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Americas

Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

December 11, 2023 GDC 0

The Brazilian Navy and Águas Azuis, a special purpose entity (SPE) formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, laid the keel for the first Tamandaré-class frigate. The ceremony, which took place at […]

Europe

Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important milestone

August 9, 2022 GDC 0

The Brazilian Navy, EMGEPRON, and Águas Azuis have presented a verification model of the future Tamandare-class frigate, marking an important milestone in the Brazilian Navy’s new frigate program. Aquas Azuis is a special purpose company formed by […]

Americas

TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré frigates

March 9, 2020 GDC 0

Brazilian state-controlled company Emgepron has awarded a contract to the Águas Azuis consortium comprising Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Embraer Defesa & Segurança, and Atech Negócios em Tecnologias to build four Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian […]

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

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  • Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile System

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  • Armed with Meteor BVRAAM, Sweden’s high-tech Gripen E is Taiwan’s answer to Chinese PL-15 missile.

    October 29, 2025 0
    Sweden’s Gripen E multirole fighter could provide Ukraine with a high-survivability platform capable of contesting Russian and Chinese airspace and defending against long-range threats. Designed for electronic warfare resilience and dispersed operations, the aircraft’s capabilities [...]
  • Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

    April 12, 2021 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — Ahead of the delivery of 66 new F-16 fighter jets purchased from the U.S., the Taiwan Air Force is spending more than NT$3.3 billion (US$115.6 million) on new hangars, missile storage facilities, [...]
  • Raytheon awarded contract to produce additional Patriot missile system for Germany

    August 8, 2024 0
    Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. Raytheon to supply Patriot Missile Defense System to BahrainDateMarch 12, 2020Raytheon wins $314 million contract to enhance Patriot [...]
  • France and Germany ask European Union to stay out of arms exports policy

    July 26, 2025 0
    The defence ministers from Germany and France both declared that the European Union has absolutely no role to play in weapons export decisions, issuing a clear rebuke to European Commission ambitions to ease trade within [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

Americas

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 […]

Infantry Weapons

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 […]

  • Africa

    Morocco Deploys Israeli-made Spyder Air Defense System.

  • Africa

    Libyan Army Completes Turkish Army’s Training

  • Europe

    Desperate time: Russian retrofit air-launched rocket launcher onto UAZ pickup truck

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Air Platform

    UK Think Tanks Recommended Supplying ‘Sukhoi Killer’ Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine For Next Phase Of Battle

  • Europe

    Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Americas

    Canadian Army Wants Cheap FPV Drones for Modern Combat.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Faces Major Challenge of ADF’s Retention and Recruitment Problems

  • Air Platform

    America’s NATO allies push ahead with sixth-generation Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter jet program

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

  • Middle East

    USA, Saudi Arabia signed a trillion-dollar investment and defense agreement

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France and Spain Signed Agreement On FCAS Fighter’s Propulsion

  • Europe

    Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

  • South Asia

    A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Damen Awarded Contract To Build Multi-Purpose Vessel For Portuguese Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iron Dome Interceptor: An Israeli Super Weapon That Saves Lives

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers seized a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Wants Ukrainian-style Munitions Dropping FPV Drones

  • Uncategorized

    China unveiled DF-27 hypersonic glide vehicle aimed at British and American carrier group in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Prymary Unit Destroyed $1.2 Billion Worth of Russian S-400, P-18, Nebo-U Radars and BK-16 Boat in Crimea.

  • Europe

    Russian military confirms damage to its warship in missile strike

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver Amphibious Vehicles For U.S. Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact at ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Apache helicopter destroyed Pantsir-S ADS in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • Europe

    UK, Ukraine Signed Agreement to Enhance Ukraine’s Naval Capability

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

  • Europe

    Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons

  • Europe

    Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Military Showcases Preparedness Of Asymmetric Warfare Against China

  • C4iSR

    Asalsan Awarded Contract to Produce Communication System For Undisclosed Customer

  • Defense Industry

    General Dynamics Awarded Contract To Build 250 M1 Abrams SEPv3 Tanks For Poland

  • Europe

    4,000 ‘Russian Legion’ Volunteers Fighting For Ukraine Plans To Topple Putin In Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sending private military contractors to protect Myanmar’s Junta is a grave concern for Bangladesh, India and Thailand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group Awarded Contract To Produce Scorpene Evolved Class Submarines For Indonesian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

  • C4iSR

    Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish F-16 shot down second Su-25 aircraft of the Armenian Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Brazil’s Embraer inaugurated Gripen E production line in Brazil

  • C4iSR

    U.S. intelligence detects signs that China considered providing Iran with JY-27A radar systems.

  • Europe

    Russia declares state of emergency near border as Ukrainian drone blows up Putin’s missile storage

  • Europe

    Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

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