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Air Platform

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 […]

  • Russia to deliver twelve Yak-130 trainer to Vietnam

    September 8, 2021 0
    Russia will soon complete the delivery of Yak-130 combat training aircraft to Vietnam, Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, told Tass news agency on Saturday. Belarusian Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two [...]
  • True Reason Why Bangladesh Can't Defend Themselves From Myanmar's Aggression? Is Bangladesh Military A Perfect Puppet of India?

    June 28, 2021 0
    As India is all set to hold Republic Day parade in New Delhi, 122 personnel of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, for the first time, will march on Rajpath alongside their Indian counterparts at the main [...]
  • Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In Crimea Airbase

    March 31, 2023 0
    A blast reportedly rocked a Russian fighter jet airbase in Crimea today following a suspected Ukrainian drone strike. Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drillDateJuly 3, 2021Bayraktar TB2 could play [...]
  • Germany and France cancelled the joint FCAS fighter jet project.

    June 10, 2026 0
    The leaders of Germanyand France have agreed to scrap a landmark project to ​develop and build a new-generation fighter jet, officials said on Monday, bowing to industrial rivalries over Europe’s most ambitious defence programme. Spanish [...]
  • Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

    February 20, 2020 0
    On January 2020, armasuisse has issued the second request for proposal for new fighter aircraft to the government authorities where the four potential suppliers are located: Germany (Airbus Eurofighter), France (Dassault Rafale) and the USA [...]
  • Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Vladimir Putin’s Press Secretary

    March 23, 2022 0
    In a bold declaration, Vladimir Putin’s press secretary refused to quash the potential for nuclear weapons to be used in Russia’s assault on Ukraine. Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear weaponsDateMarch 2, [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

  • Infantry Weapons

    David’s Sling Missile Defence System

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Military Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close to Australian Navy’s Helicopter.

  • Europe

    Slovakia purchased 152 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian kamikaze drone blew up Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM Mockup

  • Defense Industry

    Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • C4iSR

    Indian RAW backed assailant set $22 million Leonardo Kronos radar on fire in the Cox’s Bazar airbase in Bangladesh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy accepts 2nd Supply-class Replenishment ship

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Launches Third Arihant Class Submarine

  • Americas

    U.S. Army evaluates mission module on newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Europe

    Romania purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Worth $715 million

  • Europe

    ABB to provide integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigates

  • Europe

    Russian FSB has assassinated Serbian Radomir Kurtic for his involvement in supplying ammo to Ukraine.

  • Middle East

    “Russian-made S-300 and S-400 did not fire a single shot at Turkish and Israeli fighter jets and Drones”—Here’s Why

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lankan Air Force Receives Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jet from Israel.

  • Cruise Missiles

    India test fires 1500 kilometers range missile from the Eastern coast

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian army’s 16 tanks, 14 armored vehicles, Buk and TOR missiles in a day

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption.

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: U.S. Arms Makers Dominated Dubai Air Show As Failed To Conclude A Single Sale

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Inducts 14 JF-17B Twin Seats Fighter Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK and Poland to develop 100km range CAMM-MR anti-air missile

  • Americas

    Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Prison For Taking Photos of Florida Naval Base

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan Purchases Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Unveils Next-gen MEKO A-300 Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Assessing Light Combat Aircraft Options for Malaysia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s S-300 missile launch spectacularly goes wrong when the missile drops straight back down and explodes on the launcher

  • Air Platform

    RAF Received Sixth Out of Nine P-8 Poseidon MPA

  • Africa

    Israel Shipyard to supply two OPV 45 to undisclosed African customer

  • Europe

    Putin Sacks General Ivan Popov For Exposing Russian Army’s Failure In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ireland To Become NATO Member To Protect Undersea Digital Cables

  • Europe

    Italy Considers Boosting the Number of Troops by 60 Percent.

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to Buy Six New Built Gripen C/D Fighters From Saab, report

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Europe

    Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gotland-class Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military Junta

  • Europe

    Russia tried to camouflage its warship and painted fake airplanes to deceive NATO military satellites

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T missiles as S-400 missiles do not meet the performance standard

  • Europe

    U.S. Will Withdraw CAATSA If Turkey Completely Removes S-400 From Its Military: Report

  • Middle East

    Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys HQ-9 and HQ-16 SAM in Galwan Valley

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