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MKS 180 Frigate

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 […]

Europe

Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

June 20, 2020 GDC 0

On June 17, 2020, the German Parliament has approved the acquisition of four MKS 180 frigates that will be built by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen. This contract will be the largest naval contract for the […]

Naval Platforms

China’s Type 054B Frigate Equipped with Russian-origin APAR Radar

April 22, 2020 GDC 0

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Europe

Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

January 18, 2020 GDC 0

Dutch-based Damen Shipbuilding Group has launched a successful bid to supply the German Navy, or Deutsche Marine, with a US$6.7 billion contract to provide a fleet of MKS 180 frigates.  The ships will be built at […]

  • Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

    March 14, 2022 0
    The Pentagon says some Russian jets are avoiding Ukrainian airspace, apparently to avoid being shot done by Ukraine’s air defense systems. During a background briefing with reporters, a senior US defense official said the Pentagon [...]
  • Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

    December 28, 2023 0
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  • Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicle rolls over in front of Ukrainian soldiers

    November 22, 2024 0
    Russian marines from the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade counterattacked the eastern edge of the 270-mile salient that Ukrainian troops carved out of western Russia’s Kursk Oblast starting in early August. Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicles [...]
  • Russia’s new Su-57 aircraft relocated in Novosibirsk far from the ATACMS range

    October 20, 2023 0
    A new Su-57 fighter jet with tail number 11 Red was recently relocated at Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk, south Siberia since the Ukrainian army received long-range ATACMS missiles. Ukraine has used US-supplied long-range missiles for [...]
  • Turkiye unveils $6.5 billion steel dome integrated air defense system.

    November 29, 2025 0
    Turkish defense companies have signed $6.5 billion worth of contracts to reinforce and develop Türkiye’s integrated, multilayered “Steel Dome” air defense system, the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced on Wednesday. Turkiye’s Steel Dome Will [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

    Turkey Aims To Sale TFX Fighter At $100 Million Apiece

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy’s Nuclear-powered Submarine USS Ohio Surfaced In The South China Sea Following CNS Fujian (CV-18).

  • South Asia

    Teacher dies saving students from Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BJI jet crash inferno

  • C4iSR

    RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

  • Middle East

    Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

  • Europe

    Germany To Deliver Road Mobile RCH 155 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To Norway

  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Medical Evacuation Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Navy Commissions The First Taigei Class Submarine

  • South Asia

    An Afghan Hero Pilot Who Killed More Taliban Than Any Other Pilots Now Under US Protection

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Releases FDI Frigate’s Specification

  • Middle East

    Israel sent captured Russian arms in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines signs $369 million deal with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Canada purchases 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft

  • Americas

    What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Trialling Battery Powered Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Started Negotiations with the U.S. to Purchase F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • C4iSR

    Rafael Drone Dome (C-UAS) System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz Acheived Design Milestone with Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Europe

    US Navy And Hellenic Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • C4iSR

    Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

  • Europe

    Saab’s MSHORAD System Successfully Demonstrated with Live Firing

  • South Asia

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  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF joins RIMPAC exercises in Guam

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Analysis of FREMM European Multi-mission Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Europe

    Russia Stop Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Due To Technical Defects

  • Europe

    Germany Unveils New Leopard 2A8 Advanced Battle Tank.

  • Americas

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  • Infantry Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block III Anti-ship Missiles

  • Ballistic Missile

    Rocketsan Test Fires Tayfun Short-range Ballistic Missile

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • Defense Industry

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

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Captured Russian BRM-1K Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

    South Korean TFX Is On Track Despite Lack Of Financial Contributions By Indonesia

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 reaches 36,310 feet in an altitude trials

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