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East Asia and Pacific Region

HMS Queen Elizabeth Projects Power In South China Sea

May 10, 2021 GDC 0

Britain’s biggest naval task force since the Falklands War is headed our way. And its centrepiece, the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, is sailing into uncertain waters. Regular US deployments of its nuclear-powered behemoths – […]

Americas

Saab Awarded A Contract For US Navy’s LCS Sensors Suite

April 14, 2021 GDC 0

Washington (GDC) – Saab says it will expand its East Syracuse plant and add 50 new jobs after the U.S. Navy selected the company to help upgrade its fleet of small, fast combat ships. U.S. […]

Naval Platforms

Mighty US Navy: This Is How US Can Take Spratly Islands!

June 17, 2020 GDC 0

The US Navy is the most powerful group of ships, carriers, and sailors on Earth. The Navy is older than the US – founded in 1775 as the Continental Navy – and is currently made […]

Americas

Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

March 13, 2020 GDC 0

Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has signed a contract with US-based Raytheon Missile Systems for Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) to the US Navy Over-The-Horizon Weapon System (OTH WS) program. The deal is valued at […]

Naval Weapons

Raytheon-Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM): Fifth-gen Over the Horizon Precision Strike Missile

December 5, 2019 GDC 0

The Naval Strike Missile is a long-range, precision strike weapon that can find and destroy enemy ships at distances up to 185 km away. The stealthy missile flies at sea-skimming altitude, has terrain-following capability and […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Path to Insanity: South China Sea Explosion Explained!

November 23, 2019 GDC 0

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty was supposed to lead to disarmament. Instead, it’s led to nuclear apartheid — and sooner or later, someone’s going set one off. A website run by far-right U.S. talk show radio […]

  • Qatar, Turkey agree to enhance defense cooperation

    November 17, 2021 0
    Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar discussed defense cooperation with his Qatari counterpart in Istanbul, the ministry said Thursday. Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign joint cooperation on KAAN fighter jet project.DateFebruary 6, 2026Turkey and Egypt Sign [...]
  • France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

    January 30, 2022 0
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  • U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

    June 9, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Soldiers have begun training on the first U.S.-made rocket artillery systems at an undisclosed location outside of the country, according to a senior U.S. defense official. U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS [...]
  • Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

    September 12, 2020 0
    The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is leaning towards the acquisition of a third squadron of F-35 fighter jets, reported British magazine Janes. The IAF currently has 50 F-35Is on order for two squadrons, both based at [...]
  • HJ-12 ATGM: An American FGM-148 Javelin Copycat

    April 12, 2020 0
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  • United States Marine Corps Begins AGM-158A JASSM Integration Work Into F/A-18 Hornet Fleet

    September 17, 2024 0
    An AGM-158A joint air-to-surface standoff missile (JASSM) was fitted to a USMC F/A-18 Hornet for the first time last week, marking a significant boost to the service’s strike capabilities and milestone for plans to modernize [...]
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. […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the Royal Danish Army

  • Europe

    Sanctions-hit Russia Seeks Aircraft, Automotive, Train Parts And U.S. Dollars From India And Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For Japan

  • Europe

    Baykar Defence Sent Bayraktar Akinci Drone To Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF C27J Sustainment Under Scrutiny

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Europe

    Russia lost 550 Russian conscripts, 33 artillery systems, 11 armoured vehicles, and eight tanks in Bakhmut in a day

  • Defense Industry

    Spanish Navantia Shortlisted To Build Three Frigates For Polish Navy

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in Mariupol by a car bomb

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

  • Europe

    Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

  • Air Platform

    Hanwha Aerospace and KAI to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Why India Should Ditch Tejas MWF and Focus on AMCA?

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish HAVELSAN and Malaysia’s MIMOS signed defense cooperation agreement.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles destroyed the Belbek airbase in the occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FPV drone almost intercepts Russian Mi-8 helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian heavy 2S5 Giatsint-S artillery system

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia purchases CAKIR anti-ship cruise missiles from Turkiye

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Rafael’s Iron Dome Manufacturing Facility in Northern Israel

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin wants to sell 24 F-16V fighter jets with missiles to Colombia worth $4.6 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s Fifth Scorpene-class Submarine Starts Sea Trials

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Air Platform

    Boeing is testing AH-64E Block 2, the new high-speed Apache concept

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Russia And Pakistan Want Production Sharing Agreements For Bayraktar Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chin Brotherhood Forces Seize Control Of Myanmar Junta’s FAB-250 and FAB-500 Bombs Manufacturing Plant, Junta Lost 40 Military Sites To Arakan Army

  • Americas

    US Orders Modified Hero Loitering Munitions for Special Operation Forces

  • Europe

    Global Defense Giants Quietly Making Billions From Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    Iran Closes Gas Stations and Billboards After Suspected Israeli Cyber Attacks

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Negotiating With UK To Purchase Eurofighter, Type 23 Frigate And C-130J Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israel Adopts Sa’ar 6 As Maritime Anti-ship Doctrine

  • Europe

    Russian Warship Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy’s HMS Defender

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Extended-range ground-based air defense system

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered rail-link, roads, ports, internet and power connection to India’s northeaster states to stay in power

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

  • Europe

    The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

  • Europe

    Greece to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Italian Leopard tanks

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

  • Air Platform

    Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkey is likely to buy second batch of S-400

  • Europe

    Serbia upgrades BTR-82A armored vehicles with new remote weapons station.

  • Africa

    US Military Exports To Royal Moroccan Armed Forces

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers MARS Artillery Rocket And Dingo Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

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