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Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

January 16, 2026 GDC 0

Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the successful implementation of […]

Anti-air Missiles

Northrop and MBDA will jointly develop Germany’s air and missile defense System.

November 26, 2025 GDC 0

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have teamed up to strengthen Germany’s air and missile defense. The collaboration will integrate Northrop’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with MBDA’s air defense solutions. IBCS is a modular system that […]

C4iSR

France and Germany signed agreement to jointly develop a European missile early warning system.

November 11, 2025 GDC 0

France and Germany have signed an agreement to jointly develop a European missile early warning system, combining space- and ground-based sensors to strengthen continental defense. The Jewel (Joint Early Warning for a European Lookout) initiative […]

Anti-ship Missile

MBDA to supply TESEO Mk2 Anti-ship Missile to Italian Navy.

October 6, 2025 GDC 0

Defense company MBDA has signed a contract with the National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the production of the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, which is currently under development for the Italian Navy. As disclosed, the […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA to manufacture Patriot Missile at Bavarian Factory in Europe.

September 30, 2025 GDC 0

European defense manufacturer MBDA has announced that it can ramp up Patriot missile production at a new Bavarian factory and potentially produce launchers, provided it secures industrial cooperation with Raytheon. It meets customer demand, Reuters has reported. Patriots are the only systems Ukraine and […]

Cruise Missiles

MBDA Unveils STRATUS Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).

September 23, 2025 GDC 0

At DSEI UK 2025, MBDA along with British, French and Italian officials unveiled STRATUS, the new name for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW). In addition, the final missile design for the subsonic STRATUS […]

Cruise Missiles

MBDA awarded contract to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile for UK and France

August 5, 2025 GDC 0

The extension of the production will allow the two countries to restock the Storm Shadow/SCALP stockpiles as the work on the next-generation cruise missile. The United Kingdom and France announced on Jul. 9, 2025 that […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA accelerates ASTER missile production for partner countries

August 2, 2025 GDC 0

On 23 July 2025, MBDA delivered the first batch of ASTER missiles less than two and a half years since the order was placed as part of a joint acquisition led by OCCAR with Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint […]

Anti-air Missiles

Denmark purchases MBDA’s VL MICA anti-air missile system

July 26, 2025 GDC 0

Denmark has purchased MBDA France’s VL MICA air defense system, according to a statement released by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (FMI). The contract, signed as part of the Danish military’s accelerated investment […]

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  • Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

    April 13, 2021 0
    China’s muscling in with missile boats. The Philippines is sending over aircraft. But another player is deploying its military to stake a claim on the South China Sea – Vietnam. As Beijing’s fishing “militia” moved [...]
  • US Air Force approves use of StormBreaker smart weapons

    October 18, 2020 0
    The US Air Force’s (USAF) Air Combat Command (ACC) has approved the fielding of StormBreaker smart weapon on F-15E aircraft. Developed by Raytheon Missiles & Defense, the precision weapon is designed to provide the user [...]
  • Saab Proposes To Establish Sensors Production Centre Under Canada’s FFCP Programme

    February 17, 2021 0
    Swedish firm Saab has proposed to build a sensor centre under its bid for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP). Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP ProgrammeDateAugust 1, 2020RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project [...]
  • Ukraine’s HIMARS strike blew up Russia’s major oil depot in Makiivka

    December 10, 2023 0
    A massive explosion tore through a Russian oil depot after four missiles struck their target in a major win for Ukraine. Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.DateJuly 9, 2023Russia’s actual manpower [...]
  • Taiwan confirms plan to buy 10 C-130J airlifters.

    February 16, 2026 0
    Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force has confirmed plans to procure 10 C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, canceling a previously planned upgrade program for its aging C-130H fleet. Royal New Zealand Air Force’s [...]
  • American-made VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out Russia’s Shahid kamikaze drones

    February 17, 2024 0
    A video footage appears to show a Ukrainian-operated VAMPIRE surface-to-air missile system knocking out a Russian Shahid kamikaze drone in the latest video emphasizing the importance of Western-supplied air defence systems for Kyiv. Ukraine’s $1000 [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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  • South Asia

    Sacked Bangladesh Army Major General Ziaul Ahsan arrested on mass murder charge

  • Europe

    Russia To Buy North Korean KN-09 And Chinese PCL191 Rocket Artillery To Counter HIMARS

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin inks deal for SPY-7 radar manufacturing

  • Cruise Missiles

    Indian Company BrahMos Aerospace Assisted Russia In Upgrading P-800 Oniks Supersonic Missile To Strike Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ex-ministers, Public Servants and Military Siphoned $16 Billion Annually From The Impoverished Country

  • Air Platform

    Egypt and Turkiye will sign a landmark defence cooperation agreement to co-produce the KAAN fighter jet.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wiped Out Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Unit

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

  • Europe

    Germany Agrees To Send 50 Gepard Air-defense Tanks to Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • Europe

    Belgium delivered retired armored infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force Carrying GB100 Precision-guided Bomb In Patrol Mission

  • Europe

    After big wins in Nagorno-Karabakh, demands of Turkish armed drones soar

  • Naval Platforms

    HMS Severn rejoins Royal Navy after decommissioned for three years

  • Air Platform

    German Nukes, Politics and Tornadoes Replacement Programme

  • Europe

    Finland is on the edge of war with Russia in 2022

  • Loitering Munitions

    The U.S. and Gulf States want Ukraine’s Bullet and Sting interceptor drones.

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Middle East

    An Israeli ADS shot down a Su-22 fighter over Syria

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s HMAS Stirling-based AUKUS Rotational Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine USS Minnesota Torpedoed Iranian Frigate off Sri Lanka.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil depot and sea terminal in Novorossiysk

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Russia Lost 54 Artillery Systems, 54 Armored Vehicles and 27 Tanks in a Day

  • Europe

    An engine explosion caused the crash of the Su-27 in Crimea in March

  • Defense Industry

    Poland signed $33 billion mega arms contracts with South Korean and European defense manufacturers.

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver Hurkus-C combat aircraft to Niger, Chad

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian Air Force

  • Europe

    Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

  • Middle East

    Russian troops reportedly began evacuating from Tal Rifaat airbase in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM in Galwan Valley

  • HMAS Toowoomba
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s warship HMAS Toowoomba heads to strait of hormuz as part of Operation Manitou

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • C4iSR

    BAE Systems completes acquisition of Collins Aerospace military GPS business

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

  • Americas

    US Marines Conduct Drills With Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missile System

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Inflaming Tensions Between Kosovo And Serbia To Divert NATO’s Attention From Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    United States Marine Corps Begins AGM-158A JASSM Integration Work Into F/A-18 Hornet Fleet

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics To Integrate SeaSpray AESA Radar On MQ-9B SeaGuardian Drones

  • Americas

    Nexter Proposes Ceasar Howitzer For US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia ordered amphibious armored vehicles from Russia

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-7 Sparrow Radar Guided Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-24 ‘Fencer’ Fighter Bomber

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German IRIS-T SLM Becomes Popular European Anti-air Missiles System After Ukraine War Succes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

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