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Americas

General Dynamics Proposes Bullup Rifles for US Army’s NGSW Program

November 15, 2019 GDC 0

General Dynamics has been the most tight-lipped about its submission for US Army’s NGSW Program but it has now been confirmed that GD-OTS proposed the General Dynamics RM277 variant for the requirement of the US Army’s Next […]

Infantry Weapons

Textron Systems’ cased-telescoped (CT) weapons and ammunition systems

November 15, 2019 GDC 0

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Americas

The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

November 14, 2019 GDC 0

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  • Royal Air Force Inducts StormShroud Electronic Warfare Drone

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  • Norway Signed Agreement With Germany To Buy Six Type 212CD Submarine

    August 19, 2021 0
    The procurement organizations of Germany and Norway have signed a contract with thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the construction of six Type 212CD (common design) class submarines. Thyssenkrupp to Build Six Type 212 CD Submarines [...]
  • British Special Air Service (SAS): Who Dares Wins

    November 19, 2021 0
    The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. The SAS was founded in 1941 as a regiment and later reconstituted as a corps in 1950. The unit specializes in [...]
  • Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

    June 26, 2026 0
    Germany’s Ministry of Defense has terminated the troubled F126 frigate procurement program, citing major schedule delays, soaring costs, and unacceptable project risks, and announced plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates for the German Navy. [...]
  • U.S. State Department approves $660 million hellfire missiles to Israel

    February 12, 2025 0
    The Trump administration has approved a potential $660 million sale of AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles to Israel, reinforcing U.S. commitment to its key Middle Eastern ally. The State Department confirmed the approval, and the Defense [...]
  • Hindu Nationalist Narendra Modi was over-interested in corrupt and murderous Sheikh Hasina, looting Bangladesh to undermine its national security rather than investing in Bangladesh

    January 16, 2025 0
    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina long ignored the democratic backsliding in each other’s countries to forge close ties. With Hasina ousted from power, India’s warnings over the safety of Bangladesh’s Hindu [...]
Infantry Weapons

IWI’s rifle upgrade is drawing interest from the Ukrainian Army.

August 1, 2026 0

A rifle that decides, mid-trigger-pull, when to let the round go, not the shooter, is now fielded or in procurement across an estimated 10 to 15 European countries, according to Israel Weapon Industries (IWI). The […]

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 […]

  • Americas

    Google offers Gemini artificial intelligence to the Pentagon for military use.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    GDELS-Steyr to unveil new short-range air defense system

  • Air Platform

    UAE to sale its F-16 block 60 fighters to potential buyer

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Dronamics will develop unmanned airborne intelligence, Surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance solution.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia needs to reduce its dependence on great power as it did for a century

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

  • Europe

    Russia’s Howitzers Flawed With Accuracy and Range Issues

  • Europe

    Greek and British companies have teamed up to offer unmanned surface vessels to the Hellenic Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US-ally Philippines Reports Confrontation With Chinese Coast Guard

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Europe

    Russian Navy To Get Last Kilo-II (Project 636.3) Submarines In 2024

  • Americas

    NATO Leaders Draw Up Ten Years Security Roadmap

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

  • Americas

    President Biden Gave Permission To Strike Inside Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

  • Air Platform

    US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

  • Naval Platforms

    China plans to develop a new amphibious assault ship dubbed type 076 LHD

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    No sh$t: Russian soldiers are using bow and arrow in the Ukraine war

  • Infantry Weapons

    FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Turkey’s Havelsan Exports Special Forces Training Simulator to Malaysia

  • Middle East

    Australia deploys C-17 transport aircraft, KC-30 tankers and ADF personnel to the Middle-East

  • Air Platform

    Incompetent Russian Military Covering Up Aircraft With Flammable Car Tyres To Protect Them From Drone Strikes

  • Middle East

    Leonardo to Provide Naval Operations Center For Qatari Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils underground bunker for prized HIMARS artillery rockets

  • Air Platform

    Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial system

  • Europe

    Poland’s bid to participate in NATO nuclear sharing agreement

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesia launches two PC-40 class patrol boats

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force recommends purchasing additional Gripen E jets from Sweden

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Upgrade Tomahawk Cruise Missile To Block V Standard

  • Naval Platforms

    Keel Laid for Indian Navy’s Third Project 17A Frigate

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Qatar Becomes The First Export Customer of FS-LIDS Anti-drone System

  • Europe

    Germany Selects Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet to Replace Aging Tornado

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Ordered Saab Digital Tower Systems

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy Escorted Russian Navy’s Damaged Submarine Novorossiysk in North Sea.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall delivers Skynex anti-air gun to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

  • Naval Weapons

    SM-2 standard missile Block IIIA & IIIB

  • Europe

    Denmark to field unmanned surface vessels for monitoring busy shipping routes

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FrankenSAM scored the first kill against Russian forces

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 72 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets and Six GlobalEye AEW&C to Canada.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Supply RBS70 Missile To Lithuania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump says Taiwan should pay more for defense and dodges questions if he would defend the island

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Killed Russian General Yakov Rezantsev in Kherson

  • South Asia

    China lays keel for Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A class frigate

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