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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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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 […]

Air Platform

AeroVironment Awarded A Contract to Produce Switchblades Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

May 23, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has contracted California-based unmanned aerial vehicles manufacturer AeroVironment to supply the tube-launched loitering munition to Ukraine. The award, announced by the Department of Defense (DoD) on 6 May, covers hardware production of […]

Europe

U.S. Donates Mi-17 Helicopters, Switchblades Drones And Javelin to Ukraine Worth $800 Million

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

A new US government package to support Kyiv in its fight against Moscow’s invasion includes helicopters and loitering munitions. The $800 million package includes a range of systems, with an emphasis on mobility as well […]

  • Russia’s tank factories go into overdrive to make up for catastrophic Russian losses in Ukraine

    August 21, 2023 0
    The pride of Russian military hardware is on show at a defense ministry expo in Moscow, as the Kremlin seeks to convince Russians that it can compensate for vast equipment losses in Ukraine. Russia lost [...]
  • Raytheon, Rafael to build new Tamir missile production facility in Arkansas

    April 27, 2024 0
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  • Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin Tests

    October 29, 2020 0
    The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is set to commence basin tests next month following the fitting of systems and equipment. INS Vikrant during its launch in August 2013. Credit: Drajay1976. [...]
  • Russia Assisted Hezbollah Converting Tu-143 UAV Into DR-3 Cruise Missiles That Israel Destroyed

    September 25, 2024 0
    IDF says Hezbollah is hiding Russian-made DR-3 cruise missiles in Lebanese homes that can reach Southern Israel. Russia assisted Hezbollah to convert the Tu-143 Reys into an improvised cruise missile. The IDF’s statement suggesting russian [...]
  • Prime Minister Sunak ordered the deployment of military assets to the eastern Mediterranean

    October 13, 2023 0
    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ordered the deployment of two Royal Navy ships, surveillance assets, and a P-8 reconnaissance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean in order to bolster Israeli security. Royal Navy Deploys Response Group [...]
  • Canada sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

    January 28, 2023 0
    Canada’s Defence Minister announced today that the country will send four of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The announcement comes one day after the United States and Germany both announced they are sending battle [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-drone System

    Ukraine sends 201 military experts to counter Iranian drones in the Middle East.

  • Europe

    Putin deploys presidential regiment to Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts amid troop shortage

  • Europe

    Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

  • Americas

    Biden Admin Stepped Up Efforts To Block Iran Acquiring Components For Its Drone Program From America, Europe And Asia

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • Middle East

    UAE Stops Issuing Visas for 11 Muslim Countries, But Continues to Welcome Israelis

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan’s MHI develops an advanced derivative of type 12 ASM

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone (USV) Struck Russian Port In Novorossiysk

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) Network

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Extended-range ground-based air defense system

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark reactivates coastal defence system based on Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • Europe

    The West misinterpreted Ukraine’s need to strike anywhere inside Russia not allowing Russia to regroup

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • Europe

    Turkey to manufacture Ejder Yalçın 4X4 tactical wheeled armored vehicle in Hungary

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Pakistan Considers Purchasing Chinese HQ-19 Ballistic Missile Interceptors As HQ-9 Failed To Intercept Any Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones strike Russian fuel depot in Yurovka, Krasnodar Krai

  • Europe

    Key Facts About Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate

  • Europe

    Breaking News: U.S. Law Makers Introduces Bill To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Awarded Contract To Produce 38 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Aircraft For Germany

  • Europe

    Patria to restart 155mm artillery ammunition production

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Naval Weapons

    30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS

  • Europe

    The US Air Force set to upgrade nukes stationed in Germany

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Inflaming Tensions Between Kosovo And Serbia To Divert NATO’s Attention From Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in Ukraine

  • Europe

    British Eurofighter Typhoon Joins Air Combat Exercises With Swedish Gripen And Finish F/A-18 Hornet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Strike Destroyed Two S-400 Batteries And One S-300’s Radar Station

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Military Used DJI and Norinco Supplied Weapons in Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Develops Local Manufacturing Capabilities As It Inducts New Akinci Drones

  • Americas

    MSI Defense integrates South Korean interceptor into EAGLS system

  • Europe

    Romania Starts Domestic Production of Piranha V APC

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Infantry Weapons

    Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

  • Africa

    Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco to Meet His Counterpart

  • Americas

    US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Approved To Buy 12 F-16V Block 70/72 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Risks Losing Russia’s Export Markets As Russian Navy And Air Force Completely Failed In Ukraine War

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands Delivers Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

  • C4iSR

    CEA Technologies 3D Active Phased Array Radar

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Americas

    US Navy’s new Landing Craft Completes Tests with USS Carter Hall

  • Central Asia

    Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys type 12 anti-ship missiles launchers at China’s choke point

  • Americas

    Kratos Defense Unveiled Low-cost Cruise Missile.

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisans Seized Control Of Town In Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Scrambles Fighter Jets After Myanmar Violated Its Airspace

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