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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 […]

  • Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

    March 27, 2021 0
    Like many Asian nations, Taiwan is rapidly expanding their Coast Guard Administration (CGA). Naval News reports that Taiwan has launched it’s largest Coast Guard vessel ever, “Chiayi” (CG-5001). This is only part of a general major expansion. [...]
  • Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

    October 1, 2020 0
    On September 29, 2020, the fourth 209/1400mod class submarine for the Navy of Arab Republic of Egypt was named and launched at the shipyard of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) in Kiel. Following the very strict [...]
  • Israeli Defense Forces Received 1000 David Amored Vehicles.

    February 3, 2026 0
    Israel’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that the 1,000th “David” armored 4×4 vehicle has been rolled out in the United States, marking a milestone in a long-running procurement program supporting Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operations. The [...]
  • Indian Air Force Wouldn’t Buy Russia’s Su-57 Says Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria

    October 13, 2019 0
    NEW DELHI – A loud statement was made by the Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria. Marshall said that the Indian Air Force “will soon have its own fifth-generation multirole [...]
  • Should the U.S. send 42 A-10 Warthog to Ukraine instead of a boneyard?

    April 14, 2022 0
    “Give us the tools, and we will finish the job,“ spoke U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill in February 1941. U.S. engagement in Ukraine increased dramatically following the Euromaidan Revolution – the wave of protests in [...]
  • China’s Third Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Starts Sea Trials

    December 5, 2021 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s third Type 075 amphibious assault ship has reportedly embarked on its maiden voyage. China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship caught fireDateApril 25, 2020Fast and furious: China’s shipbuilding at a [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

Europe

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

  • Air Platform

    The first KF-21 Boramae serially produced jet nears completion

  • South Asia

    60,000 Rohingya Refugees Entered in Bangladesh in Last Two Months As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam is considering French-made Rafale fighter jets to replace its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 aircraft.

  • Defense Industry

    Emirati State-owned Edge Purchases 30 Percent Stakes in Israeli Thirdeye Systems

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese And Russian Howitzer Lost To South Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer In Egyptian Army’s Trials

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    RTX (formerly Raytheon) to increase AIM-9X Sidewinder production to 2500 missiles per year

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Europe

    Russia’s only S-300 and S-400 missile factory caught fire in Moscow

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates loosening Islamic laws for personal freedom and expedite economic activity

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Welcomes Two More Chinook Heavy-lift Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It Offered MiG-29M2

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Infantry Weapons

    Under Pressure From U.S. Senate, Turkish President Erdogan Could Sale S-400 to U.S. Army

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy Takes Delivery Of FBP 72 Patrol Boats

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $311 Million Contact To Produce 1,800 Javelin Missiles

  • Europe

    France Delivers Eight CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

  • Air Platform

    Germany Announced Additional 35 F-35 Stealth Jets Purchases as FCAS Program Stalled.

  • Europe

    Baykar Defence To Produce AI Integrated Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin says F-35 stealth jets plays central role in Canada’s air combat strategy.

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates Mi-17 And Mi-2 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Why Lockheed Martin Selected Raytheon to Build Distributed Aperture Systems

  • C4iSR

    India Dumps Russian IL-76A-50EI AEW&C And Opt-in European Options

  • Central Asia

    Afhgan Air Force Strikes Killed 45 Pakistan-backed Taliban militants : gov’t

  • Middle East

    Israel hits Hezbollah’s 400 medium-range rocket launchers, 70 arms depots and 80 drones and cruise missiles

  • Europe

    European Nations Band Together to Build Next-generation Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone boat destroyed a Russian spy ship ‘Ivan Khurs’ in the black sea

  • Europe

    Greece signs letter of intent with Netherlands for more warships

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin’s Lavish Mansion Owned By His Judo Partner

  • Land Platform

    Norinco VT5 lightweight Tank

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    France Follows UK By Sending Long-range Scalp Cruise Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Fighter Enhanced Its Capability With Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Air Platform

    Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former dictator Hasina and Indian RAW paid $8 per person for participating in a mass demonstration in Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Rafale Fighter Jet Crashes Near Airbase After Night Raid Fourth Rafale Aircraft Loss in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Stand Up Second Tejas Squadron

  • Americas

    The US Marine Corp Wants Ship Killing NSM and Tomahawk Antiship Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lao Peoples Air Force’s Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two Pilots

  • C4iSR

    Germany to purchase Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning radar aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • Americas

    Lockheed unveils new Sentinel A4 radar for US Army

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds warns Naval Group to meet contractual obligations

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