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  • [ December 20, 2025 ] Russian FSB has assassinated Serbian Radomir Kurtic for his involvement in supplying ammo to Ukraine. Europe
  • [ December 20, 2025 ] Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system. Europe
  • [ December 20, 2025 ] Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system. Africa
  • [ December 20, 2025 ] Finland Purchases AIM-120D AMRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets. Air-Launched Weapons
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Americas

US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius Used Dutch Navy’s SMART-L Radar To Engage Standard Missile 3 Missile

October 13, 2024 GDC 0

The US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) ‘Launch on Remote’ test using data from Thales’ SMART-L Naval Multi-Mission (SMART-L MM/N) radar. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile ship also used […]

Europe

German Navy Upgrades Radar Systems Of F124 Sachsen-class Frigates

September 1, 2021 GDC 0

The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a €220 million contract on August 23,2021, with Hensoldt Sensors GmbH for the manufacture, delivery and installation of four radar systems […]

  • German Army to receive Israeli air defense radar

    July 9, 2021 0
    As planned, the German Armed Forces bought the Israeli ground detection radar ELM-2180 “WatchGuard” to timely identify threats and control the surrounding area. Slovakia Signs Agreement To Buy Israeli RadarDateApril 2, 2021Israeli IAI Delivers First [...]
  • Austal to Convert Decommissioned RAN’s Patrol Boat into USV

    May 18, 2022 0
    The Royal Australian Navy, L3Harris, and Austal will convert the recently decommissioned patrol boat, HMAS Maitland, into an autonomous patrol boat. Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPVDateMarch 23, 2021Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal [...]
  • Russia’s Elite Airborne Forces Lost More Than 50% Of Its Soldiers In The Ukraine War

    February 3, 2023 0
    Former Kremlin official has said that prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s partial mobilization order in September 2022, Russia’s Airborne Forces had lost up to half of their personnel. No SATNAV and datalink: Russia’s special [...]
  • RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

    October 1, 2020 0
    The first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) Protector RG1 medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the United Kingdom has made its maiden flight, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 28 September. [...]
  • Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

    April 6, 2021 0
    Rheinmetall is currently bringing another 27 Boxer command vehicles of the Bundeswehr up to the latest A2 standard. Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded the order at the [...]
  • Poland Purchases Four Spy Satellites to Boost Space Defense

    December 25, 2024 0
    Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system. South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in AprilDateMarch 28, 2024Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite [...]
Europe

Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system.

December 20, 2025 0

Ukraine has partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems using Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the project will cost 750 million euros ($879.9 million) and targets […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Temu rockets: The Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type-90B rocket artillery exploded after heavy fire.

December 18, 2025 0

Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm and PHL-03 300 mm multiple launch rocket systems into Thai border areas, according to Reuters. On 18 December 2025, a […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

December 15, 2025 0

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Europe

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

December 10, 2025 0

Germany has placed a fresh multi-hundred-million-euro call off with Rheinmetall for 120 mm Leopard 2 tank ammunition under its expanded 4 billion euro framework agreement running to 2030. The move underpins Berlin’s Zeitenwende rearmament effort, […]

Europe

Greece to purchase PULS artillery system from Israel.

December 8, 2025 0

Greece is in talks with Israel to buy modern missile systems that would be used for a planned anti-aircraft defense dome, two officials with knowledge of the plan told Reuters. Athens has said it will […]

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 […]

  • Industry

    Israeli drone company Gadfin plans for worldwide aerial-supply networks

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress

  • Air Platform

    U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoots Down Six Russian Reconnaissance Balloons Over Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Boeing Offer Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopters For Bundeswehr

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    JASSM-ER: Long-range air-launched standoff cruise missile

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan seeking 80 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and 400 AMRAAM missiles from the United States

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos In Eastern Donetsk

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Toowoomba Is Undergoing AMCAP Upgrades

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Underestimated Financial Impact on Russia’s Economy, Millions of Russian Lost Jobs

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down 52 Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv using German-made Gepard anti-air gun

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

  • Middle East

    UAE Air Force Buys Israeli EW And Electronic Countermeasures For Airborne Tankers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Could Delay $45 Billion Frigate Program of Australia

  • Uncategorized

    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • Air Platform

    General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian SA-8 Gecko air defense system

  • Europe

    Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

  • Europe

    Sweden Donates RBS-17 Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    JASDF Enhances Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Russian Navy top admiral shakeup follows new defeat in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Greece prepares for bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Pauses Precision Guided Munitions Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Czech Republic replaces Russian SAM with Israeli Spyder ADS

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.6 Billion Contract For 129 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Inflaming Tensions Between Kosovo And Serbia To Divert NATO’s Attention From Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill Record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Projects Power In South China Sea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Destroyed Russian Military’s 290 Tanks, 46 Aircraft and 68 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Russia jams signal on RAF plane carrying British defence secretary Grant Shapps

  • Europe

    German Leopard and British Challenger tanks smash through Russian trenches in Bakhmut

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Short-lists ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO A200 and Mitsubishi’s Mogami Class For $7.6 Billion Frigate Contract

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy and JMSDF Exercises In South China Sea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Finland Purchases AIM-120D AMRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Air Platform

    ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Middle East

    S-300 failed: Syria says Israeli F-16 strike puts Damascus airport out of service again

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman demonstrates flying data center, processing real-time intelligence from satellites and drones to aid military operations

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

  • Air Platform

    Saab Integrates Mixed Reality into Gripen Simulators

  • Defense Industry

    Rostec Looking For Export Customer To Fund Two Seater Su-57

  • Air Platform

    Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) Completed Conversion of F-15s Into F-15SA Standard

  • Americas

    US Army Spent $5 billion in 2024 to Boost Electronic Warfare Capabilities

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Completes Delivery Of 36 F-15QA Aircraft To Qatar

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