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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 […]

Ukrainian Counter Strikes Forced Russian Retreats From So Called ‘Proclaimed Donetsk’

October 2, 2022 0

Russian forces have retreated from the city of Lyman in the region of Donetsk after Ukrainian forces launched strikes. Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of DonbasDateDecember 31, 2022Why Putin Doesn’t Care About 100,000 Dead [...]
Raytheon Launches Stinger Missiles From Javelin Launcher

June 16, 2021 0

Raytheon has successfully demonstrated firing a Stinger missile from a Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) in a test that saw the missile engage and defeat an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV). Raytheon Awarded $321 Million [...]
Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

January 14, 2023 0

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Elbit Systems to deliver two maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines navy

December 12, 2023 0

Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems on Monday announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $114 million with the Philippines to supply two long-range patrol aircraft (LRPA) equipped with an advanced and comprehensive mission [...]
Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

October 21, 2020 0

Bell will start building its 360 Invictus helicopter this week. The company is developing the 360 Invictus for the US Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft-Competitive Prototype (FARA-CP) programme, according to a company official. Chris Gehler, [...]
F-16 Can Fly Air Defense, SEAD And DEAD Missions If U.S. Does Not Want Ukraine To Strike Russian Territories

February 4, 2023 0

The war in Ukraine approaches its first anniversary – and, much like the conflict on the ground, the air war has become a protracted contest for control. Game Over For Russian Military, Ukraine Wants Use F-16 Jets [...]

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 […]

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. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]