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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 […]

  • Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

    April 13, 2023 0
    Special forces from the West are on the ground in Ukraine, according to classified documents leaked online.  The largest contingent is from Britain (50), followed by NATO members Latvia (17), France (15) and the US [...]
  • Japan sets to procure more AMRAAMs

    August 31, 2020 0
    Japan will buy another lot of 32 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), with support, for an estimated cost of US$63m, with Raytheon Missile Systems acting as the prime contractor. The State Department has made a determination [...]
  • PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

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  • Leaked video shows Chinese army officers working as military advisers for Russia and former Chinese soldiers working as mercenaries to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

    March 21, 2024 0
    Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers have perished in Ukraine since Moscow started its “special military operation” in February 2022. However, it’s no secret that the Kremlin has sought some outside help to deal with [...]
  • Russian commander killed in Mariupol by a car bomb

    April 10, 2023 0
    An attempt has been made on the life of Mikhail Moskvin, a police chief in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Mariupol, state-run news outlets reported Monday morning. Surgical strike: explosions in Russian-occupied Mariupol are suspected [...]
  • US Air Force Test Two F-15EX Jets in Northern Edge 21 Exercise

    May 26, 2021 0
    The exercise, which started on 3 May, is being conducted on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. US Air Force Tests F-15EX And F-35 [...]
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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Australia, South Korea Signed an Agreement on Artillery And Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia using artillery to compensate for lack of airpower, ground assault capabilities, and poor targeting abilities

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded $1.4 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles For Sweden’s Visby Class Corvettes

  • Americas

    US slaps restrictions on dual-purpose technology exports to China amid concerns over military use

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Tripoli and 5000 Marines Head Towards the Middle East from Japan.

  • Europe

    Saab’s MSHORAD System Successfully Demonstrated with Live Firing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to manufacture Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Aerospace unveiled High-Power Multiple Rocket Launcher (HPMRL) system for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Air Platform

    Japan Sent To F-15J Fighter Jets To Philippines

  • C4iSR

    CETC Group’s Type 305A and Type 305B AESA Radar

  • Americas

    Gibbs & Cox Awarded Contract Worth $319 Billion for US Navy’s Future DDG(X) Destroyer

  • Europe

    Surgical strike: explosions in Russian-occupied Mariupol are suspected of the first use of long-range GLSDB

  • Air Platform

    China’s Foreign Ministry Refuted Pakistan’s Claim That J-10C Were Used in India-Pakistan War

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Turkish Firtana 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • Europe

    Russia stole land, grain from Ukraine, now Russia stealing timbers through industrial-scale logging

  • Europe

    Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

  • Europe

    A Turkish F-16 shot down an Armenian Su-25

  • Europe

    U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Recaptures Ten More Areas In Kherson Offensive

  • Americas

    US Military Successfully Deploys Counter-UAS High Energy Laser Weapon System

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Could Be Behind The Attack On Turkish Aerospace Industries To Derail The Development Of Fifth-generation KAAN Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

  • Land Platform

    India Finalizing Deal To Purchase American Armored Vehicles And Tanks Ditching Russian Vehicles

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy launches Arleigh-Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates instability in neighboring India, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand as the West fixated on Ukraine and Israel

  • Naval Weapons

    127mm / 54-calibre Oto-Breda compact gun

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Deutschland increasing production capacity and developing new capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China Tensions, Japan, Vietnam Sign Defense Deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Su-25 aircraft, Kh-55 and Kh-59 missiles factory in fires

  • Central Asia

    Armenia snubbed Putin by joining the International Criminal Court

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • Europe

    Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force Received First Operational ANKA-3 Stealth Drones

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shot down its own Su-35 near occupied Sevastopol

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine War: Rocketsan Started Mass Producing Guided Munitions For Drones

  • Air Platform

    Putin pledges fighter jets and air defense system for Iran to distract the West from Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine targets rare Russian $100 million Nebo-U long-range VHF radar station

  • Air Platform

    India needs to kill Sino-flankers, Why not Gripen E AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

  • Americas

    Fincantieri awarded contract to build two more Constellation-class frigates for US Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Ready To Provide Nuclear Submarines To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Europe

    Finland To Donate Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

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