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  • [ July 25, 2026 ] Trump Orders Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Shipping Damages in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East
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Month: August 2025

East Asia and Pacific Region

Vietnam Purchases 20 K9 self-propelled Howitzers.

August 25, 2025 GDC 0

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has signed an export agreement with Vietnam for its K9 self-propelled howitzers. It marks South Korea’s first arms export to Vietnam, following earlier donations of decommissioned patrol ships. Under the $250-million […]

Air Platform

Switzerland Started Negotiations with the U.S. over a Fixed-Price F-35A Contract

August 25, 2025 GDC 0

On August 13, 2025, the Swiss Federal Council announced that negotiations with the United States over the fixed price of the F-35A procurement had ended without agreement. After weeks of diplomatic discussions, including direct talks […]

Land Platform

Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

Israel has approved a $1.5 billion initiative to accelerate the production of main battle tanks and armored support vehicles as part of a five-year pathway to enhance its ground capabilities amid the ongoing war in […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s MiG-29 Pilot Dies During Crash Landing

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

A 46-year-old Ukrainian pilot was killed after his MiG-29 fighter jet crashed while landing after returning from a combat mission, Ukraine’s Air Force has reported. MiG-29 pilot Serhiy Bondar, who was killed on the night […]

Air Platform

Egypt and Turkiye will sign a landmark defence cooperation agreement to co-produce the KAAN fighter jet.

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Navantia signed contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

Navantia has signed a new contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels whose systems need to be upgraded. Navantia will carry out the engineering, supply, and integration of a […]

Europe

Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

August 23, 2025 GDC 0

Sweden’s parliamentary parties have unanimously reached a groundbreaking deal to fast-track a defence spending boost, allocating billions in loans to rapidly strengthen the military and civil defence ahead of next week’s NATO summit. Swedish Defense Minister […]

Europe

Alaska Meeting Was Putin’s Prank to Trump, Russia Will Not Join Peace Talks.

August 23, 2025 GDC 0

The United States president said he has initiated preliminary steps toward arranging a summit between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents, but the Russian foreign minister said on Friday that the the agenda for peace “is […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

India, China Proxy War Raging in Myanmar’s Rakhine State for Chinese-build Port.

August 23, 2025 GDC 0

China and India are funding and supplying arms to the Myanmar Army and the Arakan Army as Myanmar rebels advance on strategic western frontier. While China arming the Junta and India arming the Arakan Army […]

Europe

German Army to Expand Drone Fleet From 600 to 8,000 by 2029.

August 23, 2025 GDC 0

On August 13, 2025, as reported by Loyal magazine, the Bundeswehr presented a detailed and ambitious plan to expand its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) inventory from just over 600 today to more than 8,000 by […]

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  • Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

    October 23, 2024 0
    South Korea has signalled it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly dispatching troops to Russia.  First Tranche Of 1500 North Korean Troops Received Russian Uniform And Fake ID In [...]
  • Civmec to acquire shipbuilder Luerssen Australia

    June 27, 2025 0
    Australian engineering company, Civmec, is to acquire shipbuilder Luerssen Australia from Naval Vessels Luerssen (NVL) for A$20 million. Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPVDateJune 9, 2023Luerssen Australia Continues To Strengthen Sovereign Supply [...]
  • Criminal Ali Khamenei Killed 16,500 and wounded 300,000 Iranian protesters.

    January 19, 2026 0
    Iran’s clerical regime stands accused of unleashing its bloodiest crackdown in nearly half a century after a new medical report claimed at least 16,500 protesters have been killed and more than 300,000 wounded in just [...]
  • Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

    November 18, 2024 0
    The United Arab Emirates Air Force has taken delivery of an additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from Airbus at the Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi. It is the first of [...]
  • Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

    March 6, 2025 0
    Sweden’s Saab (SAABb.ST), opens new tab said on Monday it had won a 1.7 billion crown ($159 million) order from Germany to modernise and maintain the country’s Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles for ten years [...]
  • U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse as the U.S. Navy Clears Strait of Hormuz Mines.

    April 12, 2026 0
    Direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Pakistan, ended after 21 hours without an agreement. A primary reason for the failure was Iran’s rejection of the US demand that it not build [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Iran war unravels China’s underperforming propaganda-driven military and political purges, which cannot fix the technical problem.

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: An Iranian Oil Tanker Exploded In The Syrian Port of Latakia

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Europe

    French Offers Line Of Credit For Rafale Jets Proposal To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan expressed interest in purchasing additional Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C and Gripen E/F fighter jets

  • Europe

    German Air Force to issue new RFI to accommodate ECR capability

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters

  • Middle East

    Iranian Mullahs are the most vulnerable right now to the Israeli Air Force’s attacks

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Purchases 18 FA-50 LCA From KAI Worth $920 Million

  • Europe

    More than 500 North Korean Troops Killed In Storm Shadow Missile Strikes In Kursk Region

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. to Sale Bunker Busting GBU-57 Bombs to Israel

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 076 LHD Could Be Potent Amphibious Platform In Asia-Pacific Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton HALE Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Made Its First Flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Finland Purchases AIM-120D AMRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to be among pioneers of AI-controlled warplane, says President Erdoğan

  • Middle East

    QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Plans to Buy KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia could have uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Rheinmetall, Thales Awarded Contract to Support Tiger Helicopter Simulators in France and Germany

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract to Enhance SEAD/DEAD Mission Capability of F-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army is on the verge of collapse as ‘three Brotherhood’ rebels took of three northern states

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine-Russia War: Russia’s Weapons Export Plummets to Record Low

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • Americas

    The US Marine Corps Declared First Operational F-35C Squadron

  • Middle East

    The U.S. to sale F-35 as part of a secret Israeli-UAE deal

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA to develop MHT/MLP Missile For French Army

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received Two More FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Incompetent Russian Military Covering Up Aircraft With Flammable Car Tyres To Protect Them From Drone Strikes

  • Air Platform

    Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Emerged As F-35 Alternative For Air Forces Worldwide

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Peru cancels plans to buy Russian Yak-130 aircraft after several crashed in Bangladesh

  • Land Platform

    IDF Deploys Jaguar Unmanned Ground Vehicles In Gaza

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will increase its Harpoon anti-ship missile inventory to 1,800 by 2029.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Anti-ship Missile

    China secretly supplied Iran with $5 billion worth of weapons, including CM-302 anti-ship missiles, which failed to hit the US Navy’s warships.

  • Cyber

    Russia Shuts Down Internet to Prevent Drone Attacks and Limit Access to Independent Information.

  • Americas

    United States will send another Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone army killed 1060 Russian troops, destroyed 66 artillery systems and 78 vehicles in one day

  • Americas

    HII Launches Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ted Stevens

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan shot down 25 Indian drones and captured unexploded air-launched munitions

  • Europe

    Rogue Russian soldiers blew up ammunition supplied by North Korean despot

  • Europe

    Satellite Images Show Aftermath of Devastating Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Port

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