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Anti-air Missiles

Germany purchases 173 SM‑6 and 577 SM‑2 missiles from the U.S.

November 15, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible $3.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Germany for 173 SM‑6 Block I missiles and 577 SM‑2 Block IIIC missiles to equip the German Navy’s future F127 air […]

Europe

U.S. Starts Deploying Aegis Ashore Battery in Poland

June 29, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said today the military has begun installing Aegis Ashore missile defense systems at Redzikowo base in Poland. “The installation of the Aegis Ashore weapon system in Poland has begun. The Missile […]

Americas

USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

November 27, 2020 GDC 0

A missile fired from a US Navy warship successfully intercepted an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time Monday during a test of the American missile defense system. The newly demonstrated capability could bolster the missile defense […]

Naval Platforms

RAN Hobart-class air warfare destroyers to be upgraded with Aegis combat system

September 6, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart-class destroyers are set to undergo an Aegis combat system upgrade which will increase the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and missile defence capability. The Hobart-class will also have an […]

Naval Platforms

JMSDF BMD-capable Destroyer JS Haguro Starts Sea Trials

June 26, 2020 GDC 0

The last of Japan’s eight planned destroyers capable of intercepting ballistic missiles has started sea trials ahead of its commissioning, even as the country ponders its next move following its decision to suspend plans to introduce ground-based […]

Naval Weapons

SM-2 standard missile Block IIIA & IIIB

May 23, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Platforms

Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

November 12, 2019 GDC 0

The HMAS Sydney (V) is the final Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea trial said Australian defence minister, Linda Reynolds on 9 November 2019. It was laid down […]

  • Here’s why Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine are China’s nightmare

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  • India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

    December 28, 2021 0
    Bilateral visits in recent weeks which also backed India’s pitch to indigenise military production also refreshed France’s interest in the world’s second largest arms importer. The PLA Navy’s aggressive posture towards Indian Ocean countries and [...]
  • U.S. Army to Order 100 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

    October 21, 2021 0
    The deal would be the second multi-year contract for the AH-64 programme. The first multi-year deal, a $3.4 billion award for 244 remanufactured Apaches and 24 new-build examples, was signed in 2017. US Sate Department [...]
  • RTAF Denies Report Of F-35 Purchase, Opt In For Gripen E/F

    June 29, 2021 0
    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has downplayed reports it is planning to acquire a new fleet of high-tech, expensive fighter jets, — the US-made F-35 stealth multi-role combat aircraft. Thailand’s Defense Minister Recommends Saab [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force recommends purchasing additional Gripen E jets from Sweden

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  • Boeing Delivers 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

    June 16, 2020 0
    Boeing announced in a statement that V-22 team recently delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22 for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The first production V-22 was delivered on May 24, 1999, and today deliveries occur [...]
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

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

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia could have uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the U.S.

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Navy’s intelligence-gathering ship starts sea trials

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

  • Middle East

    Russia offered S-400 system to Iraq to take advantage of diplomatic row between the US and Iraq

  • Americas

    President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands delivered first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine blows up one of Russia’s electronic warfare system

  • Middle East

    Halcon unveils anti-ship cruise missile

  • Naval Platforms

    ThyssenKrupp to Participate Indian Navy’s Project 75I Submarine Tender

  • Middle East

    Israel deploys Dolphin-class submarines amid rising tensions with Iran

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Fire Control System For CV90 Armored Vehicle

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

  • Europe

    Russia’s Tanks and Armored Vehicles Are Useless in Actual Combat, Expert Opinion

  • Europe

    Greek Submarine And Helicopter Are On The Hunt For Turkish Submarine

  • Americas

    US Army test fired extended-Range munitions for HIMARS

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkey confirms 2,000km range ballistic missile program

  • Air Platform

    UK Approves Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye

  • Air Platform

    No Simulators! Russian Air Force Glued GoPro Dash Cam On Modernized Su-30SM Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Army targets Beijing with its newly developed long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic missile from Japan

  • Americas

    US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean military orders new command vehicles from Hyundai Rotem

  • Africa

    Morocco is the first African country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • Europe

    KNDS showcases the three tiers of its tank portfolio at Eurosatory 2026

  • Middle East

    The U.S. to sale F-35 as part of a secret Israeli-UAE deal

  • Africa

    Nigeria cleared to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

  • Uncategorized

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

  • C4iSR

    China’s CETC Unveils S-band YLC-48 Radar

  • South Asia

    U.S. will resume providing funds to train Bangladesh police personnel with U.S. private contractors.

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

  • Air Platform

    India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy received four Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldier shot down Russian missile with M2 machine gun

  • Americas

    Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s F-35B Lands Aboard ITS Cavour For The First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

  • Uncategorized

    MBDA Sea Venom Antiship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Defense Forces Launch First-of-its-kind International Drone Exercise

  • Air Platform

    China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Practices Urban Warfare With Camouflaged M113 Armored Vehicles

  • Middle East

    The U.S. and Israel Launched GBU-43 MOAB, GBU-57 MOP, and BLU-109 JDAM Against Iranian Underground Nuclear Storage, Datacenter, and Banks.

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