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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 […]

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

    December 6, 2020 0
    Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — Eighteen 16A/B jet fighters belonging to Taiwan’s Air Force had been upgraded in the first 11 months of the year, under a joint Taiwan-United States program to help Taiwan boost its [...]
  • Russia’s MiG-31K and Su-57 to take part in 75th victory day parade

    April 9, 2020 0
    MOSCOW (GDC) – Four MiG-31K aircraft in the role of Kinzhal missile carriers and four Su-57 pre-production fighter jets will take part in an aerial display to be held as part of the May 9 [...]
  • Russian propagandist and military commander Semyon Pegov stepped onto a landmine in Donetsk

    October 25, 2022 0
    On Sunday, October 23, top Russian propagandist and military commander Semyon Pegov stepped on a landmine and was wounded near Donetsk, this is reported by Pegov’s propaganda project WarGonzo on Twitter, APA reports. The evacuation [...]
  • Russia copies Ukraine in creating drone warfare forces

    December 24, 2024 0
    Russia plans to create a new branch of its military dedicated to unmanned systems, the “Unmanned Systems Forces,” by the third quarter of 2025. The announcement was made by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, signaling [...]
  • US Air Force to receive new joint strike missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg

    August 4, 2024 0
    Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace has announced a contract to deliver Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to the U.S. Air Force. This marks a significant step in enhancing the offensive capabilities of the USAF, providing them with [...]
  • Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

    August 16, 2022 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin has told North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un that he wishes to expand ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, according to state media. Desperate Putin To Meet Tyrant Kim Jong Un For [...]
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

    Ukraine’s Deadliest Female Sniper ‘Joan of Arc’ Has Strong Lady Balls Than Putin’s Mangina

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    First French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets spotted in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese-made HQ-9B anti-air missile is a Temu piece of junk.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

  • Naval Weapons

    Leonardo’s 127mm 127/64 LW – Vulcano

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Aviation Unveils Ultra Longer-range Falcon 10X Aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Wants Long-range Anti-radiation Missile After Iran and Venezuela Successes.

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to produce unmanned surface vessels.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Approves Type 88 Anti-ship Missiles for the Philippines Navy.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Europe

    Only Israel Can help Greece With Drone Guards

  • Europe

    Turkiye, the UK strengthen defense ties through industry participation

  • Europe

    Hungary orders StrikeShield APS for Lynx infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Poland to deliver T-72 tanks and anti-air system to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Started Fitting Out Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Mogami-class Friday

  • Air Platform

    Poland considers Boeing F-15EX fighter jets for air superiority role.

  • Americas

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • South Asia

    Tarique Siddique, DGDP and Sheikh Hasina embezzled $53 million from the Bangladesh army’s TATA MRAPs contract.

  • Africa

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

  • South Asia

    Disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for ‘crimes against humanity’, Bangladesh demands India extradite her.

  • Europe

    Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

  • Europe

    Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Joins Front and Aft Sections of T-7A In Record Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys long-range PCL191 MLRS near Indian border

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Third Unidentified Object Over US-Canada Border

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka UCAV’s Integrated Radar Detects Mines in the Black Sea

  • C4iSR

    Italian Elettronica’s High-Performance Solid State Self-Protection Systems

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Destroying More Than 150 Iranian Anti-air Missiles, Missile and Drone Factories are Blessings for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin recruits Iran proxy Houthis to fight in Ukraine, what Houthis received in return should worry Israel

  • Europe

    Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIA

  • Europe

    Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

  • Americas

    Iranian Hitman Surveilled And Tried Multiple Assassination Attempts On Donald Trump, FBI Reports

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Army Received New Barak Fifth-generation Tanks Fitted With High-tech Sensors And Helmet Mounted Display

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s Lieutenant Colonel And Soldiers Surrendered In Kharkiv Region

  • Air Platform

    The first KC-46A constructed for Japan recently refueled another KC-46A

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Australia Launches First Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat for RAN

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean FFX Batch III Frigate to be equipped with the Long-Range Naval L-SAM

  • Air Platform

    In 2026, the Indian Air Force lost 11 fighter jets and a helicopter in the biggest peacetime losses.

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