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US Army to induct UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

November 12, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — The newest version of the UH-72B Lakota light utility helicopter will enter the U.S. Army fleet in 2021, aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced Aug. 28 at the National Guard Association of the United States virtual […]

  • Norway, Denmark and Netherlands to Transfer 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

    June 5, 2023 0
    Months of lobbying by Ukrainian officials have resulted in Ukraine receiving US F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth-generation fighter jets. At the first stage, the allies may transfer such a number of planes, which will be enough [...]
  • Russia’s Wartime Arms Manufacturing Creates Long-term Problems For Poor Russians

    March 31, 2025 0
    Putin could struggle to end the war in Ukraine because it’s making some poor Russians richer. Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine WarDateAugust 14, 2022Russian Military’s 25 Generals [...]
  • Saab and Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets in Canada.

    November 15, 2025 0
    Swedish defense company Saab is in talks with the Canadian government and Bombardier to build its Gripen fighter jet under license in Canada, which is expected to create 10,000 jobs in the country, CEO Micael [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

    January 4, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, recently inked a modification contract to provide logistics support activities to F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets. The deal has been awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. [...]
  • Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

    February 7, 2024 0
    Russia has announced an ambitious plan to invest $1.1 Billion in the advancement and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next three years. The initiative, outlined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of [...]
  • Hungary wants to produce KF51 Panther main battle tanks

    September 22, 2023 0
    In addition to Lynx infantry fighting vehicles, Hungary also wants to produce KF51 Panther tanks in the country. Rheinmetall offers next-generation KF51 main battle tanks to Romania.DateDecember 2, 2025Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.DateNovember [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Cluster Munitions Wrecking Havoc on Russian Airfield and Military Bases

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

  • Europe

    KGB Putin lost nearly 160 generals and colonels among 1,500 officers since Russia invaded Ukraine

  • Europe

    Saudi Arabia To Conduct Military Exercise With France, Greece, Sudan And Pakistan

  • Europe

    Poland Received New Armored Vehicles For Its Army

  • Africa

    Turkey Launched Surprise Attacks on Russian Wagner PMC in Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Looking At Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigate To Boost TNI-AL’s Blue Water Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • Europe

    Leopard frenzy: Czech Republic to buy 50 Leopard 2 main battle tanks

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Aims To Sale TFX Fighter At $100 Million Apiece

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to collaborate with the U.S. on Railgun development

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Modernized Su-34M Fighter Jet In Chernihiv

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Rafael’s Iron Dome Manufacturing Facility in Northern Israel

  • Europe

    Russian army so degraded that it will not recover in centuries, U.S. army veteran says

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy Retracts Stories Of Istanbul-Class Frigate Acquisition

  • Counter-drone System

    Sweden tests new sensor and anti-drone systems

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils First Prototype TFX Fighter Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    India to shelf Akash and Trishul SAM as the radar can’t see the target

  • Industry

    Italy Holds Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia And UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s mystery drone struck Belgorod military base exposing Russia’s air defense weaknesses

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia didn’t use precision-guided munitions in Syria?

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy deploys seven Archer-class patrol boats to Scotland

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Intercepted Barrages of Ballistic Missiles Fired from Iran.

  • Europe

    Germany Sold 1.6 Billion Euros Arms To Arab Countries In 2020

  • Europe

    Meat Grinder: Russia suffered 2,600 casualties in two days in Kharkiv offensive

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s HMAS Stirling-based AUKUS Rotational Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine USS Minnesota Torpedoed Iranian Frigate off Sri Lanka.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoots Down Six Russian Reconnaissance Balloons Over Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Van Halteren Technologies to deliver weapon loading system for Dutch F-35s.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea buys 20 more KF-21 Boramae fighter jet

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s Naval group negotiating with both MDL and L&T for Indian submarine project 75I

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Supply SARP RWS to Bahrain

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • Air Platform

    General Electric F414 and F404 engines are powerful, safe and reliable

  • Africa

    Algeria opts for the Sino Javelin HJ-12 ATGM

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed Russia’s corvette Ivanovets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye plans to build ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys special forces to Karabakh through Kazakhstan

  • Europe

    Russia Executing Their Own Retreating Soldiers Near Avdiivka

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine plans to buy 48 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

  • Air Platform

    The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I Adir is the pinnacle of modern aerospace industries proving Elon Musk wrong about manned fighter jets

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    Infantry Weapons

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops have crossed the Dnipro River near Kherson

  • Europe

    Turkish Shipbuilder Developed Unmanned Surface Vessel

  • Europe

    Satellite pictures appear to show a ship delivering Iranian missiles to a Russian port

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo AW159 Wildcat helicopter conducts first successful firings of Thales ‘Martlet’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)

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