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  • [ May 7, 2026 ] ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026. Ballistic Missile
  • [ May 7, 2026 ] Germany’s Rheinmetall seeks 12 billion euros to rescue F126 warship deal, says FT. Europe
  • [ May 7, 2026 ] Turkish Asalsan Unveils Integrated, Multi-Layered Steel Dome at SAHA 2026. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ May 7, 2026 ] Russian-made Mi-171 and Mi-26 helicopter accidents injure more than 1000 members of the Indian Army’s Rapid Response Team and Paratroopers. Air Platform
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Air-Launched Weapons

Rafael Extends SPICE 250 Munition’s Range With New Turbojet Engine

February 6, 2021 GDC 0

At the Aero India 2021 exhibition, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition, with the addition of an integrated turbojet engine. The new variant dubbed SPICE […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian army has set its eyes on acquiring hand-launched, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle Raven from US and state-of-the-art Israeli Spike Firefly “loitering” ammunition to add lethality to its ground infantry apart from long-range […]

  • Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

    January 13, 2022 0
    Although Japan has shored up its defenses against strategic threats, the country’s arms industry, which lags behind in military technology, is facing challenges both at home and overseas. Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other [...]
  • Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

    April 2, 2021 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — Raytheon delivers the first of the U.S. Navy’s new Block V Tomahawk, an upgraded version of the service’s venerable land-attack missile that will ultimately include the ability to target ships at sea [...]
  • Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

    December 14, 2019 0
    At least one person was killed after Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, caught fire on Thursday morning during repair work in Russia’s Arctic Sea port of Murmansk, according to Russian state sponsored news agency Sputniknews. [...]
  • Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s S-400 SAM in Donetsk Oblast

    July 23, 2023 0
    A Ukrainian HIMARS multiple rocket launcher has destroyed the Russian S-400 launcher that attacked the town of Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast, the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security of Ukraine (Stratcom) tweeted. “A Ukrainian HIMARs [...]
  • U.S. Approves Deadly MQ-9 Reaper Armed Drones For Ukraine

    November 8, 2022 0
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  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

    January 7, 2025 0
    This is the unbelievable moment a gargantuan explosion violently rips through a Russian oil depot after a spectacular Ukrainian drone attack. Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strikeDateMay 31, [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR O+ Missile Successfully Completes Test Firing

  • Europe

    Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates Simultaneously

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering Additional F-35.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • Europe

    4,000 ‘Russian Legion’ Volunteers Fighting For Ukraine Plans To Topple Putin In Russia

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI unveils Scorpius electronic warfare system for multi-threat countermeasures

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Purchases 20 K9 self-propelled Howitzers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines army received first batch of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers

  • Americas

    The US Navy Ordered 18 New P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.5 Billion

  • Europe

    Serbia Unveils 300km Range Sumadija Rocket Artillery.

  • Europe

    Russians queues at money exchange as new U.S. sanctions forced Russia to halt transaction in dollars and euros

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up Engels Airbase Housing Russia’s Nuclear Bomber

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S., Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan are directly arming the Chinese Military by supplying dual-use technology and microchips to the PLA.

  • Air Platform

    Germany has no plan to buy additional F-35 stealth jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian forces with US-made ATACMS for the first time

  • Cruise Missiles

    Türkiye expands serial production of long-range missiles.

  • Africa

    US Air Force C-17 landing in Libya For Special Operations, Global Hawk drone patrolling over Western Libya

  • Europe

    Leaked video shows Chinese army officers working as military advisers for Russia and former Chinese soldiers working as mercenaries to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    U.S. Flys F/A-18 Super Hornet Over Kabul To Support Evacuation

  • Europe

    Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ordered Pantsir-S1, Can Russia Deliver Any Weapons?

  • Americas

    US Navy sets to order F-35 for USS JFK

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia To Indeginously Develop Submarines

  • Americas

    Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Launches 8,200 Tons Aegis Destroyer

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts Al-Khalid-I main battle tank

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Start-up Develops Pulse-jet Powered Cruise Missile

  • Middle East

    Israel Army Deploys Troops Near Syrian Border To Create Buffer Zone

  • Air Platform

    J-8 (Jian-8) /F-8 Fighter aircraft

  • Americas

    Raytheon to supply Patriot Missile Defense System to Bahrain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

  • Europe

    Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Plans To Buy Second Frigate From South Korea

  • Air Platform

    The UAE Placed Follow-on Orders Of Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kuwait upgrades its Patriot missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    British Tempest Fighter Could Be The Most Advanced Six-Generation Fighters In Europe

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • South Asia

    Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

  • Air Platform

    The F-47 NGAD will be delivered under budget with advanced stealth and armaments capabilities.

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics Delivers Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Twin Seater After 40 Years

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Europe

    Serbian Defense Industries Working Round The Clock To Fulfil $855 Million Ammo Orders For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Co-Produce Anka Drone With Kazakhstan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Shoolika Mk6 Drone And Brave1 UGV: ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’

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