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Europe

French Navy Commissions First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’

November 29, 2021 GDC 0

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) multi-mission frigate (FREMM) “Alsace” entered “active duty” (admission au service actif in French) on 22 November 2021. It is the seventh Aquitaine-class FREMM overall but the first of two air-defense […]

Europe

French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

June 6, 2020 GDC 0

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) multi-mission frigate (FREMM) “Normandie” entered “active duty” (admission au service actif in French) on June 3, 2020. It is the sixth and final Aquitaine-class frigate in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variant. […]

  • Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile Defense

    December 19, 2020 0
    Israel’s government has completed a major missile defense exercise and is open to the possibility of working with Arab Gulf states on collective missile defense in the future, a senior official said today. The UAE [...]
  • U.S. Delivers More NASAMS, HIMARS, Ammo And Power Generators To Ukraine

    November 26, 2022 0
    On November 23, 2022, the United States Department of Defense released information about the new military aid package for Ukraine including the delivery of Additional munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) as well [...]
  • U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines.

    March 23, 2026 0
    The United States Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program, including design work, lead yard support, and industrial base development. According to [...]
  • No Simulators! Russian Air Force Glued GoPro Dash Cam On Modernized Su-30SM Fighter Jets

    October 30, 2024 0
    Sometimes, humor is the best way to explain Russian incompetence and lack of technological prowess. I wonder why the Russian Air Force purchased the American Dash Cam and glued it to the Su-30SM fighter jet’s [...]
  • Pakistan Unveils FTAH-IV Ground-launched Cruise Missile

    August 21, 2025 0
    Pakistan’s Army has introduced the FATAH-IV, a new ground-launched subsonic cruise missile with enhanced range and precision, according to the Clash Report. The FATAH-IV has a stated range of 750 kilometers, a reported accuracy of [...]
  • Malaysian military: Corruption at the heart of its defense procurement

    April 16, 2021 0
    Former Prime Minister Najib Razak became the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption. He faces 12 years in prison for looting a government fund known as 1Malaysia Development Berhad while in office from [...]
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

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin ATGM For British Army

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery strike damaged Russian ‘Velikiy Ustyug’ missile corvette

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. to expedite arms exports to Indo-Pacific nations

  • Europe

    Italy’s Cavour aircraft carrier successfully completed exercise with F-35B

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Khordad-3 Air Defense Missile system.

  • Europe

    Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Untrained Pilots Caught in Camera Performing Unsafe Flying Stunts Again

  • Europe

    Belarusian anti-Lukashenko BYPOL and Cyber Partisans are preparing major sabotages in Belarus and Kaliningrad

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan expressed interest in purchasing additional Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C and Gripen E/F fighter jets

  • Africa

    Turkey Deploys T-122 Sakarya and T-155 Firtina in Libya

  • Uncategorized

    Indonesia proposes receiving foreign credit for defense acquisitions worth $20 billion

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Land Platform

    Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam is considering French-made Rafale fighter jets to replace its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 aircraft.

  • Africa

    Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Looks to Sweden’s Saab to Replace Ageing Su-30MKI Fighter Jets with AI-Enabled Gripen E.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish T929 Atak II Helicopter Started Flight Trials Using Ukrainian Engine

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russian forces leaving southern town of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches Four PKMR Patrol Boats

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20

  • Air Platform

    Saab Will Produce Future Fighter Jet As Gripen E Sale Discussions Continued in Peru, Colombia, Philippines and Thailand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Detects Acoustic Signature Of Chinese Noisy Submarines off Amami Oshima

  • Europe

    Christmas Gift: Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Bursts Into Flame In Another Sabotage Attack

  • Europe

    Russian troops received Chinese ShaanXi Tiger 4×4 armored vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57: 5th Generation Fighter Jet in Making

  • Americas

    Canada exploring joining AUKUS pillar 2 amid news Japan could collaborate

  • Europe

    The Main Reason Soviet Union Collapsed, The Same Reason Putin’s Russia Will Collapse

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

  • C4iSR

    Active Electronically Scanned Array (ASEA) Radar

  • Middle East

    Israeli Super Weapon Iron Dome Anti-air Missile Shot Down Iranian Ballistic Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 Dud.

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Europe

    Demoralized Russian Troops Ran Over Colonel Yuri Medvedev Using A Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Air Force shifts training facilities to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to produce unmanned surface vessels.

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Belgorod using HIMARS rocket artillery

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a gloried fourth-gen fighter, far from a stealth fighters

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

  • Air Platform

    US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • Europe

    North Korea Sends More Ammo and Artillery To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Australian Bushmasters To Receive Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    FDI HN: Naval Group Cuts Steel for Second Frigate

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