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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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  • Malaysian military: Corruption at the heart of its defense procurement

    April 16, 2021 0
    Former Prime Minister Najib Razak became the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption. He faces 12 years in prison for looting a government fund known as 1Malaysia Development Berhad while in office from [...]
  • Turkish Bayraktar TB3 UAV performs first flight test using ski-jump

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  • Aselsan SARP Advanced Remote Weapon Station

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  • Syrian Army’s Mi-24 Crashed in Homs

    October 26, 2021 0
    A Mi-24 multipurpose attack helicopter crashed in the Syrian province of Homs during a routine flight. The pilot on board died from his injuries. According to the Syrian Observer, the Russian military identified the cause [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Asks to Join British, Italian and Japanese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Project

    January 3, 2024 0
    Saudi Arabia has asked the UK, Japan and Italy to be made a full partner in their joint effort to build the next generation of fighter jets, in a move backed by the British government. [...]
  • Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey without further delay

    January 26, 2024 0
    The Joe Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Türkiye in a letter submitted on Wednesday, sources said. U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not [...]
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 […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 10,000 troops in Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Kherson; the Belarusian morgue is full of 24,000 dead Russian soldiers

  • Europe

    Explosion in Military Plant: Anti-Putin Troops Sabotage Russian Military Plant in Bryansk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF’s C27J aircraft put on problem project watchlist

  • Europe

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Departs For Training

  • Europe

    Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

  • Air Platform

    India and France are at each other’s throats over the Rafale downing by Pakistan

  • Industry

    India to ban imports of hundreds of military equipment

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian-made MiG-29K crashed in India due to engine fires

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway to Provide Ukraine With Additional NASAMS Air Defense Missile Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ST Engineering launched Singapore Navy’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan steps up fighter jets and AEW&C activities near Pakistani border with India

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests AGM-183A Hypersonic Missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Americas

    Why I admire Admiral William McRaven?

  • Air Platform

    Russia Supplying 24 Su-35 Fighter Aircraft To Iran Originally Destined To Egypt

  • Air Platform

    Israel to procure additional F-35 and V-22 OSPREY

  • Europe

    Russia Exposed: Captured Russian Pilots Admit That RuAF Distributed Garmin GPS and Pronebo Mobile App To Navigate In Ukraine

  • Americas

    Saab To Open Two Aerospace Centers If Canada Selects Gripen E

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Secretly Sent Marine Raider to Train Taiwanese Special Forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Adopts QBZ-191 Assault Weapons

  • C4iSR

    CAPTAS 4 Sonar Suite

  • Europe

    Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • Europe

    ATACMS strikes on Russian Command Center killed three Colonels: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia seeks to calm ASEAN concerns over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

  • C4iSR

    US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

  • Americas

    US Army Completes Third Test of Precision Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Russian troops received Chinese ShaanXi Tiger 4×4 armored vehicle

  • Air Platform

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

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Istanbul-class Frigates (TCG Istanbul)

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia used the 1960s P-35 missile for the first time in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Russia’s major military electronics producer Platan Electronic Research Institute engulfed in a huge fire

  • Industry

    South Africa Bans On Arms Export To Arab Countries Hurting Its Economy

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan First Asian Country Sending Large Quantities Of Artillery Ammunition To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine lobbying for 12 AH-1Z Viper Attack Helicopter Destined For Slovakia

  • Air Platform

    World First Grenade Launching Drone Tested in Australia

  • Europe

    Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Shot Down UAE Sponsored IL-76 Transport Aircraft Killing All Russians Aboard

  • Air Platform

    Rafale Bonanza: Saudi Arabia Mulls Buying Up To 200 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • C4iSR

    Saab GlobalEye: A True Multi-domain Battlespace Management Solutions

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-30 and Su-27 Fighter Jets Caught Fire at Lipetsk Airbase.

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines Declared Product of Concern

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Conventional Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands trapped in Chinese debt as it turned into a PLA naval base of the Indo-Pacific

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