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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 […]

  • Delivery of MAF Su-30SM2 Delayed Due To COVID-19

    November 12, 2020 0
    Myanmar’s armed forces chief Gen. Min Aung Hliang confirmed that Russia has already started assembly of the six Sukhoi Su-30SM2 multi-role fighter aircraft that were ordered in 2018 for the Myanmar Air Force (MAF).This was [...]
  • NZ Army Ordered 43 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

    July 11, 2020 0
    The New Zealand Army’s deteriorating fleet is to receive a boost thanks to the purchase of 43 new armoured vehicles. Defence Minister Ron Mark has announced that the Government has approved buying Bushmaster NZ5.5 vehicles, [...]
  • Decree Could Give Ukrainian Citizenship to Foreign Fighters, President Zelenskyy

    January 30, 2024 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a decree Monday that could grant Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners fighting in Ukraine against Russia. Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV to Ukrainian NavyDateJuly 27, 2021Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine [...]
  • MBDA’s Marte ER Anti-Ship Missile Successfully Passes Final Test

    December 22, 2021 0
    MBDA’s new Marte ER anti-ship missile successfully completed its final test firing at the end of November 2021. MBDA MARTE ER Antiship MissileDateFebruary 18, 2020MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship MissileDateFebruary 18, 2020MBDA Debuts Teseo Mk2/E [...]
  • Embraer delivers 600th Phenom 300 business jet

    May 26, 2021 0
    Embraer announced on Friday that it has delivered its 600th Phenom 300 series business jet. The aircraft went to Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Superior Capital Holdings for use supporting the company’s business operations throughout the U.S. According to [...]
  • Houthis Shot down Saudi Army’s Chinese-made CH-4B Drones

    February 18, 2022 0
    Yemeni Houthis destroyed a “surveillance drones,” believed to be Chinese-made CH-4B, reportedly belonging to the Saudi-led coalition during an operation in Hajjah province on Thursday. Yemeni rebels shot down Chinese-made CASA CH-4 droneDateDecember 29, 2020Israel [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 20 Additional Latest Variant Eurofighter Typhoon

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Court Rejects Sedation Charges Against Aljazeera Network For Blowing Whistle About Army Chief’s Corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Militarizing Ports Around Australia, Defense Minister Peter Dutton

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Destroyed Iran’s SAM, Radars and Ballistic Missiles.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Will Squeeze Russian Su-57 Markets

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • Europe

    Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in Belarus

  • Ballistic Missile

    ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

  • Naval Platforms

    Israeli and Greek shipyards to co-produce naval corvette

  • Middle East

    South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Middle East

    The Abraham Accord: UAE, Israeli and Bahrain Peace Deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drones destroying $4.3 million T-90 Proryv tank

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Europe

    7,684 Armored Vehicles Destroyed In Ukraine War, Desperate Russia Wants To Replenish Armored Vehicles Inventory

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-7 Sparrow Radar Guided Air-to-Air Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean High-tech Weapons Could Solve Ukraine’s Weapons Shortages

  • Air Platform

    Why China’s J-20 and FC-31 Aren’t So Stealthy?

  • C4iSR

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Saab 2000 Erieye to an undisclosed customer

  • Americas

    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim On Soledar

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Upgrades Air Warfare Destroyers With Baseline 9 Aegis combat system

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye hopes to serve friendly countries for transport aircraft retrofit

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman completes design review of new laser weapon system

  • Europe

    Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To Ukraine

  • Europe

    CSM Industry Debuts At IDEX With Its Military Exacavator Together With IGG UAE

  • Europe

    71 years old narcissists Putin fell down after taking heavy doses of steroids and opioid based painkillers

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • Americas

    Raytheon Standard Missile 6 is the most versatile missile ever deployed by the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Germany Wants to Buy F-35 Stealth Jets, Report Deutsche Press

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Pole-21 GPS jammer using GPS-guided bombs

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Human Rights Groups Accused Russia of Using Banned Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

  • Americas

    Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded contract to produce propulsion for next-generation interceptor

  • Europe

    Putin became increasingly paranoid and fearful for his life after Prigozhin assassination

  • Americas

    Argentina wants to be a NATO partner nation after buying F-16 jets

  • Europe

    U.S. Troops Are Training Ukrainian Troops in Poland

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use domestically develop TF-6000 turbofan engine for KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • Uncategorized

    Russia to relocate black sea fleet naval base to Georgian breakaway province in Abkhazia

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI developed advanced derivative of Anka drone

  • Europe

    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

  • Europe

    More than 500 North Korean Troops Killed In Storm Shadow Missile Strikes In Kursk Region

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia To Buy 36 Rafale And 8 F-15EX Fighter Jets: Report

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