Russia has mocked ambassadors of western nations by inviting them to visit an exhibition of captured military equipment whose display opened in Moscow on Wednesday. The exhibition, organized by the Russian Defense Ministry, was unveiled at a World War II memorial venue
India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) flight- tested the supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system on May 01. The SMART system is a missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed, developed by the DRDO
A Russian MSTA-S 155mm self-propelled howitzer has been seen in Ukraine with its top and sides padded with logs which reports on social media claims is for protection against rocket-propelled grenades and FPV drones. According to postings by pro-Russian Telegram accounts, the log-protection kit, despite the quirkiness of the design, provides reliable protection, especially against rocket-propelled grenades such as PG-7VS at impact angles of 60 degrees or more
BAE Systems delivered the first production representative test vehicle (PRTV) of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Cannon (ACV-30) to the U.S
China's third aircraft carrier, named the Fujian, embarked on its first sea trial session on Wednesday from Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. China Central Television broadcasted footage of the Fujian leaving the shipyard live on social media
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have jointly proposed significant changes to their national export control exemptions to facilitate defense industry collaboration within the AUKUS partnership. These proposed changes aim to create a license-free environment for defense-related exports among the three countries, promoting enhanced cooperation in scientific, technological, and industrial capabilities
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for 68,000 155mm artillery shells from European KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. This order is part of a 6-year framework contract, worth €278 million, which allows for the production of up to 350,000 shells
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is preparing to phase out its aging Patriot missile defense systems in the coming months, citing limited operational use, the military announced on Tuesday. In February, the IAF disclosed plans to decommission several Patriot batteries, with personnel set to transition to operating the Iron Dome system instead
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is developing a new indigenous kamikaze drone that shares similarities with the Russian-built ZALA Lancet kamikaze drone. According to
Canada announced the lifting of weapons export controls to Turkey late on Monday, including crucial drone optical technology. This is according to an official notice posted online by Global Affairs, the country's foreign ministry