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East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Erratic Behavior And Land Grabbing In Southeast Asia Could Cost Its Economy

August 11, 2020 GDC 0

CHINA’S increasingly belligerent behaviour on the world stage poses a major challenge for NATO, with Taiwan a looming flashpoint, a new report has warned. Tom Tugendhat urges UK to form alliances to ‘stand up to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

July 25, 2020 GDC 0

March 18 marks the sixth anniversary of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. Ukraine lacks the leverage to restore sovereignty over Crimea, at least for the foreseeable future. The Ukrainian military had no chance of standing […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s military exercises reflect it can repeal full-scale Chinese invasion

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

Taiwanese soldiers have fought off simulated coastal assaults from China during their biggest annual live-fire exercises of the year, as Beijing ramps up military pressure on the island. The five-day drill, which began on last […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Beijing’s ability to gain complete control of Taiwan by unilateral military action is limited

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

US report outlines potential military options Beijing may be considering to fulfill its unification ambitions but questions remain over Chinese amphibious landing capability which would be crucial to any operation. Beijing is gearing up its […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan warned off Chinese J-11A fighters over Taiwanese airspace

June 9, 2020 GDC 0

Taiwan’s defence ministry says it warned off several Chinese fighter jets that briefly entered island’s airspace three hours ago learned GDC citing Taiwanese officials. Chinese H-6N bomber accompanied by J-11A fighter jets briefly entered Taiwan’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwanese Armed Forces Conduct Large-Scale Exercises Against Simulated Invasion By Chinese Military

March 30, 2020 GDC 0

The navy, air force and army of Taiwan conducted extensive military drills on Tuesday as part of the “Lien Hsiang” exercises – which also involved a mock invasion of the island. Taiwan’s Ministry of National […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese H-6 bomber

February 12, 2020 GDC 0

TAIPEI — China deployed its military aircraft on February 9 to the West Pacific by circling half of Taiwan, said the island nation’s Ministry of National Defense in the afternoon, adding that the authorities had […]

  • China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think.

    February 25, 2026 0
    The Type 15 is effectively the successor to the 1960s Type 62 light tank, designed and built by Norinco to deploy in Tibet, where Chinese VT-4s struggled to operate at high altitude and in difficult [...]
  • Raytheon Australia To Develop Guided Missiles Production Capability in Australia

    November 5, 2021 0
    One of the companies likely to play a major role in developing local guided weapons is Raytheon Australia. Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) GBADDateOctober 11, 2018Australia To Build Guided-missile As Part Of Billion [...]
  • Australia, UK Sign Formal Agreement To Design And Build Nuclear Submarine

    September 28, 2024 0
    UK, Australia to work on nuclear subs treatyThe United Kingdom and Australia are to begin discussions on a formal treaty between the two countries as part of their own nuclear submarine program. AUKUS Alliance Progressed [...]
  • Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

    April 15, 2020 0
    Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace announced on 14 April that it has received an FMS contract to deliver its Protector Remote Weapon Station (RWS) to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The deal is part of a broader [...]
  • Ukraine shot down Russia’s drones using counter-drone jamming gun

    December 15, 2023 0
    Ukraine said Tuesday that it shot down one of Russia’s reconnaissance drones using a counter-drone jamming gun. Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drillDateJuly 3, 2021Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian [...]
  • Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

    March 13, 2021 0
    One day after the outbreak of low-intensity hostilities between the Moroccan army and the Polisario, Algeria sent a message heavy with meaning through a report broadcast on the public channel which saw the appearance new [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Media War Between China And India Begins As India Takes Delivery Of 14 Rafale Jets

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia orders 18 more Rafale fighter jets worth $2.3 billion

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Middle East

    Done Deal: The long road to Arab-Israeli peace agreement

  • Americas

    Peru signed agreement with South Korea to produce armored vehicles locally.

  • Middle East

    In first, Israeli tourism minister leads official delegation to Saudi Arabia

  • Infantry Weapons

    The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Buys 12 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Aung San Suu Kyi wants to realign defense relationship with western countries

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Untrained Pilots Caught in Camera Performing Unsafe Flying Stunts Again

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy Marder IFV From Rheinmetall

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Europe

    Russia will deliver S-400 system to India by the end of 2021

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lessons from the Ukraine war, China wants to develop conventional warfighting capability to counter the U.S. influence in Indo-Pacific

  • Air Platform

    South Korea will upgrade its F-15K Eagle fleet’s radar systems and mission computer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Iran resume ties after seven years

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia

  • Europe

    Leopard frenzy: Czech Republic to buy 50 Leopard 2 main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Greece Prepares For War As Turkey Shows No Signs Of Backing Off

  • Americas

    Saab’s Gripen C/D shines in Alaska Red Flag exercise

  • Air Platform

    Spain plans to purchase Turkish KAAN fighter jets.

  • Air Platform

    General Electric F414 and F404 engines are powerful, safe and reliable

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy inducts Yarmook-class corvette

  • Middle East

    Shocking Drone Footage Shows Hamas Terrorists Beating Palestinians and Stealing Food Aid

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette to Qatar

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Antidote to Russian S-400: Meet The Ultimate Weapons Delilah Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta says historic Gokteik Viaduct railway bridge bombed, destroyed.

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

  • Europe

    Italy Delivers 40 M109L 155MM Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    The Netherlands sent PzH 2000 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia limits the transportation of military cargo via the railway section of the Crimea bridge

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Reportedly Will Cancel Contract With South Korean-made Submarine and Consider Turkish Type 214 SSk

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan using Israeli “kamikaze drones” in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes

  • Europe

    Ireland to consult the public in preparation for joining NATO after Finland abandoned military neutrality

  • Air Platform

    Peru has overturned the decision to buy Gripen in favor of F-16V Block 70 to become major non-NATO ally.

  • Europe

    Turkiye Increased Defense Budget to $51 Billion in 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Cabinet Approved The Procurement of 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed Russian Buk-M3 missile system worth $100 million

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    U.S. intelligence assesses Russia lost nearly 87% of the total committed personnel in the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

  • Air Platform

    AERO Vodochy To Deliver Four L-39N Advanced Jet Trainer To Czech Air Force

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