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Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Chinese-made FN-16 man-portable air defence systems have appeared in service with soldiers of the air defence battalion of Ukraine’s 160th Mechanised Brigade, photographs published by the brigade’s press service confirm. The brigade’s press service published […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA debuts new VSHORAD system at Farnborough Airshow

November 2, 2024 GDC 0

MBDA, a leading European defense manufacturer, is showcasing its latest Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS), the VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defence) solution, for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow. This advanced […]

  • Banned General Aziz Ahmed (theif) and his brother Tofail Ahmed Joseph operate underworld gangs, involved in murder and extortion in Bangladesh.

    April 30, 2026 0
    It’s like a scene from a movie in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, in its busiest New Market area. The top terrorist, Khandaker Naeem Ahmed Titon, who was awarded a reward, was shot dead in public during [...]
  • Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

    February 28, 2025 0
    Russian forces have deployed donkeys and camels in Ukraine amid resupply struggles to equip troops at the frontlines with necessary goods, according to reports. Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets ShortageDateJune 6, 2021Russian [...]
  • Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) Missiles

    November 19, 2024 0
    Sweden has joined a coalition of European countries to jointly procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) interceptors. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has already awarded COMLOG, a joint venture between MBDA Germany [...]
  • Fincantieri Began Construction of Italian Navy’s U212NFS Submarines

    January 16, 2022 0
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has begun production activities for the first of two next-generation U212NFS submarines for the Italian Navy. The two units will be built at the Muggiano, La Spezia, shipyard. Fincantieri cuts steel for [...]
  • Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

    October 19, 2020 0
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  • Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

    July 10, 2023 0
    The commander of the Freedom of Russia Legion says his fighters are planning another cross-border raid into Russia and are seeking to capitalize on disarray inside the Kremlin following the mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin. Anti-Putin [...]
Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

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

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar buys C295W transport aircraft from Jordan

  • Europe

    Putin led Russia to disastrous defeat in Ukraine, retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up the Russian BUK air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rostec Admits It was Forced To Replace Faulty Components of Chinese S-400

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defense missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

  • Europe

    A list of Russian equipment, manpower and infrastructure losses in the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important milestone

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    America and Britain Could Disrupt Development of Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate Fighter

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Dassault Aviation Agree On Industrial Partnership For FCAS Programme

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves 180km range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM For Germany Worth $2.9 Billion

  • Europe

    France delivers AMX-10 RC wheeled tank to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are assisting Russia’s UAC to manufacture the Soviet-era Su-35 jet.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Iraq Sign Security Pact to Enhance Security Cooperation

  • Europe

    1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed North Korean Troops in Kursk Counteroffensive

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Makes An Historic Visit To Saudi Kingdom

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military video appears to show Chinese F-16 releasing chaffs in the flight path of Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft over South China Sea

  • Air Platform

    Saab Makes First T-7A Delivery

  • Europe

    Russia’s former defense minister Sergei Shoigu’s corruption case witness found dead

  • Uncategorized

    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • Central Asia

    Taliban, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, A Dangerous Quad

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Land Systems Unveils AbramsX Main Battle Tank Technology Demonstrator

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which Countries Supply Arms To Myanmar’s Junta (Tatmadaw)?

  • Europe

    Russians Cash Savings Hit All Time Low, VTB Bank Collapsed

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Test-fires Anti-tank Missile From Arjun Tank

  • Middle East

    Zoroastrianism, Iran, and Jewish Israeli Friendship:  Brave Iranians Started Showcasing Israeli Flags Inside Iran to Support Israeli Action in Iran.

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan’s NESCOM to manufacturer parts for Turkish Anka drone

  • Europe

    Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

  • Americas

    President Trump sends nuclear submarines towards Russia over provocative statements by drunk Medvedev

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems proposed a new large area display (LAD) cockpit for Finland’s HX bid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian new defense vessel ‘Reliant’ kicks off maiden voyage

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Test Fires Domestically Made Babur 1B Cruise Missile With 900KM Range

  • Europe

    Russian Black Sea Aviation Fleet Completely Inoperable , Reports Western Intelligence

  • South Asia

    UN refugee agency reported up to 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in 18 months under the inept Bangladesh army’s watch

  • C4iSR

    The APG-82(V)1 AESA radar for F-15E platform optimization

  • Middle East

    Lockheed’s F-35 at the heart of UAE, Israeli Peace Deal

  • Air Platform

    India Canceled 48 Mi-17 Choppers Deal with Russia, Amid Poor Performance in Ukraine War

  • Americas

    Canada To Build Nine New Artic Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile ‘Hwasong-8’ Off East Coast

  • Europe

    Giant Fireball Erupted On Russian Military’s HQ After Ukrainian Beaver Drones Struck In Rostov-on-Don And Moscow

  • Europe

    Russia’s naval decline is evident in the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, which visited Cuba in 2024 and again in 2026 with the same broken tiles.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Liberated Five Towns Since Counteroffensive Started

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