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Americas

Lockheed Martin delivers 900th THAAD interceptor launcher

February 3, 2025 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), reinforcing its role in U.S. missile defense capabilities. The THAAD Weapon System is designed to counter […]

Anti-air Missiles

In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

December 28, 2024 GDC 0

An advanced U.S. military anti-missile system was used in Israel to try to intercept a projectile for the first time since President Joe Biden placed the system in Israel in October, a source familiar with […]

Anti-air Missiles

Putin’s Intermediate-range ballistic missiles are not unstoppable, Ukraine needs SM-3, Arrow-3 or THAAD missile defences

November 24, 2024 GDC 0

Putin falsely claims Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are unstoppable, says expert. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has falsely claimed that Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are impossible to intercept. According to Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia Purchased $15 Billion THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

November 20, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of Defense said in a release that Lockheed Martin was awarded an almost $1.5 billion modification to an earlier contract to supply Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Interceptor support items for Saudi […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

November 15, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia’s Weird Purchases of Disintegrated East-West Air Defense Systems to Counter Modern Threats

November 4, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Australia will increase missile defense capability following China’s ICBM tests

October 31, 2024 GDC 0

Australia will increase its missile defence capability after China’s test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the South Pacific raised “significant concerns” and as the Asia Pacific region enters a “missile age”. Australia plans […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

October 14, 2024 GDC 0

The United States is sending an advanced anti-missile system to Israel, the Pentagon has announced, as President Joe Biden’s administration continues to provide “ironclad” support for one of its top allies amid mounting tensions with […]

Americas

U.S. Army Deploys Six THAAD Batteries in Guam Amid China Tensions

August 5, 2024 GDC 0

The United States has strategically deployed six Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense missile systems at Site Excalibur, located near the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest base in Guam. This move, as reported by […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine requests THAAD anti-ballistic missile, F/A-18 Hornet, C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopters from the U.S.

December 9, 2023 GDC 0

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  • KNDS unveils Leclerc Evolution tank at Eurosatory

    September 3, 2024 0
    KNDS, the European leader in armored vehicle manufacturing, has unveiled the Leclerc Evolution, a next-generation main battle tank, at Eurosatory 2024. This advanced combat vehicle is designed to bridge the gap between current systems and [...]
  • Australian company Codan Radio Communications wins Bangladesh Army’s Portable radio deal

    November 3, 2018 0
    IHS Jane’s Defence reported that Australian company Codan Radio Communications, a division of Codan Limited (ASX:CDA), has won a deal from the Bangladesh Army to supply portable communications devices. Under the contract, which was announced [...]
  • Algeria, Egypt Following Indonesia, Cancelled Negotiation On Russia’s Su-35 fighter jets.

    January 5, 2022 0
    Since the delivery of 17 Su-35 to the Egyptian Air Force, this has fuelled speculation that Russia will sell additional Su-35 to Iran, Egypt or Algeria. However, Egyptian newspaper Arabo reported that following Indonesia, Egypt [...]
  • Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

    May 25, 2022 0
    In the 90 days since Russia began its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military has lost several dozen Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to open-source-intelligence analysts who scrutinize photos and videos on [...]
  • Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

    July 17, 2024 0
    Swedish Submarine Södermanland Re-Launched Following Lifetime ExtensionSwedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has been re-launched following a lifetime extension ordered in 2022. HSwMS Södermanland submarine undergone lifetime extensionDateNovember 18, 2024Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class SubmarineDateSeptember [...]
  • Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

    October 25, 2023 0
    Ukraine claimed that its forces destroyed nearly 50 Russian T-90M tanks in one day, as Russia tried to capture Avdiivka, a small city in the east of the country. Russia suffered significant losses in Krasnohorivka, [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Europe

    Putin started removing Russian Generals who spoke up against inept and inadequate support from the Kremlin

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian defense intelligence confirms Russia using Elon Musk’s Starlink internet in occupied territories

  • Middle East

    Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette for United Arab Emirates Navy

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea baby drone destroyed Russian hovercraft in Black Sea

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

  • Europe

    British Army Received Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves 20 F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Amid China Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Emerges As Eighth Largest Weapons Exporter In The World

  • Europe

    Russian Ministry Of Finance Requested $225 For 289,700 Families With Deceased Ukraine War Veterans

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

  • Americas

    Germany offers Brazil a batch of Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy Submarine Force Could Sink The Chinese Fleet And Save Taiwan

  • Europe

    Russian losses in Makhmut are so huge that they impacted supply chains on other battlefields

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashes

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

  • Middle East

    Iran Shipped Haj Qaseem Ballistic Missiles To Islamic Jihad Terrorist Group

  • South Asia

    Why did the Bangladesh Army, with a $4.1 billion defense budget, fail to contain a small Kuki-chin militant group?

  • Air Platform

    Why Gripen E/F (AKA Sukhoi Killer) Is The Best Fighter Jets In Its Class

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded a contract to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine to upgrade Pakistan Air Force’s IL-78 Tanker Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon GBU-53B SDB II Bomb

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Pilot Takes Out Russian Bridge In Daring Raid In Kursk Region

  • Middle East

    Iran’s new nuclear site is 80 meters deep underground

  • Air Platform

    Royal Navy Trials Drone Launching From HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Mindset: Russia’s death toll to rise 500,000 by sending poorly trained and AK-47 equipped soldiers to Ukrainian slaughterhouse

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems to upgrade U.S. Army’s next-generation Bradley infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkey’s TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land, takeoff in the world first

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russian forces leaving southern town of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Giant Aselsan’s Q1 Profit Surge To 34%

  • Air Platform

    Canada to review American F-35 purchases, amid Trump’s trade war

  • Europe

    Greece To Purchase American Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) Frigates

  • Americas

    U.S. buys S-300 from Ukraine to practice drone strikes against S-300

  • Europe

    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

  • Air Platform

    Germany plans to purchase 15 additional F-35 stealth jets.

  • Air Platform

    French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing Paratroopers

  • Air Platform

    India purchases locally-made 156 light combat Prachand helicopters

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