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Middle East

ThyssenKrupp Delivers First MEKO A-200 Frigate To Egyptian Navy

December 4, 2022 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-class Modernization Equipment

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of MEKO Class Frigate Modernization and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. The Government of Greece has requested […]

Middle East

Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

October 7, 2021 GDC 0

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has started installing weapons and on-board equipment at its shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on the Al Aziz frigate, the first of six MEKO A-200 ships commissioned by the Egyptian Navy. In particular, […]

Middle East

Sa’ar 6: A Modern Corvette of Israeli Navy

November 10, 2020 GDC 0

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Europe

Greece announced €10 billion military modernization plans

September 13, 2020 GDC 0

Greece plans to arm very heavily and it will spend more than €10 billion in the next 5 years to strengthen its military. What appears to be Greece’s most ambitious military overhaul in nearly two […]

Europe

Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

August 14, 2020 GDC 0

An extraordinary event took place last night with Turkish media remaining completely silent about the renewed tensions in the Aegean. Last night, the Greek frigate Limnos rammed and damaged the Turkish Kemal Reis war ship […]

C4iSR

MMR-3D NG G-band multirole radar

May 30, 2020 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

May 29, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Platforms

Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

May 29, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Explosions Heard In Tehran As Israel Fired Barrage Of Missiles At Iran’s Military Facilities

    October 26, 2024 0
    Israel fired a barrage of missiles on military targets across Iran early on Saturday, as the IDF confirmed its forces had been “fully mobilised”. Huge Explosions Ripped Through Iranian Missile Factory As Israeli F-35I Adir [...]
  • Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

    December 19, 2025 0
    Nigeria is nearing completion of a landmark military aircraft acquisition agreed this year with Italy, with deliveries of 24 M-346FA fighter jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters almost finalised, signalling a significant upgrade of its air [...]
  • Myanmar air force drops bombs on Bangladesh border after Arakan army seized outpost

    June 21, 2023 0
    Myanmar’s military carried out a sustained air assault against the Arakan Army in northern Rakhine State’s Maungdaw Township over the weekend, according to local sources. Corrupt and inept Bangladesh Army’s inaction emboldens the Myanmar Army [...]
  • Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C: A Powerful GaN Technology In The Sky

    April 29, 2020 0
    GlobalEye AEW&C provides air, maritime and ground surveillance in a single solution. It combines a powerful new extended range radar with the ultra-long range Global 6000/6500 jet aircraft from Bombardier. A solution that maximizes operational [...]
  • Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons against Russian forces

    February 7, 2025 0
    According to Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Ukraine has begun deploying laser weapons against Russian forces, and the technology is already striking enemy targets. In an interview with [...]
  • Israel shows images of tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas militants deepens

    October 31, 2023 0
    Israel signalled intent to encircle Gaza’s main city on Sunday, publishing pictures of battle tanks on the Palestinian enclave’s western coast 48 hours after ordering expanded ground incursions across its eastern border. Infantry backed by [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine just blew up Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia Approves $600 Million To Procure A Submarine

  • Africa

    Morocco Deploys Israeli-made Spyder Air Defense System.

  • Americas

    Babcock and HHI partnered to develop patrol submarines for Canada

  • Americas

    American MIM-104 Patriot Became The Gold Standard Of Missile Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean High-tech Weapons Could Solve Ukraine’s Weapons Shortages

  • South Asia

    WHO Director Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is corrupt, criminal and part of racketeering gang

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Patriot Missile System’s Support Package For Taiwan

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in July

  • Middle East

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

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Refused to Hand Over Detained Senior Army Officers to Civilian Court to Protect Other Perpetrators.

  • C4iSR

    Thales Bushmaster Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • Europe

    US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will not be the last country Putin invades, sending Polish and Dutch F-16s to Ukraine would defend Baltic states

  • Europe

    HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Two Bridges In Kherson, Russians Fleeing Kherson In Fear of HIMARS

  • Europe

    KNDS to unveil next-gen main battle tank at Eurosatory 2024

  • Europe

    Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles

  • Africa

    Morocco Signed Agreement To Buy 24 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • Naval Platforms

    After some embarrassing display of submarine incidents, China copy Virginia-class SSN for next-generation submarine

  • Americas

    US war plans for Yemen leaked to the Atlantic in Signal group chat involving Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Rubio

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 18 F-16A/B to F-16V Standard

  • C4iSR

    The Thales-Raytheon AN/MPQ-64F1 Sentinel Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Raytheon Awarded $111 Million Sustainment Contract For NASAM

  • Europe

    France’s Weapons Exports Jumped 72 Percent in 2015-2019

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 Bombed Russia’s FSB Office in Belgorod

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian BTR-82A armored vehicles convoy in Skadovsk

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian pilots complete first training with Swedish Gripen fighter jets: Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson says

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-120 AMRAAM Slammer

  • Europe

    Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

  • Europe

    Havelsan Developed Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    A huge fire destroyed Russia’s only Su-57 serial production factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall opens new factory in Queensland, Australia

  • Europe

    Russian Tu-22 Backfire Crashes In Kaluga Region

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s new invisible suicide submersible set to be unleashed on Russian navy

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed buildings in Moscow

  • South Asia

    The U.S. zero tariff on Bangladeshi garment products ushers in a new era in U.S.-Bangladesh relations, as pro-Indian dictator Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD

  • Land Platform

    Russian Knows how to increase missile ranges without considering effectiveness of radar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded contract to upgrade Small Diameter Bomb

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

  • Africa

    Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

  • Air Platform

    The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

  • Air Platform

    Australia Should Upgrade F-35A Stealth Jets to TR-3 Standard

  • Europe

    Ukraine WIll Regain Control Of Crimea By August 2023, Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges Says

  • Europe

    Spain, Turkey, Belgium Consortium to Develop 6×6 Fire Support Vehicle for Spanish Army

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