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  • [ January 21, 2026 ] U.S. State Department Approves P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft for Singapore. Air Platform
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Navantia signed contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

Navantia has signed a new contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels whose systems need to be upgraded. Navantia will carry out the engineering, supply, and integration of a […]

Americas

Royal Canadian Navy launched sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS)

January 24, 2025 GDC 0

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has launched the sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS) HMCS Robert Hampton Gray. As disclosed, the vessel was floated out at Halifax shipyard on December 9, 2024. […]

Americas

Keel Laid for Brazillian Navy’s Macaé-class Patrol Ship Miramar

December 13, 2024 GDC 0

According to information published by the Brazilian MoD on November 28, 2024, the Brazilian Navy marked a milestone with the keel-laying ceremony for the Patrol Ship (NPa) Miramar at the Arsenal de Marinha do Rio […]

Europe

Fincantieri Started Working On Next-generation Offshore Patrol Boats For Italian Navy

September 26, 2024 GDC 0

The ceremony was attended, among others, by the General Manager of Fincantieri’s Naval Vessels Division, Dario Deste, the Director of the Naval Armaments Directorate – NAVARM, Admiral Chief Inspector Giuseppe Abbamonte, and the CEO of […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Shipbuilding delivers 20th Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia

July 30, 2024 GDC 0

According to Austal Shipbuilding, the company delivered the 20th Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. The vessel, named Tobwaan Mainiku, is designated for the Republic of Kiribati and was officially handed […]

Naval Platforms

Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

March 15, 2024 GDC 0

Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has held a launching ceremony for PNS Hunain, one of a series of offshore patrol vessels (OPV) 2600 that Damen is constructing for the Pakistan Navy. Damen was awarded the […]

Europe

Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

December 11, 2023 GDC 0

The state-of-the-art vessel represents a significant leap in capability for the force, which has seen increased demand for its missions while at the same time struggling with ageing vessels and the cancellation of the Norwegian […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

November 24, 2023 GDC 0

Luerssen Australia launched the second Arafura class OPV, NUSHIP Eyre, on November 22nd at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. The Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel Program celebrated another milestone today, with the official launch of NUSHIP […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

June 10, 2022 GDC 0

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Middle East

Fincantieri Delivers First Musherib-class OPV to Qatar

February 7, 2022 GDC 0

The delivery of the first-in-class OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel – “Musherib”, ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) […]

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  • Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

    April 3, 2024 0
    Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from GermanyDateJune 25, 2024Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set two major Russian oil depots ablaze

    July 28, 2024 0
    Ukraine set two major Russian oil depots ablaze with kamikaze drones. Columns of smoke were seen rising into the sky on Friday night as the facilities were hit in Russia’s Krasnodar area. Ukraine’s kamikaze drones [...]
  • Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

    August 12, 2023 0
    Israel has signed a 1.44-billion new Israeli shekel ($400 million) deal with Greece to provide Spike anti-tank systems. Hellenic Army Purchases Rafael Spike NLOS MissilesDateAugust 15, 2023Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range [...]
  • China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

    December 25, 2021 0
    Beijing is lobbying the government of Equatorial Guinea to build a “permanent military presence” in the small country, reports The Wall Street Journal. China, Solomon Islands security pact is a grave concern for Australia and the [...]
  • Bangladeshi Court Sentenced British MP Tulip Siddiq, Former Dictator Hasina’s Niece to Prison for Corruption.

    December 2, 2025 0
    The former leader and her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, were sentenced in absentia for corruption in a land deal. British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Niece Of Former Bangladesh’s Dictator Sheikh Hasina, Siphoned and Laundered Billions [...]
  • China’s Djibouti naval base is big enough to fight a war

    July 22, 2021 0
    China’s first overseas military base has expanded and is now capable of supporting the country’s growing aircraft carrier force, a US combatant commander revealed Tuesday. China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

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

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN’s sets to upgrade Cape-class OPV with naval communication system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel expands Iron Dome anti-air missile production

  • Europe

    Ukraine repelled missiles attack in Kyiv, air defense command said

  • Air Platform

    Boeing delivered 20th Super Hornet After Block III Conversion

  • Europe

    Russia Donatea BTR-82A APC To Belarusian Army To Prepare For Invasion Through Belarus

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia Can’t Make An AESA Radar?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force’s Fighter Jets Flew Low Over Saudi Airspace To Bomb Houthis

  • Cyber

    Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

  • South Asia

    A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

  • Europe

    Russian Buk Missiles Backfires And Hit Russian Troops Like Boomerang

  • Air Platform

    France Offered Indian Navy To Loan Four Upgraded Rafale-M Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia increases defense budget to $10.6 billion despite coronavirus pandemic

  • Europe

    Swedish Gripen Chased Russian Su-24 Nuclear-Armed Bomber Out of Gotland, Report

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo delivers new, more powerful AESA radar for British Typhoon fighter jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco QBZ-191/QBZ-19 Standard Issue Assault Rifle

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Is Reported to Select Lockheed’s F-35 in $11 Billion Tender

  • Europe

    Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

  • Defense Industry

    Latvia Buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    U.S. Army evaluates mission module on newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Havelsan Develops Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Barkan

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye progressed with Eurofighter Typhoon acquisition

  • C4iSR

    Saab Oneview PSIM: Eye And Ear Of Urban Security Systems

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wiped Out Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Unit

  • Air Platform

    Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed a column of T-80BV and T-72B3 tanks

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland purchases several hundred JASSM extended-range cruise missiles worth $735 million.

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China escalates tensions with Taiwan by sending 52 aircraft to Taiwanese airspace

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian Oil Tanker

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Europe

    Russian General Vladimir Sviridov and his wife found dead after calling Russian military ‘third-rate’

  • Air Platform

    China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

  • C4iSR

    Armenia Turned Down Russian Offer to Buy More Weapons

  • Europe

    A list of Russian equipment, manpower and infrastructure losses in the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian train carrying Kalibr cruise missiles to naval base

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Marines Speak Japanese Language During Exercises With JSDF

  • Europe

    A Quadcopter Drone Crashed Into Russia’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missiles Manufacturing Facility

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Standard Missile-3 Worth $2 Billion

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