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Naval Platforms

Abengoa has inked a contract with Navantia to supply its AIP system

June 15, 2020 GDC 0

Abengoa, an international company has signed a contract as technologist and main supplier of the AIP System for the S80 submarines with the Spanish public company that is a reference in the design and construction […]

Naval Platforms

Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Proposed Advanced Derivative of S80 Submarine to Indian Navy

April 5, 2020 GDC 0

The Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has announced plans to hold an industry event on April 21 as part of its campaign to sell six advanced submarines to the Indian Navy. Navantia, which is regarded as the […]

Naval Platforms

Navantia’s S80 Submarine Air Independent Propulsion passes tests

February 28, 2020 GDC 0

Navantia has in the new submarine Class S80, being manufactured for the Spanish Navy in the Cartagena Shipyard. It is a new generation submarine, technologically very advanced, which represents a qualitative leap with respect to […]

South Asia

France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

January 23, 2020 GDC 0

India’s intention to build domestic submarine manufacturing capabilities including an indigenous air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, sensors, and communication and electronic warfare suites. The selection and transfer of technology of the foreign-made AIP system will depend […]

  • Belarus Cozzies Up With Turkey, A Snab To Russia

    April 30, 2021 0
    Last week, Belarus’s President Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s visited Turkey on April 16 and, three days later, delivered his annual report to the parliament and the Belarusian people on April 19. Following negotiations with his Turkish counterpart, [...]
  • Hermes 900 (MALE)

    The Philippines Air Force receives Israeli Hermes 900 UAS

    January 21, 2020 0
    The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has received partial delivery of ordered Hermes 900 medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Israeli firm Elbit Systems. Read More India’s Adani Group to manufacture small [...]
  • No IFF: Russia shot down its own Mi-8 transport helicopter

    August 1, 2024 0
    On Wednesday, July 31, a Russian Mi-8 helicopter was shot down near the occupied city of Donetsk. Ukraine Shot Down Russian Mi-35M Hind Attack Helicopter In Donetsk RegionDateJune 17, 2022Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter [...]
  • China unveils copycat German Boxer armored vehicles.

    December 7, 2025 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. Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the [...]
  • BAE Systems Starts M777 Howitzer Production in UK

    January 20, 2024 0
    BAE Systems has inked an initial deal with the U.S. Army, valued at up to $50 million, to resume the production of structures for its M777 lightweight howitzer. The British defense company plans to collaborate with suppliers [...]
  • The Czech-led initiative purchased one million ammunition for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion

    March 18, 2024 0
    Czech President Petr Pavel told journalists on Thursday that, with Thursday’s contribution of €140 million from Norway, the Czech Republic has secured enough funds to buy 800,000 artillery shells for munitions-starved Ukraine. Portugal joins Czech [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Land Platform

    UAE Ordered Wahash Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Europe

    Lost in the Ukraine War, Mad Vlad prepares for the nuclear strike as dooms day sirens blared across Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine blitzed Russian forces in the Kursk region as Russian forces surrendered to Ukrainian forces

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan (thief) for Multi-billion-Dollar Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 28 Super Hornet Of Kuwait

  • C4iSR

    Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • Europe

    Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $4.76 Billion Contract to Produce PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Missiles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian, Chinese Soldiers Clashes Near Himalayan Border

  • Europe

    Russian Su-27 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Black Sea

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7 Crashed into Milestone School Attributed to Pilot Error, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Reported.

  • Europe

    Polish-made ‘kamikaze’ drone slammed into Russian military camp

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes the village of Robotyne, south of Orikhiv

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Firm Purchases German Factory from Volkswagen to Build Iron Dome Parts.

  • Counter-drone System

    Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor drone for the low‑altitude drone fight.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Modified Soviet-era Tu-141 Drone To Strike Russian Airbase

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems to provide combat systems for six Philippine Navy’s OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese PLA Spy Cheng Cheng Followed Elon Musk during State Visit to Beijing.

  • Air Platform

    Brazil To Purchase More Saab Gripen Fighter Jets, Defense Minister Jose Mucio Said

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan inducts most advanced F-16V fighter jets at a ceremony

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • C4iSR

    Japan Receives More E-2D Hawkeyes amid AEW restructure

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Started Building Type 054B Frigate With Russian Subsystem

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    United States donated AN/PVS-14 night vision monoculars to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner mercenary group shot down seven aircraft and killed 13 aircrew during mutiny

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Started In Peoples Liberation Army’s Biolaboratory: Dr Li Meng-Yan

  • Europe

    Poland Signs Agreement With South Korea to Produce K2 Tank Domestically.

  • Americas

    Failed To Intercept HIMARS Rockets, Russian Hackers Launched Cyberattacks On HIMARS Maker Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    French Navy Commissions First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Emerges As Eighth Largest Weapons Exporter In The World

  • Middle East

    Russia Contemplates Opening Second Front As Vladimir Putin Welcomes Hamas and Iranian Leader in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Children Of Myanmar’s Military Asked Their Father To Quit Their Position

  • Europe

    Greece signs letter of intent with Netherlands for more warships

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group Renewed Attempts To Sell Gripen E Fighter Jets To Colombia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Most components of the Chinese J-16, J-10C, J-20, FC-31, J-35, J-36, and J-50 fighters are sourced from the US, the UK, Germany, Sweden, Italy, France, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, Russia and South Korea.

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Arexis Electronic Warfare Suite For German Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Central Asia

    Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce 300km range PULS artillery rocket for Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Thanks To Turkish TB2 Drones, Ukraine Regain Control Of Snake Island

  • Europe

    Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Europe

    South Korea Offers Fighter Jets, Submarine, and Drones to Greece

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 23 F-model Chinook Helicopters For Egypt

  • Air Platform

    Belgium Request To Join Franco-German FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets Project

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia will be first foreign operator of AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile.

  • Europe

    Tugboat Navy: Russia’s nuclear-powered submarine Orel (K-266) lost its power off the coast of Denmark

  • Defense Industry

    India, A Booming Defense Market for USA, France and Israel

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Defense Forces Launch First-of-its-kind International Drone Exercise

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