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  • [ April 21, 2026 ] Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium. Middle East
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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

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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 […]

  • Ukraine Released Details of Crimea Operations By Its Special Forces

    August 29, 2023 0
    This is the proud moment Ukrainian crack troops landed deep in Crimea to blow up Vladimir Putin’s defences in a daring special forces raid. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force Plans To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

    May 24, 2022 0
    A committee studying a fighter jet procurement plan has concluded that Thailand should buy fifth-generation fighters from the United States, as they are best suited to the country’s needs, AVM Prapas Sornchaidee, spokesman for the [...]
  • Lockheed’s F-16, Saab Gripen And Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets Under Consideration For Ukraine

    January 29, 2023 0
    The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a U.S. multirole fighter aircraft, is seen as a priority, Ihnat said. France’s Rafale and Sweden’s Gripen are also under consideration. France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 ReplacementDateApril 2, [...]
  • North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

    May 21, 2024 0
    Russia has been deploying North Korean-developed short-range ballistic missiles on the battlefields of Ukraine that are showing a remarkably high failure rate, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia strikes Ukraine with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missilesDateJanuary [...]
  • Algeria, Egypt Seek AESA Radar in Russia’s Su-30MKA and Su-35, or Return The Aircraft

    January 12, 2022 0
    Algeria has for over a decade consistently been the second largest client for Russian arms exports after India, and has by far the largest defense budget on the African continent over double that of its [...]
  • U.S. Navy Deploys Six Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers to Strike Iran.

    March 4, 2026 0
    The US Navy has deployed six independently operating Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to the Arabian Sea to conduct sustained Tomahawk land-attack missile strikes as part of Operation Fury. The move expands maritime strike capacity beyond [...]
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 […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian RAW supplies arms to the Arakan Army to destabilize Chinese efforts to build deep-sea ports and gas pipelines in Rakhine state

  • Air Platform

    AeroVironment Ramps Up Production Of Switchblades Kamikaze Drones

  • Americas

    AUKUS partners announce Pillar II plans: Artificial intelligence, cyber, Electronic warfare and hypersonics

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completes Super Hornet deliveries for Kuwaiti air force

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

  • Middle East

    Constant Houthi attacks on Israel could draw U.S., UK, and Australia into a broader Middle East conflict

  • Air Platform

    Boeing is testing AH-64E Block 2, the new high-speed Apache concept

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal delivers 2nd Evolved Cape-class patrol boat to RAN

  • Air Platform

    President Zelensky Confirms American-made F-16 Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rafael Spike LR II Missile System: The Ultimate Tank Killer

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy FFG(X) Frigate Specification

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia Purchased $15 Billion THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey reveals more details for Barbaros-class frigate

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India’s Brahmos supersonic missiles hit Pakistani paddy fields

  • Europe

    Saab Gripen Is The Cost-effective Fire Power, Says Croatia

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia’s National Security Challenges, Palestinian Statehood, Iran Threats, Cozying Up With Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A leaked video shows that Xi Jinping has dismissed two senior generals after a physical altercation at the Plenary Session.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a Su-35 beneath a new airframe

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • Land Platform

    Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

  • Europe

    Greece to produce 700 HOPLITE armored vehicles for European markets

  • Europe

    North Korean soldiers addicted to pornography after getting Starlink internet access for the first time while fighting for Russia

  • Industry

    UK remains as the second biggest arms exporter

  • Air Platform

    UK, Italy and Japan jointly built GCAP sixth-gen fighter jet to take to the skies by 2035

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japanese Navy.

  • Europe

    Russian forces destroyed their own T-90M tank using kamikaze drone

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt’s Arms Purchase Surged By 136 Percent After 30 Rafale Order

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ireland to consult the public in preparation for joining NATO after Finland abandoned military neutrality

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Boosts Upgraded Alpha Jets.

  • Europe

    Iran Sent Military Trainer To Train Russian Military Officers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Time Is Running Out To Rescue Indonesian Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s troops using Tesla Cybertrucks in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Iran delivered first batch of 122mm Arash-series rockets to Russia

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • Africa

    China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force equips F-16s with artificial intelligence flight systems

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed Two Top Hamas Commanders Responsible For Kibbutz Nirim Massacre

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the Most Technologically Advanced Fighter Jets to Qatar

  • Middle East

    Why is the US Army removing military assets from Saudi Kingdom?

  • C4iSR

    Saab Integrated Arexis Jamming Pod Into Gripen E Making Gripen More Lethal

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s new Plustan-SN armored vehicles

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Admit Russian Military Weren’t Ready For Full-scale Military Operations

  • Europe

    Turkey Will Retire Russian-made S-400 SAM In Exchange For Turkish Return To F-35 Program

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