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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia, Japan, South Korea And New Zealand To Deepen Cooperation With NATO Amid China Tensions

July 22, 2024 GDC 0

The plan by the United States to “institutionalise” four Asia-Pacific countries within the Nato framework is likely to hinge on a raft of factors such as the course of the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s continued “aggression” […]

Europe

Satellite images show Russia moved most of its troops and equipment from Finish border to Eastern Ukraine

June 21, 2024 GDC 0

Despite Moscow’s threats over Finland’s NATO accession, Russian bases near the Finnish border are virtually empty as Russia has redeployed personnel and equipment from these bases to Ukraine. As reported by Finnish broadcaster Yle, despite […]

Europe

Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership bid

February 18, 2024 GDC 0

Hungary is the only NATO member yet to ratify Sweden’s membership to the world’s largest military alliance. The Hungarian parliament can ratify Sweden’s NATO membership when it convenes for its new session later this month, […]

Europe

Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

April 17, 2022 GDC 0

Sweden’s ruling party has begun debating whether the country should join Nato, and neighbouring Finland expects to reach a decision within weeks, as Moscow warned that the Nordic nations’ accession would “not bring stability” to […]

  • Ukrainian troops sever Russian supply lines in the Kursk region

    September 7, 2024 0
    According to Serhiy Sternenko, a volunteer and blogger, the Ukrainian military has successfully disrupted enemy logistics in the Kursk region of Russia. This operation has involved cutting off and encircling a Russian grouping estimated to [...]
  • Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

    September 26, 2020 0
    Russia has reportedly begun construction of its next-generation PAK DA bomber as part of an apparent strategic effort to usher in a new era of bombing technology. Moscow hopes to get ahead of the U.S. Air [...]
  • Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroys Russian speedboat in Vuzka Bay

    May 7, 2024 0
    A Russian speedboat in temporarily occupied Crimea was destroyed in a Ukrainian Magura V5 marine drone strike, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram. HUR noted that the mission in Crimea’s Vuzka Bay area was [...]
  • Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Launched Fourth Invincible-class Submarine

    July 23, 2024 0
    On April 22, 2024, Singapore’s fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program (Invincible-class) was launched at the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel.  German ThyssenKrupp to deliver Invincible-class submarine to Singapore in 2022DateJuly [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded Contract to Supply AESA Radar for Canadian CF-18 Fleet

    September 23, 2021 0
    Raytheon has won a contract worth $140.37 million to deliver AESA radars to be fitted on Canada’s C/F-18A fleet. The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radarDateMarch 29, 2020The USAF to [...]
  • Canada Suspends Export Of L3Harris Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

    April 15, 2021 0
    Canada has scrapped the export of drone technology to Turkey after it found that some of the Canadian-made systems had been used by the Azerbaijani side in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as well as in Syria. [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian DRDO Tests Air-deployable Container For Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea to invest $218 million to improve Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missiles

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate Remained As A Pipe-dream For Russian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s F-15EX To Receive First Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Mindset: Russia’s death toll to rise 500,000 by sending poorly trained and AK-47 equipped soldiers to Ukrainian slaughterhouse

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • Europe

    Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey Objects Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Europe

    Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

  • Europe

    German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived direct missile hit

  • Air Platform

    Israel approves buying 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Europe

    Russia retreats all fighter jets from the Crimean airbase, amid Ukraine’s F-16 arrival

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • South Asia

    Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

  • Air Platform

    Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

  • Air Platform

    Turkey supplied Bayraktar TB2 drone to the Syrian opposition group

  • Americas

    US Air Force withdraws height restrictions for applicants

  • Americas

    U.S. Golden Dome Would Require 7800 Space-based Interceptors Worth $1.2 Trillion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The West Should Support Myanmar’s Rebels As They Do In Syria

  • Europe

    Greece to purchase PULS artillery system from Israel.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission seized 9.7kg gold from disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina’s lockers.

  • Europe

    North Korea delivers long-range Koksan artillery systems to Russia

  • C4iSR

    The Western Radar and EW are increasingly leveraging Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to meet stringent high-performance criteria

  • Cyber

    U.S. funds VPN firms to help Russians evade censors and access the truth about the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Donates Four Cessna Aircraft to Philippines Navy

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and ARC Group Supplying British and French-made Electronics and Cockpit Display System to Rosoboronexport

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall ramps up Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles production at Hungarian factory

  • Americas

    China suspends $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina as the country purchases American F-16 jets

  • Americas

    Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign In Canada

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

  • Air Platform

    A huge fire destroyed Russia’s only Su-57 serial production factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

  • Europe

    Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record €2 billion order

  • Americas

    Saab Started Production of Gripen F For Brazilian Air Force

  • Africa

    EDEX 2023: Turkey wants to transfer technology to Egypt

  • Europe

    Russian General Yuri Afanasevskii Severely Injured After Ukraine’s Secret Services Gave Him An Exploding Mobile Phone

  • Air Platform

    Three More Rafale Fighters To Arrive In India On November 5

  • Industry

    France will Revive India’s Kaveri Engine Program If India Orders 36 More Rafale

  • Air Platform

    Australian think tanks recommend purchasing B-21 Raider stealth bombers for long-range strike missions in the Indo-Pacific

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing’s Children Involved In Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering In Thailand

  • Americas

    Fincantieri, VARD Marines, Thales offer Vigilance-class OPV design to Canada

  • Uncategorized

    Biden Admin To Provide Longer-range Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine Worth $800 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS deal: HMAS Stirling to become homeport for Australia’s nuclear submarine under $8 billion naval base expansion plan

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its ATAK 2 attack helicopters

  • Land Platform

    Russian T-14 was useless in Syria as the Su-57:report

  • Europe

    BAE Systems confident on winning new contracts from Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Chief Amikam Norkin Expresses Hopes And Concerns On Regional Air Power

  • Middle East

    The U.S. Air Force has completely destroyed the Iranian Navy.

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