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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 […]

  • Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

    February 12, 2024 0
    Myanmar’s junta has declared mandatory military service for all young men and women, state media said on Saturday, as it struggles to contain armed rebel forces fighting for greater autonomy in various parts of the [...]
  • Ukraine Claimed That It Struck Russian Moskva Cruiser With Neptune Anti-ship Missile

    April 14, 2022 0
    Russia said the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was “severely” damaged Wednesday and its crew evacuated following an explosion that a Ukrainian official said was a result of a missile strike. Ukraine had upgraded Soviet-era Kh-35 anti-ship missiles [...]
  • Ukraine’s tank fires destroyed Russia’s armored column in Kursk region

    October 25, 2024 0
    Ukrainian troops successfully ambushed and destroyed a Russian armored column advancing in the Kursk region, according to the Militarnyi report. The column, which was attempting to break through on the left flank of Ukrainian forces, [...]
  • Emirati and Belarusian defense firm will jointly produce 1,000km range cruise missile.

    December 1, 2025 0
    Emirati-Belarusian defense firm E-System Solutions has rolled out the LCCM Mk2, a new low-cost cruise missile built to hit targets up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) away. The U.S. Special Forces Captured Second Pantsir-S1 In [...]
  • Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

    January 27, 2022 0
    The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has moved ahead with a plan to procure Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation. Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding ShortageDateMay 26, 2021Indonesia signed a letter of intent [...]
  • UK sent special forces in Lebanon to support any rescue missions

    December 27, 2023 0
    The “Daily Mail,” a prominent British newspaper, reported on November 7, 2023, that the United Kingdom’s Special Forces Ranger Regiment is currently engaged in intensive training exercises in Lebanon. This development is part of a [...]
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

    Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Navantia and Thales signed agreement to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.

  • Americas

    Pentagon Approves Long-range Tomahawk Cruise Missile for Ukraine.

  • Middle East

    UAE and Israel established fund for joint defense acquisition.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers More Gepard Anti-air Guns To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department Approves $11.9 Billion Aegis Combat System Sale to Germany.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian-made landing craft could reshape how U.S. Marines resupply troops.

  • Europe

    Greek Company Unveiled Aihimi AHM-1X Drone Armed With Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid coronavirus insecurity, China opens territorial tensions with Southeast Asian neighbors

  • Europe

    British MP Tulip Siddiq Received Free London Flat From Sheikh Hasina’s Ally

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

  • Europe

    Russian Air Force’s Mi-8 Crashed In The Leningrad Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court sentenced former army chief General Harunur Rashid and 18 others to 12 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering

  • Air Platform

    RSK-MIG Failed to Repair 19 Polish MiG-29 Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas fired 5000 rockets at Israel

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • Air Platform

    Japan to launch sixth generation fighter F-3 in 2031

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • Infantry Weapons

    Why Did Russia’s S-300 Fail in Syria?

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force destroys Mi-17 helicopter fleet near Iranian capital.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia to purchase South Korean Cheongung-II anti-air missiles

  • Europe

    Britain and Turkey Agreed to Provide Further Lethal Aid to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HGK and KGK integration into Turkish ANKA+ and AKSUNGUR UAV begins

  • Air Platform

    Italy to purchase 25 more F-35 stealth jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

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

  • Americas

    The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar

  • Air Platform

    Croatia to replace aging MiGs with Saab Gripen

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • Americas

    US Navy christens destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher

  • Europe

    Slovak KONŠTRUKTA-Defence develops new 155mm self-propelled howitzer

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Americas

    Sweden Approves $1.6 Billion Territorial Air Defense Program to Protect Cities and Infrastructure.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s MH-139A Helicopter Enters Developmental Testing Phase

  • Europe

    More than 8,000 Russian soldiers were killed in 2023 in the battle for Soledar and Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary group shot down Russia’s airborne command post aircraft and electronic warfare helicopter during mutiny

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk: NATO’s new cutting-edge spy drones

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Successfully Tests Precision Strike Missile

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

  • South Asia

    Singapore’s DBS Bank, the British Arab Commercial Bank, and Bangladesh’s UCB bank sued ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina’s ally Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and Tulip Siddiq.

  • Europe

    Bakhmut turned into a death zone for Wagner mercenary group as Ukraine started counteroffensive

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Showcases New AESA Radar For FA-50 Fighter Jet

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladeshi dictator Sheikh Hasina created her own downfall the day she killed 74 army officers.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

  • Middle East

    Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin successfully tests precision strike missile

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