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Air-Launched Weapons

US Air Force’s F-35A Drops B61-12 Nuclear Bomb

November 28, 2020 GDC 0

Two major US defense initiatives recently came together as a US Air Force F-35A Lightning II dropped a mock refurbished B61-12 nuclear bomb for the first time. The test, which took place over Sandia National Laboratories’ Tonopah […]

  • Ukrainian defense intelligence confirms Russia using Elon Musk’s Starlink internet in occupied territories

    February 16, 2024 0
    Starlink terminals, which provide high-speed communications, have been vital in giving Ukraine’s military an edge over invading Russian troops. Ukraine says Russian forces obtaining Elon Musk’s Starlink via third countryDateFebruary 13, 2024Polish private company sold [...]
  • Brazilian Navy Launched Second Scorpene-class Submarine

    December 14, 2020 0
    The Brazilian Navy launched today the second Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarine, the S Humaita (S41). The unit is being built by ICN in Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro and French Naval Group under a technology transfer [...]
  • China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

    February 18, 2023 0
    It’s known as the “Hawaii of China,” a tropical island paradise where the Chinese middle class enjoys sandy beaches, five-star resorts, and duty-free luxury shopping. U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Chinese Spy BallonDateFebruary 5, 2023Chinese [...]
  • Israeli firm unveils armed autonomous vehicle to patrol battlegrounds

    October 21, 2021 0
    An Israeli defense contractor on Monday unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest addition to the world of drone technology, [...]
  • U.S. Sends ScanEagle Drones, Howitzers And Carl Gustaf Recoil Rifles To Ukraine

    August 23, 2022 0
    A new $775 million military aid package for Ukraine marks the first time the U.S. sends ScanEagle drones for targeting artillery, as well as 105mm howitzers and anti-tank rounds for the Carl Gustaf rifle to [...]
  • Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

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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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    US Navy Will Retrofit John F Kennedy Aircraft Carrier To Launch F-35 From Deck

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Russia’s Upgraded Buk Surface-to-air Missile

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan unveils locally built Chinese SF-200 Kamikaze drone, named Mudamir-LR.

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Receives Scorpene-class Submarine INS Vela

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Europe

    Key Facts About Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Hellenic Air Force Purchases Israeli Spice Air-to-surface Precision Guided Munitions

  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR-O Medium-range Surface-to-air Missile Passes High Altitude Tests

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Close-up Image Shows North Korean Shipyards Was Inept and Lacked Technical Know-how on Launching Destroyer

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptor to Poland, amid Russia tensions

  • Middle East

    President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year authoritarian rule has ended

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Jammed With Traffic As Russians Flee After Airbase Blast

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud launcher in Zaporozhye region

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • Europe

    Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s first type 31 frigate

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile Enters Production Phase

  • Air Platform

    Turkey working with Rolls-Royce on 5th-gen TFX combat aircraft engine

  • Europe

    Russia on the hunt for Ukraine’s FPV drone operators who kill thousands of Russian troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan teams with France and Germany to develop high-tech railgun

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Destroyer

  • Americas

    US, Ukraine sign critical minerals deal two months after Oval Office clash over war aid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Announced Joint Venture With Bell Helicopters for the Requirement of Australian SAS Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s first fighter jet KAAN conducts maiden test flight

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Unveils Truck-mounted NASAMS High-mobility Launcher System.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

  • Air Platform

    P-8I Neptune: A Superior Submarine Hunting Machine For Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Under Construction Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia funds additional $399 million for the development of MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Turkey Supplying Arms And Training To Ukrainian Military In Donbass War

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivers More NASAMS, HIMARS, Ammo And Power Generators To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Three More Rafale Fighters To Arrive In India On November 5

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Possesses The Biggest Threat To Global Maritime Trades

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Swallows Its Pride, Asks Turkey To Construct Floating Dry Dock For Russia

  • Middle East

    Kuwait purchases Bayraktar TB2 drones worth $367 million

  • Air Platform

    Russia will deliver North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for more troops

  • C4iSR

    CETC Group’s Type 305A and Type 305B AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • South Asia

    India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force scrambles F-16 again to warn off Chinese J-11 jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia tests Sidewinder air-to-air missile on NASAMS launcher

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