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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
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Naval Platforms

French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

November 10, 2020 GDC 0

The first French naval cruise missile launch was carried out by the nuclear-powered attack submarine Suffren. On October 20th 2020, the Suffren, the first-in-series of the six nuclear-powered attack submarines in the Barracuda programme, successfully […]

Naval Platforms

Barracuda-class Attack Submarine and it’s derivatives

May 7, 2020 GDC 0

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  • US Air Force Seeking Shahed-136 Drone Replica to Improve Countermeasures.

    September 1, 2025 0
    The US Air Force is seeking to acquire a 1:1 replica of the Shahed-136 drone that Russia deploys against Ukraine and use it for developing and enhancing countermeasures. Russian Air Force Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones [...]
  • Greek Patriot Battery Intercepts Two Iranian Ballistic Missiles Over Saudi Arabia.

    March 22, 2026 0
    The Greek Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday that the Greek Patriot anti-aircraft system deployed in Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles. Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?DateSeptember 28, 2019Why is [...]
  • Russian Army Proved Repeatedly That They Are Incompetent As Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk Region

    January 14, 2025 0
    Russia reportedly blew up one of its surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems believed to have been shipped to Moscow by Pyongyang, in the border region of Kursk, where a fresh incursion by Ukraine is underway. Ukraine’s [...]
  • Russia’s Navy has a big maintenance problem, no ships ever leave ports without a tugboat

    February 28, 2020 0
    The second sea-going tugboat of the latest 23470 series will be delivered to the Pacific Fleet before the end of the year, Head and Chief Designer of the Baltsudoproyekt Central Design Bureau (the tugboat’s developer) [...]
  • Why I admire Admiral William McRaven?

    January 31, 2021 0
    “Good men and women don’t last long”,- Former US Navy Admiral William McRaven William Harry McRaven was born in November 6, 1955 is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who last served as the [...]
  • Turkish Havalsan Signed Contract with Egyptian AOI to co-produce UAV.

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Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • Americas

    US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. revoked Hong kong’s special trading status

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down two Syrian Su-24 Fencer Jets And A Turkish Drone Shot Down Over Idlib Region, Syria.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israeli Elbit Systems Develops Jamming-proof Laser Connected Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Test-fires PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Near Indian Border

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Cancels Mi-17 Helicopter Deals With Russia

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

  • Defense Industry

    IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

  • Defense Industry

    France Opposed to Deregulating Intra-EU Defense Components Export

  • Americas

    Rolls-Royce to manufacture propellers for U.S. Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) frigates

  • Uncategorized

    USS America Amphibious assault ship arrived in Brisbane for Talisman Sabre drills

  • C4iSR

    Chinese-made CCTV cameras are not surveillance tools; they are enemy eyes. India removes 140,000 Chinese-made cameras linked to Ali Khamenei’s death.

  • Air Platform

    Why Australia Needs B-21 Raider For Long-range Strike Missions?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s rainy day friend Iran to get Su-35 and Mi-28 helicopters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ missile shield modelled on Israel’s Iron Dome.

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Europe

    Russian warship Admiral Levchenko’s Ukrainian-made propulsion caught fire in the Barents Sea due to spare parts shortages

  • Europe

    Patria awarded contract to produce 321 armored vehicles for Swedish army

  • Europe

    French to build six new patrol boats for New Caledonia

  • Land Platform

    Russian Fictitious T-95 Main Battle Tank that never produced

  • Air Platform

    Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russia’s most advanced T-90MS tank

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia to Receive F-16V Block 70 FighterJets in 2024

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • Americas

    Peru to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV

  • Europe

    Russia Blames American Raytheon For Upgrading Soviet-era Tu-141 Kamikaze Drones

  • Europe

    Russia Fines Google $20 Decillion Over Tech Giant’s Ban On Putin’s Propaganda

  • Europe

    Russian man blew up military freight train heading to Ukraine in another sabotage

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Request To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines army received first batch of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For Sweden

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Americas

    NATO Link 16 data link that shaped the operation Epic Fury during the Iran War.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Ziaul Ahsan: The Butcher Of Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea To Develop Air-launched Cruise Missile For KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    USS Tripoli (LHA 7), an America-class amphibious assault ship joins the fleet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 157 Russian Cruise Missiles Using Patriot Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-27 Aircraft Near Kyiv

  • Naval Platforms

    India Downselects German Type 214 Submarine Design for Future Submarine Fleet.

  • Anti-drone System

    Spain to deliver new air defense and CERVUS anti-drone systems to Ukraine

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