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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 […]

  • Losing 15 S-300 Batteries, Russia Started Deploying S-300 Mockup To Deceive Ukrainian Air Force

    August 20, 2022 0
    The Russian army has found a new method of defense against Ukrainian aircraft. It consists in the use of mock-up anti-aircraft missile systems. Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze DroneDateNovember 24, [...]
  • Russia limits the transportation of military cargo via the railway section of the Crimea bridge

    May 8, 2024 0
    Russia appears to be no longer transporting military cargo for its war effort via the railway section of the Crimean Bridge following repeated strikes by Ukraine. Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ [...]
  • Northrop and MBDA will jointly develop Germany’s air and missile defense System.

    November 26, 2025 0
    Northrop Grumman and MBDA have teamed up to strengthen Germany’s air and missile defense. Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US ArmyDateJanuary 23, 2021Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense Battle Command [...]
  • Russia to hike defense budget by 70 percent to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

    September 29, 2023 0
    Russia is set to increase defence spending by almost 70 percent in 2024, a finance ministry document published on Thursday showed, as Moscow pours resources into its full-scale offensive in Ukraine. Russia increases defense budget [...]
  • Here’s Why Indian Air Force Declined Russia’s Offer to Buy 117S Engine and Irbis-E Radar?

    December 21, 2021 0
    The Su-30MKI is powered by two Lyulka-Saturn AL-31FP turbofans, each rated at 12,500 kgf (27,550 lbf) of full afterburning thrust, which enable speeds of up to Mach 2 in horizontal flight and a rate of [...]
  • Poland Orders 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

    September 11, 2022 0
    Poland’s military will buy 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as replacements for its aging fleet of Mi-24 helicopters, defense officials announced this week. India received the last batch of AH-64E Apache helicoptersDateJuly 12, [...]
Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

  • Europe

    Israeli-made Gaia Amir MRAP Vehicles Spotted In Kherson

  • Europe

    Turkish companies unveil indigenous point defense systems for warships

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s WJ-700 Armed Reconnaissance Drone

  • Americas

    Boeing Started Manufacturing E-7A AWACS for US Air Force

  • Air Platform

    F-36 Kingsnake: A Hypothetical 4.75 Gen Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

  • Air Platform

    France accused China of spreading propaganda to damage the reputation of the Rafale fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • Americas

    US Army Issued Tenders To Buy AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles For Adversary Training

  • Air Platform

    Army Wants To Accelerate FTUAS Drone Development

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers Two M-345 Training Aircraft To Italian Air Force

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN upgrades Anzac-class frigates with new sonar processing system

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

  • Europe

    Sweden, Germany and UK jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 all-terrain vehicles for artic operations

  • Uncategorized

    North Korea’s aging fighter jets have a new weapon that looks like a Taurus cruise missile.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Plans To Issue Fresh Tender For 114 Medium Multi-role Fighter Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Infantry Fighting Vehicles Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, sister Sheikh Rehana, and British MP Tulip Siddiq

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Aksungur UCAV Hits Target At 30km Distance

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Taneco oil refinery shutting down oil production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

  • C4iSR

    MiG-35 Will Have Phased Array Radar Near Future, Says Mikoyan

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • C4iSR

    The Seaspray 5000E AESA Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hiding Truth: French Shipbuilder Naval Group Refused to Share Information with Canberra

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Delivers Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles To British Army

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland purchases Patriot missile defense system worth $2.2 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China places highest-ranking military generals under investigation.

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions with Iran, Turkey sends military equipment and troops to Azerbaijan

  • C4iSR

    Pentagon clears $404 million upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves MQ-9B Drones For Qatar Worth $1.96 Billion

  • Europe

    Iran begun supplying 40 gas turbines to Russia as Russia cannot manufacture gas turbine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia needs to reduce its dependence on great power as it did for a century

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with Sweden to purchase Saab Gripen and GlobalEye AWACS

  • Middle East

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Hides At Safe Bunker After Israeli Air Strikes On Hezbollah HQ Killing Hassan Nasrallah

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Announced New F-35 Configuration TR-3

  • Americas

    Brazil to purchase Polish Borsuk IFV and Piorun Missiles

  • Europe

    Two Russian colonels fell out of windows and found dead

  • Air Platform

    CCTV footage shows Bangladesh Air Guard’s squadron leader Asim Jawwad, incorrectly performing aileron rolls, causing the Yak-130 to crash

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Test Fires Domestically Made Babur 1B Cruise Missile With 900KM Range

  • Air Platform

    Why Gripen E/F (AKA Sukhoi Killer) Is The Best Fighter Jets In Its Class

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Shortlists Type 212CD and KSS-III Submarines as Potential Replacement for Victoria-class Submarines.

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