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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 […]

  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones break world record by travelling 1,500 km to hit Russia’s oil refinery in Bashkiria

    May 9, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit the oil refining enterprise “Salavatnefteorgsintez” in Bashkiria. Nominally, the oil refinery is 1,400 km from the frontline, and considering the manoeuvring of drones from air defence systems, the range can reach [...]
  • Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

    April 23, 2023 0
    The Japan Ministry of Defense has announced that Patria AMVXP 8×8 has been selected for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as their next Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier 8×8 vehicle under the WAPC programme. Japan’s Ground [...]
  • US Navy’s Constellation Class Frigates

    May 21, 2021 0
    The first hull in a new Navy ship class in more than a decade is set to start construction later this year, the service’s program manager said this week. U.S. Navy to Start Building Constellation-Class [...]
  • North Korea Started Shipping Ammo, Assault Rifles and Artillery Shells To Russia

    November 3, 2022 0
    The White House has accused North Korea of covertly shipping a “significant number” of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine. North Korea Agreed To Supply Half Of Its Ammunition To Russia [...]
  • Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

    February 24, 2025 0
    The ongoing war in Ukraine has exposed the severe shortcomings of Soviet-designed infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), particularly the BMP-2 and BMP-3. Russian forces have been forced to implement makeshift modifications to compensate for these flaws, [...]
  • Russian pilot admits: ‘Ukraine will win the war, no matter what’

    September 5, 2023 0
    On August 23, a Russian pilot landed his Mi-8 helicopter at a Ukrainian airfield and surrendered. Now the 28-year-old is calling on other Russian pilots to do the same, reported the Kyiv Independent. Russian pilot [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • South Asia

    UN Urges Bangladesh To Open Criminal Probe Into Bangladesh Army Chief’s Corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to buy five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves THAAD Missile Defense System To UAE

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

  • Americas

    Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Outfit Collins-class Submarines with Tomahawk Missiles

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Sends 25 EA-18G Growler EW Aircraft to Boneyard

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 054A Multi-mission Frigate

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt awarded a contract to supply the German Air Force with Pegasus airborne electronic reconnaissance systems

  • Europe

    Russia accused the West and Ukraine of orchestrating anti-semitic protests in Russia’s Dagestan

  • C4iSR

    ASELSAN to develop a new AESA radar for Turkish F-16 fighters and foreign buyers

  • Air Platform

    KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Could Become Export Success For Its Defense Industries

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone swarms in Russian air bases destroyed ten aircraft and damaged eight aircraft, including Su-34, Su-35 and Be-200 amphibious aircraft

  • Europe

    Europe lifts constraints on striking inside Russia using Western weapons

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts VT-4 main battle tank

  • Air Platform

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

  • Cruise Missiles

    Australia purchased 220 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

  • Cyber

    Chinese Spy Risks His Life to Defect to Australia

  • Europe

    Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

  • Naval Platforms

    The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • Europe

    Russia has captured 265,000 hectares of Dutch-owned farmlands in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    What’s so fuss about supplying arms to Myanmar?

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Decommissioned All Type 051 Destroyers

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Diehl Defense awarded contract to produce IRIS-T air defense system for Latvia

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Elbit Systems Profit Surges Amid Global Arms Demand

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Polish-made RAK 120 Self-propelled Mortar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar to launch its first satellite in orbit next year with Japan’s help

  • Europe

    Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Export Surpasses to $10 Billion in 2025.

  • C4iSR

    China delivers new intelligence gathering spy ship to Pakistan navy

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Install C-Dome Missiles Onto Arafura Class OPV

  • Europe

    Ukraine Celebrates Kherson Victory, Russia Destroyed Vital Infrastructure Before Leaving Kherson City

  • Air Platform

    Canada to review American F-35 purchases, amid Trump’s trade war

  • Middle East

    Israel intercepts hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Telaviv

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