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

August 22, 2025 GDC 0

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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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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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  • Chinese CPMIEC offered HQ-16 and HQ-9 ADS to Syrian regime: reports Sina

    March 15, 2020 0
    Chinese conmunist party aligned media outlet Sina.com reported that after several Israeli and Turkish air-to-ground missile strikes, Russian S-300, S-200, SA11 (Buk), Tor and Pantsir-S1 systems, which are part of the Syrian air defense forces, proved “completely [...]
  • Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

    July 24, 2021 0
    The British shipbuilder leading the construction of the new Type 31 frigate for the Royal Navy says it is already pursuing five live campaigns to secure exports for the general-purpose warship, reported Defense News quoting [...]
  • Ukraine Receives Fighter Jets, plane parts from the U.S.

    April 22, 2022 0
    Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia’s invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday (19 April), declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. [...]
  • Turkish Stopgap Options For Fighter Jets

    March 3, 2021 0
    It will likely be at least another decade until Turkey can field a fifth-generation warplane. Until then, its options for acquiring a stopgap fighter for its air force are extremely limited. Hellenic Air Force bought [...]
  • The USAF to Procure Eight T-50 Golden Eagle Dubbed F/T-7X

    March 27, 2020 0
    A notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to Hillwood Aviation for between four and eight advanced trainer aircraft to provide a total “turn-key” flying solution out of Langley Air Force Base (AFB) in [...]
  • Philippine Air Force Will Deploy FA-50 Fighter Jets In Australia For The First Time

    April 25, 2024 0
    The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will deploy a fighter plane to participate for the first time in Australia’s large-scale multilateral air combat exercise this year. The Philippines Approved To Buy 12 F-16V Block 70/72 Fighter [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Test Fires Domestically Made Babur 1B Cruise Missile With 900KM Range

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Taken Out Russian Radars, Now Bayraktar TB2 Rules The Skies In Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. approves the sale of NSM Coastal Defense Systems to Romania

  • Air Platform

    Israel to receive 50 F-15EX Eagle II from the U.S.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Could Delay $45 Billion Frigate Program of Australia

  • Defense Industry

    Sukhoi And MiG Merge Into United Aircraft Corp To Avoid Mikoyan’s Bankruptcy

  • Air Platform

    The $50 Million MiG-35 “Lemon” Will Be Tested Until 2021 :Mikoyan Design Bureau

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI Engine Caught Fire And Crashed In Nashik District

  • Europe

    What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer the trans-Atlantic alliance?

  • C4iSR

    Saab, KAI To Build GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft For Korean Air Force

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti completes sea trials

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • Europe

    Russia cannot manufacture missiles, fighter jets and warships without Western components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Yörük among 5 finalists in Japanese armored vehicle tender

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s attempt to build its own Starlink clone broadband constellation fell back into Earth’s atmosphere.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    MBDA’s Marte ER Anti-Ship Missile Successfully Passes Final Test

  • Middle East

    The time has come for Bangladesh to recognize Israel after UAE, Morocco, and Bahrain

  • Europe

    Putin orders mass surveillance on Russian citizens who escaped conscription to Europe and Central Asia

  • C4iSR

    The Seaspray 5000E AESA Radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian navy’s collins-class submarines to get cutting-edge optronics system

  • Air Platform

    Delivery of MAF Su-30SM2 Delayed Due To COVID-19

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief)- depleting capabilities and the current situation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Procurement Process Was Flawed While Australia Faces Unprecedented China Tensions

  • Europe

    Turkey Unveils Aipar Unmanned Ground Vehicle(UGV)

  • Europe

    Russia’s helicopter shortages getting bad to worse each day, thanks to RBS-70 and ATACMS

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces breakthrough toughest Russian barriers in Berdiansk

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Defense Companies Backlog Hits Record High to $80 Billion.

  • Defense Industry

    Poland signed $33 billion mega arms contracts with South Korean and European defense manufacturers.

  • Infantry Weapons

    AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System

  • Infantry Weapons

    Taiwan to develop land-based point defense system

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems to upgrade U.S. Army’s next-generation Bradley infantry fighting vehicle

  • South Asia

    Indian Hindu Nationalist Godi Media Urges Narendra Modi to Bomb Bangladesh’s Base Hosting Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Russian army used banned choking gas at Ukrainian forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Drops South Korean Submarine In Favor Of French Scorpene Class Submarine Worth $2.16 Billion

  • Americas

    Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It Offered MiG-29M2

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force trials temporary shelters for fighter jets

  • Middle East

    F-35 deal with UAE will benefit Israeli Defense Industries

  • Europe

    Denmark to invest $21 billion to expand its armed forces

  • Air Platform

    China copies US Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Denmark announced its readiness to donate 30 F-16 fighters to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF formally accepted 30th F-35 stealth jet

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

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