Your trusted source for

Weapons, Systems and Platforms

Nations' Armed Forces

Defense Companies

Worldwide Military News

Weapon coverage

H145

Iveco High Mobility

Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)

Weapons, Systems and Platforms

Military Periscope is the world’s easiest-to-use, up-to-date, open-source military database covering weapon systems, armed forces, defense companies, and militant organizations from around the world.

Weapons Systems

The Military Periscope Weapons Systems offers a complete, illustrated description of more than 7,500 weapons, systems and platforms, including:

  • Aircraft
  • Artillery/Guns
  • Land Mines
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Missiles/Rockets/Bombs
  • Ships
  • Sensors/Electronics
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)

Armed Forces

The latest information on the orders of battle, equipment and plans and programs for more than 165 countries is covered in the Armed Forces section.

Defense Companies

We’re excited to announce the launch of Defense Companies - a powerful and comprehensive new resource now available to Military Periscope customers.

This tool provides in-depth access to critical information on more than 150 leading defense primes and their subsidiaries. Users can explore detailed organizational structures, track product launches, examine financial performance, review competitive landscapes, and analyze strategic partnerships.

Whether you’re monitoring market developments or identifying key players in the global defense industry, it’s an essential asset for staying informed.

News

Through In Our Sights, Military Periscope and Forecast International team up to deliver the latest military and defense developments from around the world straight to your inbox. With over 85 years of combined experience, our analysts curate, evaluate, and present reliable insights on programs, defense industry trends, and emerging threats.

Editorial

Take a deeper dive into defense issues with Military Periscope special reports, covering topics such as weapons programs, strategy, conflicts and other foreign affairs issues of interest.

Militant Organizations Archive

Military Periscope provides archived historical information on militant organizations worldwide, including details on their activities, objectives, and connections to states and other armed groups. Please note that this content is no longer being updated.

Find Up-To-Date Information Faster

Access thousands of weapons systems and detailed defense information on virtually all nations right at your fingertips!

Editorial

Featured Updates

VIRGINIA-class

Naval

Nomad

Unmanned

MK 41 VLS

Munitions
View more records

Weapon of the Week

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

On Aug. 18, 2026, Northrop Grumman successfully passed a critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye's Block II upgrade. The update enhances situational awareness and fleet sustainment while reducing costs in the system's production line.

View record

Weekly News

Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Peru Launch Second Peruvian Navy Logistics Ship

On Aug. 18, 2026, Naval News reported that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and SIMA Peru successfully launched B. A. P. CHIMBOTE, the second of two landing support ships for the Peruvian Navy. B. A. P. CHIMBOTE was the first vessel constructed under the joint defense project and accordingly carries pennant number 159. The multi-purpose logistics vessel is designed to perform operational missions, including transporting personnel and cargo.
Naval News
24 August 2026
United Kingdom
Lebanon

The United Kingdom Signs MoU with Lebanon for Internal Security

On Aug. 17, 2026, the U. K. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lebanon’s Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and Ministry of Defence to reinforce its security partnership. Financed through the UK’s Integrated Security Fund, the US$22. 2 million (GBP 16. 3 million) initiative funds a 31-month Internal Security Assistance Program. Support is aimed at the Internal Security Forces and the Lebanese Army to improve operational capabilities for counter-terrorism operations and managing security threats.
U.K. Ministry of Defense
24 August 2026