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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 […]

  • Australia boost its 155mm ammunition and 500 pounds bomb production

    October 8, 2023 0
    Australia is investing AU$220 million (U.S. $139 million) to boost munitions production at two factories in the country’s southeast, the government said in a statement Friday. Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled HowitzersDateJuly 8, 2020BAE [...]
  • Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $14.2 Billion

    January 10, 2023 0
    Canada has finalized an agreement with the United States and weapons maker Lockheed Martin to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, the government announced, as it seeks to upgrade the country’s ageing fleet. Saab Announces Partners For [...]
  • Amid China and Russia tensions, US considering nuclear tests after 28 years hiatus

    May 24, 2020 0
    US officials have debated whether to carry out the first US nuclear tests in 28 years as a way to pressure Russia and China into make a trilateral arms control deal, according congressional aides and [...]
  • Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four Su-30SM, one MiG-29 and two Pantsir air defense in Kursk airfield

    August 29, 2023 0
    Several pieces of military equipment were hit on the airfield in the Kursk region. The strike was carried out by Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones. Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russian Airfields and Pantsir Air Defense System [...]
  • US Secretary of Navy Unveils Name of Two Future Aircraft Carrier

    January 23, 2025 0
    The future USS William J. Clinton honors President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America, serving two terms from 1993 to 2001.  The future USS George W. Bush honors President George [...]
  • Canada donates 20,000 155mm artillery rounds to Ukraine

    June 10, 2022 0
    According to information published by the Canadian Ministry of Defense on May 24, 2022, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will donate over 20,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm NATO standard ammunition, including [...]
Infantry Weapons

China using Egypt as military hub to supply ammo, spare parts and artillery to Russia and Africa

April 19, 2025 0

A fleet of Chinese Xi’an Y-20 strategic transport aircraft made an unusual and unannounced visit to Egypt this week. According to the Washington Post, which quoted a “classified leaked US document” dated 17 February, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi planned […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

April 18, 2025 0

India’s homegrown 155mm/45-calibre gun has taken a hit following a row of failed trials for over three months by the Indian Army, according to a top source in the army. “The Dhanush 155mm/45-caliber artillery gun […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army Rejected Locally-made Cheap $300 Krasnopol 155mm Artillery Ammo Due to Poor Quality

April 18, 2025 0

In an internal report to the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Army said funds spent on faulty ammunition between 2014 and 2020 could have been used to buy 100 155-mm medium artillery guns. The Indian […]

Europe

Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

March 30, 2025 0

Companies from Türkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production, according to Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk. A joint venture, expected to be finalized within […]

Americas

General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

March 30, 2025 0

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has announced the delivery of a new 155mm/52-caliber artillery barrel to the United States. In a statement issued Tuesday, GDELS said its Santa Bárbara Sistemas division will deliver the […]

Europe

Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

March 27, 2025 0

On March 25, 2025, Croatian Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić met in Paris with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu during an official visit to the French Republic. The meeting addressed Croatia’s ongoing […]

  • Europe

    France Donates 12 CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar unveils locally developed MMT-40 light tanks

  • C4iSR

    Israeli RADA Electronic delivers multi-mission AESA radars to Ukraine

  • Americas

    F-16 Fighting Falcon Received Upgraded AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Europe

    An engine explosion caused the crash of the Su-27 in Crimea in March

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Air Platform

    The Italian Air Force takes delivery of its most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-400 surface-to-air missiles in Belarus

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

  • Europe

    German Government Approves Sale Of 100 PzH 2000 Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Land Platform

    FNSS-PT Pindad Kaplan MT Medium Tank

  • Air Platform

    China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

  • Industry

    The top 10 countries exporting arms around the world

  • Europe

    Deadly Killing Machine Leopard 2 Tanks Heading Towards Ukraine To Join The Fight Against Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese Air Force test-fires locally made cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defence sector

  • Air Platform

    Putin pledges fighter jets and air defense system for Iran to distract the West from Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian PT Tesco to build LCU for Indonesian Navy

  • Europe

    Russian commander using captive punishment to clamp down poor discipline and alcohol abuse

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Russian-made MiG-29K Fighter Jets Are Inoperable: CAG Report

  • Middle East

    Egypt, Algeria And Indonesia Pulled Out Of Su-35 Deals

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

  • Air Platform

    Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

  • Europe

    Vulnerabilities of Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles and Helicopters Exposed!

  • Europe

    Sweden Considers Supplying Deadly Archer Self-propelled Howitzer And RBS70 Anti-air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Develop Naval Variant Of ATAK II Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The MBDA AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM)

  • Europe

    Russian military’s rampant corruption helped Ukraine win the war

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claims Over 14,000 Russian Troops Killed In Action

  • Defense Industry

    Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • Americas

    AN/APG-77 Multimode Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Turns Away From Russia And Towards The U.S., Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • Europe

    Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to destroy military industries in Luhansk

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Its Global Influence Despite Having Formidable Nuclear Arsenal: India’s Chief Of Defense Staff, General Anil Chauhan

  • Europe

    Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Wants To Purchase 40 F-35 Stealth Jets And 400 PAC-3 Missiles

  • Europe

    Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free Election

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Shot Down Ka-52 Helicopter While Bayraktar TB2 Record The Shooting

  • C4iSR

    JASDF Enhances Electronic Warfare Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Transits Taiwan Strait

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia Should Sign Nuclear Arms Sharing Agreement With the U.S.?

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