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South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon

July 13, 2021 GDC 0

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the fifth Daegu-class frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy at its Okpo shipyard. Named Daejeon, the frigate received pennant number FFG-823 and will […]

Ukraine War: Why Can’t Swedish Arms Maker Fill The Vacuum Left By Russian Arms Maker?

August 30, 2022 0

The head of Russia’s weapons export branch said arms export revenue total in 2022 is likely to total about $10.8 billion, which would be roughly 26% lower than reported for 2021. Alexander Mikheyev, the director [...]
Indian Hindu Nationalist Godi Media Urges Narendra Modi to Bomb Bangladesh’s Base Hosting Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drones

December 9, 2024 0

The increasingly authoritarian Modi government’s latest proposal includes annexation of Bangladesh. Commenting on a recent documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged role in a massacre of Muslims two decades ago would have been familiar [...]
Moldova enforced European Union sanctions on Russia

November 26, 2023 0

Russia says it will respond after Moldova decided to join European Union sanctions against Moscow. Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territoryDateDecember 1, 2020Mad Vlad prepares FSB task force to invade Moldova [...]
Turkey Could Get Militarily Involved In Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Disputes?

August 1, 2020 0

Clashes along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border on July 12-14 not only triggered widespread international condemnation but also highlighted Yerevan’s desperation to divert world attention from occupied territories. According to Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry, army officers and soldiers [...]
Putin’s Intermediate-range ballistic missiles are not unstoppable, Ukraine needs SM-3, Arrow-3 or THAAD missile defences

November 24, 2024 0

Putin falsely claims Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are unstoppable, says expert. The L-SAM surface-to-air missile systemDateJanuary 11, 2020Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) SystemDateNovember 4, 2019Lockheed And Raytheon Awarded Contract To Build THAAD For US, [...]
Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

June 13, 2022 0

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North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

June 5, 2025 0

North Korean 140mm towed mortars have been spotted in use by Russian forces, adding to a growing list of foreign-supplied weaponry now deployed in Moscow’s war effort. The new mortar has a maximum range of […]

CZ Group Unveils BREN 3 Assault Rifles at IDET 2025 in Brno

June 2, 2025 0

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British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

May 28, 2025 0

The British Army has test-fired the latest Javelin command launch unit at a record range of 4 kilometers (2.48 miles). The record shot at Salisbury Plains demonstrated the Javelin’s Lightweight Command Launch Unit’s (LWCLU) enhanced […]

Kazakhstan started building new artillery ammunitions plant

May 26, 2025 0

Kazakhstan has launched the construction phase of a new industrial facility for the production of artillery ammunition in cooperation with a partner from Singapore. The upcoming plant will manufacture 122mm, 152mm, and 155mm caliber artillery […]

British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

May 25, 2025 0

A British defense startup has unveiled a new ramjet-powered artillery round designed to deliver long-range precision effects in future combat environments. Tiberius Aerospace, founded in 2022 and rooted in Silicon Valley practices, introduced its flagship […]

India fields Swedish-made Carl-Gustaf M4 launcher ditching locally-made Nag Mk-2 ATGM

May 25, 2025 0

The Indian Army has begun fielding the Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle. The deployment follows Saab FFVO India Pvt Ltd, a fully foreign-owned subsidiary of Saab AB, establishing a new production facility in India. According to […]