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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. […]

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  • U.S. State Department Approves M1A2 Abrams Tanks For Romania

    April 15, 2024 0
    The United States on Thursday announced its approval of a $2.53 billion sale of M1A2 Abrams tanks and related equipment to Romania, a NATO ally that borders conflict-racked Ukraine. U.S. State Department Approves 75 M1A2 [...]
  • US Air Force Tests Integrated Electronic Warfare Capability of F-35 Fighters

    November 4, 2020 0
    The Air Force just wrapped up a first-of-its-kind test to hone how stealthy aircraft can work in tandem in highly contested airspace — with the F-35A providing critical anti-air defense cover for older aircraft, including the B-2 [...]
  • Dutch MoD Issued B-Letter To Naval Group, Saab & TKMS For Walrus SSK Replacement

    April 25, 2020 0
    The shortlisted candidates, from top to bottom: TKMS’ Type 212 Saab Damen’s A26, Naval Group Royal IHC design based on “Barracuda family” The Dutch Ministry of Defense today issued the B-Letter for the Walrus-class submarine [...]
  • Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

    February 5, 2024 0
    Ukraine will put in place new measures to safeguard the “national identity of Ukrainians” living in Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, hitting at the heart of Moscow and Kyiv’s competing claims on [...]
  • Mystery Fires Ripped Through Putin’s Weapons Research Facility 1000km Inside Russia

    March 25, 2023 0
    A MYSTERY fire has broke out at one of Putin’s alleged weapons research facilities in another major blow to the Kremlin. Huge explosion ripped through Putin’s warehouse storing Satan-2 rocketsDateSeptember 22, 2024Huge blaze has broken [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean FA-50 established as dominant LCA of choice by beating out HAL Tejas and Leonardo M-346FA

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ulyanovsk Discloses Radar Deficiencies of Pantsir Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Satellite Images Show Aftermath of Devastating Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Port

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Americas

    The US Army extends up-gunned Stryker ICV competition to August 2020

  • Americas

    Anduril awarded $20 billion contract to produce AI battlefield network for the U.S. Army.

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt purchased 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives additional 18 Archer 155mm Howitzers from Sweden.

  • Air Platform

    Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves the Delivery of Three Virginia-class Submarines to Australia.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel Unveils Long-range LORA Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • Americas

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft for three forces

  • Middle East

    Why is the US Army removing military assets from Saudi Kingdom?

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more type 212CD submarines from TKMS.

  • C4iSR

    Polish private company sold Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to Russian army and Wagner mercenary group

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Launched AIP-powered TCG Muratreis at Golcuk Naval Shipyard

  • Europe

    Drone Footage Shows Putin’s Troops Surrendered To Ukraine’s Drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    Sweden tests new RBS 98 surface-to-air missile

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Americas

    The U.S. Developing New Microwaves Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet completes second test flight

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers firing guided munitions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan unveiled Haider main battle tank based on Chinese VT4 tank

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Started Retreating From Kherson Region Amid Ukrainian Counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Relocates S-300 Missiles From Syria To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 10X As Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare Systems (MAWS)

  • Air Platform

    Drunk Ukranian Officer Rams His Car Into MiG-29 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Confirms Killing Of Two More Generals In Eastern Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions San Antonio-class LPD, USS Fort Lauderdale

  • Africa

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

  • Africa

    Nigeria cleared to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • Americas

    Why Lockheed Martin Selected Raytheon to Build Distributed Aperture Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

  • South Asia

    Video shows saboteurs blew up Wagner mercenary group’s military base

  • Europe

    Greece to purchase PULS artillery system from Israel.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian partisan operations in occupied territories gained momentum against Russian forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

  • Europe

    Serbia Unveils 300km Range Sumadija Rocket Artillery.

  • Europe

    Russian Navy To Get Last Kilo-II (Project 636.3) Submarines In 2024

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    British And American Nationals Fighting Alongside Anti-coup Myanmar’s Rebels

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

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