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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

August 8, 2020 GDC 0

Taiwanese F-16 fighters have flown air patrol missions armed with live AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Taiwan’s Liberty Times said the missions were launched amid fears of imminent Chinese military exercises that are expected to be designed to simulate capture of the Taiwan-administered […]

  • IRGC commanders abandon posts, conscripted troops forced to guard IRGC position amid US and Israeli strikes – report

    March 7, 2026 0
    Following the killing of Ali Khamenei and the targeted killings of more than 400 high-ranking military officers, other IRGC military commanders, officers have abandoned their barracks, leaving soldiers in dangerous conditions and forcing them to [...]
  • Russian Orion combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

    May 21, 2023 0
    The remains of an Orion drone — also known by the project name Inokhodets – have been found in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region. Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building Cheap Attack DronesDateApril 25, 2021Ukrainian kamikaze [...]
  • Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to Bahrain

    October 28, 2021 0
    Bell has rolled out the first of 12 AH-1Z Viper for Bahrain, handing the attack helicopter over to the US Naval Air Systems Command ahead of delivery to the Gulf kingdom in 2022. Nigeria cleared [...]
  • PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

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  • Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

    August 2, 2024 0
    Three frigate models illustrate builder capacity to meet SEA 3000 requirements for Australian Navy. Ocean 4300 Frigate advertises FFX Batch II tailored to RAN interoperability needs. South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS [...]
  • Huge explosion ripped through Putin’s warehouse storing Satan-2 rockets

    September 22, 2024 0
    This is the moment Ukrainian drones blasted a massive Russian ammo dump – causing an apocalyptic explosion. Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile factoryDateSeptember 9, 2023Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in [...]
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 […]

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    Lockheed Delivers First F-16V Block 70 To Bulgaria

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    Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

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    Indian Navy bans smartphones and social media at naval bases

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    Japan Deploys Long-range Type 12 Anti-ship Cruise Missiles

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    Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

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    Royal Thai Air Force Boosts Upgraded Alpha Jets.

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

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    New Close-up Image Shows North Korean Shipyards Was Inept and Lacked Technical Know-how on Launching Destroyer

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    F-16 Fighting Falcon Received Upgraded AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

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    Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

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

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    Sweden Deploys Land-based RBS15 Anti-ship Missiles in Gotland

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    US Navy Destroyer USS Carney Shot Down Three Toufan Ballistic Missiles Fired At Israel

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    Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

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    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

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    France Delivers Six Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

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    Israel successfully tests Arrow-2 missile interceptor

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    Indian Air Force retires all MiG-27ML from its service

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    Belarusian helicopters repeatedly violating Polish airspace, NATO, Russia conflict looming

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    Boeing Awarded Contract To Build More Guided Bomb Kits For JDAM

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    Ukraine’s Patriot crews intercepting ballistic missiles, with one missile proving Patriot’s 100 percent efficacy.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s ‘Shayetet 13’ Elite Commandos Thwarted Hamas Terrorists Boat Infiltrating Israeli Coast

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia launches RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile targeting Ukraine’s Dnipro city

  • Europe

    UK, Turkey, Canada, Norway and Iceland are ready to contribute to EU efforts to boost Ukraine’s defense

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • Naval Platforms

    China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

  • Europe

    Hungarian Army Receives First Locally Built KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Americas

    US Air Force receives cutting-edge vehicle-mounted air traffic control (ATC) systems

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract For Carl Gustaf M4 Trainer

  • Europe

    Netherlands to buy Israeli-made rocket artillery system

  • Air Platform

    Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

  • Europe

    Belarus Cozzies Up With Turkey, A Snab To Russia

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    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Europe

    Danish Defense Industries to Build New Vessels for Danish Navy

  • Americas

    Trump administration approves first arms sale to Ukraine

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    Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian partisan set chemical factory, military surveillance equipment factory and oil refinery on fire

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    Ukraine push for the use of long-range Western missiles to strike inside Russia

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    Hellenic Navy’s HS Kimon Started Sea Trials

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    Boeing unveils long-range air-to-air missile concept for sixth-gen fighters

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    China unveils new anti-drone gun at military drill

  • Europe

    Ukraine navy chief says Russian Navy is leaving Crimean hub in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Russia admits it no longer has the naval power to defend shadow oil tankers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Land Platform

    Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Expert Believes That Taiwan Invasion Becomes a Pipe Dream for China for Now, as Chinese-made arms are failing in Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Venezuela.

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