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South Asia

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 […]

  • Boeing eyes on T-7A exports to Asia-Pacific markets

    February 13, 2020 0
    Boeing has announced an intention to export the T-7A Red Hawk to countries in the Asia-Pacific region for military trainer and light combat aircraft requirements across the Asia-Pacific region. The US company will share marketing [...]
  • Here’s Why, The Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles Hitting The Beach Toilet, And Pilots Are Using Garmin Gps Navigator?

    July 23, 2022 0
    You have seen Russian cruise missiles hitting shopping centers and beach toilets. Have you ever wondered why Russian missiles hit shopping centers and beach toilets? Inaccurate GLONASS: Russia Replaces GLONASS Guidance Kit With GPS Navigator [...]
  • F-35B Is A Vital Asset To Counter China, Says U.S. Air Force

    August 14, 2021 0
    Senior U.S. Air Force leaders recently reemphasized their support for the F-35, calling the 5th Generation fighter the “cornerstone” of the Air Force’s tactical capability. The remarks were intended to clarify recent erroneous media coverage [...]
  • Rogue Russian soldiers blew up ammunition supplied by North Korean despot

    March 19, 2024 0
    Around 9,000 children will be evacuated from the Russian region of Belgorod, the local governor said, as Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine carry out cross-border raids in the region and blow up ammunition depots. The [...]
  • Taiwan confirms plan to buy 10 C-130J airlifters.

    February 16, 2026 0
    Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force has confirmed plans to procure 10 C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, canceling a previously planned upgrade program for its aging C-130H fleet. U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s [...]
  • Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

    September 4, 2023 0
    Recently, the Netherlands and Denmark officially announced that they would hand over US F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Ukraine. Now Ukraine is dealing with the issue of supplying armaments for the aircraft. Ukraine to [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud’s 92N2 radar and 96L6 high-altitude radar

  • Europe

    Rise of Turkey As A Drone Power

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s AL TARIQ Completes Initial Integration of AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munition onto HAL Tejas LCA

  • Europe

    Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russian investigators confirmed Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16s prove effective in air defense role deterring Russian air sorties, expert says

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian Grad rocket launchers

  • Europe

    The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

  • Americas

    US Army test fires mid-range Typhon weapon system

  • Uncategorized

    MBDA Sea Venom Antiship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates.

  • Air Platform

    Germany to purchase three more P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to build stealth loyal wingman for Rafale F5 fighter jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • Air Platform

    India to Develop Domestic UAV and Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force allocates $538 million to purchase of 12 new Gripen fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FP-5 Flamingo missiles successfully struck the Titan-Barrikady facility in Volgograd.

  • Land Platform

    Merkava Mk4 vs T-90MS and T-14 Armata: Why Merkava Mk4 is the best modern battle tank in the world?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $1000 Kamikaze Drones Blew Up Russia’s $100 Million Buk and Tor Surface-to-air Missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

  • Europe

    Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Deploys For The First Time Abrams Tanks During Sea Explorer Exercise

  • Europe

    Russia Relocates Submarine Fleet From Crimea Naval Base Amid Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

  • Europe

    EU sanctions on Russia make Italian-Russian Military Joint Venture Unsustainable

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces fire artillery strikes at the Russian military’s snow carrier

  • Europe

    Raytheon Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Deliver Six NASAMS II Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

  • Middle East

    Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing-Saab T-7A RedHawk completes first inverted flight

  • Air Platform

    U.S. and Australia plan to send 41 retired RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu could succeed Putin as leader of Russia, leaked FSB document

  • Europe

    Putin deploys presidential regiment to Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts amid troop shortage

  • South Asia

    Air Vice Marshal Mahmud Hussain (thief) said political interference, corruption, ineptitude, and a lack of planning are the primary obstacles to effective procurement in the Bangladesh Military.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Loses Contact With Submarine Near Bali

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Soviet-era Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier Used as Theme Park in China Catches Fire Again

  • Europe

    Two Civilian Vessels Hit by Russian Missiles Off Odessa, Says Ukraine MoD

  • Uncategorized

    British Troops Survived A Friendly Fire From Estonian Troops in Mali

  • South Asia

    Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

  • C4iSR

    NRIET Type 1475 (KLJ-5) AESA radar for J-20 fighters, the Russian KRET assisted China with MiG-35’s Zhuk-AME technology

  • Europe

    A pro-Kremlin writer wounded in car bomb that killed his driver

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

  • Defense Industry

    Dassault CEO Urged European Autonomy on Weapons Production Amid Trump Administration’s Isolationism

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

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