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Americas

Lockheed Awarded $9.8 Billion Contract to Produce 1,970 Patriot PAC3 Missiles.

September 12, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion contract for the production of 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and associated hardware. This marks the largest contract in […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

January 30, 2025 GDC 0

The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia. The capabilities were sourced from the American military’s stockpile stored in Israeli territory, according […]

Anti-air Missiles

Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

March 23, 2024 GDC 0

The German Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the US company RTX to purchase additional Patriot air defence systems. The contract is worth $1.2 billion, as in addition to the launchers themselves, radar […]

Americas

Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

May 26, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s success with U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in the war with Russia has shocked even the Pentagon, according to a military analyst. Ivan Kirichevskiy, an expert at military media and consulting company Defense Express, […]

Europe

Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

May 16, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine claims it has shot down six “unstoppable” hypersonic missiles overnight after Russia launched an intense air attack on the capital. Six “Kinzhal” aero-ballistic missiles were launched from MiG-31K aircraft, nine Kalibr cruise missiles from ships in […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Proving Russian Propaganda About Hypersonic Missile Wrong

May 5, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian troops reportedly shoot down a Russian hypersonic ballistic missile using a Western-made air defense system. According to Defense Express, Ukraine’s Armed Forces successfully intercepted a Russian Kinzhal (Kh-47) hypersonic missile at around 02:40 a.m. […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department cleared $700 million in a possible foreign military sale to Switzerland, along with other sales to Lithuania and Belgium, as the neutral European country works to modernize its Air Force by 2030. Switzerland now has approval […]

Europe

Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

August 16, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of State cleared a possible foreign military sale of 96 Raytheon-made Patriot surface-to-air missiles to the Netherlands in a deal estimated to be worth $1.2 billion. The Netherlands requested to buy the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The U.S. State Department Approves Patriot Missile System’s Support Package For Taiwan

April 10, 2022 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other services worth $95m to support the island’s defence in what would be the third arms package since President Joe […]

Africa

Pentagon Approves MIM-104 Patriot Missiles For Morocco

November 23, 2021 GDC 0

 The Pentagon has approved a deal between Lockheed Martin and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces to supply the North African country with a US air defense system. “Lockheed Martin” is preparing to intensify the production […]

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  • Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters Faces Serious Maintenance Issues with Its Structure and Engines

    September 30, 2021 0
    Pakistan will not replace the JF-17’s Russian-made Klimov/Sarkisov RD-93 power plant with a new Chinese engine in the foreseeable future despite Chinese reports to the contrary, IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly reveals. PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s depot storing 400 Shahed-136 drones

    October 11, 2024 0
    Ukraine said last Wednesday its forces had destroyed a military facility storing hundreds of attack drones in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region. Russia Running Out Of Drone Warfare Options As Its Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drones Riddled With [...]
  • Hidden Truth: Rape, Violence and Brutality in the Chittagong Hill Tracts by Bangladesh Military

    February 29, 2020 0
    Bangladesh is home to more than 54 indigenous peoples speaking more than 35 languages. Bangladesh has not adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the economic and political rights of the [...]
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    Bangladesh Army Watches As Myanmar Border Guard Fights Arakan Rebels Inside Bangladesh

    October 4, 2022 0
    The firing from Myanmar has escalated tensions between the neighbours, raising concerns of a new Rohingya exodus into Bangladesh as well as diminishing prospects of their repatriation into Myanmar. Clashes between Myanmar’s army and rebels [...]
  • Iranian Drones Recovered In Ukraine Made With U.S.-made Components

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  • Crashed IL-76 was not carrying Ukrainian PoW nor it was shot down, IL-76 transport aircraft crashed: analysis

    January 25, 2024 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Russia was “playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners” after Moscow accused Kyiv of downing a military plane carrying dozens of its own captured soldiers. A Russian [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Marine for Next- Gen Live Training Systems for Marine Corps

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s Near Future Submarine (NFS)

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • C4iSR

    Turkey develops and deploys acoustic deceptor and jammer

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s cavalry units using horses in combat.

  • Europe

    U.S. Defense Secretary Issued Warning As Concerns Grow Over North Korean Troops Joining Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a gloried fourth-gen fighter, far from a stealth fighters

  • Air Platform

    Boeing receives $265 million orders for nine Chinook helicopters

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Offers KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets to European and Asian countries

  • Middle East

    Russia Supplied Verba MANPAD to Hezbollah Violating Arms Trade Treaty

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Army Received New Barak Fifth-generation Tanks Fitted With High-tech Sensors And Helmet Mounted Display

  • Europe

    Damen selects Rheinmetall to supply next-generation MLG27-4.0 gun systems for F126 frigates

  • Europe

    Ruble Crashed: International Sanctions Hit Putin’s Face With A Big Slap

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit Systems Awarded $172 Million Contract to Supply Light Tanks to Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ordered Pantsir-S1, Can Russia Deliver Any Weapons?

  • Americas

    HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Tempest Partners Detailed Progress On Six-generation Tempest Fighter

  • Air Platform

    Turkey working with Rolls-Royce on 5th-gen TFX combat aircraft engine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchases Atmos Howitzers From Elbit Systems Worth $101.7 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Army Developed 105mm Light Tank

  • Americas

    The U.S. Developing New Microwaves Weapons

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Defense Ministry Allocate $10.18 Billion To Acquire Western Anti-ship and Anti-radiation Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will invest $8 billion in upgrading its shipyards for future nuclear submarines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit wins contract to supply boat-launch and recovery system for RAN

  • Europe

    Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid by $633 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military Junta

  • Air Platform

    A spectacular Centenary Flypast Of RAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

  • Americas

    The USAF And RAAF Join F-35 Training Partnership

  • Middle East

    Shocking Drone Footage Shows Hamas Terrorists Beating Palestinians and Stealing Food Aid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Started In Peoples Liberation Army’s Biolaboratory: Dr Li Meng-Yan

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Putin’s favorite T-90M tanks with artillery trikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to Fund RMAF’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Acquisition Programme

  • Europe

    Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

  • Europe

    Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Powerful Caesar Howitzers From Denmark

  • Defense Industry

    Daewoo and Hanjin Join Forces On South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Project

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

  • Europe

    Finish Company Patria Awarded Contract To Produce Nemo Navy Mortar Boat

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Awarded $521 Million Contract To Produce HIMARS Rockets

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