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Iran Unveils New Air Defense Systems

September 10, 2021 GDC 0

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Air Defense Force unveiled a new surveillance radar and command-and-control (C2) system on 1 September and also announced that it has tested a new version of its Mesad-16 surface-to-air […]

  • US Navy To Upgrade EA-18 Growler’s Mission Systems

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  • China reverse-engineered Russia’s S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile

    July 21, 2025 0
    China reverse-engineered Russia’s S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile system by HQ-9 manufacture, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. Ukraine’s two $1000 FPV drones destroyed Russia’s S-350 Vityaz Surface-to-air missile worth $135 millionDateDecember 22, 2023Ukraine’s HIMARS [...]
  • Norinco Delivers Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer to Nigeria

    April 9, 2020 0
    China’s state-owned NORINCO delivered armored vehicles including artillery trucks, VT4 main battle tanks and ST1 tank destroyers to the Nigerian Army (NA) on Wednesday, Norinco announced it’s official wechat account. The first batch of 17 [...]
  • China Launches Nuclear Sub, Destroyer, Landing Ship On Same Day

    May 26, 2021 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy commissioned three new warships – a Type 09IV nuclear-powered strategic ballistic missile submarine, a 10,000-ton Type 055 large destroyer, and its first Type 075 amphibious assault ship – [...]
  • Airbus eyes Air Combat Cloud role on Tempest

    June 7, 2021 0
    Airbus is seeking a role in developing the Air Combat Cloud pillar of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), of which the Tempest fighter is a crucial component. Germany, France and Spain Signed Agreement [...]
  • German Navy to Buy 31 NH90 Sea Tiger ASW Helicopters Worth €2.7 Billion

    November 28, 2020 0
    The German Navy will get brand new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters for its frigates. On November 20, the German Parliament, the Bundestag, cleared a €2.7 billion deal for 31 NH90 helicopters in the “Sea Tiger” [...]
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

    Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

  • Cyber

    Ukraine hacked the Kremlin’s secret files of all correspondences, a massive blow to Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s Submarine Tender To Support AUKUS Pilar 1

  • Air Platform

    Weapons China Copied From Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Israel and America

  • Cruise Missiles

    France resumes production of 1,000 km range naval cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko undergoing major surgery in Minsk hospital

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Developed Targeting Systems For Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Unveils New Hypersonic Aircraft Concept

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Drone.

  • Europe

    Russia using artillery to compensate for lack of airpower, ground assault capabilities, and poor targeting abilities

  • Air Platform

    Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

  • Africa

    Morocco is the first African country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Plans To Issue Fresh Tender For 114 Medium Multi-role Fighter Aircraft

  • Central Asia

    U.S. troops disabled 73 aircraft, weapons systems before leaving Kabul airport, report

  • Europe

    Russia’s actual manpower losses is 145,000, Putin’s closest allies are looking to exit Russia, Kremlin insider says

  • Defense Industry

    China boosts its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year – 7.2% of its spending

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Upgrade F-16 Fighters To F-16V Standard

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought Armored Vehicles, Ambulances From Turkey

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin develop new multiple-launch rocket system

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan inducts most advanced F-16V fighter jets at a ceremony

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Indra complete the first Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 radar upgrades

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia launches RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile targeting Ukraine’s Dnipro city

  • Europe

    Turkey develops homegrown 1,500-horsepower tank engine

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Kremlin Suspends Major Defense Projects, Including Su-57, Su-75, PAK-DA, T-14, AK-12 Rifles

  • C4iSR

    China’s propaganda sells YLC-8B as an anti-stealth radar, but YLC-8B is a high-altitude anti-ballistic VHF radar.

  • Americas

    Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Ordered Eight Frigates From Italy

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces announced that it will destroy Iran’s pre-war ballistic and nuclear capability.

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy Sailors Killed In Explosion Onboard Destroyer At Mumbai Dockyard

  • Middle East

    Israel sent captured Russian arms in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza to Ukraine

  • Industry

    Rostec Will Unite Sukhoi and Mikoyan Design Bureau To Avoid Bankruptcy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 Rifles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldier shot down Russian missile with M2 machine gun

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

  • Europe

    British-supplied Brimstone Missiles Forced Russians To Retreat From Frontline

  • Europe

    Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed due to technical malfunction.

  • C4iSR

    India and China deploy drones in Galwan Valley near Ladakh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Gets New S-400 Busting AARGM-ER Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Aselsan Unveils New Anti-air Missile And Gun System

  • Americas

    The US Marine Corp Wants Ship Killing NSM and Tomahawk Antiship Missiles

  • Americas

    U.S., Australia Wraps Up Alaska Red Flag 2021

  • Americas

    U.S. Army awards Raytheon $1.03 billion LTAMDS radar contract.

  • C4iSR

    AN/TPQ-53 or Q-53 Radar Systems

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • Europe

    Putin’s Mafia State: Oligarchs Steal Billions Of Dollars From Russian Defense Industries, Produces Poor Quality Weapons

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