspace

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    Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

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    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

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    Ukrainian kamikaze drone unit blows up rare Russian Zaslon radar

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    Boeing Delivered AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter to Undisclosed Customer

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    EDGE Awarded Contract To Produce MANSUP Anti-ship Missiles For Brazil

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    Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

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    International Criminal Court to Prosecute Myanmar’s Top Military Leaders

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    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

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    Austal to Convert Decommissioned RAN’s Patrol Boat into USV

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    Raytheon GBU-53B SDB II Bomb

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    Turkish defense industries scored $6.2 billion contract at SAHA Expo

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    Saab awarded contract to produce Curl-gustaf and RBS 70 NG missiles worth $767.54 million

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