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Thales UK Awarded Contract To Produce RWS For Boxer IFV

February 20, 2021 GDC 0

A contract to make “threat-detection technology” for the Army’s new Boxer vehicles has been awarded to Thales UK’s Glasgow site, reported BBC news. The UK’s Ministry of Defence said the Remote Weapons Stations contract was […]

  • BAE Systems annual sales rose to  £23.3 billion amid Ukraine war

    March 6, 2023 0
    Defense giant BAE Systems notched up record orders in 2022 amid an “elevated threat environment” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. BAE Systems Received $26.7 Billion Orders In Six Months, Amid Ukraine WarDateNovember 7, 2023Turkish Arms [...]
  • President Trump’s Actions Allowing F-35 Partners Question About American Weapons and Making Europe’s Defense Industries Great Again

    April 10, 2025 0
    Trump’s actions have caused some US allies to reconsider their commitment to buying F-35s. Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great AgainDateApril 10, 2025President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 [...]
  • Nigeria cleared to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

    March 17, 2024 0
    The US Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed the sale of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria. Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to BahrainDateOctober 28, 2021The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves 75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Tanks For Australia

    May 5, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Heavy Armored Combat Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.685 billion.  U.S. State Department Approves 250 M1A2 [...]
  • BAE Systems Announced Industry Partnerships For Next-gen Howitzers

    December 12, 2023 0
    ARCHER Artillery Alliance announces its approach for the UK’s Mobile Fires Platform and to revitalise critical UK artillery capabilities. BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled HowitzerDateNovember 19, 2020British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The FieldDateOctober 3, [...]
  • Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

    September 22, 2025 0
    The United States Air Force and Navy are seeking nearly $1 billion in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to launch production of the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM). Australia will be first [...]
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

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 […]

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Europe

    Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 Fighters To VKS

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Azerbaijan Received Chinese FD-2000B Surface-to-air Missile.

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT’s Kalaetron Attack Jammer To Provide Electronic Shield For Eurofighter and FCAS

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s tank fires destroyed Russia’s armored column in Kursk region

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco QBZ-191/QBZ-19 Standard Issue Assault Rifle

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iran announces development of new hypersonic glide vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine Can Win War Against Disorganised Russian Military, Ex-NATO Chief Said

  • Americas

    What you don’t know about America’s super weapon, the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft?

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded $396 Million Contract To Supply 18 AW169M Helicopters to Austria

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • Air Platform

    IAI Heron Showcases Its Maritime Surveillance Capability For Royal Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army Apologies To Public After Its T-72M1 Tanks Constantly Breaks Down On Road

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Raytheon Awarded $111 Million Sustainment Contract For NASAM

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches devastating drone strikes in the Crimean peninsula with over 10 drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blew up the Russian Buk anti-air missile system using HIMARS

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Delivers 100,000th GPS Guidance Kits For 155mm Artillery Shells

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia no longer deploys warships in the Black Sea after ATACMS strikes in Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Wants To Export Lethal Weapons, What Can You Buy From Japan?

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Video Shows Russian TOR-M2 Missile System Fired Warhead at Itself

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine push for the use of long-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev accuses Russia of shooting down passenger plane

  • Infantry Weapons

    How Iron Dome Missile Systems Protects Israeli Cities?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece purchases the Israeli air defense systems as part of the Achilles Shield.

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers In UK

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Joined Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Project Which Scheduled For Flight Trials in December

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russian Army Proved Repeatedly That They Are Incompetent As Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Spooked: Putin Disappeared From Russian Television For 36 Hours

  • Air Platform

    Chile sets to upgrade F-16 fleet

  • Europe

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • Europe

    Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills over the West’s deepening role in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Drops South Korean Submarine In Favor Of French Scorpene Class Submarine Worth $2.16 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Has Shown Interest In F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk trainer completes taxi tests before maiden flight

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