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Raytheon Awarded Contract to Produce NASAMS Anti-air Missile System for Taiwan.

November 20, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon Co. a $698.9 million contract to produce NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) fire units intended for Taiwan under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. According to the Department […]

Anti-air Missiles

Australia tests Sidewinder air-to-air missile on NASAMS launcher

June 21, 2025 GDC 0

The Australian Army has successfully conducted a live-fire trial to certify the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile for use with the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). The test, held at the Woomera Test Range in South […]

Anti-air Missiles

Kongsberg received additional contract to produce NASAMS missile

December 4, 2024 GDC 0

The contract was signed on November 21. It followed the announcement by KONGSBERG on October 14, when the Dutch government filed a recommendation to Parliament, outlining its intention to acquire the new systems as part […]

Anti-air Missiles

Kongsberg awarded contract to produce NASAMS and NOMADS air defense for Netherlands

November 25, 2024 GDC 0

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace announced on social media its largest air defense contract to date—an agreement to deliver NASAMS and NOMADS systems to the Netherlands. The contract, signed on November 21, follows a recommendation from […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

March 14, 2024 GDC 0

Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram recently proposed to the Norwegian Parliament to order a further ten launch units and four fire control centers of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, better known as NASAMS, […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

February 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Norway to Provide Ukraine With Additional NASAMS Air Defense Missile Systems

December 15, 2023 GDC 0

Norway has announced plans to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities by providing additional NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) units. This initiative, as reported by the Norway Ministry of Defense, involves supplying Ukraine with extra […]

Anti-air Missiles

Norwegian NASAMS air defense system saves lives in Ukraine

December 4, 2023 GDC 0

The president of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Eirik Lie said on Thursday that a Norwegian air defense system is central in protecting the Ukrainian people from airborne attacks. “After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it quickly […]

Anti-air Missiles

Hungary boosts air defense capability with NASAMS anti-air system

November 3, 2023 GDC 0

The Hungarian Defence Forces have taken delivery of the first two fire units of the NASAMS air defense system, supplied by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace in collaboration with the American defense giant […]

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

July 7, 2023 GDC 0

Russia recently launched its first major drone attack against Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv after taking a 12-day hiatus but the Kremlin’s assault didn’t go as planned after officials in the city announced that the country’s […]

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  • AUKUS partners announce Pillar II plans: Artificial intelligence, cyber, Electronic warfare and hypersonics

    December 2, 2023 0
    In September 2021 the UK, Australia and the United States agreed a trilateral defence and security partnership to “help sustain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.” The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese [...]
  • Target Spratly Islands: China’s domestic amphibious aircraft AG600 started sea trial

    July 29, 2020 0
    China’s domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 successfully made its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to operate in challenging maritime conditions and conduct missions, including far sea [...]
  • Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

    December 6, 2024 0
    Surprise rebel attacks in northwestern Syria might well divert some of Russia’s attention away from its grinding war in Ukraine, but will the distraction prove big enough to become a lifeline for Kyiv? Syrian Rebels [...]
  • Huntington Ingalls Christens Virginia-class Attack Submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796)

    November 19, 2021 0
    Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) yesterday christened the 23rd Virginia-class submarine, New Jersey (SSN 796), at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Initial Sea Trials of 21st Virginia-class SubmarineDateFebruary 15, 2022U.S. Navy [...]
  • Turkey Wants to Revive SAMP-T Partnership With Italy and France, Erdogan

    November 12, 2021 0
    Turkey would take “positive steps” with France and Italy on the SAMP-T missile defense system developed by the Franco-Italian EUROSAM consortium, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday. Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T [...]
  • HENSOLDT, RAFAEL develop jamming system to protect naval ships

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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 […]

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Air Platform

    Boeing sent two Super Hornets to India for the Indian Navy’s trial

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-16 Aircraft Dangerously Fly Past RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon MPA In International Airspace

  • South Asia

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

  • South Asia

    Russia to accept mandarins instead of money amid payment difficulties related Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Russia’s ruble has plunged amid fresh sanctions and collapsing economy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian missile factory and gas plant

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HGK and KGK integration into Turkish ANKA+ and AKSUNGUR UAV begins

  • Africa

    Donald Trump brokers peace deal between Israel and Arab league member Sudan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • Europe

    France could exit from Franco-German Tank Project, Rheinmetall CEO says.

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • South Asia

    Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

  • Europe

    Armenian Army Demands Resignation Of Prime Minister For Buying Poor Quality Military Hardware From Russia

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • Europe

    After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old Ammo

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Test Pilot Completes Flight Test on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Americas

    Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate for US Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Searching Abandoned Buildings For Thousands Of Deserted Wagner Convicts

  • Europe

    Kazakhstan Suspends Arms Exports Amid Sanctions On Russia

  • Americas

    Why doesn’t the U.S. Army buy the Swedish CV90 after ditching the M10 Booker vehicle?

  • Middle East

    Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Not What You Think: China, Iran Cooperation Goes Beyond Oil And Gas

  • Air Platform

    Iranian State TV Admitted Its Wartime Claim of Shooting Down Israeli F-35 Jet Was AI-generated.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Demonstrates New Warfighting Capability By Using Underwater Unmanned Vehicles (UUV)

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 Fighter Jets Strike Inside Russia For The First Time

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Storm Shadow Missile Strikes Killed Russian Army General and Eighteen Officers In Kursk Region

  • Europe

    Russia’s only S-300 and S-400 missile factory caught fire in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British And American Nationals Fighting Alongside Anti-coup Myanmar’s Rebels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

  • Civil Aviation

    Israeli IAI To Convert Ethiopian 767-300 Passenger Aircraft Into Freighter

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Fires Polish-made Howitzers To Fight Off Russians

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia

  • Americas

    The U.S. Developing New Microwaves Weapons

  • Europe

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  • South Asia

    Washington is pressuring Delhi to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

  • Air Platform

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  • South Asia

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  • Europe

    Umka-2021: Russian Nuclear Submarines Were Forced To Surface, Lacks Countermeasures, Says Maxim Klimov

  • Europe

    Netherlands Issues RFI for Future Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate’s Sonar

  • Europe

    The Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashed In Remote Countryside

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