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Infantry Weapons

An In-depth Look At The Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System

February 27, 2021 GDC 0

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Americas

Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

November 11, 2019 GDC 0

DALLAS — Jointly developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin MIM 104 Patriot PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptors successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets on November 7 2019 in a test at White Sands Missile […]

  • Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

    March 18, 2020 0
    Taiwan’s air force has again scrambled F-16 to warn off approaching Chinese J-11 jets and KJ-500 AEW&C, in the latest rise in military tension between Beijing and the island it claims as its own. Taiwan [...]
  • Bangladesh Navy’s officer was beaten by mob for stealing goods from store

    November 8, 2020 0
    A mob has allegedly beaten a Bangladesh Navy officer and assaulted his wife at Kalabagan intersection of Dhanmondi for stealing an iPhone from a shop, reported the Sun newspaper. The victim introducing himself as Navy [...]
  • South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado

    July 14, 2021 0
    The Republic of Korea Navy has commissioned its second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado in a ceremony in Jinhae, South Korea, on May 28. Korean Navy Commissions Fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II FrigateDateNovember 20, [...]
  • Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

    November 24, 2021 0
    The new, 100-metre LST 100 for the Nigerian Navy has been launched at Albwardy Damen, Sharjah, UAE a few months ago. On completion the 100-metre, roll-on-roll-off landing ship will have the capacity to accommodate a [...]
  • India Purchases 113 GE-404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jets.

    November 9, 2025 0
    India signed a deal on Friday to buy 113 engines from General Electric to power an advanced variant of its home-produced Tejas fighter jets, in a sign of warming ties with the U.S. following months [...]
  • RAN’s $45 Billion Hunter Class Will Hit The Water On Time, Says Defense Minister Marles

    September 15, 2022 0
    Australia’s troubled $45 billion future frigate project will deliver the Navy’s Hunter class warships on time, Defence Minister Richard Marles has pledged as he visited shipbuilder BAE’s docks in Glasgow. Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

  • Middle East

    U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Attack Boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Air Platform

    The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I Adir is the pinnacle of modern aerospace industries proving Elon Musk wrong about manned fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

  • Europe

    Russia lost average of 540 soldiers per day since Ukrainian counteroffensive accelerate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

  • Europe

    Russian pro-invasion bloggers criticize Putin for not providing military leadership

  • Air Platform

    Qatar considers purchasing 24 more Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase 30 more F-35 stealth jets

  • Air Platform

    Colombia follows the footsteps of Brazil and Peru by acquiring 16 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • Europe

    U.S. Vows To Expedite NASAMS Delivery To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

  • Air Platform

    US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Upgrade F-16 Fighters To F-16V Standard

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Selects Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Replace Tigers

  • Middle East

    UAE Plans to Buy Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

  • South Asia

    Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was welcomed in India by the Indian intelligence agency RAW, Hasina is a RAW asset

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 72 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets and Six GlobalEye AEW&C to Canada.

  • Europe

    Britain welcomes Germany’s participation in the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

  • Land Platform

    The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

  • Air Platform

    Subaru to participate Japan’s sixth-generation F-X fighter jet programme

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia agreed to resume production of S-400 for India

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • South Asia

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

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Brazil’s Embraer Sells 100 Phenom 300E jets to NetJets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany signs $2.5 billion deal to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems

  • South Asia

    Amid China tension, IAF ordered 21 mothballed MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s from VKS worth $780 million

  • Middle East

    Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas fired 5000 rockets at Israel

  • Middle East

    Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s Type 093 Class Nuclear Submarine Crashed In Taiwan Strait Killing Everyone Onboard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Excludes Su-57 From Defense Expo

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Black Sea Port

  • Europe

    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia procures C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • Europe

    Morons or Inept: Russian Convoy of Troops Leaves Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant With Signs of Radiation Poisoning

  • Air Platform

    Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

  • Europe

    Boeing will deliver long-range ground-launched small diameter bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine this month

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia purchases three Anka drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries

  • Middle East

    Russia Supplied Verba MANPAD to Hezbollah Violating Arms Trade Treaty

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • Europe

    Putin orders mass surveillance on Russian citizens who escaped conscription to Europe and Central Asia

  • Europe

    Dassault Aviation Sets Plan B For FCAS Program If Tri-nation Fighter Project Fails

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