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

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Problems encountered in the development of new WS-15 engine mean PLA Air Force’s first J-20s are not so stealthy at supersonic speeds. China rushed its first J-20 fighter jet into service ahead of schedule last […]

Air Platform

China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

A modified version of China’s copycat F-35 fighter jet, the J-20B has formally entered mass production, with upgrades earning it a place as a new generation fighter jet, according to a military source close to the project. […]

  • Russian pilot crashed Su-25 fighter jet, killing himself

    February 24, 2023 0
    The Governor of the Belgorod region reported that a military plane belonging to the Russian Ministry of Defense had crashed in the Valuysky city district near the Ukrainian border. Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In [...]
  • LMT MARS-L Service Rifle For New Zealand Armed Forces

    November 26, 2019 0
    The New Zealand armed forces Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System light (MARS-L) is automatic assault weapons designed and built by American Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT). The MARS is the lower receiver offers ambidextrous controls [...]
  • Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands transfer M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine

    July 21, 2023 0
    Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands will transfer tracked armored personnel carriers M113 to Ukraine, defense minister of the three countries said in a joint statement on July 18. Portugal Donates M113 Armored Personnel Carrier To UkraineDateJune 24, [...]
  • Russian Navy’s Captain Caught Stealing Propellers Of His Ship Worth $530,000

    January 16, 2021 0
    A former Russian Navy commander is under investigation for stealing from his own ship. The unnamed naval officer is accused of helping orchestrate the theft of two huge, 13-ton brass propellers from the guided missile [...]
  • Moroccan Policemen Equipped with Israeli Tavor Rifles

    January 30, 2020 0
    Moroccan policemen were seen carrying IWI Tavor X95, an Israel-made bullpup assault rifle, during a parade commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN). Morocco denies buying the rifles from Israel, [...]
  • General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

    October 21, 2022 0
    According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on July 27, 2022, General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded a $10,523,248 modification contract to support the production of M1A2T Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for Taiwan. [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

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 […]

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Deploys M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Selects Rolls-Royce MT30 Propulsion for All Future Warships

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces breakthrough toughest Russian barriers in Berdiansk

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: cancer-stricken Vlad will never enjoy $1.3 billion mansion that has wine cellar, private marina, vineyard, indoor Ice hockey, mini casino

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladeshi dictator Sheikh Hasina created her own downfall the day she killed 74 army officers.

  • Europe

    Russia’s drone manufacturer AO Kronstadt is on the verge of bankruptcy after months of financial turmoil.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Around The World

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Upgraded T-72B Tanks Using Grenade

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) Sued For Money Laundering and Corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Will Spend $5 Billion on Defense Under Major Military Overhaul

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to develop carrier-based KAAN fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea made $14.4 billion in revenue through troop deployments and military equipment exports to Russia.

  • Europe

    British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan Ditches Chinese Drones for Turkish Bayraktar TB2

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Shipping Captured Arms to Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, A Banned Terrorist Group In Kashmir, India

  • Air Platform

    China Upgrades Russian-made Su-35 To Chinese Standard

  • Defense Industry

    Kenya purchased Turkish-made 118 tactical armored combat vehicles

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) Siphoned $20 Million to Buy 200 Indian-made TATA Hexa Sports Utility Vehicles

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Thales Australia awarded $160 million contract to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CASIC Supersonic CM-400AKG Air-launched Missile

  • Air Platform

    Danish F-16 Fighting Falcon starts patrolling over Greenland amid US tensions.

  • Europe

    Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Successfully Tests Shaheen 1A Ballistic Missiles

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HELIOS Laser Weapons To US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The Ultimate Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys latest S-500 air defense systems to Crimea, Ukraine’s HUR says

  • Americas

    Networking Israeli Iron Dome With American Patriot Could Bring Superior Advantages

  • Africa

    U.S. State Department approved precision-guided munitions to Nigeria

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed Russian dud Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft gun missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS moving from nuclear submarines, bombers to AI drone swarms

  • Europe

    Polish WZU SA has completed the first Lockheed Martin production readiness review

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Vietnam unveils VCS-01 Truong Son coastal defence missile system

  • Africa

    Israel, Morocco signs MoU for future arms sales by Israeli companies

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Israeli Air Strikes Have Damaged Iranian Missile Bases and Air Fields

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Purchases Sixth Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Norway allocates additional $5.7 billion to Ukraine until 2030

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. air force to retire its older aircraft and buy F-15EX fighters

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • C4iSR

    The USAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier

  • Europe

    Humiliating Russian Army, Ukraine Sells Captured Russian T-72 Tanks and BTR-82 APC on Ebay

  • Air Platform

    Greece to produce its first domestic unmanned aerial vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq ditches Russian MiG-29M2/MiG-35 fighters, opts for Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Khordad-3 Air Defense Missile system.

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