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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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  • Taiwanese Military allows same-sex couples marrying in uniform

    October 31, 2020 0
    Two lesbian couples have become the first to take part in a mass military wedding in Taiwan, the only place in Asia to have legalised gay marriage. Taiwan’s army holds mass weddings every year, but [...]
  • UAE Purchases 12 L15 Training Aircraft From China

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  • Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

    October 1, 2025 0
    Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) has revealed an 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser, marking a major step in the island’s asymmetric defense strategy. Debuted at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition, the solid-state fiber laser [...]
  • U.S. To Send EW Capable MQ-1C Gray Eagle To Ukraine

    May 11, 2022 0
    The U.S. is sending electronic jamming equipment to the front lines in Ukraine. Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In UkraineDateMay 25, 2022U.S. Could Get Significant Intel on Russian EW Capability As Ukraine Captured Krashuka-4 [...]
  • Turkey to develop carrier-based KAAN fighter jet

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  • Australia seeks to calm ASEAN concerns over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

    September 23, 2021 0
    Some South-East Asian nations also worry that the new defense partnership between the US, Australia and the United Kingdom — known as AUKUS — could further marginalize the region’s peak diplomatic group, the Association of [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Germany allows Poland to export 24 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Polish military fields new version of Rosomak armored combat vehicle

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Hasina, Indian RAW and Awami League Behind the 2009 BDR Mutiny, Independent Investigation Commission Reported.

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s Naval group negotiating with both MDL and L&T for Indian submarine project 75I

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FP-2 strike drone blows up Russia’s Pantsir-S1 anti-air missile.

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Air Platform

    The UAE Placed Follow-on Orders Of Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Agrees to Sale F-35 Stealth Jets to Türkiye

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Australia To Develop Guided Missiles Production Capability in Australia

  • Infantry Weapons

    National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) II: The Most Advanced Ground Based Air Defence Systems In The World

  • Europe

    Finland Cleared To Buy Extended-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

  • Industry

    UAE-Israeli Companies Signs Joint Venture Project

  • Naval Weapons

    South Korea to Develop Close-in Weapon System for Warships

  • South Asia

    India’s PM Narendra Modi Accused of Offering Ministerial Position to Female MPs in Exchange for Sex, Reported BJP Member.

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    Sweden vows to shoot down Russia’s Drones and Fighter Jets if it intrudes on its airspace.

  • Air Platform

    Second Batch Of Rafale To Arrive In India In October

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military hints about using new Grim-2 ballistic missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Biden Admin Considers Supplying Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, A Death Blow To Russian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Volvo RM12 Engine Guarantees More Than 300,000 Flying Hours For Gripen

  • Europe

    Estonia purchased 200 Turkish-made ARMA 6×6 armored vehicles

  • Europe

    Putin asked Lukashenko to join the fight against Ukraine as Russia struggles to contain drone attacks in Moscow.

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan to Deliver AESA for F-16 Fighter Jet by 2022

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Modernizing Its Military In Rapid Pace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s armed rebels captured Laukkaing city in Shan state as Myanmar army’s 1000 troops surrendered

  • Cruise Missiles

    Turkey Unveils 1000km-range Gezgin Cruise Missile.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops intercept and destroy Russian armored convoy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant.

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic purchases 24 F-35 stealth jets worth $6.5 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

  • C4iSR

    Evolution of Airborne Electronically Scanned Array Radar

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army to Order 100 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Another Adviser to the Chinese Communist Party Warns AI Gap With the U.S. After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ministry of Defense to test first artificial intelligence enabled aircraft in 2025

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous Turn

  • Americas

    US Army Spent $5 billion in 2024 to Boost Electronic Warfare Capabilities

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA completed two successful CROSSBOW ground-launched deep strike weapons.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Built Military Bases In Laos And Sudan

  • Air Platform

    Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

  • Air Platform

    A mysterious drone attack destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Transnistria

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops destroyed a column of Russian T-90MS tanks

  • C4iSR

    France and Germany signed agreement to jointly develop a European missile early warning system.

  • C4iSR

    Australia deploys high-tech E-7A Wedgetail spy plane to protect the United Arab Emirates.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing awarded $3.1 billion contract to supply Harpoon and SLAM ER

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Pentagon successfully tested hypersonic glide vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Poland Signs $10 Billion Deal for US Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Americas

    New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

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