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Air-Launched Weapons

Indian DRDO to make ASTRA Mk2 missile based on recovered Chinese PL-15E missile.

October 29, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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

June 6, 2025 GDC 0

A deepening rift has emerged between France and India over the performance of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet, following its reported losses during the recent Pakistan-India conflict. During the conflict, Pakistan Air Force shot down […]

South Asia

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

June 1, 2025 GDC 0

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed on Saturday that Pakistan shot down his country’s fighter jets during the four-day conflict earlier in the month. The Pakistan Air Force shot down Indian fighter jets on […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Australia, France, UK, Japan and USA to send experts to India to examine captured Chinese-made PL-15E missile

May 20, 2025 GDC 0

Australia, France, the UK, Japan and the USA have reportedly expressed strong interest in partnering with India to study debris and the unexploded Chinese-built PL-15E long-range air-to-air missile recovered at multiple locations inside Indian territory. […]

Air-Launched Weapons

India Captured Unexploded Intact Chinese-made PL-15E Air-to-air Missile, A Huge Blow to China

May 10, 2025 GDC 0

The missile, identified as the PL-15E, is an active radar homing missile that equips Chinese fighters like the JF-17 Block III and J-10C, also in service with the Pakistan Air Force. Examination of the missile […]

Air-Launched Weapons

China unveils PL-15E and PL-10E missiles for foreign customers

October 6, 2021 GDC 0

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  • Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

    April 26, 2024 0
    Ukrainian activist and volunteer, Serhii Sternenko, has shared video footage showcasing the use of a new FPV drone equipped with autonomous targeting capabilities. The drone reportedly demonstrated its ability to strike targets without direct operator [...]
  • China’s $5 billion military parade is a direct warning to the Indo-Pacific regions.

    September 4, 2025 0
    China has unveiled a new “triad” of nuclear missiles, drones and lasers at the country’s largest ever military parade. Formations of warplanes and helicopters flew above Beijing’s Tiananmen Square after trucks carrying weaponry rolled along [...]
  • Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

    December 14, 2019 0
    At least one person was killed after Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, caught fire on Thursday morning during repair work in Russia’s Arctic Sea port of Murmansk, according to Russian state sponsored news agency Sputniknews. [...]
  • Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

    May 28, 2018 0
    The Indian Navy invited requests for proposals (RfPs) for an Rs 95,000-crore ($9 billion) tender to purchase 57 Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighters (MRCBF) fighter aircraft. Key Points Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading IN’s Carrier [...]
  • Philippines could be the first export customer of Korean KF-21 Borame

    August 6, 2024 0
    The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter looks poised to join a long-running competition in the Philippines. The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition ProgramDateOctober 19, 2024Korea Aerospace Industries Started [...]
  • Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

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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 […]

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives first new EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare jet

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Plans To Buy 24 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    The British MoD Committed On F-35, FCAS, New Frigates And Drones

  • Europe

    Humiliating Russian Army, Ukraine Sells Captured Russian T-72 Tanks and BTR-82 APC on Ebay

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Saab Awarded Contract To Modernise Sweden’s Coastal Anti-ship Missile Capability

  • Europe

    Russian Army has fewer than 3000 tanks

  • Europe

    UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Qatari F-15QA Received Israeli Sky Shield EW Pod

  • Europe

    KNDS unveils Colibri suicide drone at Eurosatory 2024

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter Of Tatmadaw

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract to Produce Hellfire Missile

  • C4iSR

    Su-57’s AESA Radar Is Yet to Pass Debugging Phase, Says Tikhomirov-NIIP Director General Yuri Bely

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • Europe

    A Quadcopter Drone Crashed Into Russia’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missiles Manufacturing Facility

  • Europe

    Chinese-made 60mm Type 83 (M-83A) mortar shells used by the Russian army in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces fire artillery strikes at the Russian military’s snow carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    German Startup to Deliver Hypersonic Missile for Bundeswehr in 2029.

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $12.7 million defense package to Ukraine that includes 3D printing equipment

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US state department has approved foreign military sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to produce unmanned surface vessels.

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • Americas

    Hanwha and Indra Jointly Offer Armor Vehicle to the Chilean Army.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK Sign Formal Agreement To Design And Build Nuclear Submarine

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian Oil Tanker

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rafael Spike LR II Missile System: The Ultimate Tank Killer

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

  • Middle East

    Iranian Navy’s Warship IRIS Sahand Capsized Twice And Sinks

  • South Asia

    Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Chinese spy offered Taiwanese pilot $15 million to defect with a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter

  • C4iSR

    Egypt Started Negotiating with Saab to Purchase GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Awarded Contract To Provide Smart Munition Release System For Morocco, Jordan And Bahrain

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to accelerate Rafale production amid high market demands

  • South Asia

    India hikes defense budget to 19%, demystifying India’s defense Budget

  • Air Platform

    Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems awarded $348.77 million contract for development of Tempest fighter

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Austria to procure 18 AW169M helicopters

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Defence to update ISCMMS of Collins Class Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia warns BAE Systems to meet Australian Job Pledges in Hunter-class Frigate Programme

  • Europe

    Turkey Starts Mass Producing HISAR-A+ And HISAR-O+ Missiles

  • Europe

    Putin’s inner circle discusses use of Iskandar nuclear missile in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland or Georgia

  • Air Platform

    Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

  • Air Platform

    RTAF Denies Report Of F-35 Purchase, Opt In For Gripen E/F

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