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  • [ March 3, 2026 ] Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles. Middle East
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  • [ March 3, 2026 ] U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System. Infantry Weapons
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Offshore Patrol Vessels

Naval Platforms

Goa Shipyard delivers fourth Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

October 14, 2021 GDC 0

The fourth Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on 30 September 2021. The ship, which measures 105 meters in length, is […]

Americas

Naval Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boats To Argentina

May 1, 2021 GDC 0

French defense contractor Naval Group has delivered the A.R.A Piedrabuena (P-52), the second offshore patrol vessel ordered by the Argentine Navy. The contract between Argentine and France includes the construction of three new units and the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to Tonga

November 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program has reached a new milestone today as the Kingdom of Tonga received their second Australian-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat at a ceremony in Henderson, Western Australia. This is the […]

Naval Platforms

Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian Navy

November 21, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • China dismissed top ranking army Generals from their positions

    December 31, 2023 0
    Nine generals of the People’s Liberation Army, including a number of senior members of the PLA Rocket Force, have been dismissed from China’s top legislature. PLA Rocket Force Test Fires DF-26 Ballistic MissilesDateJune 15, 2021China [...]
  • Ukraine To Receive Two Batteries Of NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

    October 21, 2022 0
    By the end of autumn, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive two batteries of NASAMS air defense missile systems. The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for IndiaDateFebruary 15, 2020National Advanced [...]
  • Peru to buy 24 Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets worth $2.8 billion

    April 16, 2025 0
    Sweden’s Parliament has to approve the intergovernmental sales, which include four GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft and 12 Gripen E/Fs, before orders can be placed. While neither acquisition is a finished deal, once the sales are granted [...]
  • Indian Defense Ministry approves purchase of 100 ASTRA BVRAAM and upgrade of MiG-29 aircraft

    July 3, 2020 0
    In the midst of India’s tense border standoff with China, the Defence Ministry today approved procurement of 21 secondhand MiG-29 and 12 Su-30 fighter jets, a number of missile systems and other military hardware at [...]
  • NVL Group laid the keel for the Bulgarian Navy’s second multipurpose modular patrol vessel

    October 27, 2023 0
    German shipbuilder NVL Group has hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the Bulgarian Navy’s second multipurpose modular patrol vessel (MMPV). NVL Group Laid Keel For Bulgarian Navy’s Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPV)DateJuly 5, 2022Turkey Laid Keel [...]
  • Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

    January 24, 2024 0
    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid after more than four hours of debates. Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO BidDateJuly 11, 2023Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last HurdleDateJanuary 27, [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C: A Powerful GaN Technology In The Sky

  • Europe

    UK to recycle Tornado jets for 3D printed components for Tempest fighters

  • Uncategorized

    Taiwan began developing next-generation fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Independent Investigation reveals about the Pilkhana Killings, Bangladesh Rifles mutiny and Indian RAW Involvement.

  • Air Platform

    In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

  • Europe

    Polish Army received a new batch of 120mm Rak self-propelled mortars

  • Americas

    Fincantieri allocates three U.S. Shipyards to build Constellation class frigates

  • Explore

    Ukraine Received Czech Republic’s RM-70 Vampire MLRS

  • Middle East

    Israeli Female Soldiers Killed More Than 100 Hamas Terrorists

  • Uncategorized

    China To Develop ASW Variant Z-20 Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia to purchase South Korean Cheongung-II anti-air missiles

  • Europe

    Grim milestone: Russia passed 400,000 casualties in the Ukraine war

  • Americas

    US Army unveils next-gen Bradley fighting vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • Europe

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Build Two Visby Generation 2 Stealth Corvettes

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government has sent high-ranking air guard officers and police officers to retirement who worked as India’s RAW informants.

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    Australia cannot deliver F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to Ukraine until 2024

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

  • Americas

    USS Zumwalt destroyers first to receive hypersonic missiles under new deal

  • C4iSR

    The Saab’s Giraffe Radar Family

  • Europe

    What Do The Z Symbols On Russian Tanks Mean?

  • C4iSR

    IAI and HHI to Supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D Radar Systems

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • Europe

    KNDS unveils Colibri suicide drone at Eurosatory 2024

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Liquid Robotics awarded $25 million contract to produce 20 USV for Japan.

  • Europe

    Russia cancels Moscow airshow due to international sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Security Services Releases Photos Of James Bond Style Raids In Occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • Europe

    Pantsir anti-air gun and missile with “Z” sign abandoned by Russian forces

  • Europe

    European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

  • Middle East

    Turkish warship fired RGM-84 Harpoon missiles on sites controlled by Haftar militias

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Naval Weapons

    RAN upgrades Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) For HMAS Sydney

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar Defense To Manufacture Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • South Asia

    Hindu nationalist Parvathaneni Harish masterminded the Corridor Between Bangladesh and Myanmar to aid the Myanmar Junta and AA, facilitating further deportations of Rohingya to Bangladesh

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • South Asia

    India sends MiG-29K to Ladakh Border

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer $19.1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine over the next few years

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Violation By Bangladesh DGFI

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy receives first modernized KDX-1-class destroyer Yang Manchun

  • C4iSR

    Saab to upgrade German Tornado’s radar warnering receiver

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

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