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East Asia and Pacific Region

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

April 17, 2025 GDC 0

Japan has started installing the first Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS) for a planned fleet of 12 Mogami-class multirole frigates (also known as FFM) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi […]

Naval Weapons

Mk41 strike length vertical-launching system (VLS)

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  • Belgium chooses H145M for military and police

    September 18, 2024 0
    The Kingdom of Belgium has signed a contract to acquire 15 Airbus H145M helicopters for its army and two for the Federal Police, with an option for three additional units. Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M [...]
  • French Navy will upgrade FDI frigate with 32 vertical launch system.

    April 14, 2026 0
    The French Navy has confirmed a major upgrade to its FDI frigates, doubling their missile firepower by increasing vertical launch system capacity from 16 to 32 cells. France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 [...]
  • Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov Claims Hitler Was A Jew, Sparking Sharp Criticism From Israel

    May 3, 2022 0
    Israel lambasted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday for claiming Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins, saying it was an “unforgivable” falsehood that debased the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust. Israel Considers Sending Iron Dome [...]
  • Turkey Developed and Exported Modern Air-to-surface Missiles

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  • The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

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    The Tempest Fighter Jet Mockup A spectacular full-size mockup of the Tempest fighter jet – which designers believe has the potential to be as iconic as legendary World War 2 plane the Spitfire. The aim [...]
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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

    Naval Group, India’s GRSE To Build Kamorta-class ASW Corvettes

  • Europe

    Navantia UK unveils LASV75 autonomous surface vessel concept.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch Rocket System.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Humiliating Russian military, Russia has asked China for missiles, drones, armoured vehicles: Financial Times

  • Air Platform

    China Developed Armed Reconnaissance CH-6 UCAV

  • Europe

    German Navy christens second K130 Batch II corvette Emden

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Africa

    Nigeria’s M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of delivery.

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin’s Rare Adminission On State TV That Russian Weapons Are Outdated, Needs Modernization

  • Europe

    Russia launches Shahed kamikaze drones with wooden warhead without explosive charges

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

  • Middle East

    Israeli Female Soldiers Killed More Than 100 Hamas Terrorists

  • Europe

    Epic Fail: Putin’s Forces Are Pushed Out Of Donbas Before Russian Victory Day Parade

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Air Platform

    UAE Negotiating With South Korea to Purchase KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China prepares a shipment of HQ-9B, HQ-16, HQ-7, FN-6, C-802, and tunnel boring machines and ballistic missile launchers to Iran via the CPEC corridor.

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi media reports that the relationship between Dictator Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi may be romantic following the release of the Epstein files.

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh military (thief): as inept as it is corrupt

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

  • Middle East

    UAE Plans to Buy Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Here’s Why Russia’s Kontakt-1 And Kontakt-5 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) Bricks Make the T-90M Tank More Vulnerable

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

  • Europe

    Ukraine blow up Russia’s easy target T-90M Tank using a Swedish AT4 recoilless rifle

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases Skyranger 30 Anti-air System

  • Europe

    How sanctions are affecting Russian defense industrial complex

  • Europe

    Donetsk region: a tank graveyard of the Russian army

  • Land Platform

    KAPLAN MT Medium-Weight Tank And IFV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RAFAEL Unveils Ice Breaker Long-range Air-to-Surface Missile

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    US Approves $3.5 Billion Apache Helicopter Sale to South Korea

  • Europe

    European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

  • Air Platform

    Germin Company Says It Will Investigate Use Of GPS Tech In Bayraktar TB

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin admits battle of Bakhmut severely degraded Wagner mercenary group

  • Europe

    North Macedonia Orders Boran Howitzers From Turkey

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Will Leave Bakhmut On 10th May To ‘Lick Our Wounds’, Yevgeny Prigozhin Announced

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan signs $171 million contract to deliver communications systems to undisclosed customer.

  • Europe

    Turkiye Increased Defense Budget to $51 Billion in 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army Apologies To Public After Its T-72M1 Tanks Constantly Breaks Down On Road

  • Americas

    U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

  • Europe

    Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    The Type 26 frigate and its derivative, the Hunter-class, serve as a cautionary tale for Australia and the UK.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Offers BrahMos Cruise Missiles To Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

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