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Pakistan inducts Al-Khalid-I main battle tank

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

The Pakistan Army (PA) officially inducted into service its first batch of Al-Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBTs) in a ceremony held on 28 July at the facilities of state-owned defence manufacturer Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) […]

  • Bipartisan Senators Ask U.S. Department Of Defense To Transfer Two Batteries Of Iron Dome Missiles To Israel

    October 12, 2023 0
    A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter asking Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to send Israel two Iron Dome batteries — the systems that launch interceptors to block incoming rockets — as soon as possible. [...]
  • Ukraine To Receive Two Batteries Of NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

    October 21, 2022 0
    By the end of autumn, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive two batteries of NASAMS air defense missile systems. The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for IndiaDateFebruary 15, 2020National Advanced [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief)- depleting capabilities and the current situation

    December 25, 2017 0
    In modern warfare, combatants are able to intrude into enemy airspace to strike directly at civilian targets with little warning. This ability will only increase with time.   We can, therefore, see how it is [...]
  • Cheap and Unreliable Chinese J-10CE, Pakistan Seeks Greater Cooperation With U.S. To Buy F-16V Block 70

    November 28, 2022 0
    On March 23 2022, at Pakistan’s Republic Day Parade, onlookers watched the first flyover of the recently inducted J-10C multi-role fighter. The purchase from China, announced publicly by Pakistan’s Interior Minister in late 2021, further showcases Pakistan-China defense ties [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

    July 2, 2025 0
    Ukrainian long-range drones struck deep inside Russian territory overnight, hitting defense production facilities in the city of Izhevsk, according to both Ukrainian sources and regional officials in Russia. The target was the Kupol plant, known [...]
  • VARD Marine Awarded Contract To Design LCT For Bangladesh Navy

    December 10, 2022 0
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Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    What strategic defense looks like for Bangladesh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

  • Naval Platforms

    Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Americas

    Brazil’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project SN-BR Making Progress

  • Europe

    Corruption Scandals Erupted in the Russian Media for Buying Golf Buggies for War Instead of Armoured Vehicles.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike Second Russian Fighter Jet Base in Three Days

  • Air Platform

    A Team of Argentine Air Force Officers Visited Denmark To Purchase Second-hand F-16 Warplanes

  • Europe

    Germany sends 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia Completed First Flight Of Royal Wingman UCAV

  • Europe

    French Aster 30 Missile Intercepts Supersonic Projectile

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed four of Russia’s Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers

  • Europe

    China sides with Russia as it welcomes Putin’s puppet Lukashenko in Beijing

  • Air Platform

    Spain Wants to Buy More Eurofighter Typhoon until F-35 is Available

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Spy Ship Off The Coast Of Australia

  • Europe

    Russian Warship Told To ‘Go F**k Yourself’ Sunk By Ukrainian Navy: Report

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • Europe

    Russian Su-27SM3 fighter crashed near the coast of Crimea

  • Middle East

    IRGC commanders abandon posts, conscripted troops forced to guard IRGC position amid US and Israeli strikes – report

  • Europe

    Poland signs deal to buy more Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FPV drones destroyed Russia’s T-80BV battle tank

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Astra BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Sacks Generals After Losing 73 Vehicles And 1000 Men In Failed River Crossing Bid in Luhansk

  • Europe

    BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan will conduct anti-ship missile firing exercises first time in Australia

  • Americas

    Putin’s Puppet Donald Trump Wants Ukraine to Hand Over $500 Billion Minerals To U.S. or Hand Over Country to Russia

  • Air Platform

    Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Uncategorized

    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Rafael’s Releases Animated Promo Video of New Missile Hitting Russian Ship

  • Americas

    Chinese SH-15 self-propelled howitzers performed worse in Brazilian army’s trials

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem Offers Poland Advanced N-WAV Armored Vehicle with Italian Hitfact Turret

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone Strike Killed Russian Commander Travelling In A BMP-3 IFV

  • Europe

    US State Department Approves AMRAAM-ER to Hungary

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 621 Fixed-wing and Rotorcraft Air Platforms Since It Invaded Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army Planning Rwanda Style Genocide As It Imports Guns, Bullets, Flamethrowers And Tear Shells From China

  • Americas

    US senator blocks arms sales to Hungary over stalling Sweden’s NATO bid

  • Europe

    Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • Americas

    Naval Group Launches Third OPV 87 For Argentine Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet completes second test flight

  • Europe

    S-400 Pain: Turkey hires U.S. lobbyists to get an export license of T800-4A engines for Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Ramps Up FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Production After Export Success In Poland, Thailand And Malaysia

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japanese Aegis-equipped destroyer Chokai fires an SM-3 interceptor missile

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