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East Asia and Pacific Region

China assists North Korea in copying American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4

March 28, 2025 GDC 0

North Korea has once again demonstrated its ambitions to bolster its strategic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the public unveiling of the Saetbyol-4, a High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drone that bears an unmistakable resemblance to the […]

Europe

Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Encircles Crimea with SIGINT Kit

April 27, 2021 GDC 0

The Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone flew for the first near the Russian military base in Crimea, reports Tass news agency. A few hours ago, near the borders of Crimea, the flight of the Turkish attack-reconnaissance […]

Air Platform

Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk Makes First Flight

April 20, 2021 GDC 0

A RQ-4B Global Hawk high-altitude, remotely-piloted, surveillance aircraft built for Japan made its first flight on April 15. “The unarmed RQ-4B Global Hawk will provide Japan with on-demand intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information supporting the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

October 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) has received the fourth and final Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it ordered from the United States in 2014. […]

  • American Coastal Mechanics Inc to Upgrade India’s MiG-29UPG and MiG-29K Fighter Jets as Russia Refuses to Provide Spare Parts

    July 10, 2025 0
    Defense News Aerospace 2025On June 30, 2025, the Indian company Reliance Defence entered into a strategic partnership with Coastal Mechanics Inc. (CMI), a US Department of Defense-authorized contractor, to jointly address India’s military Maintenance, Repair, [...]
  • Ukraine shot down Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Using Soviet-era S-200 Missile System

    April 20, 2024 0
    Ukrainian anti-aircraft units shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on April 19. A Russian pilot tried to defect to Italy with his Tu-22M3 strategic bomber [...]
  • Russia confirms loss of two Mi-8s helicopters in drone strikes

    January 4, 2025 0
    Russian military propagandists have confirmed the loss of two Mi-8 helicopters and their crews over the Black Sea on December 31, 2024. The helicopters were struck by missile fire launched from a Ukrainian unmanned surface [...]
  • Shenyang WS-10B Taihang Doesn’t Solve China’s Engine Nightmare

    October 11, 2019 0
    Chengdu J-20 Advanced radars, missiles, an ability to network with other platforms, and low-observable technology count for little if a pilot cannot fly an aircraft safely, complete a mission and come back to base, owing [...]
  • China Begins Delivering J-10C To Pakistan Air Force

    February 17, 2022 0
    The first images of a new fighter aircraft China is supplying to the Pakistan Air Force surfaced on social media on Tuesday. Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter JetsDateMarch 13, 2022J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success [...]
  • Turkmenistan Comissions Turkish-built Turkmen-Class Corvette “Deniz Han”

    August 19, 2021 0
    On August 11, the Turkmen Armed Forces commissioned its first Turkmen-class corvette, the “Deniz Han” (pennant number:01), at Turkmenbashi Naval Base. Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the ceremony. Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 Trainer Deal [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems Developed KFX AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Russian General Vladimir Sviridov and his wife found dead after calling Russian military ‘third-rate’

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s modernized Su-30SM crashed in Kalingrad due to engine malfunction

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Falcon-300 (Sokil-300) drone is ready to strike anywhere in Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bureaucratic Red Tape And Politics Of Australian Barracuda Class Submarine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Air-to-air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Defense Industry

    First smoothbore gun enters production for Challenger 3 upgrade program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    America’s NATO allies push ahead with sixth-generation Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter jet program

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Lot 2 Fighter Jets Achieve Key Milestone

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco QBZ-191/QBZ-19 Standard Issue Assault Rifle

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started using F-16 against Russian forces, President Zelensky said

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems developed digital twin and 3D printing techniques for Tempest fighter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Develops Wheeled Anti-tank Vehicles

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Production at one of Russia’s largest oil refineries halted due to Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz

  • Europe

    U.S. Pledges Additional $700 Million Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Taiwan began developing next-generation fighter jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Greek Patriot Systems Will Be Deployed In Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Retired Ukrainian General Predicts Ukraine Will Recapture Crimea By Early 2023

  • Americas

    US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

  • Europe

    Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Poland Ready Transfer MiG-29 Fighter Jets Via U.S. Base In Germany

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • Europe

    Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • Europe

    British Type 31 Frigate Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Infantry Weapons

    National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) II: The Most Advanced Ground Based Air Defence Systems In The World

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed six Russian Buk missile system

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Exocet MM40 Block 3c anti-ship missile fitted with next generation seeker

  • Air Platform

    China will deliver 30 J-35A fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin To Step Down Due To Rumoured Parkinson’s Disease

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kuwait upgrades its Patriot missile defense system

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

  • Europe

    Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z Viper Helicopter For Philippines

  • Europe

    U.S. Vows To Expedite NASAMS Delivery To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 8th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine seeks deeper defense ties with Raytheon

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • Europe

    U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridge

  • Air Platform

    Flying Coffins: Indian Air Force’s MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Agra

  • Europe

    Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

  • Europe

    Israeli’s defense technology is playing a key role in Greece’s military modernization.

  • South Asia

    An Afghan Hero Pilot Who Killed More Taliban Than Any Other Pilots Now Under US Protection

  • Europe

    Swedish Government Pushes Gripen E And GlobalEye To Finland’s HX Competition

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