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Anti-air Missiles

Rafael Awarded Contract to Produce Short-range Air Defense System for Romania.

June 27, 2026 GDC 0

Romania’s Ministry of Defense (MAPN), through CN Romtehnica SA, and the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd signed on June 24 the first sub-contract under the framework agreement regarding the acquisition of SHORAD (Short […]

Africa

Sudan’s RSF militants questions the efficacy of the Chinese FB-10A and FK-2000 missile system.

October 10, 2025 GDC 0

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have received a Chinese-made FB-10A and FK-2000 short-range surface-to-air missile system. According to the RSF forces, the FB-10A short-range air defence system failed to intercept low-flying drones and helicopters. […]

Anti-air Missiles

GDELS-Steyr to unveil new short-range air defense system

October 25, 2024 GDC 0

At the AIRPOWER 24 airshow in Zeltweg, Styria, General Dynamics European Land Systems–Steyr (GDELS–Steyr) is set to unveil the latest variant of its PANDUR 6×6 EVO wheeled armored vehicle. The new variant of the PANDUR […]

Americas

Epirus shows its drone-killing HPM phased array microwave weapon in action

July 19, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

January 23, 2024 GDC 0

The German budget committee has approved the procurement of a short-range air defense system for some 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). A consortium of Rheinmetall, Diehl, and Hensoldt will develop the system by 2026 or […]

Uncategorized

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

November 12, 2022 GDC 0

In a late Thursday release late, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced an additional $400 million in aid to Ukraine, including Avenger air defense systems and more Stinger missiles.  Pentagon will send Ukraine other […]

Europe

Swedish aerospace giant Saab unveils new short-range air defense system

April 11, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Rheinmetall’s showcases hybrid solution for threat-commensurate, modern mobile air defense

February 21, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Armenia Opts For Rheinmetall Oerlikon SHORAD, Ditches Failed Pantsir

April 9, 2021 GDC 0

Armenia has abandoned Russian weapons in favor of French and German weapons. Although six months have passed since Karabakh’s armed conflict, Armenia decided not to rush to acquire Russian weapons, paying attention to French and […]

Europe

Shady Arms Deal: Armenia Bought 35 OSA SHORAD From Jordan During Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

March 20, 2021 GDC 0

Jordan reportedly delivered 35 mobile launchers and an Osa-AK anti-aircraft defense system simulator to Armenia for an amount of $27 million. The entire OSA SHORAD systems were destroyed by Azerbaijani Bayraktar TB2 drones during the […]

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  • Turkey develops homegrown 1,500-horsepower tank engine

    May 25, 2021 0
    Turkey successfully completed the ignition of its first-ever nationally developed 1,500-horsepower engine, BATU, that will power various armored vehicles and tanks, Defense Industries Presidency Head Ismail Demir said Wednesday. Turkey To Use South Korean Engine [...]
  • North Korean Violates UN Sanctions With China’s help: UN panel

    April 21, 2020 0
    North Korea sharply stepped up trade in coal and oil products last year in defiance of UN sanctions through the apparent help of China’s shipping industry, a UN panel has said. The UN sanctions — [...]
  • An American Billionaire Who Owns A MiG-29 Says, MiGs Aren’t Useful in Actual Combat

    March 21, 2022 0
     Jared Isaacman, a billionaire and astronaut, may be the only American individual to own a MiG-29 — the Russian-built fighter jet line that has become the center of an international diplomatic conundrum in the global effort to [...]
  • Australian Army started Boxer CRV Training

    October 10, 2020 0
    The Australian Army is one step closer to having world-class combat reconnaissance capability, Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds has said after the commencement of Boxer 8×8 CRV training. The Australian Army has commenced training on [...]
  • Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

    November 20, 2021 0
    Embraer has begun building the first of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Hungary, ahead of the start of deliveries in 2024. South Korea selects Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraftDateMay 5, 2024Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 [...]
  • Russia’s Su-57 conducts 40 strike missions on Ukrainian targets

    September 15, 2024 0
    Russia’s Su-57 Felon fourth-generation aircraft have conducted more than 40 strikes against Ukraine, according to sources within Ukraine’s Air Force. These fighters have become a more frequent tool in Russia’s aerial campaign, with increased missile [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan started mass producing TC-2 short-range air defense system

  • Europe

    US Army Deploys HIMARS Near Crimea

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • Europe

    The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

  • Europe

    HENSOLDT to Provide Optronics Suite for German and Norwegian Type 212CD Submarines

  • Defense Industry

    The U.S. State Department Approves 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat drone blows up Russian helicopter

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Defense Industry

    Cash-strapped Denel Dynamics Is Shattered, What Next?

  • Air Platform

    Serbia nearing a deal with Dassault Aviation to purchase Rafale fighter jets worth $3.4 billion

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer to Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot defected to Ukraine flying a Mi-8 helicopter loaded with Su-30SM parts

  • Africa

    Poor battlefield performance and sanctions on Russia forced African countries to seek military hardware from China

  • South Asia

    Turkey, Pakistan To Jointly Develop Satellite Project

  • Cyber

    Russia could cut Ireland off the internet by cyberattacks and sabotaging undersea cables

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Shipyard Launches First Milgem Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Americas

    What you don’t know about America’s super weapon, the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft?

  • Europe

    Turkish Hisar-A missile hits target aircraft in test-firing

  • Air Platform

    Sweden agrees to extend Gripen lease with Czech Republic

  • Africa

    U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Launched “Plan Galileo” Sustainment Programme

  • Europe

    Notorious Wagner Group Recruited African Prisoners To Fight In Ukraine War For Russia

  • Europe

    Turkey transferred six F-16 fighters, twenty TB2 drones and eight T-129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • South Asia

    Sikorsky to deliver MH-60R to Indian Navy earlier than expected enhancing sub hunting capability to counter China

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

  • Europe

    Russian Gazprom’s New Private Military Could Accelerate Death Rate Of Russians In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Leningrad region

  • Europe

    MKE Delivers First Indigenous 76mm Naval Gun To The Turkish Navy

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Started Production Of F-15EX’s Advanced EW Suite

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Howitzers and Armored Vehicles Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone in Donbass

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Senator Penny Wong, you are wrong on China issue!

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian RAW supplies arms to the Arakan Army to destabilize Chinese efforts to build deep-sea ports and gas pipelines in Rakhine state

  • Middle East

    F-15 forced an Iranian passenger jet to turn around

  • Americas

    US Marine Corps forms first unit with ground-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Navy acquired two Airbus C295 surveillance aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan will provide Kotonami-class patrol boats to Bangladesh under security aid program

  • South Asia

    China launches fourth and final Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) Technology for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin Orders Nuclear Missile Drills As Tyrant’s Ukraine Invasion Failing

  • Weapons

    Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) missile systems

  • Americas

    Canada started the construction of state-of-the-art river-class destroyers

  • Asia-Pacific

    Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

  • Air Platform

    South Korea will upgrade its F-15K Eagle fleet’s radar systems and mission computer

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel successfully tests Arrow-2 missile interceptor

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $8.6 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter jets to Israel.

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