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Infantry Weapons

Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

June 13, 2022 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Rafael Unveils Aerospike Missile For Close-air Support Mission

June 2, 2022 GDC 0

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled a new air-to-surface missile that the company is pitching as a lightweight munition for fixed-wing aircraft performing close-air support missions. The Aerospike missile, which was unveiled at the Special […]

Central Asia

Amid tensions with Iran, Azerbaijan purchases Israeli Arrow-3 (Hetz 3) anti-ballistic missile

October 6, 2021 GDC 0

According to the Israeli website NEWSru.co.il, Azerbaijan purchases two batteries of the Hetz 3 also known as Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system from Israel to protect against Iranian threats. Iran’s posturing could further cement Baku’s defense […]

Europe

Serbia, Poland To Buy Israeli Spike LR Anti-tank Missiles

September 9, 2021 GDC 0

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems wants to add Serbia and Poland to its customer base for Spike LR2 missiles. At the same time, the company is promoting its products at the MSPO Defense Industry Show […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Thailand Army Receives Israeli Spike-MR Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

August 5, 2021 GDC 0

Israel’s defense company, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (RADS) announced that it had delivered Spike-MR anti-tank guided missiles to the Royal Thailand Army (RTA) with launchers following procurement of the missile system earlier this year. The […]

Europe

Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

March 12, 2021 GDC 0

Azerbaijan has a long track record of buying Israeli arms — to the extent that Iran in 2012 summoned the ambassador of Azerbaijan to voice its concerns. And while the Israeli Defense Ministry does not […]

Europe

Why Azerbaijani Wins In Nagorno-karabakh Is A Win For Israel?

January 19, 2021 GDC 0

At the outbreak of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a group of Washington hawks from neoconservative think tanks like Hudson Institute and Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) urged the United States to support Azerbaijan. They pushed the […]

Air Platform

India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

August 11, 2020 GDC 0

In a bid to boost their fire power in the middle of ongoing operations against China, the defence forces have proposed to equip around 100 Heron drones with missiles to tackle out enemy positions. “A […]

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 […]

Land Platform

Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle

March 26, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Iron Sting Mortar Munitions

    July 31, 2024 0
    Haifa-based Elbit Systems has received a $190-million contract to supply the Israeli Ministry of Defense with its Iron Sting mortar munition. The Iron Sting is a laser and GPS-guided shell developed for precision strikes in [...]
  • Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production.

    February 27, 2026 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a drone strike against an ammonium nitrate production plant in Dorogobuzh, Russia, destroying key industrial infrastructure used for both civilian industry and military supply chains, according to newly released satellite imagery [...]
  • Turkiye Increased Defense Budget to $51 Billion in 2026.

    October 22, 2025 0
    Türkiye plans to allocate over $51 billion to defense and internal security in 2026, according to the Clash Report. Russia announced $166 billion defense budget for 2026.DateNovember 30, 2025Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jet

    February 18, 2024 0
    Ukraine says it shot down three Russian fighter jets on 17 February 2024. Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a dayDateFebruary 28, 2024Ukrainian Patriot Missiles Shot Down Two More [...]
  • Myanmar Army Conducts Military Operations Inside Bangladesh as Arakan Army Built Training Camp in Cox Bazar

    November 1, 2024 0
    Bangladesh security personnel watches Myanmar border guards seeking refuge in Bangladesh across the Naf River, while chasing Arakan rebels near the borders of southeastern Bangladesh and Myanmar on October 14, 2024. Seizing Myanmar’s borders with [...]
  • Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

    July 8, 2021 0
    FC-1 Xialong, more appropriately known as JF-17 is a joint creation of the Pakistani Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Chengdu Corporation of China. China bought the J-10 over the JF-17 because the J-10 is much faster, [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts sea trials

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar Ballistic Missiles, Russia Ran Out of Iskander Missiles

  • C4iSR

    AN/TPQ-53 or Q-53 Radar Systems

  • Middle East

    Abraham Accords Could Unlock Saudi Arabian Defense Markets, Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Machlis Said.

  • Europe

    Saab Group Lays Keel For Swedish Navy’s Blekinge-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missiles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

  • Defense Industry

    Which Global Defense Giants Are Benefiting From Russia’s Invasion In Ukraine?

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered Two NASAMS Batteries To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

  • South Asia

    Pro-India Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to weaken the Bangladesh military and declined US offers of economic and security cooperation for the country

  • C4iSR

    Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Defense Forces Launch First-of-its-kind International Drone Exercise

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army Purchases Turkish M2HB Heavy Machine Guns

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-300 And Iskander Missiles Launch Spectacularly Go Wrong And Hit Its Own City Belgorod

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, France, UK, Japan and USA to send experts to India to examine captured Chinese-made PL-15E missile

  • Europe

    Russians are experiencing widespread internet outages, ATM failures, bank shutdowns, higher food prices, and fuel shortages.  

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Has Shown Interest In F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    No ration: Russian conscripts are seen poaching geese from the farm, and Ukrainian forces pound them with shells

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia buying Soviet-era Russian-Indian BrahMos missile a problem for Canberra and Washington

  • Middle East

    U.S. Forces In Iraq Scrambled F-15 Jet To Shot Down Iranian Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counter-offensive Wreck Havoc On Russian Troops In Kherson

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • Americas

    President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

  • Americas

    US Navy Selects Proven Arleigh Burke Class Design For Future Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Surveillance Drone

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

  • Air Platform

    Russia to Deliver 2 Mi-171A2 helicopters to Bangladesh Police

  • Air Platform

    Germany Purchases 60 CH-47F Block II Helicopters.

  • C4iSR

    Pentagon clears $404 million upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Produce 24 F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets For Indonesia

  • Europe

    Taiwan’s $1.5 Billion Indigenous Submarine Prototype Set for Final Tests

  • Europe

    Pentagon explained Harpoon AShM adjustment for Ukraine’s Armed Forces coastal defense

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Offers Bayraktar TB2 Drones And MLRS To Kyrgyzstan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

  • South Asia

    India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

  • Europe

    Russia’s Budget Surplus Wiped Out To Finance Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Cruise Missiles

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

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Iran pivots to the Chinese J-10C and admits Russia is not a reliable defense partner

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael, Indian BDL Sign MoU To Produce Soft Kill-Hard Kill Decoy System

  • Uncategorized

    USS America Amphibious assault ship arrived in Brisbane for Talisman Sabre drills

  • Industry

    Libyan And Karabakh Conflict Drive Defense Exports Of Turkey

  • Industry

    Australia ramping up defense production capability

  • Europe

    US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

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