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Europe

British special air services troop numbers are significant low, defense expert warns 

March 21, 2023 GDC 0

The number of elite troops in Britain’s military is potentially too low to combat the threat posed by Russia, China and terrorism, defense experts have warned. Commanders fear regiments such as the SAS may be […]

Air Platform

Land 2097 Phase 4: Australia’s Special Operations Forces Helicopter

February 18, 2022 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

August 8, 2020 GDC 0

Australia has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a requirement to obtain a fleet of light helicopters for use by the country’s special forces. Proposals for Canberra’s LAND 2097 Phase 4 requirement will be […]

Air Platform

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

July 3, 2020 GDC 0

Airbus confirmed that they will be offering their H145M platform for the requirement of LAND 2097 Phase 4 of Australian SAS, — create partnership with a number of local suppliers to support their Australian Industry […]

Air Platform

Australia’s Special Air Service (SAS) is on the hunt for a new helicopter

December 10, 2019 GDC 0

Australia’s Special Operations Forces are among the hardest worked troops in the defence force. From the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq, they’ve spent the past two decades quietly doing their immensely difficult […]

  • Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir secretly agreed to help President Trump strike Iran.

    January 14, 2026 0
    Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir secretly agreed to help President Trump by allowing access to Pakistan’s military bases for a possible US military strike on Iran, according to multiple diplomatic sources in Pakistan. In a [...]
  • Philippines Air Force received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters

    August 15, 2025 0
    On August 13, 2025, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during an acceptance, turnover, and blessing ceremony held at Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The event, [...]
  • Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

    October 17, 2024 0
    After Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, there is speculation that Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear facilities as it has long threatened to do. Below are some of Iran’s main nuclear facilities. HOW CLOSE [...]
  • Ukrainian troops complete Challenger 2 tanks training in UK

    March 30, 2023 0
    The Guardian reported that Ukrainian soldiers completed training to operate Challenger 2 tanks in the UK on March 26. UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to UkraineDateJanuary 11, 2023British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in [...]
  • HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

    August 26, 2020 0
    Royal Australian Navy’s first frigate to complete the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade, HMAS Arunta, has successfully fired surface-to-air missiles at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in Hawaii. Conducted alongside ships from [...]
  • New European Union Embargo Will End Russia’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Aluminum Markets

    January 17, 2025 0
    The European Union is looking to end its reliance on Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG), with officials reportedly proposing to phase it out. U.S. imposed sanctions on Indian shipping companies for involvement in the “Arctic [...]
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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed 169 SAM systems, 76 radar stations and 31 electronic warfare systems of Russia by June 2026.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement and siphoning $665 million

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase HIMARS rocket launchers for Ukraine

  • Americas

    Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded contract to produce propulsion for next-generation interceptor

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive M1 Abrams tanks from the U.S. as soon as this fall

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 and Su-24 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Europe

    Polish Navy’s AW101 Helo Fly For The First Time

  • F-16 Indonesian Air Force
    Air Platform

    US Will Approves 36 F-16V Fighters For Indonesia, Says Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    Russian Man Killed Military Commander Recruiting Conscripts For Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses a new type of kamikaze drone to strike Russian targets

  • Air Platform

    Argentina donates two Mi-17E helicopters to Ukraine

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

  • Americas

    Brazil rejects Indian-made Akash SAM, citing accuracy issues with the missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Unveils Truck-mounted NASAMS High-mobility Launcher System.

  • Air Platform

    Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Avionics Contract For T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air Platform

    Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T missiles as S-400 missiles do not meet the performance standard

  • Europe

    British Army will double its fighting power by 2027 and triple by 2030

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    South Asia

    China launches third Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Europe

    Has Ukraine become Russia’s Iraq or Afghanistan 2.0 for Putin?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic BS: Not What You Think

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace offers advanced Redback IFV combat vehicles to Romania

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Promotes General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal, A Significant Event in India-Pakistan Geopolitical Tensions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Received Training On Harpoon Anti-ship Missile Launch System

  • Industry

    20 Chinese Tech Firms Are Backed By Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed two Russian KS-701 Tunets patrol boats in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Putin’s ally, former MP and gold medallist died falling from window in wave of mysterious deaths in Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

  • Defense Industry

    German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Air Force’s LITENING targeting pod

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured Fully Operational VPK-Ural Armored Vehicles From Fleeing Russians

  • Industry

    Can Turkey Repeat Drone Success In TFX Programme?

  • Europe

    Satellite images show Russia moved most of its troops and equipment from Finish border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • Europe

    Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world record

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 24 F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets For Indonesia

  • Europe

    Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s first type 31 frigate

  • C4iSR

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

  • Central Asia

    President Trump hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders at the Whitehouse to sign peace treaty between central Asian neighbors.

  • C4iSR

    Thales Bushmaster Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • Europe

    Putin’s losses ‘catastrophic’: Russian force’s death toll will hit 300,000 by coming winter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army has begun training with tactical drones

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy’s Follow-on Istanbul-Class Frigate Will Receive 16 VLS Missiles

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy’s BNS Bijoy destroyed in Beirut explosion

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