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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. […]

  • Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

    December 12, 2019 0
    WASHINGTON – A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in Syria and purchase of a Russian S-400 missile system, the latest move in the chamber to push [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Develop Air-launched Nuclear Cruise Missiles

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  • U.S., India To Co-develop Air-launched Drones

    September 6, 2021 0
    The United States and India signed an agreement to co-develop air-launched unmanned aerial vehicles, the U.S. Air Force announced Friday. Russia Will Supply S-400 To India In December, The Looming CAATSA Sanctions On IndiaDateAugust 25, [...]
  • China’s CJ-10 Long Sword / DH-10 land-attack cruise missile

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  • Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out A Column Of Russian ‘V’ Tanks

    July 10, 2022 0
    Ukrainian paratroopers from the 79th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces claimed to annihilate a column of Russian tanks marked with the ‘V’ letter. Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos [...]
  • Japan offers Mogami-class frigate and Taigei-class submarine to Indonesia.

    June 5, 2026 0
    Japan is offering Indonesia Mogami-class frigates and submarines, as Tokyo seeks to deepen security cooperation with Jakarta following the loosening of its arms export rules and amid the geopolitical situation in the region. On April [...]
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. […]

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

  • Europe

    Russian Tu-22 Backfire Crashes In Kaluga Region

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to receive up to 60 Kizilelma unmanned fighters from Turkiye.

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

  • Europe

    Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Kamikaze Drones

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China Delivered Norinco Silent Hunter Laser Weapon System To Russia

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem proposed K2 Black Panther for Polish MBT requirement

  • South Asia

    Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was welcomed in India by the Indian intelligence agency RAW, Hasina is a RAW asset

  • South Asia

    WHO Director Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is corrupt, criminal and part of racketeering gang

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy launches Arleigh-Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-21: Meet the ‘Make In India’ Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar military airstrike kills 53 in Sagaing region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corruption and incompetence lead to declining operational readiness of Su-30MKM, says Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Signs $900 Million Contract To Deliver Future Submarine Capability At Devonport

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Purchases K2 Tanks And K9 Howitzers From South Korea Worth $5.76 Billion

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands delivered first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Air Force’s Su-35 Crashed Near Dzemgi Airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem exhibits its Next-Gen battle tank concept while it continues delivering K2 tanks to South Korean Army

  • Europe

    U.S. Donates Switchblade Drones, Ammo, Javelin Communication Gear To Ukraine Worth $300 Million

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drones destroying $4.3 million T-90 Proryv tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar to launch its first satellite in orbit next year with Japan’s help

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea offers syndicated loans to export weapons to Poland worth $23 billion

  • Americas

    US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

  • Americas

    US Officials Confirmed, Turkey Has Requested Deployment of Patriot Missile Defense in Turkey

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

  • Americas

    IAI, Palladyne AI to team up to sell Harpy and Harop kamikaze drones to Department of War.

  • Europe

    Huge Blast Hits Russian Oil Refinery In Latest Suspicious Explosion

  • Europe

    Putin lost 4,140 troops in a week for his Ukraine adventure

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • Europe

    UK Sent Precision Strike Capable Brimstone 2 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Jet Trainer Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese PAC3 missile shot down Chinese Su-35s fighter jet

  • Americas

    Nexter Proposes Ceasar Howitzer For US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Collins-class Submarines to Receive Sonar Upgrade

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers first series-produced Gripen E to Swedish Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

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