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Anti-ship Missile

Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

May 19, 2025 GDC 0

Japan is set to conduct an anti-ship missile firing drill on its territory, as Chinese and Russian naval forces continue operating in waters surrounding the United States ally. Japan, along with Taiwan and the Philippines, […]

Air Platform

Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

April 30, 2020 GDC 0

After laying to rest its pacifist post-World War II posture since the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to power, Japan has its eyes set on matching if not overtaking the United States and Europe in aerospace and […]

Air-Launched Weapons

MHI Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile

April 11, 2020 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Deploys Advanced Type 12 Anti-ship Weaponry On Southwest Isle

April 10, 2020 GDC 0

To boost its defenses against China in its southwestern archipelago, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced on 26 March that it had deployed troops and its latest anti-ship missile type to Miyakojima Island. Miyakojima […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Japan’s MHI develops an advanced derivative of type 12 ASM

February 29, 2020 GDC 0

Japan originally developed type 91 air-launched antiship missile based on surface-to-ship missile for the Ground Self-Defense Force by utilizing the Type 88 missile technology of the Ground Self-Defense Force. The advanced derivative called type 12 […]

  • US plans to send Israel SPICE precision bombs to minimize collateral damage

    November 20, 2023 0
    According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden plans to provide Israel with precision bombs totaling $320 million. On October 31, the administration formally communicated its plans to Congress leaders [...]
  • South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter

    February 24, 2025 0
    MBDA announced on Monday the successful integration of the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) onto South Korea’s next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter. The collaboration between MBDA, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and South Korea’s Defense [...]
  • Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four Su-30SM, one MiG-29 and two Pantsir air defense in Kursk airfield

    August 29, 2023 0
    Several pieces of military equipment were hit on the airfield in the Kursk region. The strike was carried out by Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones. Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russian Airfields and Pantsir Air Defense System [...]
  • Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian artic-variant TOR air defense system

    May 2, 2024 0
    New footage has emerged showing the hit of a rare Russian Arctic variant of the TOR air defense system by Ukrainian forces. Russia Deploys Soviet-era Tor-M2DT Missile In UkraineDateJanuary 22, 2023Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight [...]
  • Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

    April 29, 2024 0
    Australia has announced its renewed support for Ukraine with a new $100 million military aid package. Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to UkraineDateJuly 6, 2022Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To UkraineDateJune 20, [...]
  • Russian soldiers calling Ukrainian hotline to surrender with armored vehicles

    April 14, 2023 0
    Russian soldiers calling a Ukrainian hotline that allows them to surrender are also offering to hand over equipment and heavy armored vehicles, a Ukrainian official said.  Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian Hotline Asking How To SurrenderDateOctober [...]
Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

  • Industry

    Pakistan, Ukraine To Sign Joint Ventures And Technology Transfer Deals

  • Americas

    US Army test fires mid-range Typhon weapon system

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched largest-ever drone strikes inside Russia

  • Europe

    Seize of Mariupol: How long the Azov regiment can hold on Russian onslaught?

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi, Yakovlev and Mikoyan Design Bureau Ran Into Supply Chain Disruption Due to Sanctions

  • Middle East

    Turkish-backed Syrian rebels close in on Russia’s Khmeimim air base, Russia vacates Syrian naval base

  • Europe

    HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

  • Europe

    Putin started wearing bulletproof vests in public appearance over assassination fears

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy receives new warship BRP Diego Silang.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed significant numbers of Russian-made S-300 air defense system in Iran attacks

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Find New Way To Use Javelin ATGM Busting Wagner Group’s Bunker In Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Purchases THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • Europe

    Russians Cash Savings Hit All Time Low, VTB Bank Collapsed

  • Americas

    South Korea delivers K2 Black Panther battle tank to Peru

  • Cyber

    The U.S., Australia and United Kingdom accused Russian G.R.U. of Cyberattacks on Georgia

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For Sweden

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Destroyed Jewish Community Centers and Synagogues in Mariupol

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines signs $369 million deal with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Stepped Up The Arrest Of Citizens Involved In Attacking Israel In Social Media

  • Americas

    Canada could be the next target of the Russian GRU, warned the head of NATO

  • Americas

    Why I admire Admiral William McRaven?

  • Europe

    Germany transfers 18 more RCH 155mm howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ultra-modern Mogami-Class Frigates Are Headaches For PLA Navy’s Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Mi-24 Helicopter In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • Europe

    A huge blast ripped through Russian oil depot and rail link in occupied Donetsk

  • Europe

    North Korean troops received AK-47, but no winter clothes, helmets or body armor to fight in Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Upgrades Put Putin’s Black Sea Fleet in Crosshairs

  • Air Platform

    Outdated and Unreliable Su-57 Forced Russia to Send 12 Years Old ‘Prototype 054’ Su-57 to India, China and UAE

  • Europe

    Ukrainian SHARK drone locating Russian positions for HIMARS to destroy them

  • Industry

    Rostec Will Unite Sukhoi and Mikoyan Design Bureau To Avoid Bankruptcy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Fearing Coup: Putin Removes Major General Vladimir Seliverstov From His Position

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up 83 of Russia’s BTR-82A armored vehicles in Krynky like tin cans

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded Contract to Integrate AGM-158C LRASM into RAAF’s Super Hornet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

  • Americas

    Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China parades DF-26 ballistic missiles

  • Europe

    Losing all armors Putin’s Army is now fighting in Ukraine on Horseback

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