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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] South Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 billion submarine project. Americas
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
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Americas

Rolls-Royce to manufacture propellers for U.S. Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) frigates

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and manufacture up to 40 fixed-pitch propellers for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class (FFG-62) guided missile frigate program. Fincantieri was awarded the shipbuilding contract from the […]

Americas

Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

November 18, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) released the latest details on the configuration of its next generation frigates: the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC). They will be heavily armed, featuring Naval Strike Missiles, Tomahawk and both ESSM […]

Europe

U.S. approves the sale of NSM Coastal Defense Systems to Romania

October 19, 2020 GDC 0

According to a press release published on October 16, 2020, the United States State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) […]

Air Platform

Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

September 12, 2020 GDC 0

Japan plans to arm its stealth F-35 jets with one of the world’s longest-range missiles that is bound to ring alarm bells in China, Russia, and North Korea. Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to acquire standoff […]

Naval Platforms

LÜRSSEN Offshore Patrol Vessel – OPV 90

April 4, 2020 GDC 0

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Americas

Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

March 13, 2020 GDC 0

Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has signed a contract with US-based Raytheon Missile Systems for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) to the US Navy Over-The-Horizon Weapon System (OTH WS) program. The deal is valued at […]

Americas

The US Marine Corp Wants Ship Killing NSM and Tomahawk Antiship Missiles

March 13, 2020 GDC 0

Washington – The Marine Corps is all in on fielding mobile anti-ship missiles in the Pacific to challenge China’s growing Navy, declaring it in written testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee’s seapower subcommittee to be its […]

Naval Weapons

Raytheon-Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM): Fifth-gen Over the Horizon Precision Strike Missile

December 5, 2019 GDC 0

The Naval Strike Missile is a long-range, precision strike weapon that can find and destroy enemy ships at distances up to 185 km away. The stealthy missile flies at sea-skimming altitude, has terrain-following capability and […]

  • Egypt purchased 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

    February 16, 2023 0
    The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $426 million contract to produce 12 CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force, the company announced Tuesday. U.S. State Department Approves 23 F-model Chinook Helicopters For EgyptDateJune 23, 2023Boeing completed [...]
  • Russia killed much-hyped Su-75 Checkmate single engine aircraft amid Western sanctions

    April 15, 2025 0
    Russia’s much-hyped Su-75 “Checkmate” single engine fighter project may never make it off the drawing board, as sanctions, shifting military priorities, and a lack of foreign interest stall its development. Unveiled in 2021 with fanfare [...]
  • Saab delivers Curl-Gustaf Ammunition to U.S. armed forces

    August 2, 2021 0
    Saab has received an order for Carl-Gustaf® ammunition from the U.S. Army. The order value is approximately USD 75 million and deliveries will take place in 2022. US Army Awarded A Contract To Buy Carl-Gustaf [...]
  • Britain Donates Sea King Helicopters To Ukraine

    November 23, 2022 0
    Britain is sending helicopters to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has said, the first piloted aircraft to be sent by the UK since the war began. Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to UkraineDateAugust [...]
  • Italy Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense with Second SAMP/T System

    June 11, 2024 0
    Italy will send a second SAMP/T air defence system to Ukraine, its foreign minister said in a radio interview on Monday, responding to Kyiv’s pleas for greater help to fend off Russian missile attacks. Italy [...]
  • French Army Purchases SCAR-H PR Precision Rifle From FN Herstal

    January 10, 2023 0
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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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Former CSTO member Uzbekistan in talks with France to purchase 24 Rafale jets

  • Americas

    Boeing and General Atomics join forces on new laser weapon

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another Russia’s shadow oil tanker.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK’s Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon Started Trials

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan test-fires 450km range ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • Middle East

    Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Europe

    Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

  • Europe

    Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov Claims Hitler Was A Jew, Sparking Sharp Criticism From Israel

  • Americas

    U.S. Congress denied Army’s request to spend $400 million on buying Microsoft HoloLens headsets

  • Middle East

    Israel Army Deploys Troops Near Syrian Border To Create Buffer Zone

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

  • Europe

    Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

  • Europe

    Turkey Delivered Precision Strike Capable TRLG-300 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale is a Versatile Aircraft and formidable foe?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Military is High on Morale, Low on Air Defense and Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Leonardo Delivers AW109 Trekker To Flykomala Private Charter Company

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s 500km range SAPSAN ballistic missile program could be a game changer for its counteroffensive

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former dictator, Sheikh Hasina, was a key conspirator of the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles massacre.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Alpha Unit Has Destroyed 15 Russian Aircraft Including Su-30, Su-34, MiG-31 and An-26.

  • Africa

    Serbia Received Largest Ever Arms Deal From Algeria For NORA B52 Howitzers

  • Naval Platforms

    Flopping Fish: The Shenyang J-15, A Perfect Example of ‘Garbage In and Garbage Out’

  • Middle East

    Chinese military officers and commentators lambast Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Trackfire Remote Weapon Station.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers Modernized CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Dutch Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Long-range missiles and stealth fighters, Japan Ready to fight China

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Hurjet Trainer Aircraft From NATO Ally Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Avionics Contract For T-7A Red Hawk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 20 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Su-27 fighter jets at Belbek air base.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

  • Europe

    Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in Lithuania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Xi Jinping sacked more political advisors, military Generals, nuclear engineers and scientists amid the Iran war.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Takes Control of Russian Pantsir Missile System, Destroys Russian Su-25 Jet

  • Europe

    Russia’s close ally Belarus explores training opportunity with NATO

  • Europe

    Russia sends the exhibition T-90MS tank reserved for the UAE’s IDEX to the frontline.

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Air Platform

    India’s MiG-29 debris found in Kashmir, Pakistan’s F-16 and Saab Erieye Involved in Shooting IAF Fighters Down Before Entering Pakistan

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan receives Harpoon land-based missile systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves the Delivery of Three Virginia-class Submarines to Australia.

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian Kongsberg to provide air-to-air pylons for F-35 fighters

  • Air Platform

    Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

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