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East Asia and Pacific Region

New Zealand Received Rheinmetall HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

Rheinmetall announced today the delivery of three HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) at an official ceremony on November 25th 2021 at the Trentham Military Camp in Wellington, New […]

Defense Industry

CSM Industry Showcases Military Vehicles At IDEB Bratislava 2021

August 31, 2021 GDC 0

CSM Industry presented the new Rheinmetall Man UDS HX 8×8 military vehicles at International Defense Expo (IDEB). The International Defense Expo (IDEB) is held in Bratislava presenting World Premiere Rheinmetall Military Man UDS HX 8×8 […]

  • Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 fighter jet using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

    May 12, 2024 0
    On May 11, 2024, Ukrainian forces from the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade claimed to have shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Avdiivka direction of Donetsk Oblast. The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, named [...]
  • Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq lied about her Bangladeshi national ID card, tax file number and passport, the Times reported.

    September 18, 2025 0
    A British Labour MP and niece of deposed Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq, still holds a Bangladeshi national identity card despite repeatedly claiming that she is only a British citizen. An investigation by [...]
  • Patria delivered the first 6×6 vehicles to Latvia

    November 13, 2021 0
    The Finnish-Latvian joint 6×6 vehicle programme proceeds on schedule as Patria delivered the first Patria 6×6 armoured wheeled vehicles to Latvia. This first vehicle handover of the whole joint programme is a remarkable milestone for [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

    October 4, 2022 0
    Over October 3, the air defense missile units of Ukraine’s Air Force have destroyed three Russian Ka-52 helicopters and three unmanned aerial vehicles, reported Ukrainian MoD. Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In KhersonDateOctober [...]
  • Lithuania purchased Leopard tanks amid Russia tensions

    April 3, 2024 0
    Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from GermanyDateJune 25, 2024Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record [...]
  • Russia tried to camouflage its warship and painted fake airplanes to deceive NATO military satellites

    October 21, 2023 0
    Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was once considered mighty but with a growing threat from Ukrainian attacks, Moscow has turned to a First World War strategy to protect it. 15 Tugboats: What Russia Didn’t Tell The [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    Russian Military’s ‘Incompetence’ Surpasses Expectation, Says NATO Commander

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Captured Indian-made AK-47 and INSAS Rifles from the Terrorist Group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF).

  • Americas

    BAE, Elbit Demonstrate Future Fighting Vehicle For US Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal Air Force To Replenish Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Stock With Israeli Rampage Missiles

  • Counter-drone System

    Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

  • Europe

    Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

  • C4iSR

    TSC 2000 IFF (identification friend or foe) Transponder

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Europe

    Russian navy is completely inactive in the Ukraine war except occasionally launching Kalibr missiles from Sevastopol

  • Land Platform

    US state department approves 555 M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment packages for Egypt

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Destroyed Iran’s SAM, Radars and Ballistic Missiles.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Azerbaijan buys Turkish Air-launched SOM Cruise Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Moscow’s Domodedovo civillian airport

  • Middle East

    Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin to Deliver THAAD Missile Defense to Saudi Arabia in 2023

  • Air Platform

    Aung San Suu Kyi wants to realign defense relationship with western countries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump, Prime Minister Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For Combat Training Solutions Of Polish Army

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives Last Batch of F-35A

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN’s sets to upgrade Cape-class OPV with naval communication system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s military exercises reflect it can repeal full-scale Chinese invasion

  • Air Platform

    RAAF F-35A Takes Off With Full Complement Of Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rising Maritime Ambitions Of China, Where Does The West Stand?

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s EDGE to equip Turkish Bayraktar drones with precision-guided bombs

  • C4iSR

    JASDF Enhances Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to develop German variant of HIMARS

  • Air Platform

    Russian Pilots Started Training On Iranian Drones

  • South Asia

    Disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for ‘crimes against humanity’, Bangladesh demands India extradite her.

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • Middle East

    Iran retains half of its drone and missile capacity inside the bunker at the start of the ceasefire.

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Croatia plans to acquire two new multipurpose corvettes.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense System in Crimea and Belgorod.

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils GlobalEye AEW&C For Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Strategic Partnership with China and Russia Means Avoidance of Alliance. Ask Armenia, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Cambodia and Bangladesh. 

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Delivers First F-16V Block 70 To Bulgaria

  • Cruise Missiles

    Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Hit Russian Territory Due To GLONASS Guidance Error

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Defense Industry

    Poland signed $33 billion mega arms contracts with South Korean and European defense manufacturers.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea To Buy 20 More F-35A Stealth Jets

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Deliver Second Air Defense System and Radars to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-24 fighter bomber using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

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