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Infantry Weapons

Pakistan Successfully Tests Shaheen 1A Ballistic Missiles

November 27, 2021 GDC 0

Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile Shaheen-1A. The army said the test flight aimed to revalidate the weapon system’s specific design and technical parameters. Army officials, scientists and […]

  • Rostec Looking For Export Customer To Fund Two Seater Su-57

    June 23, 2021 0
    The Russian Defense Ministry and the Sukhoi Design Bureau are planning to develop a two-seat version of the Su-57 fighter in export version if we are able to find a customer who will fund the [...]
  • Germany purchases 20 tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

    October 17, 2025 0
    Germany today formalised the order for 20 new “Tranche 5” Eurofighters, with the signing of the contract between the top management of Eurofighter GmbH and NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) at the Airbus [...]
  • Iran Consider Supplying Shahed-136 To Hezbullah, Israel Should Consider Supplying Ukraine With Missiles And Drones

    October 1, 2023 0
    Israeli defense officials have been split on their assessment of the overall strategic implications of the Moscow-Tehran military deals, which have so far had hundreds of Iranian drones being supplied in exchange for cash. Iran [...]
  • China is a nuclear cartel that promotes covert nuclear proliferation in Iran, Myanmar, Pakistan, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

    April 26, 2026 0
    China’s preliminary inclination was to promote nuclear proliferation as a way to undermine the military strength of the established world powers, but it quickly reversed its course in both rhetoric and action after its October [...]
  • Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey Objects Sweden’s NATO Bid

    February 28, 2023 0
    Finland for the first time opened the door to potentially decoupling its NATO application from that of Sweden, after its neighbor encountered fresh resistance from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. U.S. will withheld F-16 sale [...]
  • Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

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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 […]

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    Russia’s laser targeting system and laser-guided bombs have low efficacy, missing their targets

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    Russia’s Largest Tank Manufacturer Halts Tank Production and Repair, Amid Crippling Sanctions

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    Meghan Quinn promoted the Chinese-made Comac Jet in Australia and was appointed Secretary of Defence.

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    Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

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    India’s Indigenously Built Aircraft Carrier ‘INS Vikrant’ Completes Maiden Sea Trial

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin successfully tests precision strike missile

  • Europe

    New European Union Embargo Will End Russia’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Aluminum Markets

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  • Americas

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

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    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates.

  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

    Putin’s grim milestone of death as Russian death toll passes 110,000

  • C4iSR

    Northrop, Mitsubishi to develop Japan’s integrated air and missile defense networks

  • Europe

    General Oleksandr Syrsky replaces General Valery Zaluzhny as Ukraine’s new army chief

  • Europe

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    China parades DF-26 ballistic missiles

  • C4iSR

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  • Air Platform

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