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Finish Air Force quietly drops Nazi swastika from its emblem

July 3, 2020 GDC 0

It was long a rather surprising choice of imagery for Finland’s Air Force Command – a swastika and pair of wings. The symbol will always be intrinsically linked with Nazi Germany and its crimes, even […]

  • U.S. to name Qatar as a major non-NATO ally

    September 19, 2020 0
    The United States hopes to move ahead with plans to name Qatar as a major, non-NATO ally, a status that provides foreign nations with benefits in defence trade and security cooperation with Washington, a senior [...]
  • Why Australia Should Build “SEAL Capability” Under Royal Australian Navy’s Command?

    September 19, 2021 0
    Carrier Seal is an 8-man swimmer delivery vehicle designed for the covert insertion and extraction of combat diver units. It operates in three modes; surface, semi-submerged and submerged. The United States Naval Special Warfare Development [...]
  • Russian Air Force Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones In Kherson

    September 21, 2022 0
    The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the Russian military are using Iranian-manufactured drones in the war against Ukraine, such as Shahed-136 and other modifications. Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian [...]
  • Australia purchases dozens of autonomous submarines to deter Chinese warships.

    September 22, 2025 0
    Autonomous submarines that Australia has launched into production are likely to relieve operational pressure on the country’s crewed submarines, undertake the most dangerous undersea missions, and present an enemy with greater risk of detection and [...]
  • South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platform

    July 8, 2021 0
    South Korea carried out the first test of a ballistic missile launched from a submerged vertical launch launcher. It is believed to be the next step on the way to the introduction of the South [...]
  • Taiwan started mass producing TC-2 short-range air defense system

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Americas

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    Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and Tanks

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  • Defense Industry

    Netherlands and Belgium agree on building $4.4 billion ASW frigates

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  • C4iSR

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    Emirati and Belarusian defense firm will jointly produce 1,000km range cruise missile.

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    Australia purchased commercial ships for undersea military operations

  • Europe

    UK, Greece Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement

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    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine Collides With Commercial Ship

  • C4iSR

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  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $1000 Kamikaze Drones Blew Up Russia’s $100 Million Buk and Tor Surface-to-air Missiles

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    Germany will provide additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Ukraine

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    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • Europe

    US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

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    Japan teams with France and Germany to develop high-tech railgun

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Shared Knowledge and Weaknesses of Su-30MKI To Japan’s Self Defense Forces

  • Europe

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Americas

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