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Americas

USS Gerald R. Ford successfully completes final shock trials

August 10, 2021 GDC 0

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has successfully completed its third and final round of Full Ship Shock Trials. The third explosive event was conducted Sunday off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla., according […]

Americas

USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Shock Tests

June 25, 2021 GDC 0

The US Navy’s new supercarrier is going through shock trials, and that means setting off live explosives near the warship to simulate aspects of actual combat conditions. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the first of […]

  • U.S. Imposed Toughest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil and Gas Sectors

    January 12, 2025 0
    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’. New European Union Embargo Will End Russia’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Aluminum MarketsDateJanuary 17, 2025U.S. imposed sanctions on Indian shipping [...]
  • Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

    February 9, 2026 0
    Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration is evaluating a joint proposal from Saab and UK-based Babcock for the Arrowhead 140 frigate design as a candidate for its future Luleå-class surface combatants, according to reporting in Swedish media [...]
  • Singapore’s DSTA Partnered With Saab To Co-develop Multi-Role Combat Vessel

    October 21, 2024 0
    Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Sweden’s Saab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the Singapore Defence Technology Summit1 on 22 March 2023. Saab Awarded Contract To Produce [...]
  • Undignified Death of T-14 Armata Main Battle Tank

    February 21, 2020 0
    Russia’s decision to cancel the T-14 production is hardly surprising that Russia would not mass produce T-14 Armata instead upgrade T-72 and T-84 tanks, put them back in service with Russian Army. The media spin [...]
  • Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

    October 16, 2025 0
    Not only are counterfeit money and weapons being smuggled, but Indian gang members are not stopping there. Indian gang members associated with corrupt government employees are meticulously forging visas for countries like Bosnia, Italy, Serbia, [...]
  • Hungarian Army Receives First Locally Built KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

    November 10, 2024 0
    At a ceremony on July 24, 2024, Rheinmetall handed over to the Hungarian armed forces the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky represented [...]
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. […]

  • Africa

    Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

  • Europe

    Greek Submarine And Helicopter Are On The Hunt For Turkish Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea unveiled Chonma-20 main battle tank.

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used Harpy-2 drone to destroy another S-300 SAM site in Armenia

  • South Asia

    India and Pakistan’s nuclear arms purchase networks

  • Europe

    Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fear

  • South Asia

    Retired Indian Army Officer Discloses India Wanted to Invade Bangladesh in 2009 to Rescue Dictator Hasina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups captured more township from Junta forces in Shan state

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Bank Froze Bank Accounts of Bangladesh Army Generals After Forced Retirement Amid Corruption Allegation

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E Fighter Jet Performs Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2AD) Role Through Superior EW, Situational Awareness, and Cutting-Edge Weapon System

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • Europe

    Inflation Killing Russian Economy And Manufacturing Industries

  • Africa

    Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian BTR-82A armored vehicles convoy in Skadovsk

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s fuel depots supplying jet fuels to Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia decided not to buy Russian military hardware, signs security agreement with South Korea: report

  • Europe

    Estonia purchased 200 Turkish-made ARMA 6×6 armored vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese PAC3 missile shot down Chinese Su-35s fighter jet

  • Defense Industry

    Philippines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine Worth €250 Million

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is High Demand In Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • Europe

    Peoples Liberation Army’s Subsidiary Owns London-based Data Center Hosting British Military’s Information.

  • Naval Platforms

    Submarine Design: Tank Plan of a Diesel Electric Submarine

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

  • Europe

    Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

  • Europe

    Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

  • Air Platform

    S-400 Purchase: Turkey Faces Serious Fighter Shortages

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • Air Platform

    Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Develops Local Manufacturing Capabilities As It Inducts New Akinci Drones

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to export attack helicopters to Germany and drones to USA

  • Air Platform

    Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China, Solomon Security Pact Highlights How Inept Australian Defense Planners Are!

  • Middle East

    Navantia Begins Sea Trials of Saudi Corvette ‘Al-Jubail’

  • C4iSR

    Saab and Bombardier awarded contract to produce 14 GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft for NATO.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Shot Down Su-30SM Patrolling Black Sea And Recaptured Oil Rig

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches High-tech Submarine Using American And British Technology

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Lowered Interest Rate For Royal Thai Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Acquisition

  • Uncategorized

    Israeli Air Force Will Upgrade F-16I Barak Aircraft to F-16V Block 70 Standard after Successful Iran Strikes.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Buys 1000 R-27 Air-launched Missiles

  • Europe

    Roketsan unveils Turkish-first 1000 km range CENK ballistic missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Aggressive Act: Chinese Spy Ship Spotted In Australian EEZ

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Europe

    Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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