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Europe

 US State Department Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Kamikaze Drones to Greece.

July 24, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of State has authorized a potential $80.1 million Foreign Military Sale to Greece for 350 Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munitions, 35 Fire Control Systems, and associated dual-class support equipment. The proposed […]

Americas

U.S. Army picks AeroVironment’s Switchblade 400 for new strike drone program.

May 12, 2026 GDC 0

AeroVironment (AV) landed a U.S. Army prototype agreement on May 4 for its Switchblade 400 loitering munition under the Low-Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The LASSO award establishes Switchblade 400 as a key component […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian military to buy Switchblade 300 suicide drones being used by Ukrainian forces

July 9, 2024 GDC 0

A lightweight US-made drone that carries an explosive payload and fits in a backpack will soon enter service with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), following its successful use on the battlefield in Europe. On Monday […]

Europe

Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

March 31, 2024 GDC 0

Iran’s military recently conducted extensive military exercises under the codename “Eghtedar,” which translates to “Power.” These exercises served as a platform for testing the newly unveiled Sina kamikaze drones, which bear an external resemblance to […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

February 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

The Open-source-intelligence (OSINT) group Ukraine_Defence released on Feb 9 a short video showing the moment the Ukrainian drone strikes wipe out hidden Russian soldiers.  The group said that Ukrainian troops had used Switchblade 300 loitering […]

Europe

Lithuania Purchases Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

February 7, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

AeroVironment Ramps Up Production Of Switchblades Kamikaze Drones

October 14, 2022 GDC 0

AeroVironment, the maker of the Switchblade loitering munition Ukraine has used against Russia in recent months, is planning toramp up production of the heavier-duty version. Ukraine has had repeated battlefield successes with the Switchblade 300 […]

Europe

Ukraine To Receive Switchblade 600 Anti-armor Loitering Munitions

September 28, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by the United States Department of Defense (DoD), the United States awarded a contract to the American company AeroVironment for the acquisition of Switchblade 600 anti-armor loitering munitions that can be delivered to […]

Europe

U.S. To Supply Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

August 16, 2022 GDC 0

The Phoenix Ghost is a type of loitering munition, meaning it remains airborne for an extended period of time before acquiring a target. The United States is sending over 500 Phoenix Ghost drones to Ukraine as part […]

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  • JASSM-ER: Long-range air-launched standoff cruise missile

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  • Australia To Invest In Long-range Weapons Systems To Counter China

    January 26, 2021 0
    Australia’s naval fleet will be fitted out with advanced guided long-range weapons to defend against maritime threats amid a regional arms race fuelled by China’s growing assertiveness throughout the Indo-Pacific. RCN Selected Sea Ceptor Missiles For [...]
  • China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard lauched the third Type 054 A/P Frigate for Pakistan

    August 7, 2021 0
    China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard lauched the third Type 054 A/P Frigate destined to serve in the Pakistan Navy, on Tuesday.  “The Launching ceremony of 3rd state-of-the-art Type-054 Class frigate constructed for Pak Navy, was held [...]
  • US Army test fired extended-Range munitions for HIMARS

    July 8, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army successfully demonstrated Lockheed Martin’s next-generation Extended-Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS) against a target set at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.76 Billion US Army Contracts For M142 HIMARSDateApril 2, 2021US Army [...]
  • Belgium purchases 20 Skyranger 30 air defence systems to protect from drone attacks.

    July 5, 2026 0
     Belgium is planning to acquire 20 Rheinmetall Skyranger short-range air defense systems alongside 10 Kongsberg NASAMS launchers under a €3.1 billion framework to reconstruct its ground-based air defense layer. The procurement, scheduled for a potential [...]
  • Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

    July 22, 2019 0
    FA-50 The Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina – FAA) has selected the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Fighting Eagle to be its new interim fighter aircraft, Jane’s reported on July 23 2019. Argentina will procure [...]
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 […]

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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian SA-8 Gecko air defense system

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems annual sales rose to  £23.3 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up new Russian rocket launcher

  • Middle East

    US, UAE finalizing a deal for F-35 stealth jets

  • Americas

    Anduril Shows a Glimpse of EagleEye’s Wide Field-of-view Night Vision Imaging.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS struck Russian base killing 300 soldiers waiting for speech from commander

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems unveils smart factory that will build the Tempest fighter

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran Fired Ballistic Missiles at UK-U.S. Base in Diego Garcia Days After Tulsi Gabbard Denied Iran has Missile Capable of Hitting America.

  • Middle East

    Syria’s Russian-made radars reportedly of little use against alleged Israeli and Turkish strikes

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    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) receives BTR 80 simulator

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI And NSI: Mass Murderers And Oppressor Of Freedom

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Diehl Defence IRIS-T Air-to-Air Missile

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond arrives in Gibraltar with series of ‘kill marks’ on flanks

  • Air Platform

    South Korea To Buy 20 F-35B For LPX-II Program

  • C4iSR

    Elta and Hensoldt to build ballistic missile defense radar for Germany

  • Europe

    Russia Destroying Its Own T-90M Proryv Tank Using Lancet Drone To Stop Ukrainian Forces Capturing Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 could change the dynamics of the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Done Deal: The long road to Arab-Israeli peace agreement

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Hannan (Thief) Purchased Multiple Apartments for His Mistresses to Conceal Illegal Wealth.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Top General Valery Gerasimov Wounded In Eastern Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    India will test Nirbhay cruise missile with indigenous propulsion system

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR Radar

  • Air Platform

    Colombia Selects FA-50 LCA With Israeli AESA Radar Worth $600 Million

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Donates Four Cessna Aircraft to Philippines Navy

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette to Qatar

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down Syrian L-39 aircraft

  • Europe

    No Medivac: One Russian Dying Every Three Minutes To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lessons from the Ukraine war, China wants to develop conventional warfighting capability to counter the U.S. influence in Indo-Pacific

  • Middle East

    ‘Suicide drone’ used to attack Israeli ship, report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan To Complete IDS Submarine Pressure Hull By June 2022

  • Europe

    Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

  • Air Platform

    Rafale F5 Fighters Will be Equipped with ASN4G Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles by 2035

  • Europe

    Ireland needs fighter jets for full air defense capability, says Major General Ralph James

  • Americas

    Watch F-35 takes off without afterburner

  • Europe

    Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria armored vehicles from Finland.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Considers Directly Supplying Arms To Ukraine After Three Years Of Indecisions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • C4iSR

    Swedish-made AWACS shadowed Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet before F-16 shot down F-16

  • Air Platform

    Tempest Partners Detailed Progress On Six-generation Tempest Fighter

  • Europe

    British MoD Increased Royal Navy’s Spending to £7.5 Billion Over Next Decade

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Europe

    Dassault Aviation Stock Plunged Amid Five Rafale Losses in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Americas

    President Trump Directed America’s Defense Industries to Quadruple PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Production.

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