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Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department cleared $700 million in a possible foreign military sale to Switzerland, along with other sales to Lithuania and Belgium, as the neutral European country works to modernize its Air Force by 2030. Switzerland now has approval […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Baykar Defense to Install Air-to-Air Missiles on Drones

November 25, 2022 GDC 0

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Americas

Raytheon Awarded $867 Million Contract For SM-3 Block IIA Missiles

June 17, 2022 GDC 0

The SM-3 interceptor is a defensive weapon the U.S. Navy uses to destroy short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy targets in space. Its “kill […]

Infantry Weapons

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

March 31, 2022 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin won a contract valued $16 million to support Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile systems of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. A statement by the U.S. DoD said the company was awarded $16.099 million for […]

Europe

Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

March 23, 2022 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Why Missiles Fired From F-22 Raptor And F-35 Are Hard To Detect?

January 11, 2022 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Why did India’s Russian-made R-77 Missiles Fail to Hit Pakistani F-16C Fighter Jets?

January 10, 2022 GDC 0

Russia’s R-77 sem-active radar homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is widely considered to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM. But in fact, the R-77 isn’t nearly as successful as the AIM-120. It may never have […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

January 10, 2022 GDC 0

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Infantry Weapons

Italy deploys SAMP/T air defense system in Kuwait

November 28, 2021 GDC 0

The Italian Armed Forces have deployed a batch of SAMP/T air defense missile systems to Kuwait as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the name of the US military’s international military intervention in Iraq, Syria and Libya against […]

Africa

Pentagon Approves MIM-104 Patriot Missiles For Morocco

November 23, 2021 GDC 0

 The Pentagon has approved a deal between Lockheed Martin and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces to supply the North African country with a US air defense system. “Lockheed Martin” is preparing to intensify the production […]

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  • ‘Hostage situation’ at Hamburg airport as gunman drives onto runway

    November 5, 2023 0
    German police were still trying to negotiate with a father more than six hours after he reportedly rammed his car through a security gate at Hamburg airport with his four-year-old daughter inside before throwing Molotov [...]
  • U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

    August 4, 2021 0
    The U.S. State Department said Friday it has cleared a sale of 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to Israel potentially worth $3.4 billion. Sikorsky awarded contract to produce 35 CH-53K helicopters for U.S. NavyDateDecember 26, 2023Sikorsky [...]
  • Should the Royal Australian Navy induct Lockheed Martin F-35B to counter PLA Navy?

    June 20, 2020 0
    Recent intrusion by Chinese Navy into Indonesian exclusion economic zones, Indonesia turns to France to enhance it’s military capability to deter China venturing into Indonesian littoral zone. China is flexing its muscles in the South [...]
  • Northrop Grumman And Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned ASW Capability

    April 16, 2021 0
    Northrop Grumman Corporation and UK-based Ultra have equipped a modified, manned Bell 407 (acting as an MQ-8C Fire Scout surrogate) platform with Ultra sonobuoys, receiver and processor to complete an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) anti-submarine [...]
  • Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

    January 30, 2026 0
    Israel is quietly reshaping the architecture of its air and missile defenses, expanding laser interception beyond fixed installations, upgrading its ballistic missile shield, and preparing for a future in which U.S. military backing may no [...]
  • Tunisia ordered Turkish Anka-S Drone

    March 14, 2020 0
    Following the successful introduction of the Tunisian International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition which was held on 04 – 08 March 2020 at the Aéroport International de Djerba Zarzis, Mellita, Tunisia, the Tunisian Ministry of Defense has [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-24 warplane over Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Poland’s New Surface-to-air Missiles Hit Stealth Target

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Fifth Generation Combat Aircraft Mockup

  • Middle East

    U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s 90 Percent Oil Exports Infrastructure in Kharg Island.

  • Europe

    Serbian Yugoimport SDPR Showcases Armored Vehicles, Drones and Long-Range Artillery for Global Arms Market.

  • Americas

    President Biden To Explore His Ancestors In Irish County Louth

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI Needs Additional 6000 Skilled Workers To Start TFX Program

  • Air Platform

    The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

  • Americas

    Russia bans Ecuadorian ‘banana’ after Ecuador agrees to transfer Russian-made arms to Ukraine via the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian-made Bavar-373 anti-aircraft battery in Syria using HARM anti-radiation missiles

  • Industry

    IAI selected five tech startups to develop products

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Completes GE XA100 Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Engine

  • Defense Industry

    Sweden Agrees On Multi-billion Deals To Sale Gripen Fighter Jets To Colombia And Philippines

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • C4iSR

    AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Proposes AGM-184C LRASM Anti-ship Missiles For Australian Army’s LAND 4100 Phase 2

  • Air Platform

    Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed near Moscow

  • Europe

    No rations: Russian troops suffered radiation poison after fishing next to Chernobyl nuclear site

  • Europe

    Leaked Video Proves That Moskva Was Indeed Hit By Ukrainian Neptune Missiles

  • Europe

    Turkiye to deliver advanced Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan, Armenia open up for commerce and trade

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E Fighter Jet Performs Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2AD) Role Through Superior EW, Situational Awareness, and Cutting-Edge Weapon System

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s attempt to showcase Tu-160 Blackjack backfired after it grounds Tu-16 technical fault

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI developed advanced derivative of Anka drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea successfully launches homegrown SLBM, report

  • Americas

    AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” Howitzer

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Hanwha Aerospace to assemble GE F404 engines for FA-50 and KF-21 fighter jets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Here’s Why Four Regiments Of Russian S-400 Air Defense System Failed To Detect Soviet-era Tu-141

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Developed GhostEye MR AESA Radar For NASAMS II SAM

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

  • Defense Industry

    Australia, South Korea Signed an Agreement on Artillery And Armored Vehicles

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

  • Air Platform

    Why You Shouldn’t Compare Fighter Jets?

  • Europe

    Poland gets first US-made M1 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

  • Middle East

    Why is the US Army removing military assets from Saudi Kingdom?

  • Europe

    Russia’s actual manpower losses is 145,000, Putin’s closest allies are looking to exit Russia, Kremlin insider says

  • Africa

    China offers upgraded T-72 tanks to African countries to counter Russia’s arms export

  • Europe

    The Russian Su-57 is not ready to fly, says Russian defense expert

  • Europe

    Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of Pakistan Navy 8

  • Uncategorized

    North Korea’s aging fighter jets have a new weapon that looks like a Taurus cruise missile.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    South Korea To Buy 20 F-35B For LPX-II Program

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s depot storing 400 Shahed-136 drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

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