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Europe

Turkish Army to Get New Indigenous Heavy Machine Guns

March 6, 2021 GDC 0

A new domestically-produced heavy machine gun developed by Turkish firm Sarsılmaz has cleared all tests stages and is now ready to be delivered to the military. The weapon, SAR 762 MT-type 12.7 mm heavy machine […]

South Asia

The Indian Army Buys Negev Light Machine Guns from Israeli IWI Worth $116.4 Million

April 19, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) to supply 16,479 Negev 7.62X51 mm Light Machine Guns (LMGs) for $116.4 million (INR 880 crore). India is the largest weapons importer of Israeli […]

  • Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored Fighting Vehicle

    June 24, 2024 0
    Shephard News has reported that a new Singaporean combat vehicle is “ready for production”. According to the report, the latest member of the Singapore-based ST Engineering Terrex (8×8) family of armored fighting vehicles (AFV) is [...]
  • Russia sends the exhibition T-90MS tank reserved for the UAE’s IDEX to the frontline.

    September 15, 2025 0
    A T-90MS main battle tank that once stood on display at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates has now been deployed to the battlefield in Ukraine, according to a statement from [...]
  • India and China deploy drones in Galwan Valley near Ladakh

    June 27, 2020 0
    Amid standoff, India and China have increased the use of drones for surveillance on each other in eastern Ladakh. Indian military has been directed to increase their usage for more intelligence on confrontation areas. Indian [...]
  • Indonesian Military Receives ScanEagle Drone and Bell Utility Helicopter from US

    March 2, 2020 0
    The Defense Ministry has accepted a grant comprising 14 Insitu ScanEagle drones and three Bell 412 helicopters from the United States as security aid, Jakarta expects the equipment to further strengthen the Navy’s maritime patrol operations throughout the archipelago. [...]
  • BAE Systems Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

    April 23, 2020 0
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  • Norway Sent 100 Mistral Anti-air System To Ukraine

    April 29, 2022 0
    The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court imposed travel bans on 26 former ministers amid corruption allegations

  • Europe

    Germany will send a company of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, allows allies to send tanks

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Begin Construction Of Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

  • Middle East

    Turkey To Establish Military Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Pearl Harbor Drone Attacks Exposed Putin’s Nuclear Bluff

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US bans arms exports to Hongkong

  • Europe

    Russian MoD sued Rosoboronexport JSC subsidiary NIMI for corruption and embezzlement

  • Defense Industry

    India signs deal with American General Electric for 113 GE-404 engines for HAL Tejas Mk1A.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Unveils Most Powerful 2,000 Pound Non-nuclear Bomb

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sending private military contractors to protect Myanmar’s Junta is a grave concern for Bangladesh, India and Thailand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Dhruv Helicopter came under the warning fire from the Chinese military

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MKII vs JF-17 Block III: How does Tejas MKII stack up against JF-17 Block III?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Manufacture Munitions For HIMARS In Australia

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Europe

    Russia accused the West and Ukraine of orchestrating anti-semitic protests in Russia’s Dagestan

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches Russian arms, signs deal with Israel to purchase PULS artillery and Hermes 900 drones from Israel

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 and Su-24 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to develop naval variant KAAN fighter jet for MUGEM aircraft carrier.

  • Air Platform

    Structural Cracks Appearing on Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder’s Vertical Stabilizer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US state department has approved foreign military sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries to boost exports

  • Europe

    More EU sanctions should hit Russian arms production, says Czech Foreign Minister

  • Air Platform

    France Acquires 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Land Platform

    The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

  • Middle East

    Syrian Army’s Mi-24 Crashed in Homs

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy purchases Eurosam SAMP/T NG Anti-air Missile System

  • Europe

    Russian Ammunition Depot In Belgorod Catches Fire

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • Middle East

    Leaked Exchange Reveals Iran’s President Pezeshkian and Vahidi Clash Over U.S. Talks and Crumbling Iranian Economy.

  • Air Platform

    Croatian Air Force Received Six Rafale Fighter Jets From France

  • Anti-ship Missile

    U.S. Army conducted the first Typhon missile system live fire exercise in Australia

  • Europe

    Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) awarded contract to upgrade Swedish Stridsvagn 122 tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune MPA Commence Operations from INS Hansa

  • Americas

    U.S., Australia Wraps Up Alaska Red Flag 2021

  • Europe

    Finland Increases Defense Budget By 70%, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

  • Europe

    Raytheon Awarded $182 Million Contact To Produce NASAMS II For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Serbia To Purchase Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PLAAF flew KJ-500 AEW&C and J-11A fighter Jet during a night exercise across Taiwan Strait

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission Super Hornet Block III into service

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan in talks with China to purchase L-15 trainer aircraft

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