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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. 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 […]

  • UAE-based Streit Group delivers armored vehicles to Russian National Guard.

    September 16, 2025 0
    Russia’s National Guard (Rosgvardiya) has been observed operating new armored vehicles manufactured by the UAE-based Streit Group, confirming deliveries of foreign-built platforms to Moscow despite ongoing sanctions and export restrictions. United Arab Emirates Delivers First [...]
  • South Korean KAI has started the full-scale production of KF-21 fighter jets in a deal worth $1.41 billion

    June 26, 2024 0
    Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said Tuesday it has signed a 1.96 trillion-won ($1.41 billion) deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), to commence production of the next-generation KF-21 fighter jet. South Korea Rolls Out [...]
  • China Unveils Several Anti-air Missiles Types At Zhuhai Airshow

    December 19, 2022 0
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  • Slovakia Donates Mi-17 And Mi-2 Helicopters To Ukraine

    July 17, 2022 0
    The Slovak Minister of Defense Jaroslav Naď confirms a new military aid to Ukraine with the donation of four Mi-17 and one Mi-2 helicopters as well as ammunition for the BM-21 Grad 122mm MLRS (Multiple [...]
  • KNDS and Elbit Systems Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Rocket Artillery Systems

    January 20, 2024 0
    KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) and Elbit Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement for the EuroPULS at DSEI London to address the growing needs of precision rocket artillery capabilities. The agreement, that comes shortly after the [...]
  • China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

    April 15, 2020 0
    A long-time commercial partner with numerous African countries, the People’s Republic of China is looking to improve its defense ties on the continent, with particular emphasis on cooperating with South Africa on defense technologies. As [...]
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 […]

  • South Asia

    1438 Bangladesh Army’s UN peacekeepers tested positive for HIV, and 195 died after contracting AIDS.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Develops Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is High Demand In Europe

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian-made Bavar-373 anti-aircraft battery in Syria using HARM anti-radiation missiles

  • Air Platform

    First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Russia’s ice-class navigation ship Katerina Velikaya caught fire, leaving one dead and three injured

  • Europe

    Russia sends the 1950s BTR-50 vehicles to the frontline, a sign Russia is running out of platforms

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod For Indian Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Sukhoi Forecasted 600 Su-57 Sale During Design Phase of the Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

  • C4iSR

    Airbus selects Saab Gripen’s Arexis EW suite for Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) variant aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan Developed Anti-stealth Radar To Detect Next-Gen Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

  • Europe

    U.S. quietly delivered ammunition and long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippine Navy’s José Rizal-class frigate

  • Europe

    Surgical strike: explosions in Russian-occupied Mariupol are suspected of the first use of long-range GLSDB

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan, South Korea And New Zealand To Deepen Cooperation With NATO Amid China Tensions

  • Europe

    The deadliest former F-16 pilot in America is ready to fight for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    China’s New WJ-700 Completes Maiden Flight

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s fighter option: 16 Gripen E/F jets are a cost-effective, superior alternative to 48 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu jets. 

  • Europe

    Heckler & Koch filed a complaint with the Finnish market court for bypassing tenders

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS moving from nuclear submarines, bombers to AI drone swarms

  • C4iSR

    ASELSAN to develop a new AESA radar for Turkish F-16 fighters and foreign buyers

  • Air Platform

    UAE suspends talks with US over purchase of F-35 fighter jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Approves Type 88 Anti-ship Missiles for the Philippines Navy.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

  • Cruise Missiles

    KONGSBERG acquires Zone 5 and enters development and high-volume production of affordable missiles.

  • Air Platform

    First French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets spotted in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer Undergoes BMD Upgrades

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • South Asia

    How Indian and Pakistan’s air force compared to each other?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh, USA Sign Historic Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Deals

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 12 KC-46 Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Diagnosed With Advanced Stages Of Stomach Cancer, Only Foreign Doctors Kept Him Alive

  • Europe

    Turkish defense firm HAVELSAN to cooperate with TAI for homegrown TFX fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Is Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions On Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 Bombed Lebanese Building Killing Hamas’s Top Drone Commander

  • Defense Industry

    Germany Commits €100 Billion to Meet NATO Defense Spending Requirement

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • Europe

    British Government Pledged €3.8 Billion Military Aid To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine just hit Russia’s Ropucha-class landing ship Konstantin Olshansky with a Neptune R-360 anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic BS: Not What You Think

  • Europe

    Greece prepares for bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

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