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  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates. Europe
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Naval Platforms

Bangladeshi Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy

January 3, 2020 GDC 0

Bangladesh’s Khulna Shipyard Ltd has begun construction of a second batch of five Padma-class patrol vessels on order for the Bangladeshi Navy (BN). The navy said in a 3 December statement that a keel-laying ceremony […]

  • Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

    October 13, 2021 0
    The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar will be establishing joint training and maintenance centers for Turkish armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Ukraine, a statement on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s website said. Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • US Air Force’s F-15EX To Receive First Hypersonic Missile

    May 9, 2022 0
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  • Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35

    March 14, 2020 0
    Russia is consistently bragging about their capabilities – how advanced their systems are. They make fancy videos, which is closer to science fiction than to reality. This is part of their propaganda strategy. On the [...]
  • Turkey Exported $900 Million Of Dual-use Technology To Russian Defense Industries, Violating International Sanctions

    March 8, 2024 0
    Turkey’s exports of military-linked goods to Russia soar. Growth in shipments of restricted parts fuels western suspicions that Turkish companies are the conduit for Moscow. Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 DronesDateJanuary [...]
  • Here’s Why Indian Air Force Declined Russia’s Offer to Buy 117S Engine and Irbis-E Radar?

    December 21, 2021 0
    The Su-30MKI is powered by two Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FP turbofans, each rated at 12,500 kgf (27,550 lbf) of full afterburning thrust, which enable speeds of up to Mach 2 in horizontal flight and a rate of [...]
  • Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

    December 8, 2025 0
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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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Turkey upgrades its F-16 Fighting Falcon with Asalsan’s cutting-edge AESA radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesia ordered two Iver Huitfeldt class frigates from Danish Odense Maritime

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force readies Airbase to welcome Rafale Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Are Playing Pivotal Role in Combating Russian Army

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • South Asia

    Indian ICT Companies, Automobile And Power Companies Gained Unprecended Access In Bangladesh Under Sheikh Hasina Regime Violating National Security And Sovereignty

  • Europe

    Raytheon Awarded $182 Million Contact To Produce NASAMS II For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Latvia To Buy HIMARS Rocket Artillery From U.S.

  • South Asia

    Trump administration set to launch drone facility in Bangladesh to strengthen Bangladesh army and navy.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS struck Russian base killing 300 soldiers waiting for speech from commander

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense System in Crimea and Belgorod.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Received the First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Awarded $930 Million Contract to Produce Six Ghost Bat Drones.

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Army Developed 105mm Light Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in April

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $942.9 Million Contract For Stryker Armaments

  • Infantry Weapons

    Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)

  • Middle East

    Israel’s New Dolphin-II Submarine Could Have VLS

  • Europe

    Russia does not have equipment and soldiers’ gear for the second draft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s Civil War Just Started As Taliban Battles Isis-K, Panjshir Valley’s NRF And Itself

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet has fired an IRIS-T air-to-air missile for the first time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Picks Taigei-Class Submarines Amid AUKUS Delays.

  • Air Platform

    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN high-energy laser weapon

  • Ballistic Missile

    China Test Fires Air-launched DF-21D Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Putin’s ally, former MP and gold medallist died falling from window in wave of mysterious deaths in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Demonstrates Fully Automatic Aerial Refueling Capability

  • Europe

    Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems.

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics updates on Helicopter programme

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA’s Meteor – The Most Advanced Beyond-visual-range Air-to-Air Missile in the World

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan Secured $2 Billion Work Orders in 2024.

  • Middle East

    Pakistan deploys 8000 troops, 16 JF-17 Temu jets and HQ-9B Temu missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Romania Starts Domestic Production of Piranha V APC

  • Europe

    EU sanctions on Russia make Italian-Russian Military Joint Venture Unsustainable

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • Europe

    Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

  • Africa

    Tunisia ordered Turkish Anka-S Drone

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Su-57 Fighter Jets avionics, multifunction displays, navigation systems, and heads-up imported from France despite Western sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Buk surface-to-air missiles using artillery strikes

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and Tanks

  • Europe

    Why Russia Didn’t Help CSTO Member Armenia In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict?

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers AT-2 Anti-tank Mines To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s Surveillance Radar and Drone Sites.

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