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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 […]

  • China launches CNS Fujian Aircraft Carrier.

    November 8, 2025 0
    China’s latest aircraft carrier has officially entered service after extensive sea trials, according to Chinese state media, with experts saying the ship will help the world’s largest navy expand Beijing’s sphere of influence farther beyond [...]
  • Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

    February 15, 2024 0
    Vladimir Putin is working to raise the age limit for army officers to 70 in an attempt to increase Russia’s military might, according to UK military intelligence. If approved, the draft legislation would be the [...]
  • Japanese F-2 escorted Tu-95 out of Japanese airspace

    March 26, 2020 0
    Two of Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bombers have conducted a scheduled flight over the Sea of Japan and the north-western Pacific Ocean. The Russian Defence Ministry has published a video of the planned flight of two [...]
  • Austria Purchases 18 AW169 Multirole Helicopters

    December 12, 2021 0
    Italy and Austria have entered into a government-to-government (G2G) agreement for the sale and procurement of 18 Leonardo AW169 multirole helicopters for the Austrian Armed Forces (Bundesheer). Leonardo Awarded $396 Million Contract To Supply 18 [...]
  • Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

    April 1, 2023 0
    RAAF EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft will be upgraded to the most current US capabilities. Australia Buys 1 EA-18 Growler to Replace damaged GrowlerDateOctober 5, 2021EA-18G Growler: The King of Electronic WarfareDateOctober 24, 2021How America [...]
  • Why Doesn’t Sukhoi Name Fighters With Block Upgrades?

    August 14, 2021 0
    While the Su-35 grabs the headlines as Russia’s most advanced fighter, the majority of its air force consists of older types. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) “The Military Balance 2018,” Russia [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • Americas

    Austal USA has launched the first Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel for the US Navy.

  • Europe

    Greece acquires French warships in multibillion-euro defense deal

  • Infantry Weapons

    S-400 Is A Strategic Mistake For India, Doesn’t Solve India’s Problems

  • Anti-drone System

    Australian Company EOS To Deliver Slinger Anti-drone System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Qatari F-15QA Received Israeli Sky Shield EW Pod

  • Air Platform

    AESA Radar Equipped J-11B Enters Service With PLA Air Force

  • South Asia

    Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir Skirmish

  • Industry

    Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Kalashnikov Rifles

  • Europe

    UK Signs Security Pact With Sweden and Finland, Amid Russia tensions

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil refinery in Smolensk and Voronezh regions

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • Europe

    NATO fighter jets intercept Russia’s MiG-31 fighter jets over Estonian airspace.

  • Americas

    Colombia To Spend $1 Billion On Fighter Jets Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. DoD selects Raytheon for AIM-9X system improvement

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract For Carl Gustaf M4 Trainer

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s cavalry units using horses in combat.

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin begins production of F-35 for Royal Danish Air Force

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Shortfin Barracuda Class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Germany allows Poland to export 24 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Serbia Unveils New Gavran 145 Kamikaze Drone Built to Decapitate Tanks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Received Rheinmetall HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles

  • Americas

    Poland Orders Three more Kormoran II MCM Vessels

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General dies in a helicopter crash

  • Americas

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Modernize US Navy’s MK39 EMATT ASW Training Target

  • Europe

    Fincantieri cuts steel for French Navy’s logistics support ships

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers to Poland

  • Naval Platforms

    Aselsan signed contract to supply combat system for MILGEM project

  • Middle East

    Saudi Patriot Battery Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Starts Series Production Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Huge Explosion Ripped Through Russian Oil And Gas Refinery In Suspected Sabotage Attack

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

  • Air Platform

    Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Wants Ukraine-like Environment to Test Drone Warfare.

  • Air Platform

    France sends first batch of Mirage fourth-gen fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Cluster Munitions Wrecking Havoc on Russian Airfield and Military Bases

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Quietly Grounded All JF-17 Block I Fighters

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Purchases FA-50 Fighter Jets And ATR-72MP MPA Worth $2.2 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts VT-4 main battle tank

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian rocket launchers with precision strike

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