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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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  • Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM Missiles

    March 29, 2023 0
    The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset announced the commencement of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) upgrade work. Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)DateNovember 18, 2020Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract [...]
  • Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

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  • Russian kamikaze drone blew up Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM Mockup

    March 4, 2024 0
    Russians released a video purportedly showing their Lancet short-duration loitering munition, known popularly as “kamikaze drone,” successfully blow up an advanced Iris-T air defense system. The video quickly circulated on Russian social media, initially claiming [...]
  • Trump issues executive orders banning WeChat, TikTok in 45 days

    August 7, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders on Thursday banning any U.S. transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, owner of the WeChat app, starting in [...]
  • Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Delivered “Al Doha” OPV To Qatar Navy

    August 27, 2021 0
    Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard delivered the ‘Al Doha’ armed training ship for the Qatar Navy today; The armed training ship will continue its tactical training in the next few months before setting off for Doha. Fincantieri [...]
  • KONGSBERG acquires Zone 5 and enters development and high-volume production of affordable missiles.

    December 21, 2025 0
    Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed an agreement to acquire the California-based missile company Zone 5 Technologies LLC, which designs and produces affordable, mass producible long-range strike and anti-drone missiles. The value of the [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 Started Operational Deployment on TCG Anadolu.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles From The U.S.

  • Land Platform

    United States offers Stryker M-Shorad air defense system to India

  • Land Platform

    India’s defense ministry signs $2.8 billion deal for 464 T-90MS MBT

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels seized key town in major defeat for junta forces

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore and the US sign civil nuclear technology deal

  • Air Platform

    Brazil will buy 20 more Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden.

  • Europe

    Italian Navy ordered 36 amphibious armored vehicles from IDV

  • Civil Aviation

    Israeli IAI To Convert Ethiopian 767-300 Passenger Aircraft Into Freighter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Air Platform

    India received the last batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabian Company To Co-produce Turkish Drone

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Negotiating With UK And Spain To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Baykar and France’s Safran sign MoU covering work on sensors, weaponry, and navigation systems.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia buying Soviet-era Russian-Indian BrahMos missile a problem for Canberra and Washington

  • Land Platform

    Syria wants to replace Russian MLRS with Belarusian MLRS

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and ERA to produce an integrated airspace surveillance system for the German Luftwaffe

  • Air Platform

    India approves $1.8 billion to develop prototype AMCA fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

  • Infantry Weapons

    Italy deploys SAMP/T air defense system in Kuwait

  • Europe

    Russia’s new Su-57 jet exposed as a fraud by IAF–Russia cancelled the production of the Su-57 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Dramatic moment British Starstreak missile blasts Russian KA-52 helicopter out the sky

  • Europe

    Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

  • Air Platform

    IAI Heron Showcases Its Maritime Surveillance Capability For Royal Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Develops Wheeled Anti-tank Vehicles

  • Defense Industry

    Brazil’s Embraer inaugurated Gripen E production line in Brazil

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • South Asia

    এয়ার চিফ মার্শাল সেরনিয়াবাত বলেছেন, অযোগ্যতা এবং আমলাতন্ত্র বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ডের সম্পূর্ণ ব্যর্থতার দিকে পরিচালিত করেছে (Translated)

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always lived in the shadow of the Indian intelligence agency RAW from 1975 to 2024

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • Europe

    Ukraine received new batch of TB2 drones from Turkey

  • Europe

    Ukraine received M109A6 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

  • Industry

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

  • Europe

    Denmark purchases 129 Patria armored vehicles

  • Europe

    The U.S. And Allies Supply Lethal Military Aid TO Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia will increase missile defense capability following China’s ICBM tests

  • Defense Industry

    American, Israeli And European Arms Makers Making Billions Out Of Ukraine War

  • South Asia

    Hindu Nationalist Narendra Modi was over-interested in corrupt and murderous Sheikh Hasina, looting Bangladesh to undermine its national security rather than investing in Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) Projects And Industrial Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Hit Kerch Bridge With 1000kg Underwater Explosions

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

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