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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 […]

  • Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

    April 24, 2026 0
    The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer CompetitionDateDecember 30, 2020Nexter [...]
  • U.S. Marine Corps Purchases 44 Iron Dome Launchers and 1840 Missiles

    September 4, 2023 0
    The US Marine Corps plans to buy three batteries of Iron Dome air defence systems and nearly 2,000 Tamir missile interceptors. The service’s plan was published on the government’s website. Israel Delivers Second Batch Of [...]
  • Dirty work of Indian RAW: Deceased Bangladesh RAB officer Palash Saha was handling the controversial Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das case, in which RAW has vested interests

    May 16, 2025 0
    Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police Palash Saha was working in RAB-7. His body was recovered on Wednesday (May 7) noon, said RAB-7 commanding officer Hafizur Rahman. Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing [...]
  • South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept main battle tank

    October 2, 2023 0
    South Korean firm Hyundai Rotem has shown off a concept of their next-generation tank with various high-tech solutions. South Korea Begins Development of Hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank.DateNovember 23, 2025South Korea to upgrade K1A2 main [...]
  • Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

    November 6, 2024 0
    Israel had an even stronger case than ever that any limited attack would be insufficient to deter the Islamic Republic from a third attack. Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile DefenseDateDecember [...]
  • Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

    October 24, 2024 0
    North Korean troops scrambled to fight for desperate Vladimir Putin are reportedly fleeing from their positions before even reaching the frontlines. 1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed North Korean Troops in Kursk CounteroffensiveDateDecember 24, [...]
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. […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine Recaptured City of Chuhuiv

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    The Ukrainian military has advanced on the eastern front

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Allocates $100 Million For Turkish Drones

  • South Asia

    United Nations barred Bangladesh’s DGFI, RAB, BGB, DB men from UN peacekeeping duty

  • Africa

    Sudan Considers Purchasing J-10C After Purchasing FTC-200G Light Attack Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Europe

    British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • Air Platform

    Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

  • Naval Platforms

    Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy Purchases Royal Navy’s Decommissioned HMS Enterprise Survey Vessel.

  • Europe

    Finland is on the edge of war with Russia in 2022

  • Europe

    Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    The Phillippines receives first two T129 attack helicopters from Turkey

  • Industry

    BlueScope Awarded A Contract To Supply Steel For Hunter-class Frigate

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

  • Europe

    Swiss F/A-18 Hornet To Guard Its Airspace Round The Clock

  • Air Platform

    German-made IRIS-T SLM shot down $50 million Su-34 fighter bombers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-7 Sparrow Radar Guided Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Received Upgraded F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    The Boeing P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Buys 12 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye progressed with Eurofighter Typhoon acquisition

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Off First Production Variant T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Launches New Adaptive Engine Project For F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drones set Kerch bridge on fire again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones strike Russian fuel depot in Yurovka, Krasnodar Krai

  • Air Platform

    German Air Force to upgrade Eurofighter Typhoon with new Captor-E AESA radar

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan shoots down fleeing Afghan military plane, another forty six helicopters and planes landed carrying 600 Afghan soldiers

  • Europe

    Poland to deliver T-72 tanks and anti-air system to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Built Carrier Strike Groups

  • Europe

    Russia Stops Exporting T-90 Tanks As It Lost Astounding 65% Of Land Platforms In Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    The Seaspray 5000E AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Serbia To Purchase Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • Europe

    Russian bridge blown up with homemade bomb planted by saboteurs

  • Europe

    Finish Parliament Lifts Ban on Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall has secured its largest-ever ammo order worth $9.1 billion

  • Europe

    Moon Mission: Turkey Unveils National Space Program

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Khordad-3 Air Defense Missile system.

  • Europe

    Swedish Gripen fighter jet intercepts a Russian Kilo-class submarine.

  • Europe

    Russia Lost Its Global Influence Despite Having Formidable Nuclear Arsenal: India’s Chief Of Defense Staff, General Anil Chauhan

  • Europe

    Dwindling Supplies, Low Morale, and Reliance on Iran and North Korea, Russian Forces Could Collapse In Winter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia down-selected Japanese Mogami-class frigate to replace ageing ANZAC class frigate

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT’s Kalaetron Attack Jammer To Provide Electronic Shield For Eurofighter and FCAS

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