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Cruise Missiles

MBDA will help build Ukraine’s next-generation Neptune cruise missile.

July 23, 2026 GDC 0

Europe’s biggest missile maker has agreed to help Ukraine build a successor to the weapon that sank Russia’s cruiser Moskva, the flagship of its Black Sea Fleet. MBDA signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukrainian […]

Cruise Missiles

MBDA completed two successful CROSSBOW ground-launched deep strike weapons.

June 30, 2026 GDC 0

Europe’s largest missile manufacturer has successfully fired its newest ground-launched deep strike weapon twice in the span of three months, completing a development cycle so compressed that the weapon went from drawing board to live […]

Air-Launched Weapons

MBDA conducted the second development firing of the MICA NG from a Rafale.

June 29, 2026 GDC 0

France has fired its next-generation air-to-air missile from a Rafale at supersonic speed for the first time, clearing one of the most demanding technical hurdles in the weapon’s qualification program and moving MBDA’s MICA NG […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 GDC 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 […]

Europe

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 […]

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  • Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

    October 26, 2021 0
    The US and Australia have agreed on a rotational deployment of US aircraft in Australia, and the sustainment and maintenance programs that go with it – this involves both countries leaning on allied partners and [...]
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Completes Production Of Phase IV Su-30MKI

    April 8, 2021 0
    Indian firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that its Nashik Division completed production of 140 Su-30MKI jets from raw material stage (phase 4). Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI FightersDateFebruary 10, 2021Hindustan [...]
  • Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV to Ukrainian Navy

    July 27, 2021 0
    The Ukrainian Navy has accepted delivery of the first Bayraktar TB2 drone from Turkish defense company Baykar, according to Ukraine’s Defence Ministry. The ministry announced the delivery on July 15 through its official Twitter account. [...]
  • Lockheed Martin has won $155 million contract to upgrade Moroccan Apache Helicopters

    March 9, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin has won a contract $155 million for Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor System (M-TADS/PNVS) systems for the Apache attack helicopter in support of the Moroccan government. The Modernized Target Acquisition [...]
  • Denmark announced its readiness to donate 30 F-16 fighters to Ukraine

    June 18, 2023 0
    Denmark announced its readiness to deliver Ukraine with American-made fourth generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. Norway, Denmark and Netherlands to Transfer 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon to UkraineDateJune 5, 2023Ukrainian Air Force To Receive 60 [...]
  • Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) missile systems

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia

  • Europe

    Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

  • Europe

    KNDS and Elbit Systems Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Rocket Artillery Systems

  • Europe

    Putin tastes his own medicine as Ukraine’s SBU destroyed 40 of Putin’s prized Tu-22M, Tu-95 and A-50 Beriev AWACS

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisan Freedom of Russia Legion Destroyed Russian Navy’s Serpukhov Missile Corvette In Baltic Sea

  • Africa

    Morocco Ordered 30 Ceasar Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Europe

    Germany Approves Sophisticated IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Starts Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • Europe

    Sweden’s new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines can perform seabed warfare

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Special Forces Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare System in Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • Air Platform

    Su-57: A Worse Fighter Russia Ever Produced

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Delivered SY-400 Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) to Myanmar

  • C4iSR

    Why Does Russia’s EW Lack behind Western EW?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-35 fighter is being briefly used against Ukraine, UAC reported

  • South Asia

    Pakistan moves twenty thousands troops to Indian border

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering Additional F-35.

  • C4iSR

    German Army to receive Israeli air defense radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Two Scorpene-Class Submarines From France

  • Americas

    Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  • Air Platform

    Why Doesn’t Sukhoi Name Fighters With Block Upgrades?

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman joins US-Japan hypersonic missile defense effort

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract For Vertical Lauch Systems

  • Air Platform

    Biden Admin To Provide Ukraine With Killer Drones Called Switchblades

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Sent $9.1 Billion Worth Weapons To Ukraine Since Russian Invasion

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Offers F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Air Force with Skilled Manpower Development Opportunity in Philippines

  • Europe

    Putin’s grim milestone of death as Russian death toll passes 110,000

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The West Should Support Myanmar’s Rebels As They Do In Syria

  • Europe

    Russia is spreading a false narrative before using chemical weapons in Ukraine as it did in Syria

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For Sweden

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Increase THAAD Interceptor Missile Production.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine signs defense cooperation agreement with Swedish Saab

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Sends Warships To South China Sea To Stop Chinese Fishing Flotilla Entering Its EEZ

  • Europe

    Talks Underway To Replace Vladimir Putin As Russian President

  • Europe

    Russian lost 263,000 manpower and $140 Billion in equipment in the Ukraine war, here’s why?

  • Cruise Missiles

    Rheinmetall and Destinus accelerate RUTA Block 3 cruise missile development.

  • Americas

    HII Launches Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens

  • Europe

    UK To Retire Eurofighter Typhoon, Puma Helo And C-130J Aircraft

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Finish Company Patria Awarded Contract To Produce Nemo Navy Mortar Boat

  • South Asia

    China deploys J-11 fighter jets and Z-10 attack helicopters near Indian border

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Started Retreating From Kherson Region Amid Ukrainian Counteroffensive

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completes Super Hornet deliveries for Kuwaiti air force

  • Europe

    Wagner will not hesitate to kill Russian commanders, Russian commander Igor Girkin says

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Rafale Jets Will be Delivered On Time: France

  • Naval Platforms

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief) bought obsolete Chinese Junk warships, paid exorbitant prices

  • Air Platform

    Five Worse Features Of Su-35 Led To The Destruction Of Su-35 In the Ukraine War

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