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US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test launch in a week

June 7, 2024 GDC 0

According to a statement by Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, the United States has conducted the second test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the US Space Force Vandenberg base in […]

Americas

U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

September 12, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force, is scheduled to launch the sixth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6) on May 16 from Cape […]

C4iSR

The US Space Force Tests Space Telescope in Western Australia

April 27, 2020 GDC 0

The US-developed telescope had been relocated from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to Exmouth on Western Australia’s Coral Coast through a partnership between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the United […]

  • Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction.

    February 22, 2026 0
    The Indian Air Force’s Tejas fighter jet fleet is under scrutiny following a recent crash during landing. This marks the third significant incident involving the aircraft, with the pilot escaping unharmed but the jet sustaining [...]
  • After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

    September 29, 2021 0
    TOKYO (GDC) — China is facing consecutive blows in geopolitics and military tussles- first, Australia armed itself with nuclear-powered submarines as a part of the AUKUS deal with the UK and the US. And now, an increasingly resurgent Japan is also looking to arm itself [...]
  • Sukhoi Design Bureau Employ Stole $10 Million In Cash And Disappeared

    July 15, 2024 0
    An investigation has revealed that over 875 million rubles ($10 million) were embezzled during the reconstruction of the main testing range for military aviation technology in Akhtubinsk, according to a report by Baza. The case, [...]
  • Israeli IAI And UAE Based Edge To Produce Drone-Guard Under A Joint Venture

    March 16, 2021 0
    EDGE, a UAE-based advanced defense technology group, has signed an accord with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the nation’s largest aerospace and defense company, to jointly develop an advanced system to intercept drones and other threats [...]
  • Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

    April 30, 2021 0
    Corvettes will be produced for the Ukrainian Navy using Turkish technologies at the Okean shipyard in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, the shipyard said in a statement. Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of [...]
  • Indian Air Force Wouldn’t Buy Russia’s Su-57 Says Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria

    October 13, 2019 0
    NEW DELHI – A loud statement was made by the Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria. Marshall said that the Indian Air Force “will soon have its own fifth-generation multirole [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Europe

    Russia Losing 40-50 Tanks Per Week, 45% Spikes Since Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Integrated Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems into AH-64E Apache and T-7A RedHawk.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia seeks to calm ASEAN concerns over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Azerbaijan purchased the Israeli Iron Dome missile system

  • Middle East

    Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

  • Land Platform

    U.S. Army sets to upgrade Abrams tank with Israeli Trophy APS

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Confirmed That It had Destroyed Iran’s Caspian Sea Naval Base and 5 Frigates Before Ceasefire.

  • Air Platform

    First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rocket strikes killed 350 Chechen soldiers resting at night

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina over deaths of 1,400 protesters

  • Air Platform

    US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers First Batch Of Howitzers And Ammunitions To Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • Air Platform

    Russian Technicians Sabotaging MiG-29 Fleet Worldwide, Amid Fears Of Transferring MiGs to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Buys 1000 R-27 Air-launched Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded Contract To Produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles

  • Europe

    France Donates A Large Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Director General of Border Guard Lieutenant General Mainul Islam Arrested At Airport

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s first Turkish-built corvette ‘Hetman Ivan Mazepa’ starts sea trials

  • Air Platform

    China’s first prototype unmanned helicopter successfully flew

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian patriot missile downed one Su-35 and one Su-24 fighter bomber, and Russia shot down its own Su-35, with seven aircraft losses in three days

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Australia to build support warehouse for Australian F-35A stealth jets

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Europe

    British Army Sent Elite Rangers Troops to Ukraine 

  • Air Platform

    Germany Denies Blocking Eurofighter Typhoon Sale To Turkiye

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys French LRU Artillery Rockets in Counteroffensive Against Russia

  • Americas

    Argentine Army Received First Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

  • Defense Industry

    Russia copies a feature of Northrop YF-23 into Checkmate LCA

  • Europe

    Italy, UK, Japan fighter jet programme could open up to UAE and Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

  • Uncategorized

    Rheinmetall sends more Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Israel shows images of tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas militants deepens

  • Middle East

    Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway to Provide Ukraine With Additional NASAMS Air Defense Missile Systems

  • Air Platform

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

  • Industry

    U.S. to further ease arms export restrictions

  • Europe

    Turkey Wants to Revive SAMP-T Partnership With Italy and France, Erdogan

  • South Asia

    Leaked Conversation Shows Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Regime’s Blatant Violation of National Security Clearance Allowing Indian Nationals Work In Top Security Projects

  • Europe

    Serbia Stockpiles Drones Amid Kosovo Tensions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Kushchevsk military airfield and Oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar regions

  • Air Platform

    Saab wants second Gripen production hub as Ukraine placed 150 jet orders.

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin sends F-35A for evaluation by Finish HX programme

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