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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 […]

  • 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 [...]
  • Russia secretly approached Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, Syria and Belarus to buy back weapons and helicopters engines it sold past years

    November 13, 2023 0
    Moscow is ready to buy even decommissioned engines and chase after TV3-117s and its non-licensed copy VK-2500s helicopter engines. Since the beginning of the invasion, Russia has generally lost the Helicopter and Defense exports – [...]
  • President Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact at ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

    October 27, 2025 0
    Trump kicks off six-day visit to Asia that is expected to culminate in face-to-face meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. President Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit.DateOctober 15, 2025Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter [...]
  • Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

    February 23, 2026 0
    The launch ceremony of the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Ugolino Vivaldi” was held today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso. This is the first of four units that Fincantieri is building for the Italian [...]
  • Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

    May 16, 2023 0
    Ukraine claims it has shot down six “unstoppable” hypersonic missiles overnight after Russia launched an intense air attack on the capital. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air ForceDateMarch 22, 2018Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir [...]
  • German Parliament Approves Acquisition Of 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

    November 11, 2020 0
    The German Parliament has announced its commitment for the acquisition of 38 new Eurofighter jets for the country’s airforce. A budget of €5.5bn has been released for the contract award, which is expected to be [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    Hamas used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to target Israeli positions, and IDF started bombing Hamas Positions

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine started ‘special sea drone operations’ against Russia hitting second tanker

  • Middle East

    Israeli Strikes Killed Top Iranian Military Commanders and Scientists

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • Industry

    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Australia to build support warehouse for Australian F-35A stealth jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received First Batch Of F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in Mariupol by a car bomb

  • Europe

    Wagner Group recruited 49,000 convicts, 32,000 were dead within weeks of deployment in Bakhmut

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Buys 1000 R-27 Air-launched Missiles

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Defense Forces Received First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon System.

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand bid to make defense tech industry self-reliant

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford successfully completes final shock trials

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to maintain a fleet of fighter jets comprising F-16V, KAAN, Eurofighter and F-35A.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) – Who Dares Wins

  • Loitering Munitions

    Myanmar’s Junta Imported European Drones and Spyware to Suppress Rebels

  • Middle East

    Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-bomber Fly-in Syria Using American GPS

  • Defense Industry

    Brazil’s Embraer inaugurated Gripen E production line in Brazil

  • Europe

    Putin Sacks General Ivan Popov For Exposing Russian Army’s Failure In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Republic of Korea Navy Launches First Four PKX-B Batch-II Patrol Vessels.

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines Air Force receives Israeli Hermes 900 UAS

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber Of the Russian Air Force In Lyman

  • Americas

    US Army tests cutting-edge Stryker variant for CBRN detection

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

  • Europe

    Russia lacks military gear to protect soldiers from harsh winter, and soldiers dying of hypothermia

  • Americas

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

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Gibbs & Cox showcased a new corvette design based off Taiwanese Navy’s Frigate.

  • Europe

    Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

  • C4iSR

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

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

  • Europe

    Otokar delivers 278 COBRA II armored vehicle, prepares Romanian facility launch

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Notorious Wagner Group Recruited African Prisoners To Fight In Ukraine War For Russia

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • Europe

    Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defence sector

  • Europe

    Irish Navy unveils $2 billion defense modernization plan.

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Receives First Five of 21 Su-35 From Russia

  • Europe

    Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Europe

    Slovak KONŠTRUKTA-Defence develops new 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 fighter jet wipes out Russia’s drone operations base using Hammer precision-guided bombs.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia launches RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile targeting Ukraine’s Dnipro city

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s nuclear submarines welcome to dock in Singapore

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