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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

KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defense

September 19, 2024 GDC 0

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is today announcing the launch of the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a highly mobile, ground-based air defence system designed to protect army manoeuvre units close to the frontline […]

  • Russia Test Fires Nuclear-tipped Air-to-air Missiles

    May 24, 2025 0
    Russia is adding nuclear-tipped air-to-air missiles to its weapons inventory, according to the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in UkraineDateSeptember 18, 2021Russia Deploys Iskander Tactical Nuclear Missiles In BelarusDateMarch 26, [...]
  • Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

    June 8, 2026 0
    Turkey, once heavily reliant on foreign arms makers, now supplies nearly 40 countries, mainly in the Gulf, Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, with weapons. Turkish Aselsan To Replace Canadian Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB3 [...]
  • Vietnam signed agreement with the U.S. to purchase F-16V, ditching Su-57 jets

    April 21, 2025 0
    Vietnam has reached an agreement with the United States to buy F-16V fighter jets, citing industry representatives and a former U.S. government official. Vietnam Ditches Russia As Ally, Decided To Purchase F-16V Fighting Falcon From [...]
  • Turkey, Ukraine To Jointly Produce Anka MALE UAV

    January 20, 2022 0
    Turkey’s Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)-type combat drones will be built in the new Ukrainian-Turkish plant being established in the ex-Soviet country, according to several news sites. Turkish Aerospace’s Anka UCAV [...]
  • China’s Second Type 055 Destroyer Enters Service With PLA Navy

    March 10, 2021 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently commissioned its second 10,000 ton-class Type 055 large destroyer after the first ship in its class entered service in early 2020, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) [...]
  • Russians Fleeing Crimea as Ukrainian Sea Drones Blew Up Kerch Bridge Connecting Russia to Occupied Crimea

    July 18, 2023 0
    Thousands of Russians are fleeing Crimea after an attack on the Kerch bridge that connects the annexed peninsula to Russia caused part of the structure to collapse on Monday morning. Russians who settled in Crimea [...]
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

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. […]

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 Rafale Fighter Jets

  • South Asia

    Pro-India Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to weaken the Bangladesh military and declined US offers of economic and security cooperation for the country

  • Americas

    South Korea, Peru Signed Multi-domain Security Agreement

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Hasina, Indian RAW and Awami League Behind the 2009 BDR Mutiny, Independent Investigation Commission Reported.

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Purchases M-346FA Fighter Jets Rejecting India’s Tejas And Sino-Pakistani JF-17

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Africa

    US and Morocco Sign $240 Million Armor Vehicle Deal

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine push for the use of long-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia

  • Americas

    Russian Military Suppliers Exploit Loophole in US Microchip Embargo

  • Europe

    British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce additional Patriot missile system for Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF joins RIMPAC exercises in Guam

  • Europe

    Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

  • Europe

    25 Percent of Russian Businesses Declared Bankruptcy Due to High Inflation, High Interest Rates and No Export Customers

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Aselsan Ramps Up EOTS Production For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • C4iSR

    ELM – 2080 Green Pine Radar System

  • C4iSR

    CAPTAS 4 Sonar Suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian-built MQ‑28A Ghost Bat achieve new flight milestone

  • Central Asia

    Russia sends troops to Tajikistan, establishes a military base

  • Americas

    Christmas in the trenches, Merry Christmas to all servicemen and servicewomen

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free Election

  • Air Platform

    The UK Wants Turkish-styled Drones For Its Military

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s PRITHVI Exo-Atmospheric Altitudes Air Defense (PAD) System

  • Industry

    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

  • Europe

    Saab Group To Showcase Next-gen Combat Boat-90 At DSEI 2021

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-154A/B/C Joint stand-off weapon (JSOW)

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japan will transfer PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the U.S. to backfill U.S. stocks

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30SM dud crashes in Black Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea has ruled out signing security pact with China

  • Air Platform

    Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV to Ukrainian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Myanmar Army Unleashes Hell On Ordinary People And The World Is Silent

  • Europe

    UK to buy German-made new artillery system

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense Trials Bayraktar Akinci With Full Payloads

  • Defense Industry

    Australia selects Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor production capabilities.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber made successful loads calibration test

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

  • Europe

    Ukraine started ‘special sea drone operations’ against Russia hitting second tanker

  • Defense Industry

    Thales Australia awarded $160 million contract to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Modify Mission Planning Software Of F-16 For India And Pakistan

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Commander Andrei Medvedev Seeks Asylum In Norway

  • Air Platform

    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

  • South Asia

    India hikes defense budget to 19%, demystifying India’s defense Budget

  • Middle East

    Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Soviet-built Mi-8 Helicopter Lacked Instrument Flying Capability, Suffered Hard Landing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Next In-line to Built Nuclear Submarines With Domestic Reactors

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