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Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

The Philippine Navy’s (PN) corvette acquisition plan has been moved to Horizon 3 of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP). The country is purchasing two missile-armed corvettes under the $600 million […]

Polish Navy’s AW101 Helo Fly For The First Time

August 16, 2021 0

Leonardo announced that the Polish Navy’s first AW101 (ZR285) achieved its first flight yesterday at the Company’s site in Yeovil. The flight demonstrated functional checks of the main airframe systems as well as the control [...]
General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

November 22, 2023 0

U.S. defense contractor General Dynamics beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as buoyant military equipment demand helped overcome higher operating expenses. General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine warDateJune 4, [...]
Saudi Arabia’s National Security Challenges, Palestinian Statehood, Iran Threats, Cozying Up With Israel

December 5, 2024 0

The relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Israel has long been shaped by a delicate interplay of ideology, geopolitics, and pragmatism. While the two nations have never engaged in direct [...]
Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

September 12, 2023 0

Last week, Russian mass media wrote that Ukraine would allegedly pay $2 million to a pilot who could steal a MiG-31K fighter jet. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry commented on this [...]
U.S.-supplied NASAMS Proved 100% Success Rate Intercepting Russian Cruise Missiles In Ukraine

November 18, 2022 0

U.S.-provided NASAMS air defense systems have had a 100% success rate in Ukraine intercepting Russian missiles, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday, as NATO said an errant Ukrainian air defense interceptor was likely [...]
President Trump Announced the U.S. and Israel Started Major Operations Against Iranian Regime.

February 28, 2026 0

President Donald Trump says the US has launched a “major operation” in Iran, saying “bombs will be dropping everywhere”. Israeli Air Force Deploys 200 Fighter Jets and Dropped 1200 Bombs in Iran.DateMarch 2, 2026Huge Explosions [...]

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]