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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 […]

Turkey reveals more details for Barbaros-class frigate

August 5, 2020 0

The Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) has published further details of the mid-life upgrade (MLU) being undertaken for the country’s MEKO 200 (Track IIA/IIB) Barbaros-class frigates. A computer-created graphic image showing a Barbaros-class frigate [...]
U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

September 19, 2022 0

India has voiced its “concern” over the resumption of a US deal to upgrade the F-16 fleet of rival and neighbor Pakistan. Cheap and Unreliable Chinese J-10CE, Pakistan Seeks Greater Cooperation With U.S. To Buy [...]
US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

November 13, 2019 0

The US Army announced Aug. 29 2019 that it has selected three companies to develop prototype service weapons it says will make ground troops more lethal in future battles. The US Army will select a [...]
Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

July 6, 2021 0

Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan was no stranger to controversy, but his killing has brought into focus the nexus between drugs, terrorism, weapons trafficking, military and politics. The officer who was shot [...]
Russia’s Su-57 is a Su-35 beneath a new airframe

April 30, 2018 0

Overview A fifth-generation fighter jet combines new developments such as thrust vectoring, composite materials, supercruise, stealth technology, advanced radar and sensors, and integrated avionics to improve pilot situational awareness significantly. Currently, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning [...]
Pakistan, a Perfect Puppet State of China!

September 30, 2021 0

The embassy of Pakistan in Beijing has decided to hold a puppet show to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China. The show is set to take place at the China Puppet Art [...]

Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

December 1, 2025 0

German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. The defense ministry is seeking approval for purchases from domestic manufacturers such as Heckler […]

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

November 28, 2025 0

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025, following the company’s complete acquisition of the system from General Dynamics in early 2024. At Milipol 2025, Colt CZ, through its subsidiary Colt, […]

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

November 6, 2025 0

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Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

October 27, 2025 0

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Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]