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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
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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 Repositioned Its Troops Near Kyiv, Intensify Bombing in Ukraine

    April 1, 2022 0
    The Russian military has begun to move some of its troops in Ukraine away from the areas around Kyiv to positions elsewhere in Ukraine, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Tuesday, part of a strategic [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroy six Russian air defence systems in 48 hours.

    January 17, 2026 0
    Ukrainian mid-range drones destroyed six Russian air defence systems across occupied parts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts over 2 days, Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) Robert Brovdi reported. The strikes targeted SAM launchers [...]
  • Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

    September 27, 2023 0
    The use of heavy weapons supplied by the West in the fierce battle raging on the outskirts of Bakhmut, which was captured by Russia in May, is inflicting a significant toll on enemy lines, Ukrainian [...]
  • Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled Howitzers

    July 8, 2020 0
    According to the Australian Defense Structure Plan 2020 released on July 1, 2020, Australia will strengthen the capabilities of its armed forces with new artillery systems including self-propelled howitzers, and rocket launcher artillery systems.  Australian [...]
  • Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

    September 9, 2020 0
    A video appeared about the Russian MiG-29 fighter shot down over Libya, which, according to Turkish sources, was hit by the anti-aircraft guided missile of the Turkish MiM-23 “Hawk” air defense system. On the presented [...]
  • Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland.

    January 11, 2026 0
    Danish troops will immediately respond to any invasion of Greenland with force, the country’s defence ministry warned as the US continues to weigh up military intervention to annex the territory. Danish F-16 Fighting Falcon starts [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force To Acquire 40 Eurofighter ECRS Mk2 Aircraft

  • Americas

    Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

  • Europe

    Greece prepares for bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved version of AN/BYG-1 combat control system

  • Middle East

    Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

  • Europe

    Russia lost 550 Russian conscripts, 33 artillery systems, 11 armoured vehicles, and eight tanks in Bakhmut in a day

  • Ballistic Missile

    ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves $280 million weapons to Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Pakistan’s HQ-16 Missile Shot Down Its Own Mirage Jet, Proving Chinese Copycat HQ-16 Retained Buk Missile’s Characteristics

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Received $483 Million Contract To Produce Hellfire Air-to-ground Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Hungary Received JAS Gripen C Fighter Jets from Saab.

  • Europe

    Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • Land Platform

    United Arab Emirates Delivers First Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Russia

  • South Asia

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

  • Air Platform

    Mikoyan to restart MiG-35 production without radar and targeting pod, amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    First French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets spotted in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia Lacks Technology And Competency To Perform Multi-domain Operations In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland buys 1400 new infantry fighting vehicles amid Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Air Platform

    No FA-50 or JF-17 For Argentina, Only Hope Is Chinese FC-20CE

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Japan Deploys 100KW Laser Weapon System on Aegis Destroyer.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarus develops advanced missile technologies based on Polonez-M and Buk-MB3

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s junta persecutes doctors who aid opposition

  • Air Platform

    Spain Wants to Buy More Eurofighter Typhoon until F-35 is Available

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Wants Four New Type 09IV Nuclear Attack Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • C4iSR

    NRIET’s KLJ-7A Multi-Mode AESA Radar for JF-17 Block III and J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Europe

    Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan acquires Leonardo M-346 advanced training aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem exhibits its Next-Gen battle tank concept while it continues delivering K2 tanks to South Korean Army

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Shortfin Barracuda Class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Zero design changes is the way forward for Royal Australian Navy’s tier 2 frigates

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivers fourth corvette “Semaisma” to Qatari navy

  • South Asia

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force Might Go With Rafale Again, Here’s Why?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing trials F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Developed Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Information collection “Tayra” and “Harza” Radar

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine-Russia War: Russia’s Weapons Export Plummets to Record Low

  • Air Platform

    Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

  • Europe

    Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure.

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi Accused U.S. State Department of Deep State Following Adani Corruption Case and Appointment of Sikh Woman Harmeet Dhillon

  • Naval Platforms

    Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

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