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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 […]

Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Around The World

December 2, 2021 0

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Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

January 17, 2023 0

Russia is avoiding flying its advanced combat jets over Ukraine for fear of the wreckage from a crash giving away the plane’s secrets, an expert told Global Defense Corp. Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate [...]
In-depth Analysis: Three-stages Solid Fuelled Hwasong-18 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

February 8, 2024 0

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Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

October 13, 2021 0

Defence contractor Thales Australia has secured a contract from the Australian Department of Defense to maintain the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) MU90 lightweight torpedo. Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 RiflesDateJuly 16, 2020Thales Australia awarded [...]
Serbia Plans To Buy Dassault Rafale Aircraft

January 10, 2022 0

According to information published by Informer on December 28, 2021, the Serbian Air Force could buy Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft to replace its Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft. The Serbian Air Force has recommended that the [...]
The U.S. has destroyed Iran’s submarine fleet, 16 classes of warships totalling 150 ships destroyed.

April 12, 2026 0

The White House has said that US military operations have effectively neutralized Iran’s submarine force and destroyed scores of Iranian naval vessels, including 16 warship classes, as part of a broader military campaign, Operation Epic [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]