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Europe

Russia’s Su-27 Released Missile Near RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint Aircraft

October 21, 2022 GDC 0

A missile was released from a Russian aircraft near an unarmed RAF plane on a routine patrol over the Black Sea, the defence secretary has revealed. In a statement updating MPs on the war in Ukraine, […]

  • Iranian Navy Ship Exploded Due to Failed Mine-laying, Not Hit by Missile

    May 13, 2020 0
    The Iranian Navy’s “Konarak” ship that sank in Jask port near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday hit the seabed while it was laying mines and not after being struck by a missile. Iranian Navy’s [...]
  • Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors.

    June 22, 2026 0
    Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for Germany. Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFVDateSeptember 11, 2020Raytheon and Rheinmetall jointly offered Lynx IFV for US Army’s OMFV [...]
  • Australia To Build Hypersonic Missiles With U.S. And UK

    April 8, 2022 0
    The United States, United Kingdom and Australia announced Tuesday they will work together via the recently created security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic missiles. The move comes amid growing concern by the U.S. and allies [...]
  • Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

    December 18, 2019 0
    In a 15 December ceremony held at Meiktila Air Base to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the MAF’s founding, the Myanmar military’s (Tatmadaw’s) commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, presided over the commissioning of two [...]
  • Latvia Latest Country to Buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

    March 17, 2022 0
    Latvian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Artis Pabriks have confirmed the country’s interest in buying Bayraktar TB2 combat drones from Turkey, which have been used on battlefields in Syria, Libya, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Iraq; and now [...]
  • Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed due to technical malfunction.

    October 28, 2025 0
    Russia has lost another Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter, with reports indicating that both crew members were killed in the crash. The incident, which occurred on October 27, was first reported by Militarnyi after analyzing multiple [...]
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. […]

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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Delivered AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter to Undisclosed Customer

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia didn’t use precision-guided munitions in Syria?

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

  • Europe

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

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Urges UAE To Replace Huawei Equipment Before F-35 Delivery

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • Naval Platforms

    Textron Systems armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) or sea drones for ocean attack

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia deploys 8×8 combat vehicles for its mechanized forces.

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russia’s Black Sea Fleet commander killed in Crimea missile strike

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Retires F/A-18 Hornet This Week

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Raytheon Awarded Contract For SeaRAM Block 2 For Egyptian Navy

  • South Asia

    Ukraine war: Indian Army will replace all Russian-origin tanks, IFV and armored vehicles with domestic vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 Fighters To VKS

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Seized Mi-35 Helicopter In Afghanistan Gifted By India, Reported Hindustan Times

  • Europe

    Bulgaria selected Lürssen to build two multimission corvettes for Bulgarian Navy

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • Americas

    Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

  • Anti-air Missiles

    European Union Will Spend $4.3 Billion on Integrated Air Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Visby-class copycat warship spotted during sea trials

  • Air Platform

    Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • Middle East

    Italian forces kicked out of UAE over arms embargo

  • Air Platform

    France wants 80 percent workshare for Franco-German FCAS fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed MiG-31 Foxhound After Take-off

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan Inks $50.7 Million Export Deal With Morocco For Koral-EW

  • Europe

    U.S. To Deliver 250 M1117 Armored Vehicles and 1100 Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s logistics, Mariupol port and military installations.

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives advanced light howitzer from AM General

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Moscow’s largest oil refinery caught fire in the middle of the night destroying the plant

  • Europe

    After big wins in Nagorno-Karabakh, demands of Turkish armed drones soar

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s FP-9 Ballistic Missile Will Hit Putin’s Energy Infrastructure in Late 2026.

  • Europe

    Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Middle East

    Iran faked its own ballistic missile debris as America’s F-16 debris in state TV.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Europe

    U.S. M1A1 Abrams MBTs officially join the fight against Russian forces

  • Europe

    Sefine Shipyard, TUBITAK To Build Turkey’s USV Capabilities

  • Europe

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-9X infrared-guided Sidewinder air-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Israel to receive 50 F-15EX Eagle II from the U.S.

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 054X Frigate for PLAN

  • Naval Platforms

    RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

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