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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 […]

  • Russia lost all North Korean Ammunition in Recent Drone Attacks

    November 7, 2024 0
    Ukraine struck three ammunition depots deep inside Russia this month, causing significant damage. UK intel said the strikes caused the largest loss of Russian and North Korean ammo in the war. The UK Ministry of [...]
  • Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

    March 2, 2024 0
    As reported by CSM Industry on February 19, 2024, Slovakia has commenced local production of the Finnish Patria AMV XP 8×8 armored vehicle, marking a successful technology transfer from Patria to the Slovak industry. The [...]
  • Standard Missile 3: Shipboard and Land-based Interceptor

    March 22, 2020 0
    The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy its target. Its “kill vehicle” [...]
  • Pakistan Air Force conducted drills using JF-17 fighters near Ladakh

    July 28, 2020 0
    Amidst India and China military stand-off, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has carried out exercises at its forward airbase in Skardu near Ladakh in the occupied Gilgit-Baltistan region reported Dawn newspaper. Pakistan has deployed JF-17 Thunder [...]
  • Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget

    January 6, 2022 0
    Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the outline of the FY2022 defense budget on December 24, 2021. According to the MoD, the budget for FY2022 will be designed as a [...]
  • Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

    July 30, 2025 0
    According to information published by the Iranian media outlet Birun.info, on July 26, 2025, the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense missile system was reportedly tested under operational conditions for the first time in Iran. The [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Buys 12 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • Europe

    Fincantieri studying biofuel to power future warships

  • Naval Platforms

    RTN’s submarine acquisition stalls as Thai economy hits by Coronavirus

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces breakthrough toughest Russian barriers in Berdiansk

  • Europe

    Turkiye new armed USV ‘SALVO’ passes initial firing trials

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Received Avenger Air Defense System From The U.S.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

  • Middle East

    Greece Lends Patriot Missile System to Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian NASAMS Shot Down Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet In Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Middle East

    The UAE Ordered 50 F-35A Stealth Jets And 18 MQ-9B Drones Worth $23 Billion

  • Europe

    NVL Group christens future German K130 Braunschweig class corvette Karlsruhe

  • Africa

    US Air Force C-17 landing in Libya For Special Operations, Global Hawk drone patrolling over Western Libya

  • Americas

    Hanwha Signs Partnership Agreement with Five Canadian Companies For Patrol Submarine Project.

  • Middle East

    Inconvenient Truth: Ordinary Women Sell Sex to Survive in Iran, and Iranian Mullahs Enjoy Luxurious European Goods and Alcohol

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Europe

    Epic Fail: Putin’s Forces Are Pushed Out Of Donbas Before Russian Victory Day Parade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army Apologies To Public After Its T-72M1 Tanks Constantly Breaks Down On Road

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

  • South Asia

    No, Pakistan Did Not Lose F-16 Fighter Jet. Afghan’s Big Claim is AI-generated.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Plans to Buy 24 JF-17 Block II Fighters

  • Infantry Weapons

    Heckler and Koch M320 Granade Launcher

  • Middle East

    US Sate Department approves $2.3bn refurbishment package for 43 of Egypt’s AH-64E Apaches

  • C4iSR

    Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

  • Americas

    Saab’s Gripen C/D shines in Alaska Red Flag exercise

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured half the territory from Russia since its invasion

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian fighter pilot says that he would sell his soul for only the Swedish-made Gripen.

  • Air Platform

    Slovakian Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Takes Maiden Flight In South Carolina

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Deutschland increasing production capacity and developing new capabilities

  • Air Platform

    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered rail-link, roads, ports, internet and power connection to India’s northeaster states to stay in power

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Turning Cold War Era MiG-21 mothballs into target drones

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone unit blows up rare Russian Zaslon radar

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian volunteer corp ravaged Belgorod, 340,000 residents will be evacuated

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Trump Admin Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Israel Amid the Iran War.

  • Air Platform

    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Receives Two More P-8I Neptune MPA

  • Americas

    Donald Trump Vulnerable to Vladimir Putin’s Blackmail Due to Trump’s Sex Tape in Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow

  • Europe

    UK Sent Precision Strike Capable Brimstone 2 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Prepares $20 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan Amid China Warnings.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D To Latest Standard

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey and Greece join European Sky Shield missile defense project

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

  • Africa

    Chinese CH-4B Drones Keep Crashing In Algeria For Technical Fault

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