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East Asia and Pacific Region

CNS Kaifeng Enters Service With PLA Navy

August 9, 2021 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned the fourth new Type 052D destroyer this year, the Kaifeng, it was revealed for the first time last month in an official statement introducing a recent drill […]

Naval Platforms

The PLAN Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer

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Naval Platforms

Type 054A Multi-mission Frigate

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East Asia and Pacific Region

The PLAN Declares Type 052D Destroyer and Type 054A Frigate Operational

March 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared that the Type 052D Luyang III-class destroyer Guiyang (pennant number 119) and the Type 054A Jiangkai II-class frigate Zaozhuang (pennant number 542) were officially declared ready for combat earlier this year by […]

  • Desperate Russian army is attaching wooden logs as armor with trucks and tanks

    April 10, 2022 0
    Russian forces appear to be attaching makeshift metal cages to the tops of their tanks in Ukraine in a crude effort to protect themselves against anti-tank missiles.  Analysts say the cages are inadequate protection against [...]
  • Saab Oneview PSIM: Eye And Ear Of Urban Security Systems

    December 10, 2020 0
    Saab OneView was born a custom PSIM and has evolved into a situational awareness engine that’s endlessly customisable and relentlessly expandable. The most difficult thing about a management solution with this much depth and lateral [...]
  • Naval Group starts upgrading French Navy’s Courbet La Fayette-class frigate

    October 16, 2020 0
    According to a Tweet released by Naval Group on October 9, 2020, the French shipyard Naval Group has started the renovation and partial upgrade of the French Navy Courbet La Fayette-class frigate. The French Navy’s [...]
  • Australia Purchases Advanced Anti-radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM)

    June 23, 2022 0
    The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of AGM-88E2 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGMs) to Australia for an estimated cost of $94 million. Australia Stockpiles AARGM-ER Anti-radiation Missiles, Amid China TensionsDateOctober 16, [...]
  • Bulgaria selected Lürssen to build two multimission corvettes for Bulgarian Navy

    March 5, 2020 0
    The Bulgarian government has selected German shipbuilder Lürssen over Fincantieri of Italy to build two multi-role corvettes for the country’s navy, Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov announced on 27 February during a visit to Varna. Lürssen [...]
  • Vietnam is considering French-made Rafale fighter jets to replace its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 aircraft.

    February 6, 2026 0
    Vietnam is reportedly considering the French-made Rafale fighter as it looks to diversify away from Russian military equipment, according to a 4 February 2026 report by L’Express. The move could reshape defense alignments in Southeast [...]
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. […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Purchases SM-6 Block 1 Missile For Its Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

  • Europe

    Russian sailors suffer radiation poisoning after washing clothes in contaminated waters

  • Americas

    Saab Proposes To Establish Sensors Production Centre Under Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Bayraktar Akinci B UCAV More Dangerous Than Bayraktar TB2

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $8.6 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter jets to Israel.

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Received the First Mass-produced Armored Modular Vehicle.

  • Europe

    Ukraine demonstrates jet-powered ‘Bullet’ drone capable of intercepting Russian drones

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

  • Europe

    German Startup to Deliver Hypersonic Missile for Bundeswehr in 2029.

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-20 fighter jet enters into mass production stage

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Three Ka-52 Attack Helicopters In Kherson

  • Europe

    Wagner chief accuses Putin of ‘misleading Russians’ over Ukraine offensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

  • Europe

    PayPal shuts down its services in Russia, a blow to Russian retailers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Opens Redeveloped Naval Base in Northern Territory

  • Europe

    Russian navy is completely inactive in the Ukraine war except occasionally launching Kalibr missiles from Sevastopol

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea delivers the third Cheongung-II (M-SAM) battery to the United Arab Emirates.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s Surface Warships That Protect Its Sovereign Waters

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MKII vs JF-17 Block III: How does Tejas MKII stack up against JF-17 Block III?

  • Americas

    Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium for AUKUS alliance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Troops Thought Ukraine War Was an Exercise with Russia

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

  • Europe

    World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure.

  • Middle East

    Turkey delivered Bayraktar TB2 drones to Qatari Emirati Armed Forces

  • Americas

    Dictator in Chief Donald Trump Wants Chinese-style Military Parade in Washington DC

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Forces Failed in Ukraine War Due To Poor Planning, No Pilot Training, Ageing Fighter Fleets and No Airborne Early Warning System

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Buys CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Russia’s Howitzers Flawed With Accuracy and Range Issues

  • Europe

    Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

  • Europe

    Luftwaffe And Israeli Air Force Conduct Air Combat Exercises For The First Time

  • Europe

    Armenia and Czech Republic secretly transferred Indian ammunitions to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded $1.4 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

  • Europe

    Heavy fighting continued in Russia’s Belgorod region as Ukrainian forces attempted breakthrough

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-24 fighter bomber using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Middle East

    Hamas Tunnels: High-tech Israeli Armed Forces Face The Biggest Challenge

  • Europe

    Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class Submarine

  • Cruise Missiles

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

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Started Serial Production of Gripen E Under Technology Transfer

  • Africa

    Swedish Aerospace Company Trelleborg Opens Factory in Morocco.

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

  • Europe

    Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

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