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The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

October 27, 2019 GDC 0

A spectacular full-size mockup of the Tempest fighter jet – which designers believe has the potential to be as iconic as legendary World War 2 plane the Spitfire. The aim is to deploy Tempest, which […]

  • Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

    January 19, 2022 0
    Sweden has deployed armored combat vehicles and hundred of armed troops to patrol streets on the island of Gotland in response to increased “Russian activity” in the region, the country’s military said. Russia Moves Warship [...]
  • US Marines Selects Two Companies to Build Prototype Recon Vehicle

    August 21, 2025 0
    The U.S. Marine Corps has chosen Textron Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems to begin contract negotiations to build advanced reconnaissance vehicle prototypes, the service announced July 16. General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle [...]
  • Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

    April 28, 2021 0
    Leonardo has entered into a definitive agreement with Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l., a portfolio company controlled by funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. L.P., to purchase a 25.1% stake in [...]
  • Ukraine’s special forces captured Russian tank fitted with new radio frequency jammer

    August 7, 2024 0
    The raid nearly ended in Starving for artillery ammunition after Russia-friendly Republicans in the U.S. Congress blocked further aid to Ukraine starting in October. The Ukrainian forces acquired tiny explosive drones as a firepower expedient. [...]
  • Russian commander Alexander Khodakovsky admits: Military victory over Ukraine currently unlikely

    August 21, 2023 0
    According to Russian commander Alexander Khodakovsky, commander of the Vostok brigade, former security minister, and separatist leader in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, Russia is currently unable to defeat Ukraine militarily. Bayraktar TB2 could play [...]
  • China’s Type 075 will start maiden voyage

    July 22, 2020 0
    The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ‘s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, which is believed to be built to play a vital role in island seizing operations, is expected to soon make its maiden [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone hits second time on upper floor of the same skyscraper it hit last week

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    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Watches As Myanmar Border Guard Fights Arakan Rebels Inside Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force retires all MiG-27ML from its service

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia cannot manufacture its S-400 missile defense system due to international sanctions, RUSI reported.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Joins the Competition with Australia and South Korea to Buy U.S.-made Nuclear-powered Submarine.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Started Using Taiwan-made Revolver 860 Drones

  • South Asia

    Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia purchased 12 Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Trialling Battery Powered Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Europe

    Russian Military Has Lost 850,000 Troops and 10,000 Tanks In The Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strike Destroyed Russian Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Moldova to get VERA-NG passive tracking system

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Ordered Saab Digital Tower Systems

  • Cruise Missiles

    India test fires 1500 kilometers range missile from the Eastern coast

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Completes Second Successful AARGM-ER Test

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics To Propose Su-30MKI Upgrade Program By 2021

  • Infantry Weapons

    The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

  • Air Platform

    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Unveils Sixth-Gen F/A-XX Fighter Aircraft Concept

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E Fighter Jets For Upcoming Indian Air Force’s Tender

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    BAE Systems started design work of successor to Astute-class submarines

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Enters U.S. Air Force’s Tanker Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    French Rafale Could Fire Scalp Cruise Missiles At Ladakh Border

  • Naval Weapons

    India’s DRDO Tests Missile Assisted Torpedo

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • Europe

    Putin lost 4,140 troops in a week for his Ukraine adventure

  • Middle East

    Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette for United Arab Emirates Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Started Retreating From Kherson Region Amid Ukrainian Counteroffensive

  • Air Platform

    Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russia Responsible For Missile Attacks In Poland

  • Europe

    Russian police raided Moscow night clubs, detained men for military service

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • Europe

    Another Russian businessman mysteriously died with a bullet wound and a rifle nearby.

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Europe

    NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt Russian Submarine In Black Sea.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Loitering Munitions

    U.S. Special Task Force Launched Barrages of LUCAS Kamikaze Drones in Iran.

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Won’t Block British And Dutch Effort To Transfer F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy deploys Reis class submarine TCG Piri Reis in Bosphorus Strait

  • Europe

    Russia endured 100,000 casualties for battle of Bakhmut

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • Middle East

    Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ace pilot ‘ghost of Kyiv’ killed in plane crash

  • Europe

    EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

  • Industry

    Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

  • Naval Platforms

    Construction Of RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate Is On Track

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