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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. […]

  • Indonesia Drops South Korean Submarine In Favor Of French Scorpene Class Submarine Worth $2.16 Billion

    May 20, 2023 0
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  • US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

    March 3, 2023 0
    According to four U.S. officials and other sources, the United States sounds out close allies about the possibility of imposing new sanctions on China if Beijing provides military support to Russia for its war in [...]
  • Lithuania plans to buy 120 Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles

    May 1, 2022 0
    Lithuania has planned to exercise an option to acquire more Vilkas fighting vehicles, according to Vice Minister of National Defence Vilius Semeska. Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German ConsortiumDateNovember 18, 2024Lithuania purchases [...]
  • Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

    May 13, 2025 0
    India has reportedly used SCALP-EG cruise missiles in recent airstrikes on Pakistani territory, with photographic evidence and local sources emerging that suggest the French-origin missiles were used in precision attacks. Images shared across social media [...]
  • Ukraine Destroyed Howitzers and Armored Vehicles Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone in Donbass

    November 1, 2021 0
    The use of Turkish drones in the eastern Donbass conflict is defensive and does not violate agreements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement late Friday. Turkey Jumps On To Another War, This Time [...]
  • Construction begins on new fleet of river-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy

    September 1, 2024 0
    Initial construction is beginning on a new fleet of warships for the Royal Canadian Navy, with the vessels expected to be operational by 2035, service and government officials said. Canada started the construction of state-of-the-art [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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  • Americas

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  • South Asia

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  • Defense Industry

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  • Defense Industry

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  • South Asia

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  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pandemic sees spike in number of ADF recruits

  • Europe

    Türkiye delivers 1st batch of marine assault vehicles to marine forces

  • Air Platform

    Turkish MilSoft to Develop AI Powered Software for Drone Swarm

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Industry

    China is the world’s 2nd-biggest arms exporter, and it’s closing the gap on the US

  • Middle East

    Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta detained six high-ranking army officers after surrendering towns to rebels

  • Air Platform

    Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

  • Land Platform

    Norinco VT5 lightweight Tank

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    Thales Bushmaster Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Unveils Red and Green Wolf Miniature Cruise Missiles.

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Middle East

    No Reaction From S-300: The Israeli Air Force F-16 Strikes Near Syrian S-300 Position

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys so called invincible S-400 surface-to-air missile battery

  • Air Platform

    The Italian Air Force takes delivery of its most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    European Union To Build Unified Air Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Buys 1000 R-27 Air-launched Missiles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Barrett MRAD: A Brand New Sniper Rifle

  • Europe

    Germany commits to 2% NATO spending goal by 2031 for first time

  • Americas

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  • Europe

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Americas

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