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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
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Ukraine Offers Cutting-edge AI-enabled Drone Warfare Capability to Taiwan. Counter-drone System
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Air Platform

South Korean KAI has started the full-scale production of KF-21 fighter jets in a deal worth $1.41 billion

June 26, 2024 GDC 0

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said Tuesday it has signed a 1.96 trillion-won ($1.41 billion) deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), to commence production of the next-generation KF-21 fighter jet. Under the deal, KAI […]

C4iSR

Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s high-value radio frequency relay station

June 26, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces destroyed a cutting-edge Russian radar worth an estimated $25 million in a drone attack this week, Kyiv’s military said. The Special Operations Forces (SSO), one of the five branches of the Armed Forces […]

Europe

Russia’s major military electronics producer Platan Electronic Research Institute engulfed in a huge fire

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

At least eight people have died in the Platan Electronic Research Institute fire near Moscow, the regional Governor Andrey Vorobyov has said. Emergency officials told the state-owned Tass news agency that just one person was […]

Europe

President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Lieutenant General Yuri Sodol amid accusations of incompetence

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had replaced the Joint Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces commander, Lieutenant-General Yuri Sodol, after reports surfaced that he had performed badly in the 28-month-old war against Russia. President […]

Anti-air Missiles

Raytheon and Electromecanica to produce SkyCeptor Missile Interceptor In Romania

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

Romania will have a plant for the production of SkyCeptor missile interceptors. They will be part of the MIM-104 Patriot air defence system. Raytheon and Electromecanica Ploiesti signed two memorandums of understanding on the production […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Russian Kh-35 anti-ship missile crashes in Krasnodar region

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

A Russian Kh-35 missile, designated NATO name AS-20 ‘Kayak’, has crashed in Krasnodar Krai, within the North Caucasus region of Russia’s southwest. The Kh-35, a turbojet subsonic cruise anti-ship missile, is primarily utilized by Russian […]

Europe

Lithuania will purchase Leopard 2 tanks from Germany

June 25, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania, a NATO member with Russia on its doorstep, is acquiring tanks for the first time in its history. The move was prompted by seeing how important tank warfare has been to Ukraine’s efforts to […]

Europe

Ukrainian artillery strike damaged Russian ‘Velikiy Ustyug’ missile corvette

June 24, 2024 GDC 0

New photos emerged early Friday on social media showing Russia’s Buyan-M-class corvette, reportedly the Velikiy Ustyug, “slightly” damaged in an attack by Ukrainian Forces off the Odesa coast. The images show the Velikiy Ustyug corvette […]

South Asia

Bangladesh says Indian-made military hardware lasted three months, Chinese-made K-8W and F-7 aircraft grounded, and Chinese-designed Padma-class OPV inoperable

June 24, 2024 GDC 0

Bangladesh, a major buyer of weapons from China, has accused Chinese companies of supplying faulty parts and technical problems with its imported military hardware. The Bangladesh military has accused Chinese companies of supplying faulty spare […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate

June 24, 2024 GDC 0

Today, the Albanese Government has taken another significant step in delivering Navy’s enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet with construction commencing on the first Hunter Class Frigate.   This major milestone was marked by the Deputy Prime […]

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  • US Navy christens future LCS USS Nantucket

    August 11, 2021 0
    The future USS Nantucket, the U.S. Navy’s 27th littoral combat ship, will be ceremonially christened on Saturday, the Defense Department announced on last Friday. Fincantieri Delivers 21st LCS to the U.S. NavyDateNovember 26, 2021US Navy [...]
  • Turkiye unveils Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile

    July 24, 2025 0
    Türkiye unveiled its first hypersonic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, on Tuesday, as its maker, Roketsan, introduced six new advanced systems at the IDEF 2025 international defense fair in Istanbul. ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 [...]
  • The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

    February 21, 2020 0
    Replacement for F-16 fighter jets, L-39s trainers; upgrade of Saab Early Warning System; purchase of transport, VIP, helicopters and unmanned aircraft besides spy satellites figure in the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) White Paper 2020 released today. [...]
  • Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

    April 14, 2024 0
    Russian troops used a mobile strike team on motorcycles to attack Ukrainian positions. Soldiers have released a video that shows rapid assault groups mounted on motorcycles swiftly advancing toward Ukrainian positions following artillery bombardment of [...]
  • Boeing upgrades Apache version 6 with UAV and ship hunting capability

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  • General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

    October 21, 2022 0
    According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on July 27, 2022, General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded a $10,523,248 modification contract to support the production of M1A2T Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for Taiwan. [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russia Ran Out of Anti-air Missile System, Faces Huge Challenge To Counter Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia will be first foreign operator of AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile.

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Americas

    US Army Issued Tenders To Buy AK-74 Kalashnikov Assault Rifles For Adversary Training

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Buys 80 French Rafale F4 Jet For Its Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russia’s most advanced T-90MS tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Offers HDP-1500, HDP-2200 and HDP-10000 warships to Malaysian Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Possesses The Biggest Threat To Global Maritime Trades

  • Naval Platforms

    China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31K Absent From Air Sorties After Exhausting Service Life

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is weighing ground operations on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and has bombed Bandar Abbas Airbase in the ongoing war.

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • Air Platform

    Saab Prepares For Gripen E Replacement With Sixth-gen Fighter Jet and AI-powered Loyal Wingman

  • Europe

    Polish Army Purchases M72 Light Anti-tank Rockets

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin develop new multiple-launch rocket system

  • Air Platform

    Boeing receives $265 million orders for nine Chinook helicopters

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    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) receives BTR 80 simulator

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to rejoin F-35 program under Trump Administration

  • Africa

    Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Sends 25 EA-18G Growler EW Aircraft to Boneyard

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Su-30SM, Nioby-SV radar, Pechora-3 radar, and Protivnik-GE air surveillance radar in Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed a column of T-80BV and T-72B3 tanks

  • Air Platform

    China Debuts MH-60R Copycat Z-20 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter

  • South Asia

    1438 Bangladesh Army’s UN peacekeepers tested positive for HIV, and 195 died after contracting AIDS.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Compare Kherson Retreat As The Worse Military Defeat In History

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Air Force Hunts for New Fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Army Plans to Setup Joint Venture with American Eleris Energy

  • Americas

    RCN Selected Sea Ceptor Missiles For Multi-mission Frigates

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea delivers the third Cheongung-II (M-SAM) battery to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions First-in-Class FFM Frigate ‘Mogami ’

  • South Asia

    Indian media threatens Turkey with Agni-5 ICBM strikes if it does not stop arming Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Infantry Fighting Vehicles Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Africa

    Libyan War Contributed Lucrative Arms Deal For Russia and China, Financed By UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    France’s new laser rifle silently melts electronics at 500 meters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Aerospace unveiled High-Power Multiple Rocket Launcher (HPMRL) system for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.

  • Europe

    Russian forces destroyed their own T-90M tank using kamikaze drone

  • Europe

    NATO Confirmed Ukraine’s Bid To Join The Transatlantic Military Alliance

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s failure to defend CSTO member Armenia forced Kazakhstan to turn to the West for strategic needs, Chinese media reported

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In Guam

  • Europe

    Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fear

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kuwaiti Air Force’s H225M Helicopters Equipment Exocet Anti-ship Missiles

  • Counter-drone System

    Australia will invest $7 billion in drone and counter-drone technology.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Picks Taigei-Class Submarines Amid AUKUS Delays.

  • Air Platform

    Watch Cool F-35 Onboard Aircraft Carriers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Considers Directly Supplying Arms To Ukraine After Three Years Of Indecisions

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