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Month: February 2026

Europe

Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

February 27, 2026 GDC 0

French shipbuilder Naval Group has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Croatian partners within the framework of the Gowind Multi-Role Corvette Program. As informed, the MOUs were inked on February 24. 2026 in Split, during […]

Americas

US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

A former United States Air Force officer and “elite fighter pilot” has been arrested and accused of betraying his country for illegally providing training to Chinese military pilots. The US Department of Justice said ex-Air […]

Ballistic Missile

Ukraine’s ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile Destroyed Russia’s Command Post.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Armed Forces carried out a strike using U.S.-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles overnight on Feb. 24, targeting a Russian military command facility near Novopetrivka in the occupied Donetsk region, according to the General Staff […]

Europe

Turkish Navy Commissions Havelsan’s Sancar Armed USV.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

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Europe

Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

Danish firm Hecto Drone has introduced the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system, armed with a twin-mounted .50-caliber DCR-50 weapon system, at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany. The platform signals a shift in tactical drone design […]

Anti-air Missiles

Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

Diehl Defence unveiled the IRIS-T SLM/X air defense system at Enforce Tac 2026, introducing a common eight-canister launcher capable of firing both SLM and SLX interceptors. On February 24, 2026, at Enforce Tac 2026, Germany’s […]

Middle East

Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

February 25, 2026 GDC 0

The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) reported intense clashes on February 23 at the fortified Motahari complex in Tehran, a tiny area packed with key regime offices including those tied to Khamenei’s son and […]

Europe

BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle.

February 25, 2026 GDC 0

BAE Systems’ ATLAS integrates the VANTAGE automated turret, delivering autonomous target tracking and enhanced firepower as offensive support for tanks. BAE Systems’ next-gen unmanned combat vehicle stormed the training grounds with a new weapon for […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think.

February 25, 2026 GDC 0

The Type 15 is effectively the successor to the 1960s Type 62 light tank, designed and built by Norinco to deploy in Tibet, where Chinese VT-4s struggled to operate at high altitude and in difficult […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS.

February 25, 2026 GDC 0

Australia will deepen its defence ties with Britain by spending $310 million on a new stage of the AUKUS submarine project as well as launching joint work on radar systems, drones and missile tests that […]

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  • Cambodian Armed Force’s Chinese-made KS-1C (FK-3) Missile System Failed to Intercept Thai Air Force’s Missile and Fighter Jet.

    December 21, 2025 0
    The Cambodian Armed Forces purchased the Chinese-made medium-range KS-1C (FK-3) air defence missile system to boost national defence, especially against aerial threats such as Thai F-16 and Gripen aircraft, aiming to upgrade and shift regional [...]
  • Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

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  • India panics as Pakistani General meets Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus to discuss defense cooperation.

    October 28, 2025 0
    India is irritated by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus gifting a book with an enlarged map of Bangladesh to a Pakistani general during a recent visit. The book’s cover reportedly showed India’s northeastern states as [...]
  • Northrop Grumman’s AN/APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar

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  • Chinese Navy’s replishment ship Qiandaohu escorted by destroyer CNS Zibo delivers bombs and ammunitions to Myanmar’s junta

    November 29, 2023 0
    Three Chinese naval vessels have arrived at Thilawa Port in Yangon for joint drills with Myanmar’s navy amid insurgent conflict along the neighboring nations’ shared border, according to the country’s military and pro-junta media reports. [...]
  • US Army Validates Next-generation Patriot Radar Successor in Realistic Ballistic Missile Interception Test

    May 15, 2025 0
    On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Army conducted a test of its next-generation air and missile defense system, the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), by launching a Black Dagger target missile from [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Altantique’s DEFENDSEAS Corvette Concept

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jet

  • Europe

    Russia Repositioned Its Troops Near Kyiv, Intensify Bombing in Ukraine

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

  • Counter-drone System

    Swedish Startup Develop Low-cost Kreuger 100 Battery-powered Drone Interceptor

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Collins-class Submarines to Receive Sonar Upgrade

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Purchases SM6 Ballistic Missile Interceptor For Hobart Class Destroyer Worth $7 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Company Repkon to Supply Ammunition Parts to German Rheinmetall

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA Unveils STRATUS Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian Navy’s Buyan-M class corvette in Lake Onega.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Violation By Bangladesh DGFI

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian, Chinese Soldiers Clashes Near Himalayan Border

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Military Purchases 27 Airbus H125 Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese supply chain that helped Iran evade international sanctions paid off for the Communist Party through the Iran war.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

  • C4iSR

    Saab Proposes GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to Finland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden

  • Europe

    Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

  • Air Platform

    F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

  • Air Platform

    Donald Trump and Elon Musk Destroyed Trusts in American Super Weapon F-35 Stealth Jets

  • South Asia

    Corruption, mismanagement, and poor training made the Indian military a paper tiger

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese PLA Spy Cheng Cheng Followed Elon Musk during State Visit to Beijing.

  • Europe

    Russian Lawmaker Admits Moscow Failed to Achieve Any Goals in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia’s improvised Soviet-era Kontakt-1 ERA drone protection for the T-90M tank will make the tank heavier, slower and easier to destroy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys T-84U Oplot Tanks In Kharkiv Region

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts VT-4 main battle tank

  • Europe

    Russia’s Howitzers Flawed With Accuracy and Range Issues

  • Europe

    UK Delivers Tracked Spartan Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Serbia negotiating with France to purchase Rafale jets, Mistral SAM and H125M helicopters

  • Europe

    Saab Launches New Autonomous Ocean Core for Naval Vessels

  • Europe

    Su-27 plane crashed during exercises in Ukraine

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean Ballistic Missiles Contain Components From United States, United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Switzerland

  • Europe

    Who are the highly competent, patriot and skilful Ukrainian Generals?

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed buildings in Moscow

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces have struck and destroyed a Russian military train carrying fuel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Polish private company sold Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to Russian army and Wagner mercenary group

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Buys CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese And Russian Howitzer Lost To South Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer In Egyptian Army’s Trials

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