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  • [ July 3, 2026 ] Russia announced the Ka-52 Alligator is the most lost helicopter in the Ukraine war. Air Platform
  • [ July 3, 2026 ] Israel successfully tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates high-power laser in advanced air defense trials. Direct-energy Weapons
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Infantry Weapons

Taiwan to develop land-based point defense system

September 1, 2020 GDC 0

TAIPEI (GDC) — The Taiwanese Air Force has entrusted the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) with evaluating and potentially developing a land-based close-in weapons system (CIWS) after canceling plans to purchase ones […]

Infantry Weapons

AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System

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  • Lessons from the Ukraine war, China wants to develop conventional warfighting capability to counter the U.S. influence in Indo-Pacific

    May 18, 2023 0
    Drawing lessons from the Ukraine crisis, a top Chinese general urged greater integration of novel capabilities, including artificial intelligence, with conventional warfare tactics ahead of any confrontation with the West. NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt [...]
  • The New HAL-Made FOC-Standard Tejas is Better Than the Current IAF’s IOC Tejas Fighter Jet

    March 31, 2020 0
    The FOC Tejas is said to be more advanced and was developed with improvements suggested by IAF after inducting IOC Tejas LCA. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently conducted maiden test flight of its Light Combat [...]
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Awarded Contract To Build New Frigates For JMSDF

    December 12, 2023 0
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  • Swedish Air Force Plans To Retain Gripen C/D Beyond 2030

    October 25, 2020 0
    The Swedish Air Force (SwAF) will retain a number of its Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters beyond their current planned 2026 retirement date, solidifying an earlier announced plan to make up an anticipated shortfall [...]
  • South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platform

    July 8, 2021 0
    South Korea carried out the first test of a ballistic missile launched from a submerged vertical launch launcher. It is believed to be the next step on the way to the introduction of the South [...]
  • Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

    January 11, 2026 0
    Less than a week into the new year, after a meeting between Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu and his Bangladeshi counterpart Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the Pakistani military announced that [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PRC regrets buying Russian S-400 air defense system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain orders new NASAMS systems to modernise air defence capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanctions bite: Russia accepts six elephants as payments for six Su-30 fighter jets from Myanmar’s junta

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan will conduct anti-ship missile firing exercises first time in Australia

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian forces blow up Russia’s counter-battery radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys long-range PCL191 MLRS near Indian border

  • C4iSR

    Safran Awarded Contract to Supply 1,000 JIM Compact Multifunction Infrared Binoculars for Bundeswehr.

  • Middle East

    Iran and Israel secretly maintain oil pipeline joint venture, EAPC

  • Naval Platforms

    China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. to Sale Bunker Busting GBU-57 Bombs to Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes destroyed Russia’s artic patrol boat.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • Americas

    Saab Wants Shot at U.S. Air Force’s AWACS Replacement Competition

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured the Russian T-90M main battle tank in a daring raid

  • Europe

    Putin’s Head Of Conscripts Mobilization Suicides At His Residence

  • Europe

    Russia wasted 110,000 lives and $50 billion worth of military hardware in the Ukraine Invasion, achieved nothing

  • Air Platform

    Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why Do F-22 Raptor and F-35 Illuminate Targets Without Adversary Seeing the Source of Illumination?

  • Europe

    Multiple Explosions Rocked Russian Military Base In Crimea Degrading Russian Black Sea Fleet

  • Europe

    Russian troops use a penguin costume to camouflage themselves on the front line.

  • Middle East

    Leader Of Notorious Al Qassem Brigades, El Deif Or The Guest Was The Mastermind Behind The Massacre In Israel

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K, Opt-in For Rafale-M and Super Hornet

  • Air Platform

    Saab to Deliver Six Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Purchases 18 FA-50 LCA From KAI Worth $920 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Air Platform

    PLA Air Force Retires All J-7 Aircraft And Replaces With J-10, J-11 And J-16

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-35 stopped harassing MQ-9 Reaper Drones Over Syrian Airspace After U.S. Deploys F-35 Stealth Jets In Middle East

  • Middle East

    Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone struck an Israeli oil tanker

  • Europe

    Greece intercepted two Turkish F-16 fighter jets

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Shock Tests

  • Air Platform

    Assessing Light Combat Aircraft Options for Malaysia

  • South Asia

    Myanmar’s military junta appears to be in terminal decline as rebels started nationwide offensives

  • Europe

    Polish PGZ to Deliver Transporter Vehicles For Patriot Missile Systems

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Baykar Defence to manufacture turbofan engine

  • Americas

    Boeing Started Factory Trials of QEAF F-15QA Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Russia will deliver S-400 system to India by the end of 2021

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up Russia’s ten vital infrastructure in kamikaze drone attacks

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Encircles Crimea with SIGINT Kit

  • Europe

    Putin Received Taste Of His Own Medicine As Belgorod Hit By Artillery Rocket

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Europe

    Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    France could exit from Franco-German Tank Project, Rheinmetall CEO says.

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