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Europe

France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) successfully conducted a test firing of an M51 nuclear strategic ballistic missile without a warhead from the Landes site of DGA Missile Tests today. Florence Parly, Minister of […]

Defense Industry

Iran Achieved 60% Uranium Enrichment, A Threat To World Peace

April 19, 2021 GDC 0

Iran has produced first batch of Uranium enriched to a purity level of 60% at Shahid Ahmadi Roshan nuclear facility. Production of 60% enriched uranium is currently 9 grams per hour. The enrichment was completed […]

Europe

Lithuania Asked Belarus to Clarify Accidents At Rosatom-made Nuclear Power Plant

January 21, 2021 GDC 0

MINSK (GDC) — Lithuania has asked Belarus for clarification after its new nuclear plant located some 50 kilometres from the country’s capital suffered an incident just five days after launch. Belarusian authorities say the country’s […]

Americas

Amid China and Russia tensions, US considering nuclear tests after 28 years hiatus

May 24, 2020 GDC 0

US officials have debated whether to carry out the first US nuclear tests in 28 years as a way to pressure Russia and China into make a trilateral arms control deal, according congressional aides and […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

April 17, 2020 GDC 0

Washington DC (GDC) -The US State Department reported that Beijing may have conducted secret low-level underground nuclear tests, learned GDC quoting Wall Street Journal. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters on Thursday that China […]

  • China tests new FL-62 wind tunnel

    June 2, 2020 0
    China’s new wind tunnel called FL-62, conducted its first operation last Tuesday by running a test for an undisclosed new aircraft which is likely to be a new jet fighter more advance than the J-20 [...]
  • Russia And Pakistan Want Production Sharing Agreements For Bayraktar Drones

    April 8, 2021 0
    Russia and Pakistan are being asked to share the production of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones by the Turkish Government, and that risks alienating traditional allies within NATO. Last year, Selcuk Bayraktar helped swing conflicts in Libya [...]
  • Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K, Opt-in For Rafale-M and Super Hornet

    May 17, 2022 0
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  • Royal Navy commissions fourth Astute-class submarine

    October 1, 2021 0
    Royal Navy formally commissioned Astute-class attack submarine HMS Audacious on 23 September during a ceremony at HM Naval Base Clyde. Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS AnsonDateDecember 14, 2020BAE Systems Launches Anson Submarine At British [...]
  • Germany Announced Additional 35 F-35 Stealth Jets Purchases as FCAS Program Stalled.

    February 21, 2026 0
    The Germany Defence Ministry was reported on February 19 to be considering placing an order for up to 35 additional F-35A fifth generation fighters, doubling the number of the aircraft it plans to field, in [...]
  • Ukrainian HIMARS blew up the Russian BUK air defense system

    April 1, 2024 0
    Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have reported the successful destroyed a Russian BUK surface-to-air missile system in the Zaporizhzhia region, located in the southern part of the country. According to statements from the Special Operations Command, [...]
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.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Russia’s Radar on Black Sea’s Boyko Towers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Awarded Engine Contract For Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea offers syndicated loans to export weapons to Poland worth $23 billion

  • Americas

    Canada’s Roshel and Swedish Swebor jointly produce ballistic-grade steel in Canada

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Negotiating With Kuwait to Buy Legacy F/A-18 Hornet

  • Europe

    Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

  • Europe

    Finish Company Patria To Develop Wheeled 155mm Howitzer

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • C4iSR

    ELM – 2080 Green Pine Radar System

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Vietnam Shift Its Arms Import Policy From Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin completes the first test firing of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM).

  • Europe

    UK must spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defense, says departing armed forces minister

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Approves $23 Billion F-35 And MQ-9B Sales To UAE

  • South Asia

    Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Credits Kherson Victory To US-made HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction.

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded Contract For Two New P-8 MPA For RAF And Nine P-8 For USN

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Here’s Why India’s Tejas Will Not be the Winning Bidder in Malaysia’s LCA Program?

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • Europe

    Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

  • Europe

    Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

  • Europe

    Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Australian Combat Medic Killed In Ukraine By Russian Troops

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Offers F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets To Thai Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Started Night Sorties Using Rafale, Apache And Chinooks Near Galwan Valley

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Aksungur UCAV Hits Target At 30km Distance

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Bomber Is In Design Phase, report

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The US State Department approved the sale of Patriot air defence systems to Denmark.

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • South Asia

    Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Military Bases In The Pacific Is Crucial To Counter China’s Hegemony

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Federal Police Arrested Former U.S. Military Pilot For Aiding Chinese Naval Aviators

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops destroyed a column of Russian T-90MS tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkish STM Lays Keel Of Pakistan Navy’s First MILGEM-Class Corvette

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Tokamak Nuclear Reactor Generated Whopping 101 Million Degree Celsius

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean K2 Black Panther Is The Best Tank In The World

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s new B-21 stealth bomber made successful loads calibration test

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel Completes Tests of Upgraded Iron Dome Missile System

  • Air Platform

    French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing Paratroopers

  • Europe

    Baykar Defence Prepares Bayraktar Naval Variant TB3 Drone For First Flight

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Ordered Six T-50 Advanced Training Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    24 Su-35 Downed in Ukraine War, Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet is Doomed

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

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