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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 […]

  • Greek Company Unveiled Aihimi AHM-1X Drone Armed With Rockets

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  • Ukraine’s special forces captured Russian tank fitted with new radio frequency jammer

    August 7, 2024 0
    The raid nearly ended in Starving for artillery ammunition after Russia-friendly Republicans in the U.S. Congress blocked further aid to Ukraine starting in October. The Ukrainian forces acquired tiny explosive drones as a firepower expedient. [...]
  • U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

    July 15, 2020 0
    The Defense Department plans to spend $1.2 billion for eight Boeing-developed F-15EX fighter jets over the next three years, the company and the Air Force announced Monday, a contract that will provide a much-needed boost [...]
  • Ukraine seeks deeper defense ties with Raytheon

    May 21, 2025 0
    Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a high-level meeting with senior executives from U.S. defense contractor Raytheon on May 19, focusing on expanding collaboration in air and missile defense systems, particularly the Patriot platform. In [...]
  • South Korean Police Raided KAI Office To Investigate Two Indonesian Nationals Involved In KF-21 Technology Leak

    March 16, 2024 0
    South Korean police raided the head office of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), on Friday in connection with two Indonesian nationals accused of leaking technology related to a fighter jet project, a police official said. Indonesia [...]
  • Israel Approves Sending Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile And Spike NLOS To Ukraine By Estonia

    May 5, 2022 0
    Israel will send Ukraine helmets and bulletproof vests for medical teams and first responders, Minister of Defense Benny Gantz told his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday. U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in UkraineDateSeptember 18, 2021Ukraine Formally [...]
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. […]

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Released Tender for Lead-In Light Fighter/Trainer Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded contract to produce new batch of F-35 aircraft

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

  • Air Platform

    Hydraulic fluid and engine oil leaks at the Dubai air show will stain HAL Tejas and destroy its export potential.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

  • Defense Industry

    India, A Booming Defense Market for USA, France and Israel

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • Middle East

    Beyond Antipathy Towards Iran, logic Behind Arab-Israeli Peace Deal

  • Central Asia

    Top Russian Commander Among Troops Killed During Azerbaijan’s Attack On Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Americas

    Damen To Build Sigma Class Frigates For Colombia

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer Undergoes BMD Upgrades

  • Europe

    Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. approves sale of Israeli David Sling anti-air missiles to Finland

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    The first KC-46A constructed for Japan recently refueled another KC-46A

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN installs new mast on HMAS Warramunga frigate

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye says Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan are interested in buying Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Worth $310 Million

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets and their pilot’s bionic helmets helped Israel repel Iran’s drone

  • Americas

    Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Air Platform

    UK and Turkiye Signed $10 Billion Contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • Europe

    Russia Sending Obsolete 1950s Military Gear To Easter Ukraine As Reinforcement

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    M-61A1 20mm Gatling gun

  • South Asia

    India-Pakistan Violated Cease Fire: Heavy Artillery Shelling by both sides

  • Americas

    U.S. Marine Corps Purchases 44 Iron Dome Launchers and 1840 Missiles

  • South Asia

    India recruited and deployed 100,000 RAW agents in Bangladesh to control ousted Sheikh Hasina regime

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 – The Modern Marvel Of Europe

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain to transfer 6 launchers for MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines army received first batch of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why does tiny Taiwan pack a punch?

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 27 Ka-52 attack helicopters in the Ukraine invasion

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Americas

    Boeing Declared Partnership For Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • Europe

    Poland Received General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UCAV

  • C4iSR

    Northrop, Mitsubishi to develop Japan’s integrated air and missile defense networks

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Says 2783 Soldiers Killed In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict

  • Europe

    MiG-35 (MiG-29M2) multi-role fighter jet completes factory trials

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel destroyed the Iranian Navy’s 20 warships, 1 aircraft carrier, 2 submarines and all naval bases.

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched 9th Type 056 Corvette In 2020

  • Industry

    Russian Arms Makers Kalashnikov Lost $760 Million Due to CAATSA Sanctions: Report

  • Middle East

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Iron Sting Mortar Munitions

  • Europe

    Russia Burning Faces Of Dead North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Africa

    Sudanese lawmakers to review Russian naval base deal: Sudan’s Foreign Minister

  • Air Platform

    Turkish MilSoft to Develop AI Powered Software for Drone Swarm

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine’s new 3,000km range cruise missile will hit deep inside Russia

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