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  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Taiwan commissioned the Dan Chiang, a Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Singapore’s ST Engineering Launched Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed S-400 launchers, radars, and a drone warehouse in Crimea. Europe
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Saab was awarded a contract to produce two GlobalEye early-warning aircraft for the UAE. C4iSR
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Month: October 2023

Middle East

Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

October 31, 2023 GDC 0

Israel has carried out strikes against military infrastructure in Syria and Lebanon, its military has said, amid concerns the country’s offensive against Hamas could devolve into broader conflict across the Middle East. Israeli fighter jets […]

Air Platform

Saab Completes Gripen Fighter Jets Lithium-ion Battery Upgrades

October 31, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

October 31, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces have shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet with a RBS-70 shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missile close to the fiercely contested Donetsk town of Avdiivka, a Ukrainian official has said. The MANPADS, or man-portable air […]

Europe

Russia accused the West and Ukraine of orchestrating anti-semitic protests in Russia’s Dagestan

October 31, 2023 GDC 0

Russia has accused Ukraine of staging a “provocation” after hundreds of rioters in the predominantly Muslim Dagestan region stormed an airport to “catch” Jewish passengers on board a flight from Tel Aviv. Ukraine said it […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Boeing and Australian Ferra Engineering Signed MoU to Produce Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) Wing Kits

October 31, 2023 GDC 0

Boeing and Australian manufacturer Ferra Engineering have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue production of Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) wing kits for local and export markets. The companies also plan […]

Europe

Israel shows images of tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas militants deepens

October 31, 2023 GDC 0

Israel signalled intent to encircle Gaza’s main city on Sunday, publishing pictures of battle tanks on the Palestinian enclave’s western coast 48 hours after ordering expanded ground incursions across its eastern border. Infantry backed by […]

Europe

S-400 Failed: Ukraine’s ATACMS with M39 munition destroyed Russia’s S-400 SAM in Luhansk Oblast

October 30, 2023 GDC 0

The Ukrainian army might not have very many M39 missiles. The ones it has, it’s using carefully—firing them at the most valuable targets that also are most vulnerable to the American-made munitions. In their second-ever […]

Anti-air Missiles

Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

October 30, 2023 GDC 0

The request by the Jordanian army follows from fears over a widening of the war in Gaza across the region. Staunch US ally Jordan asked Washington to deploy Patriot air defence systems to bolster its […]

Middle East

Israeli Navy’s Dvora-class fast patrol boat hunts and kills Hamas terrorists naval combat units

October 30, 2023 GDC 0

According to a video published by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) on October 27, 2023, a maritime infiltration attempt by Hamas activists was foiled by the Israeli Navy. The infiltration attempt unfolded off the coast […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma of PNG army to serve as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade in Townsville

October 30, 2023 GDC 0

A military leader from Papua New Guinea will become the second-in-command of one of Australia’s combat brigades in a historic move designed to shore up military ties between the two nations. It is the first […]

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  • No IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Ka-29 Helicopter

    June 27, 2024 0
    Russia accidentally downed its own Ka-29 helicopter with its air defense systems over Anapa, a town in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on the northern coast of the Black Sea, according to local reports. No IFF: Russia [...]
  • Denmark Receives Four Additional F-35s From US

    December 18, 2024 0
    Four F-35 Lightning IIs have been delivered to the Danish Fighter Wing Skrydstrup facility after taking off from the US. First F-35A For Denmark Takes FlightDateMarch 22, 2021Norway agrees to donate its F-16 fighter jets [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system shot down one more Su-34 fighter-bomber

    February 18, 2024 0
    A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber was destroyed in Ukraine on 18 February 2024 using Patriot missile defense system. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk said this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, Ukrinform reports. [...]
  • Indonesia Declares KRI Nanggala Has Sunk

    April 25, 2021 0
    Indonesia’s navy has declared its missing submarine has sunk and cracked open after finding items from the vessel over the past two days, apparently ending hope of finding any of the 53 crew members alive. [...]
  • MBDA completed two successful CROSSBOW ground-launched deep strike weapons.

    June 30, 2026 0
    Europe’s largest missile manufacturer has successfully fired its newest ground-launched deep strike weapon twice in the span of three months, completing a development cycle so compressed that the weapon went from drawing board to live [...]
  • IAI and HHI to Supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D Radar Systems

    May 26, 2022 0
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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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

  • C4iSR

    China’s CETC Unveils S-band YLC-48 Radar

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates.

  • Europe

    Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian Civilian Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s former 11 Army Generals escaped to India despite arrest warrants and the seizure of passports.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China escalates tensions with Taiwan by sending 52 aircraft to Taiwanese airspace

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Iron Beam Directed-energy Weapons Destroys Hezbollah Rockets.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Secures First Export Contract for KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

  • Europe

    RAF Typhoon Intercept Russian Ilyushin IL-38 Aircraft Over Baltic Sea

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Three A26 Submarines for Poland Worth $4.8 Billion.

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill Record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    International Criminal Court to Prosecute Myanmar’s Top Military Leaders

  • Air Platform

    The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Allocates $100 Million For Turkish Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk Makes First Flight

  • Air Platform

    Russian air force stops flying over Kherson after losing three Su-34 aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s new Plustan-SN armored vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded $297 Million Contract For German Eurofighter’s E-SCAN Radar

  • Europe

    ‘The fish’s head is completely rotten’: Former FSB officer says Russian soldiers are unhappy with Putin and military top brass

  • Middle East

    Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Proposes New Security Organization Involving China, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

  • Industry

    Denel Land Systems Military Industrial Capabilities

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

  • Air Platform

    Italy Purchases 24 More Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

  • Industry

    Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan UMTAS Data Link System

  • Europe

    Putin’s new air defense system is nets between lampposts to catch FPV drones, but it doesn’t help

  • Middle East

    Saab Exhibits GlobalEye AWACS and Gripen E at the Dubai Air Show.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s electronic warfare systems in focus

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines intends to buy ground-launched Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan To Pull Back Troops

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Tests Next-gen Sky Shield EW Attack Pod

  • Europe

    Italy Sending Sophisticated SAM/T Long-range Anti-ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian pro-invasion bloggers criticize Putin for not providing military leadership

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • Air Platform

    The PLAAF issued aircraft painting and marking regulations

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Almaz-Antey Cyber Breach Exposed Indian Army’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile Contract Details

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ultra Maritime to provide hull mounted sonar for RAN’s Hunter-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korean F-15K Test Fires Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • Europe

    Hugh mushroom cloud appears over Luhansk region Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian ammo depot

  • Europe

    KGB Putin To Undergo Cancer Treatment, Looking For Suitable Replacement Who Can Pardon Him For Corruption

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI developed advanced derivative of Anka drone

  • Americas

    Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate for US Navy

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