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Northrop Grumman Offered MQ-8C Unmanned Helicopter To US Navy

February 6, 2021 GDC 0

Northrop Grumman is touting its MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system (UAS) as a future ship-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platform, with a recent trial off the coast of California demonstrating the concept. Speaking to Janes on 4 […]

  • German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

    August 26, 2024 0
    The submarine project has reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase for the new submarines. This milestone marks the conclusion of the design phase. Norway has ordered four [...]
  • Kachin Independence Army Hit Myanmar Army’s Mi-17 Helicopter With FPV Drone

    May 23, 2025 0
    A Mi-17 helicopter operated by Myanmar’s military was hit on May 21 during a resupply mission near Bhamo, where intense fighting continues between junta forces and separatist groups. Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter [...]
  • Quantum Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver UAS To Ukrainian Army

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  • Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

    April 30, 2021 0
    NAIROBI, Kenya (GDC) — Kenya’s Department of Defense has cleared the procurement of 118 state-of-the-art military vehicles from Turkey at a price of nearly $70 million, Kenya’s military official said. Kenya purchased Turkish-made 118 tactical [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

    July 30, 2020 0
    Vietnam on July 28 2020, signed an agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to borrow 36.63 billion yen ($348.2 million) to build six patrol vessels, state media reported, amid rising tensions in the [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed Pantsir-S ADS

  • Europe

    France To Donate Tank Killer AMX-10 Amored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian troops cannot counterattack or retreat: Putin’s minefields backfired on his forces

  • Europe

    The Ukrainian military has advanced on the eastern front

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Patriot, NASAMS and Iris-T showing 100 percent success rate in Ukraine as Russia using long-range bombers instead of fighter jets to strike Kyiv

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Is Reported to Select Lockheed’s F-35 in $11 Billion Tender

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber made successful loads calibration test

  • Middle East

    Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

  • Americas

    United States will send another Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

  • Defense Industry

    The capabilities of the Russian S-400 are a few, says Ismail Demir

  • Americas

    Navy christens USS Fort Lauderdale transport dock ship

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems successfully tests new self-propelled howitzer

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed a MiG-29 at the Crimea airfield, burned the St. Petersburg oil terminal and damaged the naval base.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Approves SLAM-ER And MS-110 Reconnaissance Pods For Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D With New AESA Radar And Software

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Mulls Purchasing 100 Turkish KAAN Fifth-generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • Europe

    Ukraine Broke Through Russia’s Anti-tank Trenches in Multiple Frontlines

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Breaks Altitude Records Of 33,000 Feet

  • Middle East

    QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys Syrian rebels as PMC in Azerbaijan

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli-made Barak-8 missile saved India’s skin

  • Europe

    Russia is losing 20,000 to 25,000 troops per month in the Ukraine war, NATO assessment.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

  • Europe

    Russia Executing Their Own Retreating Soldiers Near Avdiivka

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Orca autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Air Platform

    Canada Selects F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace CF-18 Hornet Aircraft

  • Americas

    Raytheon to build ground-based terminals for US Army

  • Air Platform

    Philippines To Buy 32 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters Worth $620 Million

  • Air Platform

    India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese plane maker AIDC to open F-16 MRO facility in Taiwan

  • Europe

    First Tranche Of 1500 North Korean Troops Received Russian Uniform And Fake ID In Russia

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Fifth Generation Combat Aircraft Mockup

  • South Asia

    India to receive four Rafale fighters on July 27

  • Africa

    China launches OPV for Algeria based on Type 056 corvette

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drone destroyed the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Exposed! Russia’s Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Lacks Advanced Targeting System As It Hits Russian Town

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Air Platform

    The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Successfully Test Fires C-Dome Interceptor Missiles

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