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China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

December 25, 2021 GDC 0

Beijing is lobbying the government of Equatorial Guinea to build a “permanent military presence” in the small country, reports The Wall Street Journal. If it goes ahead, the installation would give China its first naval base […]

Africa

Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West Africa

August 4, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish state-owned defense firm ASFAT will export its minesweeping equipment to Burkina Faso, following the vehicles’ sale to Azerbaijan where it is being used to clean its lands of mines left by occupying Armenian forces. […]

  • Panama has canceled registration of Russian shadow oil tankers sending a huge blow to Vlad

    March 28, 2025 0
    Panama has canceled the registrations of dozens of sanctioned ships, potentially damaging Russian oil exports. Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz.DateJuly 11, 2026Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another [...]
  • Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed Russian 48Y6-K1 Podlet surveillance radar

    July 30, 2023 0
    The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a radar station of the Russians using American-made HIMARS artillery rocket strikes in the village of Lazurne, Kherson Oblast, reported the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed [...]
  • Saab and Embraer achieved key milestones to deliver first domestically produced Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force.

    February 7, 2026 0
    Saab expects partner Embraer to deliver the first Gripen E from a new Brazilian assembly line to the country’s air force before April in what would be the first of several milestones for the fighter [...]
  • China unveiled DF-27 hypersonic glide vehicle aimed at British and American carrier group in the Indo-Pacific region

    February 10, 2024 0
    China has made ‘dramatic advances’ in hypersonic missiles that fly too fast to be intercepted, intelligence officials warn. China Flexes Dong Feng 17 Ballistic Missile in First Live Firing Demonstration.DateJuly 15, 2026Chinese CH-AS-X-13 Is The [...]
  • Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

    July 30, 2020 0
    Key points Egyptian Navy’s Final El Fateh-Class Corvette ‘Luxor’ Launched By Alexandria ShipyardThe “Luxor”, the fourth and final corvette of the El Fateh-class, Gowind 2500 type corvette, was launched at the Alexandria Shipyard. It is [...]
  • Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

    May 16, 2026 0
    The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Russia will militarily intervene in the event of an uprising in Belarus says Putin’s spokesperson Peskov

  • Middle East

    Dubai air show 2021: Rosoboronexport failed to sign a contract for Su-75 Checkmate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Danish Navy’s Ivar Huitfeldt Class Frigates

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Defense Manufacturer Buying Semiconductor And Chips From China And America Bypassing Sanctions

  • Europe

    Russian commander using captive punishment to clamp down poor discipline and alcohol abuse

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Armenia, Serbia will purchase Rafale jets and air defense system from France

  • C4iSR

    Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded $9.8 Billion Contract to Produce 1,970 Patriot PAC3 Missiles.

  • South Asia

    Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing Indian RAW networks inside Bangladesh’s DGFI, Army, Navy and Air Forces

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • South Asia

    China’s CCTV Surveillance Empire at Home and in Nepal Built on American Technologies.

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

  • Europe

    A Top Russian General In Charge Of Nuclear Protection Killed In Bomb Blast

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors.

  • South Asia

    No, Pakistan Did Not Lose F-16 Fighter Jet. Afghan’s Big Claim is AI-generated.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CNS Fujian vs USS Ford: here’s why the USS Ford supercarrier is superior to CNS Fujian.

  • Africa

    Egypt Will Go To War With Ethiopia Over Grand Renaissance Dam, Says President Al-Sisi

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Carl-Gustaf M4 to U. S. Army

  • Europe

    Russia’s last patrol boat leaves Crimea, ending Putin’s dream of occupying Crimea forever

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicles turned into fried chicken in every battle it fought

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded contract to produce radio-frequency (RF) sensors for the stealthy LRASM.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Strike Destroyed Two S-400 Batteries And One S-300’s Radar Station

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit junta’s new capital Naypyidaw with Ukrainian-style kamikaze drones

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program

  • Europe

    Italian Defense Ministry Approves Upgrading C1 Ariete Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Putin’s Shame: An Old Ukrainian Man Was Given A Medal For Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Using A Rifle

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Analysis Of Eurofighter Typhoon’s Cutting-edge ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Russia’s helicopter shortages getting bad to worse each day, thanks to RBS-70 and ATACMS

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s electronic warfare systems in focus

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force’s First Female Captain Lacie Hester Received Silver Star Award

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drone sunk Russian minesweeper Kovrovets

  • Defense Industry

    Russia to Merge UAC, MiG and Sukhoi to Prevent Mikoyan’s Bankruptcy

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive M1 Abrams tanks from the U.S. as soon as this fall

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • Europe

    Turkey to equip Altay tanks with AKKOR active protection system

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    China’s CETC Copies Legendary Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    A report warns of the British military’s capability gaps in platform warfare and ammunition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

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