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Naval Platforms

The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

March 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Italian Navy currently operates a submarine flotilla comprised of four improved Sauro-class vessels and four modern Type 212A Todaro-class units. The Italian Peninsula hosts several naval bases for the Italian Navy, such as La […]

  • China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

    March 2, 2022 0
    Ukraine claimed to have taken out a variety of Russian equipment during Moscow’s initial assault against Kyiv. These allegedly include the Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ that Russia prizes as one of its most advanced attack helicopters. Videos [...]
  • Fincantieri awarded contract to build two more Constellation-class frigates for US Navy

    August 21, 2024 0
    Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri, through its U.S. subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), has been awarded a contract worth over $1 billion to build the fifth and sixth Constellation-class frigates for the U.S. Navy. Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class [...]
  • In-depth Look At China’s Upgraded J-10C Vigorous Dragon

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  • Saudi Arabia Lets Israeli Commercial Planes Cross Its Airspace

    December 1, 2020 0
    Washington (GDC) — Saudi Arabia agreed on Monday, local time, to let Israeli airliners cross its airspace en route to the United Arab Emirates after talks between Saudi officials and White House senior adviser Jared [...]
  • Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

    December 16, 2022 0
    The critical supply route in Kherson Oblast may be viewed as a strategic military opportunity following the Russian military’s announcement of a troop transfer east of the Dnipro River. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril [...]
  • China unveiled $236.1 billion defense budget with 7.2 percent raise

    March 10, 2024 0
    China is raising its defense budget by 7.2% for 2024, the government announced March 5 during the second annual session of the 14th National People’s Congress. 2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    French Aster 30 Missile Intercepts Supersonic Projectile

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

  • Industry

    Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine handed over R-37M air-to-air missile components to British intelligence

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Engineering Supports for US Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile–Nuclear Program

  • Europe

    Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with Trump

  • Africa

    TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 Air Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will receive materials from US and UK following AUKUS activation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group Awarded Contract To Produce Scorpene Evolved Class Submarines For Indonesian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

  • Uncategorized

    Britain to transfer Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • Europe

    Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Sending Saab-developed Deadly GLSDB With 150KM Range To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Raytheon to build ground-based terminals for US Army

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Cuts Cost of KF-21 Boramae

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Kremlin Suspends Major Defense Projects, Including Su-57, Su-75, PAK-DA, T-14, AK-12 Rifles

  • Europe

    Russia No Longer Operating Airborne Sorties Beyond Kherson And Donetsk In Fear Of Western Air Defense

  • South Asia

    Turkish Rocketsan Delivers Food Aid To Covid Hit Bangladesh

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman demonstrates flying data center, processing real-time intelligence from satellites and drones to aid military operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul with $169 million in cash

  • Infantry Weapons

    Italy deploys SAMP/T air defense system in Kuwait

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE Systems to offer T-7A RedHawk for Royal Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Latvia Latest Country to Buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Naval Platforms

    Flopping Fish: The Shenyang J-15, A Perfect Example of ‘Garbage In and Garbage Out’

  • Americas

    Raytheon And Kongsberg to build Joint Strike Missile (JSM)

  • Americas

    US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian Iskander-M transporter driver collided with a truck in Armavir

  • Air Platform

    Korean KAI Is Assembling Five Prototypes Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract For Carl Gustaf M4 Trainer

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Havelsan Developed Kamikaze Drone that Kills Enemy Drones

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Proliferation of SY-400 SRBM in Southeast Asia and Middle East

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats from Australia

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad assassinates Iran’s IRGC intelligence chief and his deputy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to Fund RMAF’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Acquisition Programme

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz Acheived Design Milestone with Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Europe

    Roman Abramovich, Ukrainian MP suffer poisoning symptoms after meeting with Russian peace negotiators

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russian Airfields and Pantsir Air Defense System in Kursk Oblast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

  • Air Platform

    France, Egypt 30 Rafale jets deal came into effect on 15 November

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