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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Malaysia’s king vows wider hunt for the corrupt military officers as scandal engulfs top ranks. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS. Americas
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers. Air Platform
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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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  • An-12 Cargo Aircraft Carrying 11 Tons Munitions For Bangladesh Army Crashed In Greece

    July 17, 2022 0
    A large cargo aircraft transporting munitions from Serbia to Bangladesh has crashed and exploded in a ball of flames in northern Greece, killing all eight crew onboard. An Antonov An-12 cargo plane operated by a [...]
  • U.S. Shouldn’t Be Selective About CAATSA Sanctions On India And Egypt

    May 29, 2021 0
    The U.S. has expressed its unsettlement with Egypt over its securing of Su-35 jets deal with Russia. The CAATSA And Its Implementation On Turkey, Egypt, China and IndiaDateMarch 11, 2021US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and [...]
  • Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

    August 1, 2020 0
    Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced that the Super Hornet response for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) was submitted on Tuesday, July 28. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is a proven, affordable choice for the [...]
  • The JASDF Intercepted More Chinese Aircraft During Coronavirus Pandemic Than Usual

    April 12, 2020 0
    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) scrambled its fighter aircraft a total of 675 times in fiscal year in response to Chinese military aircraft approaching the country’s airspace: a 5.8% increase compared with the same [...]
  • Navantia Completes Initial Sea Trials of Isaac Peral (S-81) Submarine

    June 19, 2022 0
    Navantia conducted the initial sea trials of the first S-80 class submarine, Isaac Peral (S-81), in the Bay of Cartagena. Navantia Starts Combat Systems Trial of Spanish S-81 Submarine “Isaac Peral”DateAugust 11, 2021Navantia’s AIP successfully [...]
  • Ukrainian Soldiers seized a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone

    September 24, 2023 0
    Ukrainian military released a video on Thursday claiming that its forces have captured a Russian reconnaissance drone. Ukrainian HIMARS rocket artillery takes out the Russian drone teamDateOctober 18, 2023Ukraine demonstrates jet-powered ‘Bullet’ drone capable of [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • C4iSR

    Poland purchases Sniper targeting pod and advanced data link for FA-50PL fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV passes 1st test flight

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Europe

    Saab test-fires lightweight torpedo from CB90 Fast Attack Craft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

  • Uncategorized

    ASC Shipbuilding Laid Keel Of Australia’s 2nd Arafura-Class OPV

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

  • Defense Industry

    DEFEA 2023: Athens to host most modern battle tanks from Europe and America

  • Americas

    Chinese jets ‘buzzed’ Canadian CP-140 Aurora EW aircraft, risking mid-air collision

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Air Platform

    Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt To Locally Produce Fire Control System For K9 Howitzers

  • Industry

    Can Turkey Repeat Drone Success In TFX Programme?

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Ends Partnership With India’s Adani Group For MRFA Competition

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

  • Europe

    North Korea sent 30,000 troops to Russia in return for Pantsir anti-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-10 is not as good as its Western counterpart, Indonesia has not finalized any deal, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed.

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MKII vs JF-17 Block III: How does Tejas MKII stack up against JF-17 Block III?

  • Europe

    Ukraine Modified Soviet-era Tu-141 Drone To Strike Russian Airbase

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Using Excalibur Precision Strike Artillery Rounds

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani Army suppresses Armenia’s combat activity

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Maritime Aggression: Chinese Carrier Group Conducts Naval Exercise In Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    South Korea will upgrade its F-15K Eagle fleet’s radar systems and mission computer

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Belgium Set to Purchase SAMP/T NG Missile Defense System

  • Europe

    Armenia Turns To France To Get Help Rebuilding Its Military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Build 100 Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) For Its Navy

  • Europe

    Belarus Faces More EU Sanctions For Hosting Russia’s Nuclear Missile

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • Middle East

    Iran debuts its Shahed-147 surveillance drone

  • Europe

    Russia Lost 54 Artillery Systems, 54 Armored Vehicles and 27 Tanks in a Day

  • C4iSR

    Thales-MBDA SPECTRA Electronic Warfare Suite

  • C4iSR

    Microsoft Supplied HoloLens To Russia’s Su-57 Production Line

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Inaugurates Landing Ship Tank

  • Air Platform

    Germany Set to Receive Super Hornet By 2025 and Retire Tornado by 2030

  • Air Platform

    Brazil’s Embraer Sells 100 Phenom 300E jets to NetJets

  • Middle East

    Israeli military says it killed Iran’s wartime chief of staff

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

  • Europe

    Denmark Announces $2 Billion Security Plan For Arctic Region

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

  • C4iSR

    France’s MERIO develops drone-based laser targeting system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta says historic Gokteik Viaduct railway bridge bombed, destroyed.

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: cancer-stricken Vlad will never enjoy $1.3 billion mansion that has wine cellar, private marina, vineyard, indoor Ice hockey, mini casino

  • Americas

    US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Pilots Started Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon in Denmark

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

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