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Americas

U.S. Navy Commissions Its 69th Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

December 11, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), Dec. 8, 2021 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. DDG 118 is the third of nine Arleigh Burke-class, “Flight IIA: Technology Insertion” variant. “Technology […]

  • South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

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  • South Africa Facilitating Delivery Of Chinese-made Arms To Russia

    May 13, 2023 0
    The US has accused South Africa of supplying arms to Russia in a covert naval operation, escalating a foreign policy crisis for President Cyril Ramaphosa over the country’s ties to the Kremlin and position on [...]
  • France To Deliver Crotale NG Anti-air Missiles And Radars To Ukraine

    October 30, 2022 0
    On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the supply of radar and air defense missile systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks. He did not specify the number and type of air [...]
  • Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

    October 28, 2025 0
    The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 [...]
  • Germany Delivers Two Skynex Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

    December 11, 2022 0
    Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with two Skynex air defence systems. The systems will enhance the customer’s ability to defend itself against aerial threats. Rheinmetall delivers Skynex anti-air gun to UkraineDateNovember 7, 2023Rheinmetall delivers ammunitions for [...]
  • Russia retreated its forces from ATACMS ranges in the Kherson region

    November 14, 2023 0
    Moscow’s troops retreated from a key position in the partially occupied southern Kherson region, state-run news agencies cited the Kremlin as saying on Monday, before retracting their reports and apologizing. Bayraktar TB2 could play a [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

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

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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    Ecuador Replaces HAL Dhruv and Mi-171 Helicopters With Airbus H225M Helicopters

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    Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

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    Turkish Aerospace Industries opens first Southeast Asian office in Malaysia

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    China Building Military Facilities In Galwan Valley, Ladakh

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    Naval Group rolls out second Barracuda submarine

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    Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery Rockets

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    Russian Anti-air Missile Shot Down Their Own Su-34M Bomber

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    Turkey Completes Atmaca Anti-ship Missile Tests With Locally Made Turbojet Engine

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    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Engineering Supports for US Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile–Nuclear Program

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    Ukrainian Drone (USV) Struck Russian Port In Novorossiysk

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    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Tranche 4 to Switzerland

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    Ukraine WIll Regain Control Of Crimea By August 2023, Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges Says

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    We have ‘problems’ with Russia, says Russia’s ally Armenia

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    MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T Air Defense System: The most advanced missile defense systems

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    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

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    Egypt and Turkiye will sign a landmark defence cooperation agreement to co-produce the KAAN fighter jet.

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    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

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    Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

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    US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

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    India, A Close Ally of America Agrees To Sale BrahMos Cruise Missiles To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Why You Shouldn’t Compare Fighter Jets?

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    Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • Europe

    Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

  • South Asia

    1000 students died, and 12,500 were injured as the Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) raped and orchestrated brutal crackdown

  • Air Platform

    Turkey signed deal with UK and Germany to purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon worth $5 billion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Strikes Destroyed Five Su-34 Fighter-bomber At Morozovsk Air Base In Russia

  • Europe

    Russia Failed To Launch Satan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief) bought obsolete Chinese Junk warships, paid exorbitant prices

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    ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

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    U.S. Vows To Expedite NASAMS Delivery To Ukraine

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  • Americas

    Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, congressional report says.

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    Turkey’s first homegrown TFX fighter jet began taxi trials

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