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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, […]

  • Denmark buys five Ground Master 200 radar systems

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  • Iconic Neptune Anti-ship Missile Spooked Russia’s Russian Amphibious Ships In Mykolaiv

    December 15, 2022 0
    The Neptune anti-ship missile is one of the iconic weapons of Russia’s wider war on Ukraine. Two of the 17-foot missiles, fired by a Ukrainian navy battery, sank the cruiser Moskva, the flagship of the Russian [...]
  • China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

    September 13, 2024 0
    Open-source ship-tracking data showed that China has recently sent three research vessels to the Indian Ocean to survey the strategic waters that border its competitor, India. China delivers new intelligence gathering spy ship to Pakistan [...]
  • Turkish Aerospace Industries Set For Big Win In 2024 With Its Supersonic Jets And Drones

    January 5, 2024 0
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  • Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

    October 31, 2023 0
    Israel has carried out strikes against military infrastructure in Syria and Lebanon, its military has said, amid concerns the country’s offensive against Hamas could devolve into broader conflict across the Middle East. Israeli fighter jets [...]
  • Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

    July 4, 2021 0
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command awarded Oshkosh Defence a $152 million contract for the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, trailers and associated kits, the Department of Defense announced. Oshkosh Defense Awarded $942.9 Million Contract For [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Europe

    Sweden reveals how Ukrainian crews were trained to use CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Produces Twinvis Surveillance Radar To Bolster Situational Awareness

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Sends HARM Anti-radiation Missiles, Drones, Ammo And 16 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine Receives PT-91 Twardy Tanks From Poland

  • Europe

    Turkish Havalsan Signed Contract with Egyptian AOI to co-produce UAV.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Awarded Engine Contract For Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V

  • Europe

    Russia briefly deploys T-14 Armata tanks in Ukraine then withdraw, amid engine problem

  • Europe

    Finish and Swedish Navy Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

  • Uncategorized

    China To Develop ASW Variant Z-20 Helicopter

  • Europe

    Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

  • Americas

    US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test launch in a week

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine shot down five Russian aircraft using Patriot PAC3 missiles

  • Middle East

    Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Successfully Tests Shaheen 1A Ballistic Missiles

  • South Asia

    Indian Army And Chinese Army Fistfight In Indian State Of Arunachal

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $12.7 million defense package to Ukraine that includes 3D printing equipment

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • South Asia

    Video footage shows Bangladesh army soldiers beating teenagers in Bangladesh’s Faridpur district

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • Europe

    Occupied Crimea is within the reach of U.S.-supplied ground launched small diameter bomb  

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Poland’s bid to participate in NATO nuclear sharing agreement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils next-gen ZTZ-201 light tank

  • C4iSR

    Japan unveils NEC LR 02T long-range air defense radar in the Middle East.

  • Middle East

    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

  • Naval Platforms

    Saffren-class Attack Submarines: The Tip of Spear of French Navy

  • South Asia

    India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and Rafael compete over defense industry know-how and control over markets.

  • Uncategorized

    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo DRS delivers Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense and Intelligence (C5I) systems to Australian Army

  • Europe

    Russian Ministry of Labor Quietly Requested 230,000 Death Certificates For Ukraine War Veterans

  • Americas

    Prime Minister Trudeau Ordered Downing Of Third Unidentified Object Over Canadian Airspace

  • Air Platform

    China’s focus on external appearance rather than developing sensors, radar, and avionics is appeasing the Communist Party, but not enhancing combat efficacy.

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept for submarine-launched AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • Europe

    Czech Excalibur Army Upgrades Ukraine’s T-72 Tanks Armored Protection

  • C4iSR

    Egypt Started Negotiating with Saab to Purchase GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

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