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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
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Europe

Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

October 26, 2023 GDC 0

This was the incredible moment Ukraine blew up a $7 million Russian tank using only a $500 drone. Footage shared by Ukraine’s 59th Motorised Brigade shows the final moments of a TOS-1A Heavy flamethrower before […]

Europe

Ukraine captured TOS-1A heavy flamethrowers and turned them against retreating Russian troops

July 31, 2023 GDC 0

Tanks and even TOS-1A “heavy flamethrowers” left behind by retreating Russian forces are now being used against their former owners. Ukrainian Soldiers from the 67th Mechanized Brigade, Da Vinci Wolves battalion reportedly conducted strikes with […]

  • Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Increase THAAD Interceptor Missile Production.

    May 25, 2026 0
    U.S. Company Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of THAAD interceptor air defense missiles with a new facility announced on May 22, 2026. This move signals an urgent push by the U.S. and its allies [...]
  • Hypersonic DF-17 ballistic missile can switch targets after launch

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  • Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

    October 13, 2021 0
    Defence contractor Thales Australia has secured a contract from the Australian Department of Defense to maintain the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) MU90 lightweight torpedo. Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 RiflesDateJuly 16, 2020Australia transfers Adelaide-class [...]
  • Franco-Italian Horizon Class Destroyers to Receive Hypersonic and BMD Capability

    April 16, 2025 0
    On March 17, 2025, the European Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement (OCCAR) detailed its Business Plan for 2025, outlining its continued management of defense programs with a focus on cost efficiency, performance, and [...]
  • The U.S. To Pass New Legislation Allowing Royal Australian Navy’s Sailors To Train On Nuclear Submarine

    June 17, 2022 0
    U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill this week that would establish a program to train Royal Australian Navy officers in operating nuclear-powered submarines, as Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. work on a collaborative path toward [...]
  • Russia Launches a Record 70 missiles at Ukraine in One day, Many Miss Targets

    March 29, 2022 0
    Russia fired a record 70 missiles on targets across Ukraine, on March 26 with only a few of them hitting the intended target. Humiliating Russian military, Russia has asked China for missiles, drones, armoured vehicles: [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Baykar Defence to manufacture turbofan engine

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Delivers First Production IFC-4 Triton UCAV To U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    What Are Cluster and Vacuum Bombs? Will KGB Putin Face ICC?

  • Middle East

    U.S. Deployed 2500 More Marines in the Middle East as IRGC and Basij on the Brink of Collapse.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan, a Perfect Puppet State of China!

  • Europe

    Germany to invest $85 billion in new warships, fighter jets, and missile acquisition program.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Rafale: A True Omnirole Combat Aircraft

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

  • Air Platform

    IAI Heron Showcases Its Maritime Surveillance Capability For Royal Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkish STM Lays Keel Of Pakistan Navy’s First MILGEM-Class Corvette

  • Air Platform

    India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Tests Bunker Busting SARB-83 Munition

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. approves sale of Israeli David Sling anti-air missiles to Finland

  • Infantry Weapons

    MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T Air Defense System: The most advanced missile defense systems

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak pledges long-range attack drones for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

  • Europe

    Russians Flee From Front-line Of Kherson, Moved Back To Dnieper River

  • Infantry Weapons

    The USAF created mini gun for air force pilots

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Achieves First F-35B Fighter Jet Landing on Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia, France Signed Defense Agreement for More Rafale Jets, Scorpene-class Submarines, Light Frigates and Radars Worth $11 Billion

  • C4iSR

    UAE Demonstrates Saab GlobalEye’s Advanced EW Capability

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over For Russian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Eight F-16V Block 70 Aircraft For Bulgaria

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement and siphoning $665 million

  • Air Platform

    Russian military aviation faces growing threat from Ukraine’s armed FPV drone swarms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Turkey’s Havelsan Exports Special Forces Training Simulator to Malaysia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drones hit deep inside Russia.

  • Europe

    International sanctions: Russian federal air transport agency recorded 185 air accidents due to spare parts shortage

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Awarded $1.17 Billion Contract To Produce Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Russia Hit by Gas Shortages as Kamikaze Drones Attack Its Biggest Black Sea Oil Refinery

  • Middle East

    Dubai Welcomes Israeli Entrepreneurs And Tourists

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone struck Russian oil installation 500km inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia ordered amphibious armored vehicles from Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (MRR)

  • Europe

    Christmas Gift: Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Bursts Into Flame In Another Sabotage Attack

  • Air Platform

    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia finally cancel Su-35, seek F-35 from the US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia and UK sign defense and security treaty to meet emerging challenges

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces seize Russian modernized T-72B3 tank on the battlefield

  • Cruise Missiles

    Romanian startup develops AI-guided low-cost mini cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Treasure Trove Of Ammunition In Kherson

  • Europe

    Explosion in Military Plant: Anti-Putin Troops Sabotage Russian Military Plant in Bryansk

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From Turkey

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Shot Dead Garment Workers Protesting For Pay Raise

  • Europe

    Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

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