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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
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Naval Platforms

Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

In an effort to win a contract from Indian Navy, Boeing has been flying an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet off a ground-based ski jump at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. This is part of a demonstration […]

Industry

Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

February 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Boeing wants to test and certify F/A-18 Super Hornet for ski-jump operations during the first quarter of 2020 before it can make a pitch for the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy has elected to […]

  • Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

    June 15, 2020 0
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  • Ukraine Received New Batch Of French-made CEASAR Howitzers

    June 13, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Army will get a new batch of French-made CAESAR self-propelled wheeled howitzers, French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna said at a May 30 briefing in Kyiv. Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From FranceDateJuly [...]
  • The US State Department Approves Javelin for Poland

    March 10, 2020 0
    ­­­WASHINGTON – The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Poland of one hundred eighty (180) Javelin missiles and seventy-nine (79) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) and related equipment for an estimated cost [...]
  • Turkey Inducts Siper Block 1 Long-range Air and Missile Defense System

    October 29, 2024 0
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  • U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Destroyed Iran’s SAM, Radars and Ballistic Missiles.

    March 1, 2026 0
    United States Central Command (CENTCOM) released new operational details on Feb. 28 about Operation Epic Fury, confirming that United States and partner forces conducted large-scale strikes against Iranian military targets beginning at 1:15 a.m. Eastern [...]
  • No sh$t: Russian soldiers are using bow and arrow in the Ukraine war

    January 7, 2023 0
    A photo of a Russian soldier using a bow and arrow in Ukraine has brought ridicule online. The images, which first began circulating on Telegram in November, were shared on Twitter Tuesday by Anton Gerashchenko, [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Putin asked Lukashenko to join the fight against Ukraine as Russia struggles to contain drone attacks in Moscow.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iran announces development of new hypersonic glide vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce Deutschland Partner to Service Bundeswehr’s H-47 Chinook Engines

  • Europe

    RAF and USMC F-35 joins HMS Queen Elizabeth for major exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

  • Europe

    Greek Company Unveiled Aihimi AHM-1X Drone Armed With Rockets

  • Naval Platforms

    Israeli and Greek shipyards to co-produce naval corvette

  • Middle East

    Hungary-based Israeli Shell Company Supplied Pagers To Hezbollah Terrorists Group

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group And Canada Sign MoU on Gripen Research Centre In Quebec

  • Middle East

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Iron Sting Mortar Munitions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s strikes on Russian air defenses in Crimean air bases paved the way for F-16 to strike Crimea

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • Europe

    Royal Australian Navy Orders Rheinmetall MASS Decoy Launchers

  • C4iSR

    Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy to Start Building Constellation-Class Frigate This Year

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Gripen Armed with Meteor BVRAAM Gains Air Superiority over Russia’s Su-57 and Su-35.

  • C4iSR

    RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus Offers Local Assembly For Swiss Eurofighter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian-made Soldier’s Gear, Bulletproof Vests, Clothing And KL7.62 Assault Rifles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Aerospace Industries unveils LAHAT ALPHA missile with 20km range.

  • Uncategorized

    Safran awarded the contract to deliver JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars to Australian Defense Force

  • Europe

    Russia lacks military gear to protect soldiers from harsh winter, and soldiers dying of hypothermia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Trapped In Chinese, Indian and Russian Debt, Heading Towards Sri Lanka Style Bankruptcy

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

  • Air Platform

    President Trump’s Actions Allowing F-35 Partners Question About American Weapons and Making Europe’s Defense Industries Great Again

  • Europe

    Russia To Buy North Korean KN-09 And Chinese PCL191 Rocket Artillery To Counter HIMARS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • Air Platform

    Rheinmetall Unveils LUNA Reconnaissance UAV

  • Naval Weapons

    Japan Developing Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops say Starlink alternative Yamal-601 and Yamal-602 satellites are unreliable, costly, complex setup and low data volume.

  • Air Platform

    Five Worse Features Of Su-35 Led To The Destruction Of Su-35 In the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed two of Putin’s oil refineries, reducing 8.8 million tons of refining capacity.

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli TSG Advanced System Acquires Two Companies to Develop Anti-drone System.

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers aft section of T-7A trainer for testing

  • C4iSR

    Airbus Sole Bidder For India’s AEW&C Requirements

  • Civil Aviation

    EU Imposed Sanctions On Belarus For Intercepting Ryanair By Fighter Jets

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

  • Europe

    British Army To Purchase Extended Range Variant M270 Artillery Rocket

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russian Supply Routes To Nova Khakovka In Ukraine

  • Americas

    The US Navy Commissioned It’s Last Virginia-class Block III Submarine

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

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