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Infantry Weapons

Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGM

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  • Russia cannot repair and maintain 368 Antonov-manufactured aircraft due to the Ukraine war.

    April 10, 2026 0
    Leaked Aviarmont documents indicate that Russia operated approximately 368 Antonov aircraft in August 2025, with 143 grounded for repair. Internal reports say 308 ARZ in Ivanovo lacks parts, documentation, and money needed to complete Antonov [...]
  • Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

    May 26, 2021 0
    The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MOD) has made further progress in its effort to procure 36 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation but a formal contract may be delayed by a lack of clarity [...]
  • Pakistan Navy’s New Type 054 AP Frigate Started Sea Trials In China

    June 19, 2021 0
    The first Type 054 A/P frigate for the Pakistan Navy started sea trials in late May. Local ship spotters images show the frigate leaving the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard (near Shanghai) under her own power. China’s [...]
  • Ukrainian troops are better at fighting at night, and Russian soldiers struggle

    June 20, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have a big advantage over their Russian opponents on the battlefield at night according to some sources. But the reason soldiers from Ukraine are better at fighting in the dark may [...]
  • Ukrainian Air Force To Receive 60 F-16 Block 50 From NATO Partners

    September 2, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Air Force is to receive US fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets in the coming months. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had agreed on the delivery of about fifty aircraft, but needs [...]
  • Dassault Aviation Resumes Delivery Of Rafale F3R To French Air Force

    January 12, 2023 0
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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

    Defense Department cancels US Marines annual training deployment to northern territory Australia amid COVID19 concerns

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed two of Putin’s oil refineries, reducing 8.8 million tons of refining capacity.

  • Europe

    Patria delivered the first 6×6 vehicles to Latvia

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four Su-30SM, one MiG-29 and two Pantsir air defense in Kursk airfield

  • South Asia

    MiG-35, Should Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) make the same mistake again?

  • Americas

    Chinese Nationals Arrested for Attempted Smuggling of Nvidia AI Chips to China.

  • Defense Industry

    Polish Defense Industry And Its Future Growth

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Defense Manufacturer Buying Semiconductor And Chips From China And America Bypassing Sanctions

  • Middle East

    F-35 deal with UAE will benefit Israeli Defense Industries

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt purchased 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

  • Europe

    Dassault Falcon 6X Completes First Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

  • Air Platform

    Egypt signed contract to purchase 100 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system

  • Europe

    IAI And Rafael Are Competing For Polish Air Defense Requirement

  • Naval Weapons

    India Procured air-launched Harpoon for P-8I Poseidon

  • Middle East

    Iran wants to build submarines and destroyer

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Takes Controls of Parts of Bangladeshi Territory As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • Africa

    Libyan War Contributed Lucrative Arms Deal For Russia and China, Financed By UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

  • Americas

    Boeing Declared Partnership For Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Middle East

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Strikes in Aleppo For The First Time

  • Loitering Munitions

    Hamas launched 20 kamikaze drones from Gaza in Israel as IDF continues to bomb Gaza

  • Americas

    Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

  • Defense Industry

    Why do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate and Su-57 have visible screws and rivets?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

  • Middle East

    President Trump Announced the U.S. and Israel Started Major Operations Against Iranian Regime.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed Russia’s Landing Craft Vessel

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia’s National Security Challenges, Palestinian Statehood, Iran Threats, Cozying Up With Israel

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Middle East

    Pakistan deploys 8000 troops, 16 JF-17 Temu jets and HQ-9B Temu missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. rejects Thailand’s request to buy eight F-35A stealth jets, instead offered F-15EX

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HELIOS Laser Weapons To US Navy

  • Middle East

    Iran retains half of its drone and missile capacity inside the bunker at the start of the ceasefire.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget

  • Europe

    Fincantieri awarded contract to upgrade the Italian Navy’s patrol frigate into a combat-capable frigate.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

  • C4iSR

    Exposed! Sukhoi Su-57’s X-band N036 Byelka And N036L L Band Radars Are Not What You Think?

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Air Platform

    Russia Admits It Lost Two Squadrons Of Su-35 And Su-24M Fighter Jets In Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    German Army to receive Israeli air defense radar

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Europe

    Russian Tu-22 Backfire Crashes In Kaluga Region

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 air defense system again in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic donates new batch of Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine

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