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Month: May 2026

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli IAI Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce Additional Arrow-2 Interceptor Missiles.

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

The Defense Ministry, which already owes Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) more than NIS 4 billion ($1.37 billion) and has struggled to settle payments amid budget disputes with the Finance Ministry, continues to place major new […]

Africa

Muslim Morocco Accelerates Arms Procurement from Jewish Israeli Companies.

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

Morocco’s arms are not to project power beyond its borders but to shield its territory, secure its infrastructure, and sustain its positioning as a strategic hub. Rabat has acquired a string of American platforms – […]

Americas

Hyundai Heavy Industries ramps up bid to win Canadian submarine contract

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

Hyundai Heavy Industries President Joo Won-ho, sixth from left, and Irving Shipbuilding President Dirk Lesko, sixth from right, pose with senior executives from both firms in front of a bust sculpture of Hyundai founder Chung […]

AUV Platform

The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence ‌pact, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Saturday. AUKUS said in […]

Air Platform

Emirati F-16s struck Iran dozens of times based on Israeli intelligence during the war, WSJ reported.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Report says US and Israel provided intel for the attacks, including joint strike on petrochemical complex that led Washington to ask Jerusalem to stop targeting energy facilities. The United Arab Emirates’ F-16 Fighting Falcon launched […]

Europe

Navantia UK unveils LASV75 autonomous surface vessel concept.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Navantia UK publicly unveiled a scale model of its new LASV75 large autonomous surface vessel concept during the Navy Leaders Combined Naval Event (CNE), held in Farnborough from 19-21 May. The concept design, dubbed LASV75, […]

Europe

Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria armored vehicles from Finland.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Lithuania will purchase 936 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles from Finland in a landmark procurement approved by the State Defence Council on Wednesday, with President Gitanas Nausėda confirming that 300 of the vehicles are expected to […]

Americas

U.S. Golden Dome Would Require 7800 Space-based Interceptors Worth $1.2 Trillion.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has estimated that Golden Dome for America could cost about $1.2 trillion over 20 years, according to a report released on May 12, 2026, underscoring the scale of a proposed […]

Middle East

Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

‘Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today’ – Eyal Dahan, CEO of FUSE, an Elbit Systems subsidiary. Elbit Systems Ltd. subsidiary FUSE completed the acquisition of Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics […]

Air Platform

Hanwha Aerospace and KAI to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace launched a joint program with the Korea AeroSpace Administration to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned combat aircraft, targeting completion by 2029 and backed by a total investment plan of […]

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  • Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

    March 30, 2020 0
    Designed and built in Soviet-era, the R-77 semi active-radar-homing air-to-air missile — NATO designation AA-12 — is advertised to be equivalent to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM by Rostec. Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir SkirmishDateApril 7, [...]
  • A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

    February 13, 2024 0
    A video circulating on social media yesterday shows the new Russian S-350 Vityaz surface-to-air missile system straight into a row of mines and exploding on the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region in Ukraine. [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Completes Second Successful AARGM-ER Test

    February 13, 2022 0
    Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the successful completion of the second flight test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER). The U.S. Navy launched the missile from a F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft on [...]
  • Scott Morrison unveils whopping $270 billion defense funds to counter China

    July 1, 2020 0
    “Relations between China and the United States are fractious as they compete for political, economic and technological supremacy,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. Key Points Scott Morrison has committed $270 billion to defence spending over [...]
  • Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

    April 29, 2024 0
    Australia has announced its renewed support for Ukraine with a new $100 million military aid package. Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to UkraineDateJuly 6, 2022Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To UkraineDateJune 20, [...]
  • Indonesia’s Surface Warships That Protect Its Sovereign Waters

    October 25, 2020 0
    Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country with some 17,000 islands and a vast maritime territory. The Office of the Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister announced in 2018 that it had updated Indonesia’s total [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Air Force Receives New Anka-S UAV Configuration

  • Europe

    Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

  • Europe

    Russia’s Yuan Trading Come To Halt After China Restricts Currency Supplies

  • Europe

    A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

  • Europe

    Turkish Aselsan secured $320 million new orders

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is ill-informed about the underperforming S-400 missiles, 41 S-400 missiles were destroyed in the Ukraine war and are incapable of detecting aircraft beyond 250km.

  • Air Platform

    Only three MiG-29s are Operational with the Bangladesh Air Guard, and cannot be overhauled due to the Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. to Replenish Polish MiG-29 Inventory With F-16, If Poland Transfers MiGs to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Why did the Bangladesh Army, with a $4.1 billion defense budget, fail to contain a small Kuki-chin militant group?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters

  • South Asia

    Tata, Lockheed Martin bring new cutting-edge aerospace technology to India

  • Europe

    Russian navy is completely inactive in the Ukraine war except occasionally launching Kalibr missiles from Sevastopol

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court orders inquiry into ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina role in mass killings of protesters

  • Europe

    Putin planned to capture Ukraine’s economic resources and use these resources to invade Baltic states

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Israel progressed in normalizing diplomatic relations, U.S. diplomatic sources say

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli firm unveils armed autonomous vehicle to patrol battlegrounds

  • Middle East

    Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas fired 5000 rockets at Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal hands over 16th Guardian-Class patrol boat to Australian DoD

  • Europe

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Americas

    Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle To The U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashes in Kaluga

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army to diversify its drone fleet and drone warfare capability

  • Air Platform

    Saab Rolls Out First Gripen F for the Brazilian Air Force.

  • Defense Industry

    Thales To Hire 12,000 Staff Amid Backlog Of Multi-billion Work Orders

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan signs $171 million contract to deliver communications systems to undisclosed customer.

  • Cyber

    Twitter deletes 20,000 fake accounts linked to Saudi Arabian, Indonesian, Honduran Serbian, Russian and Egyptian governments

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Destroyed Two Railway Bridges in Russian-occupied Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopter

  • Europe

    MBDA awarded contract to produce Enforcer Shoulder-launched missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s propaganda and disinformation campaigns about PLA

  • Europe

    Czech army plans to buy 52 CAESAR howitzer

  • C4iSR

    U.S. intelligence detects signs that China considered providing Iran with JY-27A radar systems.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces announced that it will destroy Iran’s pre-war ballistic and nuclear capability.

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Inducts Dassault Rafale F3R Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Anduril Industries awarded a contract to produce military-grade sensing masts to the US Customs and Border Protection.

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays the keel of First San Antonio class Flight II LPD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS rocket artillery takes out the Russian drone team

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Test Fires Nuclear-tipped Air-to-air Missiles

  • Americas

    Su-57 Grounded: U.S. Treasury Sanctioned 14 People and 28 Companies For Supplying Microelectronics To Russia’s Su-57 Program

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchased Additional 12 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Defense Industry

    French arms export hits record high $30 billion in Asia and Middle East

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