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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 […]

  • U.S. Navy Prepares for BALTOPS Baltic Sea Exercise in June

    June 1, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy announced plans on Monday for the 50th Baltic Operations, a 13-day multinational exercise in the Baltic Region, to begin on June 6. US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents SeaDateMay [...]
  • Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

    July 8, 2021 0
    A sales contract of USD 13.3 million was signed between ASELSAN and an international customer for the export of software-based radios. Turkish Aselsan Inks $50.7 Million Export Deal With Morocco For Koral-EWDateJune 24, 2021Aselsan signed [...]
  • Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina is sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court

    July 5, 2025 0
    Bangladesh’s ousted and self-exiled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to six months in prison by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday in a contempt of court case, a top prosecutor said. Bangladesh’s prime [...]
  • Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important milestone

    August 9, 2022 0
    The Brazilian Navy, EMGEPRON, and Águas Azuis have presented a verification model of the future Tamandare-class frigate, marking an important milestone in the Brazilian Navy’s new frigate program. TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré [...]
  • Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

    March 17, 2021 0
    The Moroccan Air Force to receive four armed MQ-9B Guardian drone learned GDC citing  Reuters news agency. The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country NigerDateMarch 19, 2021Morocco Receives First Bayraktar TB2 DronesDateSeptember 22, 2021Biden Administration [...]
  • Iran’s ‘new’ Simorgh aircraft is just reverse engineered Ukrainian An-140T

    September 6, 2023 0
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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 […]

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers 1973’s Type 73 Machine Guns To Russian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • C4iSR

    Sweden sends $1.3 billion worth aid package to Ukraine, includes two ASC 890 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

  • Americas

    Turkey Ready To Abondone S-400 In Return of F-35 And Patriot Missile Defense System: Defence Minister Hulusi Akar

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Deutschland Enhanced Capability of Shoulder-launched Enforcer Missile

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to Sign Mega Arms Deal with Turkey Involving KAAN, Anka-III, and Hurjet

  • Americas

    Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 AKA S-300PMU2 SAM in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • C4iSR

    Moldovan Army Plans To Buy Thales Ground Master 200 Surveillance Radar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China reverse-engineered Russia’s S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile

  • Europe

    Turkey Launched Second Ada-class Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • Europe

    AERO Vodochody delivers cargo ramps for C-390 transport aircraft to Embraer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy to Purchase Commercial Underwater Surveillance Capability for Seabed Warfare Mission.

  • South Asia

    Turkey, Pakistan To Jointly Develop Satellite Project

  • Air Platform

    China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

  • Europe

    Latvia Builds Next-generation Tactical Catamaran Patrol Boat to Bolster Maritime Defense.

  • C4iSR

    Iran Unveils New Air Defense Systems

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

  • Europe

    Thales UK Awarded Contract To Produce RWS For Boxer IFV

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine can retake Crimea using F-16 and stand-off JASSM missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    16,500 Stong Arakan Army Aims To Replicate Successes of Shan State In Rakhine State

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Missile

  • Industry

    Leonardo Company’s Naval Capability

  • Africa

    Ukrainian Special Forces Struck Wagner-backed RSF Militia In Sudan

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Plans To Export High-tech Weapons To 12 Southeast Asia and European Countries

  • Europe

    Turkey Starts Mass Producing HISAR-A+ And HISAR-O+ Missiles

  • Europe

    No SATNAV and datalink: Russia’s special forces using 1940s paper map to navigate in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sweden vows to shoot down Russia’s Drones and Fighter Jets if it intrudes on its airspace.

  • Air Platform

    Japan Sending F-35A Stealth Jets to Australia for Exercise ‘Bushido Guardian’

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

  • Industry

    Pakistan, Ukraine To Sign Joint Ventures And Technology Transfer Deals

  • Counter-drone System

    EOS Defence Expressed Interest In Producing Counter-drone System In Ukraine

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA Unveils STRATUS Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).

  • Air Platform

    Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

  • Europe

    Norway Received First Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tank.

  • Americas

    Ties with Russia not an alternative to US or NATO, says Ankara

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to receive Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile this year

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army envisions new land-based hypersonic weapon

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s Tanks and Armored Vehicles Are Useless in Actual Combat, Expert Opinion

  • Europe

    Netherlands Issues RFI for Future Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate’s Sonar

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