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East Asia and Pacific Region

Chinese Spy Ship Spotted Near Taiwan During Missile Tests

October 26, 2020 GDC 0

Taipei (GDC) — A Chinese reconnaissance vessel was seen recently off the east coast of Taiwan, during a series of live-fire missile tests conducted by the Taiwan military’s top research institute, a military source said […]

  • BAE Systems Established A New Baseline Design For RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate

    February 14, 2022 0
    The year-long System Definition Review (SDR), involving work by BAE Systems’ engineering teams in Australia and the UK, has established a new baseline design for the Hunter class frigate and builds on the sovereign complex [...]
  • RENK Awarded Contract To Electric Propulsion System For German Navy’s F126 Frigate

    July 20, 2022 0
    The general contractor Damen Naval and RENK have signed a contract to supply gearboxes and innovative electric propulsion systems, initially for four new 126 Class (F126) frigates for the German Navy. In the process, the [...]
  • Australia down-selected Japanese Mogami-class frigate to replace ageing ANZAC class frigate

    August 5, 2025 0
    Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a tight contest to build the Australian navy’s new $10 billion fleet of warships, beating a bid from German rival Thyssen­Krupp Marine Systems. The ABC has confirmed that [...]
  • UK’s Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon Started Trials

    August 11, 2022 0
    Dragonfire, the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Programme (LDEW) led by MBDA, has successfully begun a series of trials to prove the accuracy and power of the novel laser weapon. British DragonFire Laser Knocks Drones Out [...]
  • US Military Selected Barrett Multi-caliber MRAD Sniper Rifle to Replace M2010 and M107 sniper rifles

    March 1, 2020 0
    The US military’s newest sniper rifle of choice appears to be the Barrett Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) bolt-action rifle, a weapon in which the Army, Marines, and special operators have all expressed interest, citing budget [...]
  • Indonesia Set to Buy 48 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets in $10 Billion Deal

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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. […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    In World First, Ukraine’s Neptune Missile Sunk Kilo Class Submarine And Amphibious Vessels Docked At Sevastopol Naval Base

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh Army Chief General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan admits that the Bangladesh Military is corrupt, inept, and lacks patriotism.

  • Europe

    Mastercard, Visa and American Express Payment Networks Blocked in Russia

  • Europe

    Royal Australian Navy Orders Rheinmetall MASS Decoy Launchers

  • Middle East

    7 DJI drone experts are dead, and almost 400 Chinese military personnel are trapped inside a bunker, non-contactable or presumed dead in Iran.

  • Europe

    Sweden Donates RBS-17 Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser system.

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina misappropriated $126 million from defense deals, report

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh central banker accuses Sheikh Hasina and her cronies of siphoning out $234 billion with DGFI spy agency help: FT reports

  • Europe

    Israel shows images of tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas militants deepens

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish TFX Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Programme

  • Cruise Missiles

    Emirati and Belarusian defense firm will jointly produce 1,000km range cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Russia has lost over 530,000 soldiers and significant amounts of military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems, and combat vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Canada purchases 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft

  • Europe

    India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class Submarine

  • Africa

    Donald Trump brokers peace deal between Israel and Arab league member Sudan

  • Middle East

    Iran retains half of its drone and missile capacity inside the bunker at the start of the ceasefire.

  • Naval Platforms

    Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

  • Europe

    Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing Coup

  • C4iSR

    Turkish PUHU portable EW system

  • Africa

    Israel and Sudan to normalise ties soon

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India’s Brahmos supersonic missiles hit Pakistani paddy fields

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivers Qatar’s second Musherib-class OPV

  • Europe

    Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashed in Assam’s Jorhat due to Faulty Maintenance by HAL.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks blew up PAK-DA bombers factory near Moscow

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

  • Europe

    Roshel rolls out new versions of Senator vehicle in Poland

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Naval Platforms

    Textron Systems armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) or sea drones for ocean attack

  • Air Platform

    Tempest Partners Detailed Progress On Six-generation Tempest Fighter

  • Europe

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

  • Defense Industry

    Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

  • Defense Industry

    First smoothbore gun enters production for Challenger 3 upgrade program

  • Europe

    Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI awarded contract to produce anti-jam GPS system for South Korea and Thailand

  • Europe

    Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

  • Europe

    A new fleet of Ukrainian ‘Sea Baby’ drones ready to hunt for the Russian navy

  • Europe

    French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit System Developed Multi-calibre Rocket Launchers For Thailand

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Deploys Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile System.

  • Europe

    Russia will deliver S-400 system to India by the end of 2021

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan conducts first flight test of its hypersonic missile system.

  • Europe

    Russia lost its first Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Arexis Electronic Warfare Suite For German Eurofighter Typhoon

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed delivers 55 Legion IRST Pod to Taiwan.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops retaken north of Bakhmut days after Wagner mercenaries handed over Bakhmut to Russian army

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