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Middle East

Israeli Air Force Chief Amikam Norkin Expresses Hopes And Concerns On Regional Air Power

January 1, 2021 GDC 0

Israeli Air Force chief Amikam Norkin on Wednesday expressed the military’s lingering ambivalence toward the planned sale of F-35 fighter jets by the United States to the United Arab Emirates following its normalization agreement with […]

  • Japanese F-2 escorted Tu-95 out of Japanese airspace

    March 26, 2020 0
    Two of Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bombers have conducted a scheduled flight over the Sea of Japan and the north-western Pacific Ocean. The Russian Defence Ministry has published a video of the planned flight of two [...]
  • Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

    May 22, 2023 0
    Russian Pravda has reported that the latest update from British Defence Intelligence indicates that at least six Russian commanders and three Generals have been dismissed since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Another 25 [...]
  • Poland delivers 18 Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

    December 8, 2023 0
    Poland has delivered 18 AHS Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, thereby enhancing the Ukrainian artillery arsenal amid the ongoing conflict. This transfer comes from Poland’s military stockpiles, a detail confirmed by the Ukrainian Ministry of [...]
  • Poland’s New Surface-to-air Missiles Hit Stealth Target

    December 11, 2021 0
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  • Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

    April 27, 2020 0
    TEL AVIV (GDV) – Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems said on Sunday it won a contract worth about $103 million to supply electronic warfare (EW) suites allegedly for Indian air force. The contract will be [...]
  • Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

    August 6, 2020 0
    Marignane (GDC) – The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight. The VSR700 performed a ten-minute flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

  • Europe

    Sweden formally joined the NATO military alliance, ending decades of neutrality

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops in Zaporizhia Oblast

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

  • Americas

    US Navy’s JPALS landing system reaches initial operational capability

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves SM-6 And SM-2 For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese MoD to Team Up with Private Company to Export Military Hardware

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received First F-16 Fighter Jets From NATO Ally

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers First Batch Of Howitzers And Ammunitions To Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PRC should take Gripen E as a template, says Senior Colonel Li Chunghua Hua of the PLAAF

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over third HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 32 APVs, Nearly 1,300 Soldiers in a Day

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Prototype Completes Test Flight

  • Air Platform

    Iran pivots to the Chinese J-10C and admits Russia is not a reliable defense partner

  • Europe

    The West Must Give Putin The “Lessons of Iraq” in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missile With Kongsberg NSM Stealth Missile

  • South Asia

    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

  • Europe

    Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in Belarus

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate And Su-57 Have Visible Screws (Part 2)?

  • Land Platform

    Israeli company REGO Automotive develops new tactical all-terrain vehicle

  • Europe

    Germany To Deliver Road Mobile RCH 155 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Turkey becomes armed drone exporting country

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

  • Middle East

    US, UAE finalizing a deal for F-35 stealth jets

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered rail-link, roads, ports, internet and power connection to India’s northeaster states to stay in power

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Deploys Advanced Type 12 Anti-ship Weaponry On Southwest Isle

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Russian-made drone of Armenia

  • Land Platform

    Hanwha Defence AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet completes second test flight

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils Kaman-19 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

  • Europe

    Here’s why Russia’s invading forces are talking over unencrypted radios in Ukraine?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian $500 drones fitted with grenade destroying Russia’s $4.3 million T-90M tanks

  • Europe

    Swedish Coast Guard orders 14 high-speed boats from Boomeranger Boats

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye’s defense company MKE successfully tested its Tolga anti-drone system.

  • Europe

    Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s MHI Launches Yahagi Fifth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For JMSDF

  • Europe

    Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov admits Russia is at war in Ukraine, not a ‘special military operation’

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail AWACS Received Paint Scheme

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

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