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French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

November 3, 2025 GDC 0

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October 2025. The M51.3 will be deployed aboard […]

  • Scott Morrison unveils whopping $270 billion defense funds to counter China

    July 1, 2020 0
    “Relations between China and the United States are fractious as they compete for political, economic and technological supremacy,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. Key Points Scott Morrison has committed $270 billion to defence spending over [...]
  • Saab Delivers Upgraded Gotland-class Submarine to Swedish Navy

    December 17, 2020 0
    Saab announced today that it has delivered the second submarine of Gotland-class to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) after a Mid-life upgrade. Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The DisruptorDateMay 19, [...]
  • Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

    April 19, 2021 0
    Leonardo has been contracted by Boeing to provide its new software-defined radio, the ‘SWave Airborne SDR SRT-800 for NATO’s fleet of E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D [...]
  • Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

    October 1, 2024 0
    The Israeli military said Tuesday that troops have started “ground raids” in villages in southern Lebanon after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted “enemy soldiers” at the countries’ border. Israeli drone attacks over Syria, [...]
  • Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

    October 18, 2023 0
    Austal’s on-time delivery of the Evolved Cape-class patrol boat continues an “enviable track record of Australian shipbuilding efficiency and productivity”. Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol BoatDateNovember 5, 2022Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol [...]
  • Saab Group To Build Two GlobalEye AEW&C For Swedish Air Force

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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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian domestic Trembita cruise missiles will soon strike Russian territory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia delayed S-400 missile delivery to India by two years

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Defense Forces Validate Warfighting Capabilities in FCP20

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China Reverse Engineered Ukrainian Supersonic Cruise Missile “Bliskavka”

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford successfully completes final shock trials

  • Europe

    Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Picking Up Russian Conscripts By Their Cell Phone Location, Pounding Them With Howitzers

  • Europe

    Nagorno-Karabakh War: A Modern Warfare Of Drone Age

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Tests SEAD Missions Using F-35

  • South Asia

    Trump administration set to launch drone facility in Bangladesh to strengthen Bangladesh army and navy.

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Saudi Air Strikes Killed Iranian-backed Militia in Iraq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Sacked Two More PLA Senior Generals.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Fighting A Modern Warfare

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force Received First Upgraded C-130J Hercules Aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Started Localized Ground Incursions Before Full-scale Ground Incursions In Northern Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia discusses the potential acquisition of Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu Jets.

  • Air Platform

    The UK Wants Turkish-styled Drones For Its Military

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Pylons for Gripen C/D Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Russia unveils Shahed-136 kamikaze drone production line for the first time

  • Europe

    Greece to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Italian Leopard tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S., Australia and Japan complete exercise Southern Jackaroo

  • Naval Platforms

    The Five Mighty Navies Of Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Australia signs comprehensive defense pact with India

  • Europe

    Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defence pact.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Develop Naval Variant Of ATAK II Helicopter

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Launches Third Arihant Class Submarine

  • Europe

    Russian Army General Fanil Sarvarov Killed in Car Bomb in Moscow.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Did China Send Soviet-era J-7 To Taiwan Strait?

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Istanbul-class Frigates (TCG Istanbul)

  • Defense Industry

    Serbia Plans To Buy New Fighter Jets

  • Defense Industry

    DEFEA 2023: Athens to host most modern battle tanks from Europe and America

  • Europe

    Spain to buy more Eurofighter to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet

  • Air Platform

    GE Delivers F414 Engines For South Korean KFX Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

  • Americas

    Canada could be the next target of the Russian GRU, warned the head of NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E’s WAD Takes Situational Awareness to the Next Level

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Trapped In Chinese, Indian and Russian Debt, Heading Towards Sri Lanka Style Bankruptcy

  • Defense Industry

    Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets to Get Joint Strike Missiles

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

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