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Europe

UK village Lakenheath could be Putin’s first target in World War III

February 23, 2024 GDC 0

Nuclear weapons could be making a return to a US Air Force base in Suffolk, prompting fears the area will become a target for Vladimir Putin. Pentagon documents suggest that RAF Lakenheath is preparing to […]

  • Dwindling Supplies, Low Morale, and Reliance on Iran and North Korea, Russian Forces Could Collapse In Winter

    December 9, 2022 0
    Putin has been reeling from sanctions impacting Russia’s weapons production. In contrast, his botched mobilization has seen well-publicized complaints from drafted troops about a lack of gear. Cutting from the global supply chain, Russia is [...]
  • Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drone Proven Successful: Polish Defense Minister

    May 28, 2021 0
    Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak Tuesday expressed his pleasure over the purchase of Turkish-made unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), a deal which was sealed recently. Poland Received First Batch Of Bayraktar TB2 Drones From TurkeyDateAugust [...]
  • Ukraine Launches American-made ADM-160 MALD Decoy To Deplete Russian Air Defense Systems

    May 14, 2023 0
    Pro-Kremlin media reported that Ukraine launched two cruise missiles at Russian-occupied Luhansk on Friday, May 12th. The Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD): An Antidote to S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler)DateNovember 4, 2018Raytheon to manufacture MALD-N for the US [...]
  • Norway purchases two more type 212CD submarines from TKMS.

    December 8, 2025 0
    Norway plans to spend 65 billion Norwegian kroner, or $6.4 billion, to buy two additional submarines on top of four already ordered from Germany’s TKMS, as well as acquire a long-range precision strike capability for [...]
  • US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

    May 23, 2021 0
    The Skyborg leadership team conducted a successful flight test of the system at Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base last week, the Air Force announced. U.S. Air Force conducts Minuteman III nuclear missile test launch.DateMarch 7, [...]
  • China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

    January 5, 2025 0
    Indian arms manufacturing company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has continued selling military end-use material and technology to the illegal Myanmar military junta, according to Indian export records analysed by Justice For Myanmar. Myanmar has inaugurated [...]
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

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • Air Platform

    No FA-50 or JF-17 For Argentina, Only Hope Is Chinese FC-20CE

  • Air Platform

    Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Cash-strapped Putin Decommissions Russia’s Largest Warship ‘Peter The Great’

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine inflicted devastating blow to Russia’s Morozovsk military air base, destroyed Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Americas

    President Trump gives orders to ‘obliterate’ Iran if regime assassinates him

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine requests evil twins of Storm Shadow, 500km range bunker busting Taurus cruise missiles from Germany

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Orca autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan to purchase Rafale fighter jets to replace ageing Mirage jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CNS Fujian vs USS Ford: here’s why the USS Ford supercarrier is superior to CNS Fujian.

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Cancels Mi-17 Helicopter Deals With Russia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Refused to Hand Over Detained Senior Army Officers to Civilian Court to Protect Other Perpetrators.

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Offers Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) to Slovakia

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • Europe

    There are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Shot Down Four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israel successfully tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates high-power laser in advanced air defense trials.

  • Europe

    France will send military trainers to Ukraine in a few days

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Plans To Expand Its Military To 1.15 Million Soldiers, But Can It Pay Salary?

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department approves Harpoon missiles to Taiwan worth $2.37 billion

  • Middle East

    Israeli Sayeret Matkal Special Forces and Mossad Operatives are Active in Iran, Reported al-Arabiya.

  • Europe

    Slovenia Donates Soviet-era M-84 Tanks to Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four Su-30SM, one MiG-29 and two Pantsir air defense in Kursk airfield

  • Middle East

    The U.S. Air Force has completely destroyed the Iranian Navy.

  • Uncategorized

    Indonesia proposes receiving foreign credit for defense acquisitions worth $20 billion

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Plans To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

  • Land Platform

    Chinese NORINCO claims VT-4 Tank is better than T-14 Armata

  • Africa

    Turkey Deploys T-122 Sakarya and T-155 Firtina in Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Shows Off Amphibious Operations Capability

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) Projects And Industrial Capability

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why China’s Chengdu J-10C Vigorous Dragon is worse than you think.

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Could Become Export Success For Its Defense Industries

  • C4iSR

    Why Does Russia’s EW Lack behind Western EW?

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 million

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

  • South Asia

    16,000 people killed in former Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s last five years of rule: report

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Started Night Sorties Using Rafale, Apache And Chinooks Near Galwan Valley

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

  • Europe

    World-first, Turkish Akinci drone test fires Cakir cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Air Platform

    Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Avionics Contract For T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

  • South Asia

    India-Pakistan Violated Cease Fire: Heavy Artillery Shelling by both sides

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