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Taiwan nears full deployment of US-made Abrams tanks
The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan confirmed it remains on track to complete delivery of all 108 U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks by early 2026, reinforcing the Army’s ground combat capabilities. According to a report submitted to the Legislative Yuan, the second batch of 42 tanks is scheduled to be completed and delivered…
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Taiwan unveils HIMARS in live-fire drill
The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has confirmed that High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) were used for the first time in a live-fire drill. The drill, codenamed “Thunderbolt,” was conducted on May 10 as part of Taiwan’s annual missile training exercise. According to the defense ministry, Army units successfully…
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India uses SCALP cruise missiles in Pakistan strike
India has reportedly used SCALP-EG cruise missiles in recent airstrikes on Pakistani territory, with photographic evidence and local sources emerging that suggest the French-origin missiles were used in precision attacks. Images shared across social media show fragments closely resembling the air-launched SCALP-EG, a long-range cruise missile developed by MBDA France. The debris was reportedly found…
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New Su-35 fighters handed over to Russian military
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the Rostec State Corporation, has delivered a fresh batch of serially produced Su-35S multirole fighter jets to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The handover marks the second such delivery in 2025, with the previous batch transferred in March. According to the manufacturer, the aircraft underwent a full cycle…
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Russia debuts T-72 with active protection system
Russia has publicly showcased a T-72 tank outfitted with the Arena-M active protection system for the first time during a military parade in Kazan. The upgraded prototype of the T-72B3, fitted with advanced defensive technology, was previously seen only during controlled trials and in propaganda footage from occupied Mariupol. Though there have been reports of…
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Ukraine reveals details of Russia’s new Banderol cruise missile
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has released technical details on a new Russian cruise missile, the S8000 “Banderol”. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Banderol missile is designed to engage targets up to 500 kilometers away, with a cruising speed of approximately 650 kilometers per hour. It carries a 115-kilogram high-explosive fragmentation warhead (designated OFBH-150) and…
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Ukraine’s National Guard receives upgrades BM-21 rocket launchers
Ukraine’s National Guard is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its BM-21 “Grad” multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to enhance mobility, accuracy, and survivability on the battlefield, according to Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko. “The National Guard of Ukraine continues systematic work to strengthen its combat units through rearmament, technical modernization, and adaptation to the realities of modern…
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Ukraine to get more Raven air defense systems from UK
The United Kingdom is set to supply five additional Raven air defense systems to Ukraine, bolstering the country’s ability to intercept Iranian-designed Shahed drones and other airborne threats. British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has released new footage and details of the system, which has quietly become one of the most successful short-range air defense platforms…
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GDELS to unveil new artillery system in Madrid
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) will debut a new self-propelled artillery system at the upcoming International Defence & Security Exhibition (FEINDEF) in Madrid. The system integrates the ASCOD tracked chassis with the fully automated Artillery Gun Module (AGM) 155/52, marking a new modular approach to battlefield fire support. The platform is the result of…
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US deploys F-35B squadron to Japan
The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, a unit operating the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter, to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The deployment, which began on May 10, 2025, is part of the Marine Corps’ ongoing Unit Deployment Program (UDP) aimed at reinforcing its presence in the Indo-Pacific…
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