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North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

May 21, 2024 GDC 0

Russia has been deploying North Korean-developed short-range ballistic missiles on the battlefields of Ukraine that are showing a remarkably high failure rate, according to Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s office said it had recovered […]

Israeli Rafael To Upgrade Indian Army’s 700 BMP-2 IFV

September 15, 2021 0

India’s Ministry of Defense has launched a program to modernize the Indian Army’s BMP-2/2K Sarath infantry fighting vehicles. The Russian website Topwar.ru reported that each company competing for a tender issued last year by the [...]
PLA Deploys PHL-03 MLRS In Xinjiang Province

June 6, 2021 0

Chinese state-owed media has revealed that an artillery brigade with the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force’s (PLAGF’s) Xinjiang Military Command has received new PHL-03 MLRS. China Test-fires PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Near Indian [...]
Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

February 16, 2026 0

Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the U.S. and Britain. Australia [...]
Myanmar rebels seized key town in major defeat for junta forces

July 27, 2024 0

With a population of about 170,000, Lashio is the largest town and administrative hub of northern Shan state, and hosts the military’s powerful North Eastern Command. Myanmar Ethnic Armies ‘Three Brotherhood’ Seized Control of Shan [...]
Trump expected to name China and Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

November 12, 2024 0

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State in his administration, according to The New York Times. Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported [...]
Australia Defense Forces Validate Warfighting Capabilities in FCP20

March 13, 2020 0

HMA Ships Stuart, Hobart, Arunta and Sirius joined the sea phase of Navy’s first major exercise for the year, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20). This iteration will be the first time a Hobart Class Destroyer [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]