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Air-Launched Weapons

Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

March 30, 2020 GDC 0

Designed and built in Soviet-era, the R-77 semi active-radar-homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is advertised to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM by Rostec. But in fact, the R-77 isn’t nearly as successful as the AIM-120. […]

  • South Korea’s nuclear submarine would be a “natural expectation”, Admiral Daryl Caudle said.

    November 29, 2025 0
    The U.S. chief of naval operations said it would be a “natural expectation” for the South Korean Navy to use a nuclear-propelled submarine, when built, to help counter Chinese threats. South Korea Next In-line to [...]
  • The U.S. Deploys More PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Defense System in the Middle East.

    January 25, 2026 0
    The United States has begun moving Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD air defense missile systems to the Middle East while redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Russia’s three warships, S-400 radar, Pantsir and S-300 missile system.

    March 9, 2026 0
    Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of large-scale attacks on Russian Black Sea Fleet assets in recent weeks, striking targets in both occupied Crimea and the Novorossiysk naval base in successive operations. Russia lost air [...]
  • Royal Australian Air Force Received 50th F-35A Stealth Jets

    June 24, 2022 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has welcomed its milestone 50th F-35A Lightning II aircraft, with two more fighters arriving at RAAF Base Williamtown in May this year. Australia Receives Last Batch of F-35ADateNovember 29, [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

    January 2, 2021 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Kuwait of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.0 billion.  The Defense Security [...]
  • Ukrainian troops intercept and destroy Russian armored convoy

    May 3, 2024 0
    Ukrainian defense forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed Russian armored convoys heading towards the town of Chasiv Yar, according to reports from the 67th Brigade’s press center. Approximately 20 units of enemy combat vehicles were [...]
Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

  • Africa

    Swedish Aerospace Company Trelleborg Opens Factory in Morocco.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

  • Africa

    Nigerian President Fired Military Chiefs After Failed Boko Haram Operations

  • Europe

    Ukraine Can Win War Against Disorganised Russian Military, Ex-NATO Chief Said

  • Africa

    Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo RAT 31DL and RAT 31DL/M 3D Radar Family

  • Defense Industry

    Israel eyes privatization of defense giants IAI and Rafael via public share sale.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

  • South Asia

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s UN Envoy Courageously Appealed International Community To Stop The Military Coup

  • Americas

    Lockheed to Develop New Electronic Warfare Hardware For F-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Air Platform

    Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up the Moscow-Volgorod train line

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Plans To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debris Collected From North Korean Air Defense System Shows Noth Korea Uses Soviet-era Technology

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Europe

    Russian Army Lost 40 Percent of Its Warfighting Capability, Ran Out Of Ammo and Shells

  • Europe

    Romania will acquire 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian ATACMS destroyed Russia’s S-400 launchers, three radars and Fundament-M air surveillance system

  • Middle East

    Halcon unveils anti-ship cruise missile

  • Europe

    Kremlin proposes record $142 billion defense budget amid Ukraine war

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Became The Largest HIMARS Operator In Europe, Placing $10 Billion Order

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Allocates $25 Billion For Navy’s Shipyard Upgrade Projects

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Multi-Caliber Launcher Weapons

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Central Asia

    CSTO Dead: U.S. Invites Armenia and Azerbaijan to NATO Summit in Washington

  • Europe

    Polish Army Purchases M72 Light Anti-tank Rockets

  • Middle East

    Cyber attacks hit Iranian government websites and nuclear facilities

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

  • Air Platform

    China To Develop Two Seater Variant J-20

  • Air Platform

    General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Test-fires New Coastal Defense Variant Atmaca Anti-ship Missiles

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin And Raytheon Jointly Win $7.2 Billion Javelin Production Contract

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract to Extend the Life Cycle of Super Hornet Block II.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems, DMTC Team Up To Support Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to Buy Scorpene-class Submarines From Naval Group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Junta Sentenced Six Army Generals To Death For Surrendering, Junta Hunts Officers Who Deserted Their Post And Escaped To Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

  • Middle East

    Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as Palestinian death toll passes 10,000

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First Female Completes Load Master Training At Indonesian Air Force Academy

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to produce four Gripen C fighter jets for Hungary

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department approves $660 million hellfire missiles to Israel

  • Europe

    British Army Selects Israeli Trophy Active Protection System For Challenger 3 Tanks

  • Europe

    Russia’s attempts to occupy Donbas has failed by Ukrainian resistance

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