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Amid China tensions, Australia bought additional 12 MH-60R ASW helicopters for RAN

October 11, 2021 GDC 0

The United States’ State Department approved Foreign Military Sale to Australia of twelve MH-60R Multi-Mission helicopters for an estimated cost of $985 million. The ‘Romeos’ would likely replace the six MRH90 ‘Taipan’ currently in-service with […]

  • Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

    December 14, 2020 0
    A fifth attack submarine at Barrow has been officially named with a bottle of cider and without the usual crowd. The new Astute-class vessel Anson, was blessed by the Venerable Martyn Gough, Archdeacon for the [...]
  • Naval Group rolls out second Barracuda submarine

    December 3, 2021 0
    French shipbuilder Naval Group rolled out France’s second Suffren-class (Barracuda) nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN), Duguay-Trouin , during an official ceremony at its yard in Cherbourg, Normandy, on 26 November. French Navy takes delivery of 2nd [...]
  • Saab Group awarded contract to support UAE’s GlobalEye AWACS

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

    February 16, 2021 0
    The move will enable Turkish military to prolong the longevity of its F-16 fleet until it will be replaced by homegrown and cutting-edge TF-X fighter jets in the 2030s. Turkish defense firm HAVELSAN to cooperate [...]
  • US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

    October 17, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army has dropped plans to develop new interceptor missiles for its vaunted Patriot air defence systems as demand for reliable air defence systems and the munitions to keep them working increases. Biden Administration [...]
  • Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

    January 29, 2026 0
    The two-day (26-27 January 2026) Bangladesh-United States 9th Land Forces Talks (LFT) 2026 successfully completed at the Dhaka Army Sports Control Board’s conference room on 27 January 2026. The two-day meeting was conducted as part [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Melbourne-based Aquaterro awarded $25.9 million for Australian Army’s helmets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s only Il-38N maritime patrol aircraft.

  • Europe

    Major Explosion Rocks Russian Oil Depot In Long-Range Ukrainian Strike

  • Air Platform

    Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

  • Industry

    Israeli Defense Exports Rise to $7.2 billion

  • Europe

    Havelsan Developed Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Sets to Procure 5 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mohajer-6 drone over Crimea

  • Central Asia

    We have ‘problems’ with Russia, says Russia’s ally Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Antonov AN-178 Multi-role Transport Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Four Countries Reject Su-57E, Except Myanmar

  • Europe

    Ukraine Unveils ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Reconnaissance Missions.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

  • Air Platform

    Aero Vodochody F/A-259 Light Attack Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Iran has agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of framework agreement.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force’s F-35 Stealth Jets To Receive HACM Hypersonic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Agrees On Bilateral Security Cooperation With Thailand

  • Middle East

    Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched a large-scale attack involving rockets and drones on Israel.

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to develop naval variant KAAN fighter jet for MUGEM aircraft carrier.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy, France Develop Next-gen SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Germany To Invest €17 Billion In Air Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Greece Purchases 20 F-35 Stealth Jets From Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland.

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to integrate augmented reality on T-50 trainer aircraft

  • Europe

    Boeing rolled out first P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Norway

  • Africa

    Congo Rape Victim’s Children Want to Reunite With Bangladesh Army’s UN Peacekeepers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

  • Europe

    Russia May Run Of Kalibr Cruise Missiles In January 2023 If It Continues To Mass Strike

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

  • Africa

    Egypt Will Go To War With Ethiopia Over Grand Renaissance Dam, Says President Al-Sisi

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

  • Europe

    No sh$t: Russian soldiers are using bow and arrow in the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British Nuclear Submarine HMS Astute Docks In Perth, Australia

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million

  • Africa

    Morocco Signs Major Arms Deal With Israeli Elbit Systems

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones set off huge explosions at Russia’s Novorossiysk port

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • South Asia

    Indian CBI uncovers human trafficking racket duping people into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    MQ-9B SeaGuardian Demonstrates Maritime Capabilities

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 Fighter Jet Could Have Export Potential, But Can China Build Engine For It?

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded £135 Million For Eurofighter Typhoon’s Capability Enhancement

  • Europe

    UK Delivers Tracked Spartan Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Pledges $164 Million In F-16 Ammunition for Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Sends $1 Billion Defense Aid, Including NASAMS And HIMARS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Uighurs: The Darkest Chapter Of Human History Since Nazi Concentration Camps

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Lost 93% Arms Export Orders Due To Poor Performance Of Its Military Hardware In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier To Play Global Roles

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