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Chinese-made HQ-9B anti-air missile is a Temu piece of junk.

January 17, 2026 GDC 0

The HQ-9B, developed by China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC) under China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), has been widely compared to Russia’s S-400 Triumf, according to Chinese propaganda. China’s HQ-9B air […]

Anti-air Missiles

Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

October 15, 2025 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Iran Unveils Buk-M2 Reverse-engineered Khordad Anti-air Missile

August 22, 2025 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

November 29, 2024 GDC 0

China has publicly showcased its HQ-19 long-range surface-to-air missile system for the first time at the Zhuhai Airshow, offering a rare glimpse into one of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense platforms. The HQ-19 is an […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia’s Weird Purchases of Disintegrated East-West Air Defense Systems to Counter Modern Threats

November 4, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Slovakia to buy Israeli-made Barak MX air defense systems

September 27, 2024 GDC 0

Slovakia has announced plans to buy six Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, totaling €554 million ($612 million). The Slovakian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the intergovernmental agreement for the purchase should be finalized […]

Anti-air Missiles

What are Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?

September 15, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Royal Thai Navy Parades Chinese-built FK-3 Surface-to-air Missile

January 15, 2024 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has publicly unveiled its new mobile medium-range SAM – the FK-3 purchased from Jiangnan Space Industry, also known as Base 061, which is a part of the China Aerospace Science […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

November 15, 2023 GDC 0

Israel’s Defense Ministry signed an agreement for the sale of the David’s Sling air defense system to Finland on Sunday, in a first-of-its-kind deal estimated at 317 million euros (NIS 1.3 billion). The deal was […]

Anti-air Missiles

China Unveils Extended Range HQ-16FE Surface-to-air Missiles

September 11, 2023 GDC 0

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  • RAFAEL Unveils Ice Breaker Long-range Air-to-Surface Missile

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  • German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

    August 26, 2024 0
    The submarine project has reached a significant milestone, with the completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) phase for the new submarines. This milestone marks the conclusion of the design phase. Norway has ordered four [...]
  • Australia purchased commercial ships for undersea military operations

    May 26, 2023 0
    Australia has purchased a 13-year-old Norwegian commercial vessel for 110 million Australian dollars ($73.4 million), which it will convert into a military vessel for undersea military operations, according to an ABC News Australia report. Australia to Build [...]
  • Ukraine Approves Defense Framework With The UK

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  • Russia stopped Su-57 production after USA shuts down smuggling of dual-use American and German electronics to Russia

    October 11, 2024 0
    Russia is struggling to field any substantial number of Su-57s. Deliveries of new Lockheed Martin F-35 ‘Lightning’ stealth fighters to the US and allied militaries have resumed after a year-long pause. And on the other [...]
  • EuroTrophy Signs $450 Million Contract to Produce APS for Leopard 2A8.

    January 26, 2026 0
    EuroTrophy has signed a $450 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2A8 programs of Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia. The agreement was announced in Frankfurt [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

  • Air Platform

    Putin dodged Iranian mullahs with Yak-130 training aircraft, instead of hyped-up Su-35

  • Air Platform

    South Korea To Buy 20 More F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

  • Europe

    Russia’s lost 22 tanks, 33 armored vehicles and 1040 Russian troops in a day

  • Middle East

    The UAE Ordered 50 F-35A Stealth Jets And 18 MQ-9B Drones Worth $23 Billion

  • Air Platform

    The New HAL-Made FOC-Standard Tejas is Better Than the Current IAF’s IOC Tejas Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched largest-ever drone strikes inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Sell Downed Russia’s Su-30SM Fighter Jets As Souvenirs

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Infantry Weapons

    The L-SAM surface-to-air missile system

  • Europe

    No SATNAV and datalink: Russia’s special forces using 1940s paper map to navigate in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests AGM-183A Hypersonic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden agrees to extend Gripen lease with Czech Republic

  • Air Platform

    Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Lithuania To Purchase 18 Nexter CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers From France

  • Europe

    Blast Reported In Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plant

  • Europe

    Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

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    Europe

    U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not to Sale F-16V to Turkey

  • Air Platform

    In 2026, the Indian Air Force lost 11 fighter jets and a helicopter in the biggest peacetime losses.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Submarine Passes Through Seuz Canal

  • Americas

    Russia Admits Committing World Largest Environmental Catastrophe in Antarctica

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy commissions 26th Virginia-class nuclear submarine.

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone is the first UCAV in the world to complete a barrel roll

  • Americas

    US senator blocks arms sales to Hungary over stalling Sweden’s NATO bid

  • Air Platform

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk Destroyed Trusts in American Super Weapon F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Marshall Aerospace expects strong demand for surplus UK Hercules

  • South Asia

    President Trump ordered DOGE to cut UN peacekeeping funds, a slap to Bangladesh after inscripting ‘except Israel’ on passport

  • Middle East

    Russian Spetsnaz special forces surrendered to Syrian rebels

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force will upgrade the Pacific Island Micronesian air base

  • Air Platform

    Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) Completed Conversion of F-15s Into F-15SA Standard

  • Europe

    Saab RBS15 MK4: Game Over Once Locked-in To The Target

  • Europe

    Russian Car Sales Slams To Record Low, Amid Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Russia’s Nebo-M Radar, is it a scam or propaganda?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Izium, Ukraine

  • Europe

    HIMARS Destroying Russian Logisitics And High-value Targets

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Pledges $164 Million In F-16 Ammunition for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Putin pledges fighter jets and air defense system for Iran to distract the West from Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ultra-modern Mogami-Class Frigates Are Headaches For PLA Navy’s Submarine

  • Europe

    Russia paid $2 billion gold bullion to purchase Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

  • Air Platform

    Red 6 Awarded Contract To Retrofit Augmented Reality Into T-38 Training Jet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded $500 Million Contract For Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

  • Europe

    Russian Army General arrested on large-scale bribery charges

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