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East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s new Visby-class copycat warship spotted during sea trials

September 18, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles For Sweden’s Visby Class Corvettes

May 17, 2024 GDC 0

MBDA announced it signed a contract in Sweden to deliver Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs) for the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract – signed between MBDA and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV (Swedish: Försvarets […]

Europe

Saab Signs Two Contracts for Next Generation Corvettes for Sweden

April 28, 2024 GDC 0

Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, (FMV), have signed two agreements concerning the next generation of surface ships and corvettes. A Product Definition Phase for the Mid-Life Upgrades (MLU) of five Visby-class corvettes, as […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

IP Theft: China Copies Swedish Visby-class Corvette As New Ship Design For PLA Navy

November 28, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

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

February 7, 2022 GDC 0

The Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) have increased their presence on the country’s southern coast, including Gotland – Sweden’s southern island, as well as at sea, according to information released by the Swedish Ministry of Defense. […]

C4iSR

Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

January 23, 2022 GDC 0

Elbit Systems’ Swedish subsidiary has been awarded a contract to provide the Royal Swedish Navy’s MCM vessels with its Albatross Combat Management System. Elbit Systems announced today (Jan. 13) that following a competitive tender process, […]

Europe

Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

June 15, 2020 GDC 0

Saab has together with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Swedish Armed Forces conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine learned GDC citing Görgen Johansson, […]

Naval Platforms

Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

January 31, 2020 GDC 0

The Visby-class ship’s design heavily emphasizes low visibility, radar cross-section and infrared signature. The first ship in the class is named after Visby, the main city on the island of Gotland. The class has received widespread international attention because of its capabilities as a stealth ship. […]

C4iSR

The Saab’s Giraffe Radar Family

February 19, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Two Tu-22M Nuclear Bombers

    August 20, 2023 0
    Two Moscow airports have been shut down over a reported “drone threat” – hours after two supersonic nuclear bombers was damaged in a strike on an airbase. Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tu-22M bombers 1770 [...]
  • US Air Force withdraws height restrictions for applicants

    May 25, 2020 0
    The U.S. Air Force announced this week that it is changing its height restrictions for pilots. Applicants below 64 inches (5’4″) or above 77 inches (6’5″) can now enter a cockpit without a waiver.  Under [...]
  • Ukraine requests evil twins of Storm Shadow, 500km range bunker busting Taurus cruise missiles from Germany

    May 29, 2023 0
    Ukraine has asked Germany to supply it with Taurus cruise missiles, an air-launched weapon with a range of some 500 kilometers, a spokeswoman for the Defense Ministry in Berlin said on May 27. Germany, UK [...]
  • Biden Administration Approves $23 Billion F-35 And MQ-9B Sales To UAE

    April 14, 2021 0
    The administration of US President Joe Biden has told Congress it is proceeding with more than $23bn in weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, including advanced F-35 aircraft, armed drones and other equipment, congressional [...]
  • Turkey is likely to buy second batch of S-400

    December 30, 2019 0
    Russia hopes that Turkey will purchase another batch of air defense systems S-400, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov told the round-the-clock television news channel Rossiya-24 in an interview. “It is very likely they will use this [...]
  • Thousands of US marines land in Darwin, Australia for training

    April 16, 2023 0
    US marines have touched down in the Top End and will train with Australian troops as tensions in the Pacific continue to heighten. Defense Department cancels US Marines annual training deployment to northern territory Australia [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Europe

    Russia paid $2 billion gold bullion to purchase Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region in fifth successful attacks

  • Europe

    The Netherlands to extend the life of Walrus class submarines

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-7 Sparrow Radar Guided Air-to-Air Missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army and Its Special Forces Started Raids In Gaza Strip

  • Middle East

    Israel, US, Jordan and UK forces help shoot down Iranian Muhajer-10 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles over Jordan, Syria, Israel and Iraq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

  • Air Platform

    Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia.

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Spyder Medium/Long-Rang Air Defense System

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • South Asia

    Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Develops Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Europe

    U.S. Approves F-35, Super Hornet And Patriot Missile Defense System For Switzerland

  • Europe

    Sweden Purchases Leopard Tanks Worth $2 Billion

  • Europe

    Hungarian Air Force Gripen C showcase new capabilities in a NATO Mission

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Canada Sends Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Africa

    The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

  • Air Platform

    Iran pivots to the Chinese J-10C and admits Russia is not a reliable defense partner

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers Modernized CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Dutch Army

  • Middle East

    ‘We will turn them into rubble’, Israeli PM Netanyahu vows vengeance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Troops Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture in Kursk Region

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan test-fires 450km range ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

  • Europe

    Putin has sent S-400 surface-to-air missiles to North Korea in return of 20,000 troops

  • Central Asia

    President Trump hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders at the Whitehouse to sign peace treaty between central Asian neighbors.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counter-offensive Wreck Havoc On Russian Troops In Kherson

  • Uncategorized

    Safran awarded the contract to deliver JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars to Australian Defense Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

  • Middle East

    Tehran dumps Russian Su-30SME and MiG-35 in favor of Chinese J-10C fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Navy Deploys Two OPVs in Indo-Pacific Region

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drone sunk Russian minesweeper Kovrovets

  • Americas

    BWXT awarded $1.5 billion contract for naval nuclear propulsion.

  • Europe

    Babcock completes building new assembly hall for Type 31 Frigate

  • Europe

    Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

  • Air Platform

    Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to Bahrain

  • Middle East

    Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

  • Europe

    Germany committed to deploy permament army brigade in Lithuania

  • Europe

    UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • Air Platform

    CCTV footage shows Bangladesh Air Guard’s squadron leader Asim Jawwad, incorrectly performing aileron rolls, causing the Yak-130 to crash

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army Planning Rwanda Style Genocide As It Imports Guns, Bullets, Flamethrowers And Tear Shells From China

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

  • Air Platform

    Dassault CEO Frustrated With Airbus Over FCAS Delays

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases High-tech Digital Main Battle Tank KF51 Panther

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Air Platform

    China copies US Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye AEW&C

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