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The US State Department approved the sale of Patriot air defence systems to Denmark.

September 10, 2025 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved the potential $8.5-billion sale of Patriot air defense systems with the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) to Denmark. The Danish government has requested the purchase of a range of […]

Americas

Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

September 7, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has signed the largest contract in its history for the production of Patriot missiles, awarding Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion agreement to manufacture nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors through […]

Americas

US Army Validates Next-generation Patriot Radar Successor in Realistic Ballistic Missile Interception Test

May 15, 2025 GDC 0

On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Army conducted a test of its next-generation air and missile defense system, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), by launching a Black Dagger target missile from […]

Anti-air Missiles

Kuwait upgrades its Patriot missile defense system

April 15, 2025 GDC 0

Kuwait is reinforcing its national security and regional defense posture with a major upgrade of its PATRIOT air defense missile systems, an initiative recently approved by the United States Department of State. Valued at approximately […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

January 30, 2025 GDC 0

The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia. The capabilities were sourced from the American military’s stockpile stored in Israeli territory, according […]

Anti-air Missiles

Raytheon to deliver new Patriot missile defense systems to Romania

January 12, 2025 GDC 0

Raytheon, a division of RTX, has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. This latest agreement includes a comprehensive package of fire units, radars, control […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

December 22, 2024 GDC 0

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to expand production capacity for the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) missile to 650 units annually. Lockheed emphasized that this initiative is a crucial step […]

Air Platform

Taiwan Wants To Purchase 40 F-35 Stealth Jets And 400 PAC-3 Missiles

November 26, 2024 GDC 0

Taiwan may buy a US weapons package worth more than $15 billion to show President-elect Donald Trump it is serious about defending itself against China. According to the Financial Times, the package could include 60 […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Patriot PAC-3 Missiles Shot Down All Hypersonic Kinzhal and Zirkon Missiles On Weekend Attacks

November 20, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine said it destroyed nearly all the hypersonic missiles that Russia fired in a big weekend attack. Russia has touted its hypersonic weapons like the Kinzhal and Zirkon as basically unstoppable. Ukraine has demonstrated this […]

Anti-air Missiles

Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) Missiles

November 19, 2024 GDC 0

Sweden has joined a coalition of European countries to jointly procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) interceptors. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has already awarded COMLOG, a joint venture between MBDA Germany […]

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  • South Korea introduced export restrictions on 700 items to Russia, including aircraft parts and machinery

    December 28, 2023 0
    South Korea will tighten export controls against Russia and Belarus by significantly expanding its list of items subject to export restrictions, including excavators, batteries and larger vehicles, in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, officials [...]
  • Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets.

    March 5, 2026 0
    An American-origin F/A-18 fighter jet of the Kuwait Air Force, and not Patriot surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) as initially believed, had taken out the three F-15E Strike Eagles in a friendly fire incident in Kuwaiti airspace [...]
  • Ukraine Proved Full Potential Of Patriot Missile Defense System Than The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

    September 9, 2023 0
    Ukraine claims it has used US-made Patriot missile systems to down Russian hypersonic missiles. Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the systemDateMay 26, 2023Ukraine’s Patriot PAC-3 Missiles Shot Down [...]
  • Azerbaijan using Israeli “kamikaze drones” in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes

    October 13, 2020 0
    The mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh is populated mainly by ethnic Armenians but lies within the borders of Azerbaijan. The countries have both claimed the territory since the collapse of the Soviet Union, fought a war [...]
  • Israel intercepts hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Telaviv

    October 2, 2024 0
    This is the moment a news reporter ducked for cover while live on air as Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in a revenge blitz. Ballistic Missiles Shrapnel And Debris Destroyed 20 Israeli [...]
  • European Union Will Spend $4.3 Billion on Integrated Air Defense System

    August 26, 2024 0
    European nations say they’re planning a $4.3 billion joint air and missile defense system.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said creating an Iron Dome similar to Israel’s was “necessary.” Azerbaijan Bought Israeli Iron Dome Missile SystemDateMay [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Purchases 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets From Dassault Aviation

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Buys Three MQ-9 Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia to buy Israeli-made Barak MX air defense systems

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Deploys Type 12 Anti-ship Missile at Japan’s Military Bases.

  • Europe

    Two Civilian Vessels Hit by Russian Missiles Off Odessa, Says Ukraine MoD

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Submit Final Eurofighter Proposal To Finish HX Competition

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian MiG-29 Embarrassed Putin’s Military By Shooting Down 15 Aerial Targets Including Su-34 and Su-35 Aircraft

  • Anti-drone System

    Australia will invest $7 billion in counter-drone defence.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s to unveil Buk-M3 air defense system at Victory Day parade 2020

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Showcases New Medium Range L-SAM Missile Interceptor

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Italy Sending Sophisticated SAM/T Long-range Anti-ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Invading Pakistan was dictator Modi’s plan to avoid spotlight in economic mismanagement, corruption and sheltering dictator Sheikh Hasina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine war: Degraded Russia’s military saved Kuril Island, Kazakstan, Moldova, Georgia, and Belarus from Putin’s ambition to invade neighbors

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea due to engine explosion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Middle East

    Israel, Hamas Agree on Ceasefire After 15 Months of Bloodsheds

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    TAURUS KEPD 350E Precision Strike Stand-Off Missile

  • Air Platform

    Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV

  • Air Platform

    Volvo RM12 Engine Guarantees More Than 300,000 Flying Hours For Gripen

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Captured Indian-made AK-47 and INSAS Rifles from the Terrorist Group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF).

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia Completed First Flight Of Royal Wingman UCAV

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army Purchases Turkish M2HB Heavy Machine Guns

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Future Missile Defense Radar For Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

  • Middle East

    US Sate Department approves $2.3bn refurbishment package for 43 of Egypt’s AH-64E Apaches

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C: A Powerful GaN Technology In The Sky

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Delivered AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter to Undisclosed Customer

  • Air Platform

    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

  • Americas

    Russian FSB human trafficking Cubans to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Received $483 Million Contract To Produce Hellfire Air-to-ground Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Combat Exercise Cobra Gold Reaffirms Ties Between the US and Thailand

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

  • Americas

    US senator blocks arms sales to Hungary over stalling Sweden’s NATO bid

  • Europe

    Armenian Su-30SM failed to take off from Gyumri airbase

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning naval and air warfare without having a navy and air force but losing ground warfare

  • Europe

    North Korea sent additional 1500 troops to Russia totalling 3000 troops

  • C4iSR

    Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Bring Bonanza For Turkey After Capturing Complete Set Of Russian Podlet Fire Direction Radar

  • Europe

    No ration: Russian conscripts are seen poaching geese from the farm, and Ukrainian forces pound them with shells

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • Europe

    Top 5 Weapons Platform Russia Couldn’t Afford, Aimed At Export Customers

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Offers KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets to European and Asian countries

  • Industry

    U.S. Should Plan Early For Foreign Military Sale, Says DSCA Chief

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s new Su-57 aircraft relocated in Novosibirsk far from the ATACMS range

  • Europe

    Turkey tests indigenous liquid-fueled rocket engine

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