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Europe

Ukrainian forces fired ground-launched small diameter bombs for the first time

February 16, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s American-made, ground-launched glide-bombs are in action—and at a critical time. The 600-pound, 90-mile-range glide-bombs might help to compensate for a dire shortage of 155-millimeter howitzer shells. But only somewhat. The glide munitions aren’t artillery. […]

Europe

Boeing will deliver long-range ground-launched small diameter bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine this month

February 1, 2024 GDC 0

After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab that promise to extend its range deep into Russian-held territory, according […]

Air-Launched Weapons

F-35 Launched Stormbreaker Small Diameter Bombs

December 4, 2020 GDC 0

The Air Force is preparing to arm its F-35 with a new, all-weather course-correcting air-dropped precision bomb able to destroy moving targets from distances as far as 40 miles. It uses a data link and multi-mode targeting seeker to follow […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon awarded contract to upgrade Small Diameter Bomb

April 16, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon has been awarded a $450 million contract for engineering changes and development of the Small Diameter Bomb II, an update for the U.S. Air Force. The contract, announced Wednesday by the Department of Defense, is for […]

  • Ukraine Developed Sukil-200 Drones And Hrim Smart Ground Attack Munitions

    March 14, 2021 0
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  • Rheinmetall unveils ‘game changing’ grenade launcher

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  • Myanmar’s junta persecutes doctors who aid opposition

    July 7, 2021 0
    The military authorities of Myanmar are repressing doctors who provide aid to the aggrieved opposition. Security services are arresting, attacking and even killing medical workers, the AP agency reported on Tuesday. Myanmar’s mass exodus to [...]
  • Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

    June 12, 2024 0
    A Russian SU-34 bomber crashed in the Caucasus mountains during a routine training flight likely due to a technical malfunction, killing the crew aboard, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the defence ministry. Russia’s [...]
  • China boosts its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year – 7.2% of its spending

    March 8, 2023 0
    China announced it will boost its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year amid concerns it will launch an invasion of Taiwan.  The money is set to ‘boost combat preparedness and enhance military capabilities,’ [...]
  • Canada Selects Gripen E/F Fighter Jets, Reducing F-35A Orders.

    October 22, 2025 0
    Canada considers Gripen E fighter as option amid ongoing talks over F-35 contract and industrial benefits comes with it. Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign In CanadaDateMarch 4, 2020Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in [...]
Europe

Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

December 1, 2025 0

German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. The defense ministry is seeking approval for purchases from domestic manufacturers such as Heckler […]

Europe

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

November 28, 2025 0

Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025, following the company’s complete acquisition of the system from General Dynamics in early 2024. At Milipol 2025, Colt CZ, through its subsidiary Colt, […]

Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

November 6, 2025 0

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

  • South Asia

    UN refugee agency reported up to 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in 18 months under the inept Bangladesh army’s watch

  • Europe

    Moscow’s largest oil refinery caught fire in the middle of the night destroying the plant

  • Defense Industry

    Australia, South Korea Signed an Agreement on Artillery And Armored Vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands Delivers Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Hungary deploys Israeli-made ELM-2084 air defense radar system

  • Europe

    Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia unveiled $36.8 billion defense budget for 2024 fiscal year

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Cyber

    Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan partners with US firm MARTAC to produce unmanned surface vessels.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

  • C4iSR

    The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

  • Europe

    UK, Turkey, Canada, Norway and Iceland are ready to contribute to EU efforts to boost Ukraine’s defense

  • Europe

    Boeing launches flight evaluation of Super Hornet and Growler for Finland’s HX programme

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time

  • Africa

    Chinese CH-4B Drones Keep Crashing In Algeria For Technical Fault

  • Anti-air Missiles

    BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchases M142 HIMARS Worth $670 Million

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    British MoD Announced Armed Drone Concept For RAF

  • Defense Industry

    France unveils €413 billion military budget spread over next 7 years, amid Ukraine war

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin delivers 900th THAAD interceptor launcher

  • C4iSR

    Thales, PT Len partner for Indonesia’s new air surveillance radars

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan now can hits back to mainland China with HIMARS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines fixes airstrip on South China Sea island

  • Central Asia

    Turkey Welcomes Corridor Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

  • Air Platform

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

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Christens Virginia-class Attack Submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796)

  • Africa

    Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Test Fires Air-Launched Variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

  • C4iSR

    TSC 2000 IFF (identification friend or foe) Transponder

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia started building Arafura-class OPV

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Receives Multi-vendors Bids For $12 Billion HX Competition

  • Europe

    UK bans use of Huawei 5G kits

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Offers KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets to European and Asian countries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s claim of South China Sea Is Not Valid: Joint Statement By America And Australia

  • Uncategorized

    Paramount Engineering Delivers First Alan-2 Protected Mobility Vehicles To Kazakhstan Army

  • South Asia

    Drenched in Blood: Bangladesh Army, BGB and Police Shoot Bangladeshi Student Protesters in Point Blank

  • C4iSR

    Australian Army to Get EW Capability

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

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