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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan teams with France and Germany to develop high-tech railgun

September 7, 2024 GDC 0

The Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of Japan announced on May 30th that it has concluded the Terms of Reference (TOR) for cooperation on railgun technologies with France and Germany. This agreement aims to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to collaborate with the U.S. on Railgun development

May 23, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan develops cutting-edge railgun cannon

May 17, 2024 GDC 0

The Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of Japan released a video on YouTube showcasing the latest firing test of their new railgun system. The railgun, an innovative weapon system, stands as a testament to […]

  • Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

    May 16, 2023 0
    Ukraine claims it has shot down six “unstoppable” hypersonic missiles overnight after Russia launched an intense air attack on the capital. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air ForceDateMarch 22, 2018Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir [...]
  • Romania buys TB2 combat drones from Baykar worth $321 million

    May 5, 2023 0
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  • Turkey Aims To Sale TFX Fighter At $100 Million Apiece

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  • Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

    December 11, 2024 0
    Two Philippine officials said Wednesday that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China’s expressions of alarm. Philippines intends [...]
  • US Air Force Seeking Shahed-136 Drone Replica to Improve Countermeasures.

    September 1, 2025 0
    The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drone that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures. Russian Air Force Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones [...]
  • France to finance Rafale F5 development alone after UAE co-funding talks collapsed.

    April 5, 2026 0
    France will shoulder the full development cost of the Rafale F5 after a co-financing partnership with the United Arab Emirates fell apart in late December 2025, La Tribune reported. France to invest $15 billion in [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Civil Aviation

    Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions.

  • Americas

    US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 – The Modern Marvel Of Europe

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • Air Platform

    China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

  • Air Platform

    Red 6 Awarded Contract To Retrofit Augmented Reality Into T-38 Training Jet

  • Africa

    Thanks To Turkish Drone, GNA Regain Control of Libyan Capital Tripoli

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Europe

    Belarus Faces More EU Sanctions For Hosting Russia’s Nuclear Missile

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy withdraws corvettes from peacekeeping mission in Lebanon after UN terminates UNIFIL mandate.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new type of kamikaze unmanned ground vehicle

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Europe

    Ukraine reports gains around Bakhmut, Ukrainian MoD says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Possesses The Biggest Threat To Global Maritime Trades

  • Europe

    Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s strikes on Kerch and Chonhar bridges in Crimea are disrupting Russian logistics ISW reports

  • Air Platform

    Finish Air Force quietly drops Nazi swastika from its emblem

  • Middle East

    Historic first flight from Israel to UAE flies directly over Saudi Arabian airspace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s replishment ship Qiandaohu escorted by destroyer CNS Zibo delivers bombs and ammunitions to Myanmar’s junta

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Shuts Down Production Line Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland purchases several hundred JASSM extended-range cruise missiles worth $735 million.

  • C4iSR

    US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

  • Air Platform

    TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone

  • Europe

    POS 145 anti-tank missile: Serbian Yugoimport’s answer to American Javelin

  • Europe

    Another Sabotage Attack With Massive Explosion Derailing Crimea Train

  • Europe

    Russian Trained Soldiers Fled Dnieper River Leaving Untrained Conscripts To Fight Ukrainian

  • South Asia

    India Started Hybrid Warfare Against Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, China and the Maldives.

  • Air Platform

    Havelsan to produce Turkish TFX Engine

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • C4iSR

    Sweden purchases the Thales GM200 multi-mission compact radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won US Air Force contract worth up to $476 million

  • Industry

    China joins International Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

  • Middle East

    Israeli-Sunni Arab Alliance: the eight Arab states openly deal with Israel

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China’s LY-1 Laser Weapon System: A Tech Breakthrough or Propaganda Advantage?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy, France Develop Next-gen SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles

  • Middle East

    US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in Kherson

  • Middle East

    Lebanon to hold historic border talks with Israel

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets by December 2023

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Africa

    Algeria to receive Su-34 fighter-bomber from Russia.

  • Land Platform

    U.S. State Department approves 27 M1126 Stryker IFV for Argentina

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Pylons for Gripen C/D Fighter Jets.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Russia Deploys Bastion Anti-ship Missiles In Occupied Kuril Island

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