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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 […]

  • President Trump Fired African-American and Female Officers From Army, Navy and Air Force

    February 24, 2025 0
    President Donald Trump’s Friday night purge of the Pentagon’s top officer and five other senior officials has thrust the institution into uncharted territory, with a retired general plucked from obscurity to serve as the commander-in-chief’s [...]
  • US Air Force’s F-35 Stealth Jets To Receive HACM Hypersonic Missile

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  • U.S. State Department Approves 180km range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM For Germany Worth $2.9 Billion

    July 21, 2023 0
    The US State Department has approved the potential sale of hundreds of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to Germany. The deal will be reviewed by the US Congress. U.S. State Department Approves 250 AMRAAM For Sweden [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Delivers HELIOS Laser Weapons To US Navy

    September 8, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin has delivered a 60+ kilowatt-class high-energy laser with integrated optical-dazzler and surveillance (HELIOS) system to the US Navy. Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US ArmyDateOctober 11, 2022Should Australia Give China [...]
  • South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

    October 18, 2024 0
    Denel announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 event (the company’s first public exhibition since its recent move to the South African Department of Defence) the integration of its RG41 eight-wheeled combat vehicle [...]
  • SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

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Europe

Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

September 10, 2025 0

Ukrainian defense industry plans to expand its artillery production with new variants of the Bohdana howitzer, one of the country’s most widely produced systems since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. According to journalist Mariusz […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Vietnam Purchases 20 K9 self-propelled Howitzers.

August 25, 2025 0

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed an export agreement with Vietnam for its K9 self-propelled howitzers. It marks South Korea’s first arms export to Vietnam, following earlier donations of decommissioned patrol ships. Under the $250-million […]

Europe

Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

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Europe

Serbia Behind $1.6 Billion PULS Artillery Contract With Israeli Elbit Systems.

August 20, 2025 0

The Israeli defense technologies company chose not to disclose Serbia as the European country purchasing Hermes 900 drones, long-range missiles, electronic warfare systems and command and control systems, in a landmark deal reported by Calcalist. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

August 18, 2025 0

Taiwan’s military has unveiled what appears to be a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck—part of what analysts say may be a growing fleet of improvised yet highly capable coastal defense systems […]

Infantry Weapons

India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

July 29, 2025 0

The Indian Army is set to test a new mounted gun system (MGS) designed to fire six rounds in a minute and reposition in just 85 seconds, a shoot-and-scoot capability meant to dodge counter-fire and […]

  • Europe

    Bayraktar TB2 Completes First Anti-ship Mission By Destroying Russian Patrol Boat

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

  • Middle East

    Israel slaughtered Russian chicken SAM, destroyed the 51st Syrian air defense regiment in Syria

  • Defense Industry

    Thales Australia awarded $160 million contract to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

  • Europe

    Russian Military Has Lost 850,000 Troops and 10,000 Tanks In The Ukraine War

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • HMAS Toowoomba
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s warship HMAS Toowoomba heads to strait of hormuz as part of Operation Manitou

  • Europe

    ATACMS missile hits a warship for the first time sinking Russian corvette ‘Tsiklon’ (Project 22800) in the port of Sevastopol

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the Most Technologically Advanced Fighter Jets to Qatar

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine developed kamikaze drones that can hit targets beyond 700km

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Army Test Fires Ghauri Medium-range Range Ballistic Missile

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed modernized $25 million TOR-M1S Missiles

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce SkyStriker Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Europe

    Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

  • Europe

    Bulgaria to deliver 100 armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine

  • Naval Weapons

    Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block II

  • Middle East

    Boeing Awarded Contract for Training and Support of QEAF

  • Middle East

    China delivers HQ-16 and HQ-17AE anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunitions to Iran

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Europe

    Humiliating Defeat: Putin’s Army Withdraws From Kherson City And Surrendering Areas

  • Americas

    The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

  • Infantry Weapons

    South Korea showcases K239 Chunmoo long-range rocket artillery system in Saudi Arabia and UAE

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

  • Anti-drone System

    Spain to deliver new air defense and CERVUS anti-drone systems to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Ambushed Russian Elite Airborne, Destroyed Column Of BMD Vehicles

  • Industry

    India, A Lucrative Defense Export Market For Russia, America, France And Israel

  • Europe

    Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

  • Air Platform

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall signs armored vehicle deal with Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aselsan To Replace Canadian Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB3 Drones

  • Americas

    Why I admire Admiral William McRaven?

  • Europe

    Ukraine is busy blowing up Russia’s oil depots, including tankers on rail links

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Sent Gripen Fighter Jets to Poland for NATO Air Policing Mission

  • Europe

    North Korean troops received AK-47, but no winter clothes, helmets or body armor to fight in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany Awarded A Contract To Airbus For 38 Eurofighter Typhoon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Ordered Eight Frigates From Italy

  • Air Platform

    F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    F-35B releases StormBreaker smart weapon for the first time

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Upgrades Air Warfare Destroyers With Baseline 9 Aegis combat system

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Europe

    Putin’s $120 million spy ship taken out by massive missile strike

  • Americas

    The U.S. Air Force to procure 80 Boeing F-15X

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