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Europe

Norway purchases two more type 212CD submarines from TKMS.

December 8, 2025 GDC 0

Norway plans to spend 65 billion Norwegian kroner, or $6.4 billion, to buy two additional submarines on top of four already ordered from Germany’s TKMS, as well as acquire a long-range precision strike capability for […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

October 13, 2025 GDC 0

Indonesia has revealed its newest naval innovation: an AI-powered autonomous submarine that signals the country’s push to modernize its maritime capabilities. Described as an alternative underwater defense system, the KSOT-008 is built primarily for surveillance […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

September 2, 2025 GDC 0

Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed. The cause of the indecision was China’s failure to obtain German diesel engines for the […]

Americas

Royal Canadian Navy Shortlists Type 212CD and KSS-III Submarines as Potential Replacement for Victoria-class Submarines.

August 27, 2025 GDC 0

According to information published by CBC News, a Canadian public broadcaster, on August 25, 2025, the Canadian government has officially reduced its selection process for a future submarine fleet to two contenders, Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

April 6, 2025 GDC 0

According to information published on April 4, 2025, by the “Liberty Time Net”, a prominent daily newspaper in Taiwan, Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, the Hai Kun (also known as “Narwhal”), is nearing the completion […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Conventional Submarine

March 7, 2025 GDC 0

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth of its Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK), which feature better detection and anti-detection capabilities than its older boats. Named JS Raigei (with pennant number SS […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines Declared Product of Concern

February 27, 2025 GDC 0

Following a recommendation from Defence, Collins class submarine sustainment has been listed as a Product of Concern to enable enhanced ministerial oversight of this critical capability The Collins class sustainment program has experienced challenges in […]

Americas

Navy officials and shipbuilders have attributed the US shipbuilding issues to long-term and short-term problems

February 22, 2025 GDC 0

Many big US Navy shipbuilding programs are delayed and over budget. Navy officials and shipbuilders have attributed the US’ shipbuilding issues to both long-term and short-term problems. A senior Huntington Ingalls Industries executive said the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indian Navy’s Submariners and Shipbuilder Didn’t Know What To Test During $6 Billion Submarine Sea Trials

December 16, 2024 GDC 0

India’s US$6 billion plan to build submarines has stalled because of contractor complaints over whether proper procedures were followed during tests at sea. This has delayed the navy’s efforts to bolster its capabilities as China […]

Europe

Germany to purchase four Type 212CD submarines

December 1, 2024 GDC 0

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to order four new submarines to help meet NATO’s security requirements in Europe, a parliamentary budget committee source told AFP on Friday. The defense ministry has submitted a request […]

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  • Indonesia becomes the first export customer of Turkish MILGEM Istif frigates

    July 30, 2025 0
    On July 26, 2025, the Turkish Defense Industry Association (SSB) announced at the IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye, that TAIS Shipyards signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence for the delivery of [...]
  • Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

    April 6, 2022 0
    The economy in Russia is on its knees, the military is struggling in its attempt to take down Ukraine, and morale is reportedly floundering. Russia Losses In Ukraine Invasion Is Significant And Damaging To Russian [...]
  • Putin recruited 190,000 homeless men to fight in the Ukraine war

    September 3, 2024 0
    Whatever their motivation, an unknown number of Siberia’s homeless have signed contracts to fight in Ukraine, just as Moscow, seeking to avoid another politically fraught mobilization, struggles to meet its manpower needs, which have now [...]
  • Sweden Purchases IRIS-T SLM Surface-to-air Missile.

    September 23, 2025 0
    The Swedish Defence Material Administration signed a contract with Diehl Defence to deliver IRIS-T SLS surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems for the country’s armed forces. Sweden purchases more IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.DateDecember 17, [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

    July 13, 2021 0
    The U.S. Army today awarded Raytheon approximately $321 million for Stinger missile production. Finland Purchases 350 Stinger Man-portable Air Defense MissilesDateJanuary 5, 2023U.S. Delivers Avenger Surface-to-air Missiles And Stinger MANPAD To UkraineDateNovember 14, 2022AN/TWQ-1 Avenger [...]
  • Israeli and Greek shipyards to co-produce naval corvette

    June 24, 2020 0
    The firms ΟΝΕΧ Νeorion Shipyards and Israel Shipyards Ltd have signed an agreement on the co-production of the “Themistocles” corvette ship, the Syros Island-based shipyard announced on Tuesday. According to the announcement, the Themistocles Corvette [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

Europe

Ukraine partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery system.

December 20, 2025 0

Ukraine has partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems using Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the project will cost 750 million euros ($879.9 million) and targets […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Temu rockets: The Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type-90B rocket artillery exploded after heavy fire.

December 18, 2025 0

Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm and PHL-03 300 mm multiple launch rocket systems into Thai border areas, according to Reuters. On 18 December 2025, a […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

December 15, 2025 0

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Europe

Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

December 10, 2025 0

Germany has placed a fresh multi-hundred-million-euro call off with Rheinmetall for 120 mm Leopard 2 tank ammunition under its expanded 4 billion euro framework agreement running to 2030. The move underpins Berlin’s Zeitenwende rearmament effort, […]

Europe

Greece to purchase PULS artillery system from Israel.

December 8, 2025 0

Greece is in talks with Israel to buy modern missile systems that would be used for a planned anti-aircraft defense dome, two officials with knowledge of the plan told Reuters. Athens has said it will […]

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  • Air Platform

    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese J-10 jet drops flares in front of Australian Navy’s Sea Hawk helicopter above international waters

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: Russia has four million skilled and unskilled workers shortage

  • Industry

    India, A Lucrative Defense Export Market For Russia, America, France And Israel

  • Infantry Weapons

    China using Egypt as military hub to supply ammo, spare parts and artillery to Russia and Africa

  • South Asia

    A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to deliver long-range Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Black Sea Port

  • Africa

    The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Operates Uyghur-style Secret Detention And Solitary Confinement Facilities In Dhaka

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army Purchases Turkish-made Tactical Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.6 Billion Contract For 129 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35A Ready For Combat Missions

  • Americas

    President Biden Commissions Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine, USS Delaware

  • Naval Weapons

    Phalanx close-in weapon system

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • Uncategorized

    Chinese Navy Signal Jamming Commercial Jets, Including Australia’s Qantas Airways

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to produce 200 ECRS Mk1 AESA Radar.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

  • Europe

    Turkish MoD Unveils Next-gen Fast Attack Craft

  • Land Platform

    Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Turkey Offered Peaceful Resolution Of Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan Conflict

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive M1 Abrams tanks from the U.S. as soon as this fall

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Middle East

    U.S. Warships launch missiles to bomb Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers shot down Chinese-manufactured Mugin-5 drone using AK-47 rifle

  • Europe

    Russia Losing Tanks And Armored Vehicles Faster Than It Can Replenish

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

  • South Asia

    India Removes Offset Clause For Government-To-Government Arms Deals

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CAES Awarded Contract To Produce Advanced Electronics Worth $172 Million

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Destroyer sets sail through South China Sea

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’e Tochka-U missile hit Russian apartment building in Belgorod

  • Air Platform

    Saab starts Gripen E/F production in Brazil

  • Europe

    Naval Group rolls out second Barracuda submarine

  • Air Platform

    China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles left in the dark for two and half years about ADF’s war preparedness

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s F-15EX To Receive First Hypersonic Missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Air Platform

    Amid Tensions with China, Australia to Acquire Two More P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Central Asia

    U.S. Army Deploys Paratroopers In Afghanistan To Support Evacuation

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet Receives Next-gen Electronic Attack Pod

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Is No Match to American B-21 Stealth Bombers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

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