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HomeMaritime Surveillance

Maritime Surveillance

Air Platform

US Hands Over Three CN235 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia

October 2, 2024 GDC 0

The aircraft were ceremonially handed over to the RMAF at its Subang Air Base, with U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia His Excellency Edgard D. Kagan handing over the “Universal Hand Control Unit (UHCU)” of the aircraft’s […]

Air Platform

IAI Heron Showcases Its Maritime Surveillance Capability For Royal Navy

June 29, 2022 GDC 0

The Israel Air Force relies heavily on UAS, judging by the fact that four drone squadrons account for 80% of its total flight hours. Recently, the Heron 1 and Heron TP UAS became the first drones to […]

  • Norway boosts defense spending by whopping $48 billion

    April 7, 2024 0
    Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shifted Norway’s discussion on military spendingNorway will dip into its huge rainy day sovereign wealth fund to deliver a “historic” defence spending boost of $48 billion over the next 12 [...]
  • China purposely kept a backdoor in Huawei systems and the Beidou-3 satellite constellation for navigation trap.

    April 11, 2026 0
    In Tehran’s grandiose and wildly ambitious military expansion blueprint, Beijing’s role has long ceased to be that of a mere “parts supplier.” From air-defense batteries ringing the Persian Gulf to missile silos buried deep in [...]
  • Russia’s Failure Promoted China To Lure Australian And British Pilots To Train PLA Air Force Pilots

    October 20, 2022 0
    Australia’s defense minister said the military was investigating reports its former pilots were accepting training roles in China, as Britain said it could take legal action to stop its pilots being similarly recruited on national [...]
  • Sweden Purchases IRIS-T SLM Surface-to-air Missile.

    September 23, 2025 0
    The Swedish Defence Material Administration signed a contract with Diehl Defence to deliver IRIS-T SLS surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems for the country’s armed forces. Sweden purchases more IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.DateDecember 17, [...]
  • Philippines Air Force received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters

    August 15, 2025 0
    On August 13, 2025, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during an acceptance, turnover, and blessing ceremony held at Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The event, [...]
  • Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashes

    October 29, 2022 0
    A Ukrainian air force pilot was killed after his Su-24 Fencer aircraft crashed near Shyshaky in the Poltava region. Su-27 plane crashed during exercises in UkraineDateDecember 5, 2021Ukraine’s MiG-29 Pilot Dies During Crash LandingDateAugust 24, [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

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 […]

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils new StrykerQB armored vehicle at AUSA 2023

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Hackers breached the Russian defense industrial complex and exposed data on Iranian drones sold to Russia

  • C4iSR

    Boeing To Integrate Israeli-made Anti-jamming Systems To Qatari F-15QA

  • Middle East

    Russia Supplied Verba MANPAD to Hezbollah Violating Arms Trade Treaty

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

  • Europe

    NATO Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept Russian Tu-160 Blackjack

  • Europe

    Russia’s artillery strikes killed 2000 Wagner mercenary soldiers

  • Europe

    U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Europe

    British Special Air Service (SAS): Who Dares Wins

  • Europe

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pushes for Western warplane ‘coalition’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • Europe

    Kongsberg’s NASAMS To Play Pivotal Role Defending Kyiv From Kalibr Cruise Missile Attacks

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SpetsTekhnoEksport developed MAGURA V5 sea drone capability of hitting warships at 830km range

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Sweden.

  • Middle East

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

  • Europe

    Russian Spy Ship Yantar Survey Sunken Cargo Vessel MV Ursa

  • Europe

    Finnish Border Guard orders two OPVs from Meyer Turku

  • Middle East

    Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia To Purchase Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rockets System After Purchasing FA-50M From South Korea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out Russia’s Pantsir and Kornet ATGM manufacturing factory in Tula

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber Of the Russian Air Force In Lyman

  • Americas

    US Navy’s JPALS landing system reaches initial operational capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    Germany’s Aviation Union Backs Turkish Bid To Buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • Americas

    President Zelenskyy Visits White House In First Post-Invasion Trip

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to Purchase 857 THAAD Interceptors to Boost Indo-Pacific Deterrence.

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • Europe

    First FDI frigate built by Naval Group for Hellenic Navy hits the water

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

  • Land Platform

    U.S. Army sets to upgrade Abrams tank with Israeli Trophy APS

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rockets humiliate Putin by destroying prized S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

  • Europe

    Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez backs Germany in FCAS fighter jet dispute with France.

  • Europe

    Retired Turkish Army General Rebukes S-400 Purchase As Greece Seeks Approval For F-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine repelled missiles attack in Kyiv, air defense command said

  • Defense Industry

    Philippines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jet

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • Air Platform

    China’s Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) Released Photos of a Pakistani Pilot in the J-35A Temu Jet’s Cockpit.

  • Naval Platforms

    Flopping Fish: The Shenyang J-15, A Perfect Example of ‘Garbage In and Garbage Out’

  • Europe

    Slovenia Donates 35 BVP M-80A Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

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