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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, […]

  • BAE Systems Negotiating With Taiwan To Sale M109A7 Paladin Howitzer

    January 12, 2024 0
    The TADTE 2023 exhibition was held in Taiwan last week. During the event, a BAE Systems representative said that the company wanted to sell the latest M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers to Taiwan. US Army Orders [...]
  • Ukraine Receives Fighter Jets, plane parts from the U.S.

    April 22, 2022 0
    Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia’s invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday (19 April), declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. [...]
  • Ukraine handed over T-90M tanks and BTR-82A armored vehicles to British Intelligence agencies

    July 29, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have managed to seize hundreds of Russian military equipment in almost a year and a half. Many tanks and combat vehicles have joined the ranks of the Defense Forces, but some [...]
  • With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount to 110,000 dead soldiers

    January 1, 2023 0
    Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers are now believed to have been killed in its war with Ukraine—a figure that is expected to impact the nation for decades to come. As of December 2022, it [...]
  • Greece prepares for bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

    July 18, 2024 0
    On March 6, Russia fired a missile into the Ukrainian port of Odesa that exploded about 400 metres (1,300ft) from where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was preparing to tour the city with Greek Prime Minister [...]
  • Turkey To Build Three More Istanbul Class Frigates

    March 23, 2023 0
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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

  • Air Platform

    In 2026, the Indian Air Force lost 11 fighter jets and a helicopter in the biggest peacetime losses.

  • Middle East

    Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese admission to the security pact

  • Air Platform

    The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

  • Americas

    Secretary Antony Blinken advocating for Ukraine to be allowed to use American weapons to strike inside Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Offers $3.6 Billion Economic Benefits Under ‘Make-in-India’ Initiatives If Indian Navy Buys 57 Super Hornet

  • Defense Industry

    India Cancels Ka-31 Helicopters Order From Russia, Amid Crippling Western Sanctions

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

  • Europe

    Russia counterattacks Ukrainian forces in Avdiivka despite losing 6000 troops and 400 vehicles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    France could send troops if requested by Ukraine in response to a Russian breakthrough, says President Emmanuel Macron

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 has shot down Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet using AMRAAM missile

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Worth $310 Million

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down two Syrian Su-24 Fencer Jets And A Turkish Drone Shot Down Over Idlib Region, Syria.

  • Air Platform

    Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: The World Learnt New Drone War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz awarded contract to produce integrated bridge for Hunter-class frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Completes GE XA100 Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Engine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

  • Cyber

    Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Offers F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Air Force with Skilled Manpower Development Opportunity in Philippines

  • Europe

    Thousands Of Mobilized Russian Conscripts Are Unfit For Military Service In Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines fixes airstrip on South China Sea island

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army inducts HQ-9/P air-defense system

  • Americas

    Saab Started Production of Gripen F For Brazilian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    SKY Dragon 50 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Indian Cabinet Approved The Procurement of 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Anti-ship Missile

    U.S. Army conducted the first Typhon missile system live fire exercise in Australia

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Toowoomba Is Undergoing AMCAP Upgrades

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

  • Air Platform

    Only three MiG-29s are Operational with the Bangladesh Air Guard, and cannot be overhauled due to the Ukraine War

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys Land-based RBS15 Anti-ship Missiles in Gotland

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Offers Intelligent Platform For RoKAF ISTAR Requirement

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

  • Central Asia

    Armenia will leave Collective Security Treaty Organization, Armenian premier says

  • Europe

    Ukraine Recaptures Ten More Areas In Kherson Offensive

  • Air Platform

    Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti completes sea trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy Escorted Russian Navy’s Damaged Submarine Novorossiysk in North Sea.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian engineers developed remotely controlled submarine

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

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