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Americas

Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

October 20, 2020 GDC 0

The date September 13, 1985 marks as an important day in history. 35 years ago, Maj. Gen. Wilbert “Doug” Pearson Jr. put a rather prominent blip in the history of defence aviation after carrying out […]

  • The Indian Army Buys Negev Light Machine Guns from Israeli IWI Worth $116.4 Million

    April 19, 2020 0
    The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) to supply 16,479 Negev 7.62X51 mm Light Machine Guns (LMGs) for $116.4 million (INR 880 crore). India is the largest weapons importer of Israeli [...]
  • Russia tasked Mikoyan Design Bureau to build a basic pilot trainer after disastrous Ukraine invasion

    January 6, 2024 0
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  • Myanmar Rebels shoot down Sino-Pakistan JF-17 fighter jet using FN-6 MANPAD

    June 11, 2025 0
    A JF-17 fighter jet operated by the Myanmar Air Force was shot down Tuesday by anti-junta forces in Pale Township, located in the conflict-ridden Sagaing Region. Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter Of TatmadawDateMay [...]
  • Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

    May 27, 2025 0
    India’s defense minister has approved a framework for building the country’s next-generation fighter jet, the defense ministry said on Tuesday, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbors. [...]
  • Pakistan Pursuing German IRIS-T SLM and British CAMM-ER After HQ-9P and HQ-16 Failed to Intercept Indian Jets and Missiles

    June 11, 2025 0
    In the wake of India’s decisive use of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during Operation Sindoor (May 7–10, 2025), Pakistan is urgently seeking advanced air defense systems to bolster its defenses against this formidable weapon. [...]
  • ‘Martlet’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)

    May 29, 2020 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed due to technical malfunction.

  • Air Platform

    T-7A Red Hawk achieved major milestones with 500 flights

  • Europe

    Poland signed $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 K9 howitzers

  • Cruise Missiles

    Türkiye expands serial production of long-range missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Downed 15 ‘Unstoppable’ Russian Kinzhal Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Australia To Develop Guided Missiles Production Capability in Australia

  • Middle East

    Turkish Military Demonstrated Firepower Using Fighter Jets, Drones, EW and Artillery Neutralizing Assad’s Forces In Idlib

  • Uncategorized

    China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • Europe

    France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

  • South Asia

    Timeline: MiG-29 and Frigate Procurement Graft Cases Against Prime Minister Sheik Hasina (Thief) of Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

  • Americas

    US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers Additional IRIS-T Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore’s ST Engineering launched the first of six Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV).

  • Air Platform

    US Approves $3.5 Billion Apache Helicopter Sale to South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese plane maker AIDC to open F-16 MRO facility in Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    US Marines’ F-35B Arrives In Britain For HMS Queen Elizabeth Deployment

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China, Solomon Islands security pact is a grave concern for Australia and the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian PT PAL Signs Contract With MBDA to Upgrade Bung Tomo Class Warship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

  • Industry

    Denel Dynamics Military Industrial Capability

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Japan Deploys 100KW Laser Weapon System on Aegis Destroyer.

  • Americas

    Trump says Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about Iran, then why Trump appointed this inept donkey as the director of national intelligence

  • Air Platform

    Colombian Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets against Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea.

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus Offers Local Assembly For Swiss Eurofighter

  • Europe

    The US Air Force set to upgrade nukes stationed in Germany

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries Expedite Development Of TFX MMU

  • Air Platform

    Russia Pulls Out Ka-52 Alligator Helicopters From Frontline, Amid Swedish RBS-70 Downing Most Of Helicopters

  • Middle East

    Kuwait Purchases Bayraktar TB2 Drones Worth $370 Million

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-34 bomber near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    South Korea develops new truck-mounted 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • C4iSR

    Russian Propaganda Exposed In Ukraine War As TB2 Drone Destroys Russian-made Anti-stealth 48YA6-K1 Radar In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 conducts 40 strike missions on Ukrainian targets

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Delivered SY-400 Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) to Myanmar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Singaporean Air Force Achieved Full Operational Capability of SAMP/T Aster-30 Missile System

  • Europe

    Putin orders mass surveillance on Russian citizens who escaped conscription to Europe and Central Asia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Transfers Cyclone-class Patrol Ships to Philippine Navy

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