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Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

September 26, 2019 GDC 0

The IAF currently operates a fleet of six Russian-made Ilyushin-78 aerial refueling tankers that are plagued by maintenance problems and more refuellers are required to stay prepared to counter China in the eastern sector. The […]

  • Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

    August 21, 2024 0
    Australia and Indonesia have finalised a new defence pact, cementing closer ties between the countries as Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office as Indonesia’s next president in October. Australia, Japan Sign Historic Defense PactDateJanuary 6, [...]
  • Romania to purchase K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea

    July 24, 2024 0
    On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomed Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to Seoul, where they discussed enhancing cooperation in the military industry, including joint weapons production and the supply of [...]
  • The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

    February 21, 2020 0
    Replacement for F-16 fighter jets, L-39s trainers; upgrade of Saab Early Warning System; purchase of transport, VIP, helicopters and unmanned aircraft besides spy satellites figure in the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) White Paper 2020 released today. [...]
  • Russian military abandoned tanks and vehicles in Ukraine, amid logistics problems and low morale

    March 17, 2022 0
    Photos and videos have been popping up online of apparently abandoned Russian military vehicles around Ukraine, which Russia invaded last week, as US officials and experts highlight various operational missteps on Russia’s part in the [...]
  • Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-34 bomber near Bakhmut

    April 6, 2023 0
    The defenders shot down the enemy aircraft near the embattled Ukrainian-held town of Bakhmut around 1.30 a.m. Ukrainian troops have downed another Russian war plane – a Su-34 multi-role jet – as seen in a [...]
  • Finish and Swedish Navy Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercises

    April 26, 2022 0
    Last week, the Finnish and Swedish navies conducted a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Gulf of Finland. Finish Navy’s Hamina-class tests fire torpedoesDateAugust 24, 2020NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt Russian Submarine In Black Sea.DateJuly [...]
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

    Russian Man Killed Military Commander Recruiting Conscripts For Ukraine War

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • Air Platform

    Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan extensively used Israeli LORA SRBM against Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Soryu-class submarine detects type 094 submarine in its territorial waters near Amami Islands

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian volunteers convert Humvee into mobile 120mm multiple rocket launcher

  • Air Platform

    Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

  • Middle East

    France is negotiating the transfer of weapons from Arab countries to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Russian Missiles Don’t Work, Says Indian Air Force

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is on a collision course with the US, Australia and India are in!

  • Land Platform

    US Army’s M1 Abrams tests fire 120mm canon

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russian oil depot, all flights were canceled

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys special forces to Karabakh through Kazakhstan

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Japan Deploys 100KW Laser Weapon System on Aegis Destroyer.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s AOR Supply Ship Starts Sea Trials

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Tests Bunker Busting SARB-83 Munition

  • Europe

    Putin’s new air defense system is nets between lampposts to catch FPV drones, but it doesn’t help

  • Air Platform

    Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

  • South Asia

    China lays keel for Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A class frigate

  • Europe

    Russia lost four T-90M tanks, 11 BTR-82A APCs and 20 artilleries in one day, reported Ukrainian MoD

  • Naval Platforms

    Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-27 Missed Snake Island And Dropped Bombs On Water

  • Air Platform

    The $50 Million MiG-35 “Lemon” Will Be Tested Until 2021 :Mikoyan Design Bureau

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Starts Prototyping Hunter-class Frigates for RAN

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • Air Platform

    Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers.

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

  • South Asia

    UN refugee agency reported up to 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in 18 months under the inept Bangladesh army’s watch

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Unveil Final Design Of AUKUS Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing vying for Australian Apache deal

  • Europe

    Poland deploys Patriot missile defense system to protect its capital

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Test-fires New Coastal Defense Variant Atmaca Anti-ship Missiles

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded Contract To Produce Heavy Duty Truck For US Army

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s First Survey Vessel (Large) Launched by GRSE

  • South Asia

    The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for India

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves 250 AMRAAM For Sweden Worth $605 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is a nuclear cartel that promotes covert nuclear proliferation in Iran, Myanmar, Pakistan, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkey confirms 2,000km range ballistic missile program

  • Europe

    Demoralized Russian Troops Ran Over Colonel Yuri Medvedev Using A Tank

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