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  • [ June 28, 2026 ] France’s Safran to buy sea drone maker Exail Technologies. Defense Industry
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Started 40 Days Blitz of St Petersburg, Moscow and Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
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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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  • Pakistan Air Force Discloses Procurement Wishlist, Includes Akinci B, TB2 and Wing Loong II Drones

    May 2, 2022 0
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  • Greek-Turkey Tensions Greek-Turkey tensions are not going away soon

    August 27, 2020 0
    Cyprus has been in dispute between Greece and Turkey ever since Turkish forces invaded the island in 1974, and the subsequent unilateral declaration of a Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It builds upon a much [...]
  • US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk trainer completes taxi tests before maiden flight

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  • Pentagon Released China’s Missile Threat Updates That Leave Australia Vulnerable to Chinese Attacks

    July 1, 2025 0
    The Chinese Rocket Force’s increasingly capable missile fleet is a growing threat to U.S. bases and security partners in the Asia-Pacific, top Pentagon officials told lawmakers. PLA Rocket Force Test Fires DF-26 Ballistic MissilesDateJune 15, [...]
  • Russian navy is completely inactive in the Ukraine war except occasionally launching Kalibr missiles from Sevastopol

    April 20, 2023 0
    Since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, most of the fighting has been on land. However, there has also been a less visible – but crucial – maritime dimension to the war across the full [...]
  • Germany Takes Step To Clear Turkish Request To Purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

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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 […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Massive Explosion: British-made Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Russian Missiles Storage In Occupied Port City

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchases Atmos Howitzers From Elbit Systems Worth $101.7 Million

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall to purchase German shipbuilder Kiel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • Uncategorized

    Indonesia proposes receiving foreign credit for defense acquisitions worth $20 billion

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves sale of 38 Danish F-16 and Norwegian 4 P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina deterring Chinese influence

  • South Asia

    India’s RAW orchestrated targeted killings in Bangladesh and has a dedicated office at the DGFI building in Dhaka cantonment

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Surveillance Drone

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Buk, Pantsir, Tor and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks.

  • Middle East

    QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

  • Africa

    The U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Treaty Should be Cloned To Southeast Asian Countries To Counter China

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    China’s copycat J-16D EW is not a EA-18 Grolwer

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli IAI returns Sri Lankan Kfir fighters to service, provision for future upgrades

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Achieves First F-35B Fighter Jet Landing on Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge.

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to integrate augmented reality on T-50 trainer aircraft

  • Air Platform

    China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Completes Type 12 Land-based Anti-ship Missile Trials.

  • Europe

    Turkey allegedly occupied Greek territory of Evros

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

  • Air Platform

    Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Air Platform

    Belarusian Air Force’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

  • Europe

    Putin’s phobia: fear of flying and being poisoned, Vladimir Putin remains very anxious after Ukraine shot down IL-22 command post and Beriev A-50, IL-96-300PU presidential plane proved unreliable

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Confirms MBS Met With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • Europe

    Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves Foreign Military Sale of 40 F-16V to Turkey and 40 F-35 to Greece

  • C4iSR

    The Western Radar and EW are increasingly leveraging Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to meet stringent high-performance criteria

  • Middle East

    Israel-Hamas war: Second group of hostages to be freed soon

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s F-35B Lands Aboard ITS Cavour For The First Time

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China blames Russia’s S-300PMU2 and S-400 missiles for the reverse-engineered HQ-9B missile failure in Pakistan and Iran.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military hints about using new Grim-2 ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Latvia Builds Next-generation Tactical Catamaran Patrol Boat to Bolster Maritime Defense.

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Awarded Contract to Produce Next-Generation Battle Tank Design.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

  • Middle East

    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Middle East

    Israel wipes out Iranian Tabriz International airport in fresh round of strikes

  • Europe

    Russia Blames American Raytheon For Upgrading Soviet-era Tu-141 Kamikaze Drones

  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blew up the Russian Buk anti-air missile system using HIMARS

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Nebo-M radar of Armenia using TB2 drone

  • Infantry Weapons

    The USAF created mini gun for air force pilots

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