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Air Platform

RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

October 1, 2020 GDC 0

The first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) Protector RG1 medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the United Kingdom has made its maiden flight, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 28 September. […]

Air Platform

UK MoD signs £65 million contract for Protector UAS

September 10, 2020 GDC 0

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today announced the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a £65m contract for its first three Protector Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS). Announcing the contract at 2020 Air and Space […]

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

    September 26, 2025 0
    The US is collaborating with Bangladesh’s Army and Navy to develop an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability for Bangladesh. A joint Bangladesh Regiment comprising personnel from both the Army and Navy will manufacture and operate [...]
  • Saudi Arabia To Conduct Military Exercise With France, Greece, Sudan And Pakistan

    March 26, 2021 0
    The Royal Saudi Air Forces fighter jets arrived in Greece on Saturday ahead of their participation in military exercise Eye of the Falcon 1, which will take place in March. The F-15C fighter jets touched [...]
  • Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

    May 18, 2023 0
    Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak have agreed to build an “international coalition” to provide F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine, the Guardian reported on Wednesday. A British government spokesperson told the paper [...]
  • Russian Military Has Lost 850,000 Troops and 10,000 Tanks In The Ukraine War

    February 12, 2025 0
    Russia has lost 850,000 troops and over 10,000 tanks, according to Ukraine’s military, providing a staggering estimate of the toll nearly three years of grinding war has taken on the Russian military. Undignified Death of [...]
  • U.S. approves the sale of NSM Coastal Defense Systems to Romania

    October 19, 2020 0
    According to a press release published on October 16, 2020, the United States State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) [...]
  • Trump Admin approves advanced AN/APG-83 SABR radar for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, worth $488 million.

    May 5, 2026 0
    The United States Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman for a $488 million radar sustainment programme for Pakistan’s fleet of 75–85 F-16s, alongside 20 other partner nations. The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 [...]
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. […]

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey, Pakistan to enhance military cooperation

  • Europe

    Israeli Elbit Systems opens new drone factory in Romania.

  • Infantry Weapons

    The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

  • Africa

    Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Defense Minister Sabu called Ex-PM Najib Razak “A Stupid” For Buying Su-30MKM Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver overturns Pantsir air defense system on the road

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia purchased LRASM and JSM for its F-35 stealth jets

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mohajer-6 drone over Crimea

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy Receives HSwMS Gävle After Mid-Life Upgrade

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

  • Uncategorized

    Sarılmaz delivers the PMT 7.62 / SAR 240 machine gun to Turkish Army

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff Into The Rendition, Corruption And Money-Laundering Business

  • Europe

    Turkish-made P235 MPA Joins Dynamic Manta NATO Drill

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Europe

    Denmark Announces $2 Billion Security Plan For Arctic Region

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Kremlin Suspends Major Defense Projects, Including Su-57, Su-75, PAK-DA, T-14, AK-12 Rifles

  • Middle East

    No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s Troops Clash With Russian Forces in Occupied Melitopol

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s military officers, who travelled to India for the annual parade, participated in the SAMPRITI exercise were honey-trapped by India’s RAW and received lavish gifts.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Continues To Strengthen Sovereign Supply Chain In Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lao Peoples Air Force’s Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two Pilots

  • Industry

    Libyan And Karabakh Conflict Drive Defense Exports Of Turkey

  • Europe

    Ukraine sends Turkish-made Cobra II vehicles to the frontline

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh army officer arrested for alleged involvement in public unrest, militant training, and receiving instruction from the Indian RAW.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Building Second NGAD Site in Saint Louis

  • Middle East

    U.S. Deployed 2500 More Marines in the Middle East as IRGC and Basij on the Brink of Collapse.

  • Europe

    Russian warship Admiral Levchenko’s Ukrainian-made propulsion caught fire in the Barents Sea due to spare parts shortages

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia

  • Land Platform

    Plasan provides armored vehicles to IDF amid war with Hamas

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin To Develop A New Variant Of F-35 For Unspecified Customer

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

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    Europe

    Russia Deploys Su-30SM2 Fighters In Kaliningrad

  • South Asia

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

  • Air Platform

    Poland Orders 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Mindset: Russia’s death toll to rise 500,000 by sending poorly trained and AK-47 equipped soldiers to Ukrainian slaughterhouse

  • Air Platform

    Germany signs contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-35 stealth jets

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Tech Firm EOS Unveils 100kw High-energy Laser Weapon System.

  • Europe

    MBDA showcases new anti-tank Brimstone missile-equipped concept vehicles

  • Europe

    Norwegian Army Orders Programmable Carl-gustaf Recoilless Rifles

  • Europe

    Russian media shows extensive damage to T-90 tanks and fake unexploded creative armors due to corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military Junta

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