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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 […]

  • Russian troops reportedly began evacuating from Tal Rifaat airbase in Syria

    November 29, 2024 0
    “While Russia is unlikely to retaliate against any large-scale Turkish offensive in northern Syria, it will likely step up its effort to evacuate from Syria.” Russian troops in northern Syria gradually withdrew from the city [...]
  • BAE Systems delayed delivery of armored vehicles due to COVID-19

    August 2, 2020 0
    Initial deliveries of the U.S. Army’s $15 billion multipurpose combat vehicle built by BAE Systems Plc have slipped at least five months because of startup woes compounded by coronavirus impacts on the company and its subcontractors. [...]
  • China’s Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) Released Photos of a Pakistani Pilot in the J-35A Temu Jet’s Cockpit.

    June 25, 2025 0
    In a striking development underscoring the deepening military ties between Islamabad and Beijing, a recent social media post by China’s Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) revealed a Pakistani Air Force (PAF) pilot seated in the cockpit [...]
  • Israel approves buying 25 new F-35 stealth fighter jets

    October 12, 2023 0
    Israel has approved buying a third squadron of advanced F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a $3 billion deal, the defense ministry said on Sunday. Israel inks $3 billion deal to purchase 25 [...]
  • JASDF Is Routinely Intercepting Chinese Aircraft In Japanese Airspace

    August 2, 2020 0
    Japanese fighter pilot Lt. Col. Takamichi Shirota says his country is under increasing pressure from the air. Analysts say it’s a pressure faced by few other nations according a report by CNN news. More than [...]
  • Russian saboteurs targeting Russian oil refinery to stop Putin’s war in Ukraine

    July 9, 2023 0
    An oil refinery in Russia was hit by another drone attack on Friday, causing an explosion and fire that officials are blaming on “saboteurs.” Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale is a Versatile Aircraft and formidable foe?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s high-tech stealth shortfin Barracuda can dismantle Chinese Jin-class submarine

  • Europe

    Slovenia Donates 35 BVP M-80A Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    The State Department Approves 12 MQ-9B Guardian Armed Drones For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Competing for Fighter Jets Superiority

  • Air Platform

    Grim Prospect of Sukhoi Design Bureau

  • Europe

    U.S. Donates 90 Stryker Armored Vehicles and 50 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Mogami-class Frigate to Replace Ageing ANZAC Frigates.

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to procure additional Peace Eagle AEW&C aircrafts

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • Europe

    Canada Delivers Armored Combat Support Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in Kherson

  • Europe

    Explosions in Belgorod: Anti-Putin Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion Took Over Positions in Belgorod

  • Cruise Missiles

    France authorizes the use of long-range SCALP missiles to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    Greece Prepares For War As Turkey Shows No Signs Of Backing Off

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Europe

    43,000 young Ukrainian women ditch lipsticks and take up arms against Russian forces

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • Europe

    Russia Cancels 2026 Victory Parade Due to Equipment Shortages, Putin Moves to Bunker Fearing FPV Drone.

  • C4iSR

    Korea Aerospace Industries Completes KF-21 Boramae AESA Radar Testing.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 071 Amphibious Dock Landing Craft Joins Naval Exercises First Time

  • Defense Industry

    SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

  • Counter-drone System

    ParaZero has clinched a new order for its DefendAir counter-drone system.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7 Crashed into Milestone School Attributed to Pilot Error, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Reported.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Proposes AGM-184C LRASM Anti-ship Missiles For Australian Army’s LAND 4100 Phase 2

  • South Asia

    Indian Military plans $15.95 billion capital spends out of $65.86 billion Defense Budget

  • Americas

    Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian DRDO to make ASTRA Mk2 missile based on recovered Chinese PL-15E missile.

  • Europe

    Russian Army General arrested on large-scale bribery charges

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Air Force Publishes Concept For NGAD Project AKA Sixth-Gen Fighter

  • Anti-ship Missile

    U.S. Army conducted the first Typhon missile system live fire exercise in Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Unveils AZB-81LR Guided Bomb For Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles left in the dark for two and half years about ADF’s war preparedness

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Egypt Wants More Meteor And Scalp Missiles For Its Rafale

  • Africa

    U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

  • Europe

    Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Rafael’s Iron Dome Manufacturing Facility in Northern Israel

  • Europe

    A Drunk Russian Army Driver Crashed Nuclear-tipped Iskander Missile Launcher Into Road Safety Barrier

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin Had Affairs Multiple Women Including A Cleaner: Report

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen fighter jet ‘KAAN’ to fly after high-speed taxi tests

  • Uncategorized

    China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

  • Middle East

    Israeli forces seized Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing

  • Air Platform

    Will AUKUS Bring B-21 Raider Long-Range Stealth Bombers To Australia?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • Air Platform

    India Likely to Order 31 Rafale-M After 114 Rafale Orders.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-24 warplane over Bakhmut

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