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Direct-energy Weapons

Qatar Becomes The First Export Customer of FS-LIDS Anti-drone System

May 27, 2025 GDC 0

On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Government announced a $1 billion defense agreement with Qatar via an official statement, establishing the Gulf nation as the first international customer of Raytheon’s Fixed Site Low, Slow, Small […]

Land Platform

South Korea Deploys K2 Black Panther and K9 Howitzers in Qatar for Multi-national Exercises

October 24, 2024 GDC 0

On October 21, 2024, the South Korean army announced that it had, for the first time in its history, deployed its K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers for joint overseas exercises. These maneuvers, taking place […]

Infantry Weapons

Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

December 22, 2021 GDC 0

Negotiations are reportedly underway between the Qatari Ministry of Defense, accompanied by Barzan Holding, and the Turkish companies Aselsan and Roketsan for the supply of Hisar air defense systems. For the moment, few details have […]

Air Platform

Qatar Receives A Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters

April 10, 2021 GDC 0

Qatar has received a batch of AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, during a ceremony at the manufacturer’s production facility in Mesa. In 2019, Qatar ordered 24 Apache helicopters worth $3 billion. The Government of Qatar bought […]

Middle East

Saudi, Qatar Diplomatic Rows Made Qatar A Strong Military Power In The Middle East

January 9, 2021 GDC 0

Qatar has embarked on one of the most ambitious armament programmes seen in the Middle East in recent times. Its armed forces are growing exponentially as its air force increases in size from 12 to […]

Land Platform

The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

April 1, 2020 GDC 0

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  • DARPA Awards General Atomics ‘LongShot’ Drone Demo Contract

    February 17, 2021 0
    The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) “LongShot” program that aims to develop an air-launched unmanned air vehicle (UAV) that can fire multiple air-to-air weapons. Pentagon’s LongShot Air-launched [...]
  • How the Israeli Air Force once destroyed over 60 enemy jets and dozens of Soviet missile systems in battle without losing a single fighter

    August 23, 2024 0
    The Israeli Air Force (IAF) accomplished a feat unmatched in modern military aviation in June 1982, shooting down over 60 Syrian combat aircraft in the largest air battle of the jet age and destroying 29 [...]
  • German Companies Worries €100 Billion Defense Budget May Be Awarded To Foreign Companies

    August 3, 2022 0
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  • U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

    June 9, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers have begun training on the first U.S.-made rocket artillery systems at an undisclosed location outside of the country, according to a senior U.S. defense official. U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS [...]
  • Iran Closes Gas Stations and Billboards After Suspected Israeli Cyber Attacks

    October 27, 2021 0
    A major disruption at gas stations across Iran was reportedly caused by an Israeli cyber attack on software supporting a subsidized card payment system relied upon by millions of drivers. Cyber attacks hit Iranian government [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

    August 14, 2025 0
    RTAF says five-day Gripen operations against Cambodia prove its air superiority and readiness to defend Thailand. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced on Tuesday that its successful five-day operations with Gripen fighter jets against [...]
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

    Elettronica to provide next-gen Naval RECM system to Indonesia

  • Industry

    Russia urges China to bail out Su-57 (PAK-FA) project

  • Americas

    Pentagon will invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor firm.

  • Air Platform

    IAI to unveil new long-endurance Heron MK II UAV

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

  • Counter-drone System

    China unveils new anti-drone gun at military drill

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Flys Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Could Be Nuclear Powered

  • Americas

    Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli Elbit Systems will develop hardware to counter Hezbollah’s FPV drone.

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Missiles On Demand: Boeing’s New 16 Air-To-Air Missile Carrying F-15EX (2040c / X)

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Europe

    Putin fired Colonel-General Gennady Anashkin for lying about battlefield gains

  • Air Platform

    China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

  • Air Platform

    Boeing To Deliver 14 Extended-range Chinook Helicopters To Royal Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s AL TARIQ Completes Initial Integration of AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munition onto HAL Tejas LCA

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16s prove effective in air defense role deterring Russian air sorties, expert says

  • Europe

    Russian Convoy Stuck in Mud an Example of Poor Mission Planning

  • C4iSR

    Su-35’s Irbis-E FCR: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Unveiled New Loitering Munition Dubbed RAM

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

  • Europe

    Turkish FNSS Defense Integrates Anti-tank Weapons in PARS Armored Vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Australia will invest $425 billion in defense for the next 10 years.

  • Europe

    Russia’s offensive in Avdiivka resulted in 8,500 of their soldiers, 155 tanks, and 350 armored vehicles losses

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives updated KORAL electronic attack system

  • Europe

    After T-90S Tanks, Ukraine Handed Over Russian T-72 Tanks To U.S. Army

  • Europe

    Russian FSB investigated Rosatom-owned company for corruption, selling shoddy equipment to reactors at home and abroad, pocketing profits – Carnegie Endowment finds

  • Europe

    Spanish Company Delivered Forging Machine to Russia Violating International Sanctions

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea Purchased MBDA Meteor BVRAAM For Homegrown KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Americas

    USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

  • Europe

    France Donates 12 CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles left in the dark for two and half years about ADF’s war preparedness

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded £135 Million For Eurofighter Typhoon’s Capability Enhancement

  • C4iSR

    The Western Radar and EW are increasingly leveraging Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to meet stringent high-performance criteria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Qatar Becomes The First Export Customer of FS-LIDS Anti-drone System

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand To Buy More KAI T-50TH Advanced Trainer Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Mitsubishi Electric Landed First Australian Contract To Produce Laser Surveillance For RAAF

  • Europe

    A significant fire wreck havoc at Russia’s largest Gazprom Omsk oil refinery

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine authorized to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles and Paveway IV bombs to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • Air Platform

    Russian army’s Belarus-made armed drone was shot down in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland delivers 60 PT-91 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

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