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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 […]

  • Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

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  • Turkey to strengthen its maritime capability with new warships

    May 7, 2021 0
    Many naval vessels, from submarines and fleet replenishment to flagship TCG Anadolu, are under construction at Turkey’s local shipyards, Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) Chairman Ismail Demir said Wednesday. Once commissioned, the new vessels will add [...]
  • Arakan Army Takes Controls of Parts of Bangladeshi Territory As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

    December 21, 2024 0
    An ethnic minority insurgent group has captured a junta base on Myanmar’s border with Bangladesh and parts of Bangladesh’s territory, reported Bangladeshi media on Friday. Dhaka is silent about the occupation, but locals said that [...]
  • Bangladeshi media reports that the relationship between Dictator Sheikh Hasina and Narendra Modi may be romantic following the release of the Epstein files.

    February 3, 2026 0
    Millions of new files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), triggering discussion in Bangladesh about whether Hasina and Modi’s relationship is romantic. Bangladesh [...]
  • India Shared Knowledge and Weaknesses of Su-30MKI To Japan’s Self Defense Forces

    September 11, 2021 0
    India and Japan decided to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation, including joint production of dual-purpose technology in India. India, Japan enhanced military collaboration is counter China’s assertive nature in the South China Sea and beefed-up military [...]
  • Turkish army receives Aselsan’s new-gen electronic warfare system

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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. […]

  • Middle East

    Britain suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

  • Defense Industry

    Australia allocates $10 billion to purchase 20 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received New Batch Of French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Tests Ra’ad II Air-launched Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Procure Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    UAE started negotiations with South Korea to purchase KF-21 and FA-50 fighter jets.

  • Air Platform

    India, France Concluded $7.6 Billion Rafale M Deal Replacing Russian MiG-29K Dud

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sanstions on Russia: Chinese Banks Limit Borrowing Capacity Of Russian Banks

  • Middle East

    Greece Lends Patriot Missile System to Saudi Arabia

  • Africa

    Algeria Is Third Country To Deploy S-400 Surface-to-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Buy 35 F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • Air Platform

    Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Offers Intelligent Platform For RoKAF ISTAR Requirement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    The Russian Su-57 is not ready to fly, says Russian defense expert

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines Declared Product of Concern

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries, Products And Market Shares

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine peace deal will not last long without US backing: UK minister

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Director General of Border Guard Lieutenant General Mainul Islam Arrested At Airport

  • Europe

    Drone footage captures the moment Ukraine’s ATACMS destroys Russia’s training ground killing 100 soldiers

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Su-35 fighter jet in another humiliation for Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marine Jet Power gets to work on Taiwan Navy’s Tuo Chiang-class corvettes

  • Naval Platforms

    India Downselects German Type 214 Submarine Design for Future Submarine Fleet.

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russian investigators confirmed Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan used Harpy-2 drone to destroy another S-300 SAM site in Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    US Approves $3.5 Billion Apache Helicopter Sale to South Korea

  • Middle East

    Israeli drone attacks over Syria, Lebanon and Palestine are act of self-defense

  • Europe

    Senator Lindsey Graham designated a terrorist by Russian authorities: report

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases K9 Thunder Howitzers From South Korea, Amid Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Enhancing Turkey, Ukraine defense co-operation irks Russia

  • C4iSR

    RAF Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Eurofighter’s Radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s largest iron ore production plant

  • Counter-drone System

    Australia will invest $7 billion in drone and counter-drone technology.

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HHI delivered BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) frigate to Philippines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

  • Europe

    Russia Failed To Get Re-elected As Member Of United Nations Human Rights Council

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • Defense Industry

    Royal Navy To Build Five More Type 26 Frigates Amid Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

  • Infantry Weapons

    Textron Systems’ cased-telescoped (CT) weapons and ammunition systems

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed Russian commander Artur Bogachenko who executed Ukrainian PoW

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey exported unmanned aerial vehicles to 40 countries worth $5.5 billion

  • Europe

    UK deploys paratroopers to Bosnia

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