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China Unveils Low-cost 155mm Wheeled Artillery System Copying German RCH 155 8×8 Howitzer

March 5, 2025 GDC 0

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UK to buy German-made new artillery system

July 26, 2024 GDC 0

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ties between their nations. A key highlight of their discussions will be the unveiling of a […]

Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

January 9, 2024 GDC 0

According to information published by the German newspaper ‘Spiegel’ that the new German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers intended for Ukraine have already entered the production phase, and the first units are expected to […]

Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

May 15, 2023 GDC 0

Germany may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine in the near future. This was reported by the German newspaper Der Spiegel, citing sources in the German government familiar with the situation. The new […]

Germany To Deliver Road Mobile RCH 155 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

January 15, 2023 GDC 0

The German government officially confirmed that the country plans to supply the newest RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers and artillery rounds to Ukraine. The details were given in a 7 December media release, to announce that […]

Australia Buys 1 EA-18 Growler to Replace damaged Growler

October 5, 2021 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of EA-18G Growler Aircraft, Related Defense Services, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $125 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered [...]
Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

December 16, 2022 0

Royal Marines were deployed in Ukraine and took part in a series of ‘high-risk’ operations, a former commandant general has claimed. Royal Marines Training Ukrainian Special Forces on Complex Amphibious OperationsDateSeptember 3, 2023Babcock Pursuing Export [...]
China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

April 22, 2022 0

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Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Navy’s Arafura-Class OPV

June 10, 2025 0

Babcock Australasia has finished the maintenance for the Australian Navy’s Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian NavyDateNovember 21, 2018Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) ProgrammeDateMarch 20, 2021Luerssen [...]
Japanese Ministry of Defense requests $59.1 billion defense budget for the fiscal year 2025

September 2, 2024 0

The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) on August 30 requested $59.1 billion (8.5 trillion yen) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 starting in April, its largest ever defense budget request. Plans include the construction of three [...]
Pakistan Navy’s Second Type 054 Frigate Enters Service

July 8, 2022 0

The Pakistan Navy has commissioned PNS Taimur, the second of four Type 054 A/P frigates built in China. Pakistan Navy’s New Type 054 AP Frigate Started Sea Trials In ChinaDateJune 19, 2021China launches first Type 054A/P [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]