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Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

January 2, 2026 GDC 0

The Netherlands has ordered Skyranger anti-drone cannons from Germany’s Rheinmetall for less than €1 billion (US$1.2 billion), below the budget flagged to parliament in January. The Dutch will buy mobile versions of the Skyranger air-defense […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

December 10, 2025 GDC 0

Germany has placed a fresh multi-hundred-million-euro call off with Rheinmetall for 120 mm Leopard 2 tank ammunition under its expanded 4 billion euro framework agreement running to 2030. The move underpins Berlin’s Zeitenwende rearmament effort, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

December 7, 2025 GDC 0

New images have surfaced online of a Chinese armored vehicle that closely resembles the German-Dutch Boxer platform, reigniting speculation about China’s push to develop modular armored solutions for export markets. The photos, which appeared on […]

Europe

France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

November 23, 2025 GDC 0

KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development. The Franco-German Main Combat System of the Future is a replacement for the […]

Europe

Romania will acquire 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall.

November 21, 2025 GDC 0

Romania will purchase nearly 300 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from German defense company Rheinmetall, with part of the production planned to take place on Romanian territory. The deal was finalized following meetings between Rheinmetall CEO […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

October 26, 2025 GDC 0

Indonesia’s state-owned defense firm PT Pindad is teaming up with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to develop advanced ammunition technologies. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the agreement will focus on the joint development of ammunition production […]

Anti-air Missiles

German Army Purchases 600 Skyranger Short-range Air Defence System.

October 12, 2025 GDC 0

The German government plans to order more than 600 Skyranger 30 short-range air defence systems from Rheinmetall before the end of the year, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Friday, citing defence ministry and industry sources. […]

Europe

European Nations Band Together to Build Next-generation Main Battle Tank

April 28, 2025 GDC 0

Several European countries have launched the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech) project to “revolutionize” main battle tanks (MBTs) and adapt them to the evolving demands of modern hybrid warfare. The three-year program addresses […]

Europe

Hungary orders StrikeShield APS for Lynx infantry fighting vehicles

March 11, 2025 GDC 0

Hungary has ordered Rheinmetall’s StrikeShield hard-kill APS for its new Lynx infantry fighting vehicles. Rheinmetall Protection Systems has been contracted to equip Hungary’s new Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with StrikeShield hard-kill active protection system […]

Europe

Rheinmetall to manufacture Fuchs KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Ukraine

March 2, 2025 GDC 0

Rheinmetall AG, a leading German defense company, is poised to enhance its collaboration with Ukraine. As reported by “WirtschaftsWoche”, the company’s CEO, Armin Papperger, revealed plans for the production of advanced armored vehicles, including the […]

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  • Thyssenkrupp awarded contract to produce DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for Germany and Norway.

    December 24, 2025 0
    On 19 December 2025, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Germany’s procurement authority BAAINBw signed a framework agreement in Koblenz covering DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for the German Norwegian Type 212CD submarine program. The deal ties Europe’s next-generation [...]
  • Taiwan finalized a defense deal with the U.S. worth $62 billion

    August 15, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — Taiwan finalized the purchase of advanced F-16V fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, a source confirmed to AFP, in a $62 billion 10-year deal sure to anger Beijing. [...]
  • HMS Queen Elizabeth Departs For Training

    May 3, 2020 0
    LONDON (GDC) — Britain’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth departed its Portsmouth base April 29 for training, but only after 800 crews were tested for the new coronavirus, the Royal Navy announced. The 65,000-ton [...]
  • Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

    October 7, 2020 0
    At 25, the flight lieutenant from Varanasi is about to make history. And she was only 15 when she first framed her dream of ‘wanting to touch the sky’. Indian female pilot to fly Rafale [...]
  • USS America Amphibious assault ship arrived in Brisbane for Talisman Sabre drills

    June 22, 2023 0
    The commander of a US Navy amphibious assault ship says he is “prepared” for attempts by other nations to seize maritime territory in the region. Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault ShipDateNovember [...]
  • No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopter

    April 16, 2024 0
    A Russian Hind gunship helicopter was mistakenly shot down by Russian air defenses, according to reports from the HelicopterPilot channel on Telegram, known for its close ties to the Russian military. The incident resulted in [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    A Significant Fire Engulfed At Russia’s Rocket Manufacturing NPO Avtomatiki Plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force received Finnish-built Patria AMV XP combat armored vehicle.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

  • Europe

    Putin Sacks General Lapin, Later Found General Lapin Dead In Moscow River

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea offers syndicated loans to export weapons to Poland worth $23 billion

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Tech Firm EOS Unveils 100kw High-energy Laser Weapon System.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor anti-air missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to co-produce Turkish Bayraktar TB3 maritime strike drone.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Denmark to invest $21 billion to expand its armed forces

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Turkey Unveils Aipar Unmanned Ground Vehicle(UGV)

  • Europe

    Ukranian hackers altered Putin fanatic’s Aliexpress account and placed £20,000 worth sex toys order instead of drones

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Gripen Sustainment Contract For Swedish Air Force

  • Europe

    16 feared dead as plane carrying Russian paratroopers crashes in Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army acquires Israeli Spike LR anti-tank guided missile

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Procure Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Army Plans To Purchase Additional BrahMos Cruise Missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman Could Face Western Sanctions And International Criminal Court For Deploying UN-marked Vehicles To Shoot Protesters

  • Europe

    Russia brings back thousands of Soviet-era T-72 tanks from storage for Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce SkyStriker Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Here’s Why India’s Tejas Will Not be the Winning Bidder in Malaysia’s LCA Program?

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    China’s New WJ-700 Completes Maiden Flight

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T missiles as S-400 missiles do not meet the performance standard

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • Europe

    Belgium Sending Modernized Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS Tanks

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Shortfin Barracuda Class Submarine

  • Europe

    France delivers AMX-10 RC wheeled tank to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    British Intelligence Gathers Data From Destroyed Russian Mi-35 Hind helicopter

  • Middle East

    Israel Adopts Sa’ar 6 As Maritime Anti-ship Doctrine

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Severe Impact on Russia’s Arms Exports 

  • Europe

    In a first, the European Union transfers $1.6 billion to Ukraine using Russia’s frozen assets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Boeing rolls out Super Hornet Block III for US Navy

  • Europe

    The UK to Send Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed In Volgorod Due To Flight Control System Malfunction

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 may not be built with quality workmanship, says Vietnam’s MoD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian and Chinese Military Commanders Held Meetings To Defuse Border Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Americas

    Germany offers Brazil a batch of Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Serbia plans to buy 20 T-7A Redhawk Light Combat/Trainer Aircraft

  • Europe

    Baykar Defense To Launch Bayraktar TB2 and Alinci Drones Production Line in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Elon Musk’s Starlink via third country

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