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China’s WS-10B With TVC Is A Milestone, But Long Road Ahead

July 23, 2020 GDC 0

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Shenyang WS-10B Taihang Doesn’t Solve China’s Engine Nightmare

October 11, 2019 GDC 0

Advanced radars, missiles, an ability to network with other platforms, and low-observable technology count for little if a pilot cannot fly an aircraft safely, complete a mission and come back to base, owing to a […]

Ukraine’s FPV drone almost intercepts Russian Mi-8 helicopter

July 22, 2024 0

Ukrainian military forces have released a video showcasing an attempt by an FPV (First Person View) drone to intercept a Russian Mi-8 helicopter. Ukraine Kills Russia’s $19 Million Mi-28N Helicopter With $400 FPV Drone.DateJuly 16, [...]
Queensland to assemble Australian designed and developed UAV

October 5, 2020 0

Canberra (GDC) — Queensland is poised to take another bold step in aerospace and advanced manufacturing with an historic opportunity to be the final production home for unmanned aerial vehicle – the first military aircraft to [...]
Debt trap: These countries owe China billions. Most are struggling to pay back

May 26, 2024 0

In 2013, China’s President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Originally set to be a massive programme of investments in infrastructure development that would ultimately link Asia to Europe, the plan later [...]
Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

May 3, 2026 0

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China’s Type 04A (ZBD-04A) armored vehicle fires a smoke grenade at Chinese troops during an exercise.

March 28, 2026 0

Chinese Type 04A armoured fighting vehicle discharges a smoke grenade into an observation mount against their own troops during exercises in Shenanigans, China, creating confusion and panic among the PLA troops. Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored [...]
UAE Confirms Second Batch Order For Saab GlobalEye

March 24, 2021 0

Saab has today confirmed the anticipated follow on-contract from the United Arab Emirates for the sale of two GlobalEye systems, Saab’s advanced airborne surveillance system. The UAE Placed Follow-on Orders Of Saab GlobalEye AEW&C AircraftDateJanuary [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]