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Naval Platforms

Damen’s Leading Role In German MKS-180 Frigate Programme

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

On June 19th Damen Shipyards Group and the German Bundesamt fur Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr signed the contract for the construction of four MKS-180 frigates for the German Navy. Damen is the main contractor for […]

  • India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

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  • Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

    May 27, 2023 0
    Shipbuilder Austal has launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat (CCPB) for the Royal Australian Navy. Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian NavyDateFebruary 25, 2023Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber Of the Russian Air Force In Lyman

    October 8, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers have found the wreckage of a Russian Air Force Su-34 Fullback strike aircraft that crashed near Lyman in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine Shot Down Su-34 Fighter-bomber in KharkivDateDecember 3, 2022Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S [...]
  • The Czech-led initiative purchased one million ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion

    March 18, 2024 0
    Czech President Petr Pavel told journalists on Thursday that, with Thursday’s contribution of €140 million from Norway, the Czech Republic has secured enough funds to buy 800,000 artillery shells for munitions-starved Ukraine. Portugal joins Czech [...]
  • Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

    August 8, 2020 0
    Australia has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a requirement to obtain a fleet of light helicopters for use by the country’s special forces. Proposals for Canberra’s LAND 2097 Phase 4 requirement will be [...]
  • Trump administration approves first arms sale to Ukraine

    May 2, 2025 0
    President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly approved its first weapons sale to Ukraine since the start of his second term, with plans to authorize direct commercial exports valued at $50 million or more. The move [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • Air Platform

    F-35B Is A Vital Asset To Counter China, Says U.S. Air Force

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin ramps up production of HIMARS artillery rockets amid high demands from European nations

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce Tomahawk block V cruise missiles for Australia and Japan

  • Americas

    First Brazilian Gripen E arrives in Brazil

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blew up three Russian Buk missile systems with kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates Simultaneously

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Naval Platforms

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

  • Air Platform

    Germany blocks Eurofighter jets sale to Saudi Arabia over Yemen conflict

  • Naval Platforms

    MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Maritime Helicopters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Purchases SM6 Ballistic Missile Interceptor For Hobart Class Destroyer Worth $7 Billion

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Air Platform

    Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine Requests More Bushmaster And Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded subcontract for Norway’s Leopard tank order

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 Has The Highest RCS Amongst Sukhoi Aircraft, Russian Propaganda Still Claimed Its Stealth Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone swarm wreck havoc over Moscow, Russia shuts down four major airports

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar unveils locally developed MMT-40 light tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

  • Defense Industry

    France surpassed Russia as the second largest arms exporter

  • Air Platform

    Leaked Document Shows Russia’s Rostec Falsified Performance Data for the Zhuk-ME Radar in Indian Navy’s MiG-29K.

  • Europe

    Denmark Bolsters Military Presence in Greenland Amid U.S. Tensions.

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Greece is looking for buyers of its ageing 18 Mirage 2000 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils N-WAVE Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2019-2020 Defense Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes South Of Bakhmut With Lightening Fast Counteroffensive

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

  • Europe

    Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli IAI Showcases Drones in South Korea

  • C4iSR

    Russia To Supply Myanmar With Orlan-10E Surveillance Drones And Pantsir-S1

  • Africa

    U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Human Rights Groups Accused Russia of Using Banned Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military hints about using new Grim-2 ballistic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

  • Europe

    Russia sent 70 years old T-54 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s tank fires destroyed Russia’s armored column in Kursk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Unveil Final Design Of AUKUS Submarine

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