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Air Platform

Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

August 6, 2020 GDC 0

Marignane (GDC) – The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight. The VSR700 performed a ten-minute flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south […]

  • Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir showing highest level of combat readiness

    June 19, 2025 0
    Israel’s unique version of the F-35I Adir stealth fighter is showing the jet’s readiness for a higher level of combat in its fights with Iran. This difficult adversary, until recently, fielded a challenging arsenal of [...]
  • India bought two mothballed Project 11356 warships from Russia

    October 2, 2021 0
    Russia has signed contracts with India to construct four Project 11356 frigates for the Indian Navy, according to In a joint statement by the Indian Navy and Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation. [...]
  • Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

    August 15, 2020 0
    TLVS GmbH, the joint venture (JV) between MBDA Deutschland and Lockheed Martin – has submitted an updated and final proposal to the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) for [...]
  • Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Procurement Process Was Flawed While Australia Faces Unprecedented China Tensions

    January 16, 2024 0
    A review into Australia’s procurement of the Hunter-class frigate has found serious issues with the procurement process that led to the BAE Systems Type 26 design being selected for the Royal Australian Navy’s future frigates. [...]
  • BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce Bradley A4s Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

    December 27, 2025 0
    The order of enhanced, future-ready Bradley A4s will be delivered to the Army as the modern replacement to former variants, greatly improving lethality, survivability and safety. BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Bradley Infantry Fighting [...]
  • Azerbaijan seizes control of the second largest city of Nagorno-karabakh

    November 9, 2020 0
    Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday his country’s forces had taken Shusha, the second-largest city in the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave. Armenian officials immediately denied the claim. If accurate, this would be a major strategic victory over [...]
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

    Ukraine’s Patriot crews told Lockheed that Americans are making mistakes by firing multiple missiles at the same target in the Middle East, which is wasteful.

  • Air Platform

    Britain and Japan agree to accelerate the GCAP fighter programme as part of a broader technology and security partnership.

  • Europe

    Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) awarded contract to upgrade Swedish Stridsvagn 122 tanks

  • Middle East

    USA, Saudi Arabia signed a trillion-dollar investment and defense agreement

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Missile Factory Hit By Israeli Air Strike.

  • Europe

    Denmark to field unmanned surface vessels for monitoring busy shipping routes

  • Air Platform

    Latvia delivers four helicopters to the Ukrainian army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine just got JDAM-ER smart bombs that could change everything

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Americas

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems buys Brazilian Oceana shipyard

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over third HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Americas

    L3Harris Awarded $345 Million Contact For U.S. Army’s Tactical Radio System

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • Europe

    Ukraine Unveils MINI SHARK Kamikaze Drones

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics To Manufacture Safran Engine

  • Europe

    Crimea Bridge Attacks: Russia’s Major Domestic Political Problem For Putin

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Could Be Behind The Attack On Turkish Aerospace Industries To Derail The Development Of Fifth-generation KAAN Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

  • Europe

    French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

  • Europe

    Russia will deliver S-400 system to India by the end of 2021

  • Europe

    Another Russian businessman mysteriously died with a bullet wound and a rifle nearby.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Procure Patriot Flight Test Support from Lockheed

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 Signs $145M Contract To Supply Maritime Radars To South Korean Military

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $1.7 Billion Contract To Deliver 200 K9 Artillery System

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded £135 Million For Eurofighter Typhoon’s Capability Enhancement

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia To Buy 36 Rafale And 8 F-15EX Fighter Jets: Report

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • Europe

    Ukraine Says It Shot Down Seven Su-30 aircraft and killed 50 special operators

  • Industry

    Boeing eyes on T-7A exports to Asia-Pacific markets

  • Americas

    Secretary of Navy Touts New Frigate For Partners Navies

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

  • Europe

    Syrian War Provides Us With Clue Why Russia Failed in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense with Second SAMP/T System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • Uncategorized

    Indonesia proposes receiving foreign credit for defense acquisitions worth $20 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Federal Police Arrested Former U.S. Military Pilot For Aiding Chinese Naval Aviators

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35 Repeatedly Entered Iranian Airspace To Prepare Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries wins $240 million USAF contract

  • Air Platform

    South Korean Stealth KF-21 (KFX) Fighter Jet Will Fly In 2022

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Sending Prison Inmates To Fight Ukraine, In Return Of Freedom

  • Middle East

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia purchased Israeli C-MUSIC countermeasures for the royal family’s planes and received Israeli military gear for F-15QA and F-15SA.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Trialling Battery Powered Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy’s MH-60R AWS helicopter conducts maiden flight

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