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  • [ February 25, 2026 ] Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems. Middle East
  • [ February 25, 2026 ] BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle. Europe
  • [ February 25, 2026 ] China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ February 25, 2026 ] Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Anti-ship Missile

Japan’s New Anti-ship Missile Maneuvers in Terminal Phase to Avoid Close-in Weapon System.

February 17, 2026 GDC 0

Japan has released test footage of a new coastal anti-ship missile prototype performing aggressive rolling maneuvers in its terminal phase. The concept signals a shift toward defeating modern naval close-in defenses as Tokyo strengthens sea […]

Air Platform

Saudi Arabia Purchases Four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

February 17, 2026 GDC 0

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A. for the acquisition of four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The contract expands Saudi Arabia’s fixed-wing naval aviation capabilities with anti-submarine warfare, […]

Air Platform

India Likely to Order 31 Rafale-M After 114 Rafale Orders.

February 17, 2026 GDC 0

India could significantly scale up its Rafale fighter jet acquisition, with a French media report claiming that New Delhi has sought additional Rafale Marine aircraft beyond the proposed 114 jets for the Indian Air Force […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine destroys half of Russia’s ‘key’ Pantsir air defense systems, security service says.

February 17, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) reported that its Alpha special operations unit destroyed roughly half of Russia’s Pantsir surface-to-air missile and gun systems in 2025 through long-range strikes. In a statement on 14 February, the SBU […]

Air Platform

Taiwan confirms plan to buy 10 C-130J airlifters.

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

Taiwan’s Republic of China Air Force has confirmed plans to procure 10 C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, canceling a previously planned upgrade program for its aging C-130H fleet. According to local media, the […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Patriot Air Defence Positions Near Iran Exposed in New Satellite Imagery

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

The publication of American commercial satellite imagery has revealed the exact positioning of U.S. Army MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, one of several facilities at the forefront of […]

Middle East

The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran are high.

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

The United States will send the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday, putting more American firepower behind President Donald […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the U.S. and Britain. Announced […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Needs More Than 500 F-47 and B-21s Fend off China in the Indo-Pacific.

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

The US Air Force needs hundreds more F-47s and B-21s than it currently plans to buy, experts said. A new report examined the problems the Air Force would have in a war with China.Without a […]

Air Platform

French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

February 15, 2026 GDC 0

French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine assembly line in India to meet the country’s requirements for local production as the French and Indian governments discuss the purchase of 114 more Rafale […]

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  • American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

    December 12, 2023 0
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  • Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopters using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

    July 16, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter on the Donetsk front, according to Ukrainian Telegram channel. Ukraine shot down two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters using RBS-70 MANPADDateAugust 18, 2023Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using [...]
  • Myanmar’s military junta appears to be in terminal decline as rebels started nationwide offensives

    December 6, 2023 0
    Myanmar’s military has lost control of substantial sections of the country’s border with China in recent days, as forces fighting the coup regime coordinate their attacks in an unprecedented way. The immediate aim of the [...]
  • Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

    November 29, 2022 0
    At least eight Russian military aircraft have crashed since September due to what appear to be technical malfunctions and poor pilot training. Kazakh Air Force’s Su-30SME Crashed In Karaganda RegionDateApril 20, 2021Russia Su-34 fighter jet [...]
  • Putin just lost 300th Russian helicopter since he invaded Ukraine, totaling 1,285 airborne assets destroyed

    June 19, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shown their extraordinary capability to down Russian air assets ever since Vladimir Putin ordered his military invasion and Kyiv’s soldiers just reached another major milestone according to a recent update [...]
  • Ukraine blew up Sevastopol power substation in occupied Crimea

    April 3, 2024 0
    Representatives of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) blew up a power substation in the port city of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on April 2, a source in HUR confirmed to the Kyiv Independent. No [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Uncategorized

    ASC Shipbuilding Laid Keel Of Australia’s 2nd Arafura-Class OPV

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Upgrades Put Putin’s Black Sea Fleet in Crosshairs

  • Defense Industry

    Russia imports 80 percent of its missile components from Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, USA and South Korea

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Qatar Becomes The First Export Customer of FS-LIDS Anti-drone System

  • Europe

    Cancer Riddled Vlad Falls Down Stairs and Soils Himself While Doctors Stabilize Him

  • Air Platform

    Boeing upgrades Apache version 6 with UAV and ship hunting capability

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad signs decree for second conscription of 147,000 men

  • Middle East

    Iran Closes Gas Stations and Billboards After Suspected Israeli Cyber Attacks

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured 14 2S33 Msta-S Self-propelled Howitzers From Russian Conscripts

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russian Army Proved Repeatedly That They Are Incompetent As Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk Region

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Jointly Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets With MHI

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

  • Air Platform

    Serbia Plans To Buy Dassault Rafale Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

  • South Asia

    DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of Citizens By Bangladeshi DGFI And RAB

  • Europe

    Baykar Defense To Launch Bayraktar TB2 and Alinci Drones Production Line in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia develops missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads with China’s help

  • Europe

    North Korea sent 30,000 troops to Russia in return for Pantsir anti-air missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese PAC3 missile shot down Chinese Su-35s fighter jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Almaz-Antey Cyber Breach Exposed Indian Army’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile Contract Details

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s first indigenous LPD starts sea trials

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded a contract to produce 48 Archer Howitzers for the Swedish army

  • Africa

    US Air Force C-17 landing in Libya For Special Operations, Global Hawk drone patrolling over Western Libya

  • Africa

    Ethiopia to begin final phase of operations against TPLF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free Election

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves MH-60R Helicopters to Spain

  • Loitering Munitions

    Hamas launched 20 kamikaze drones from Gaza in Israel as IDF continues to bomb Gaza

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. sends more NASAMS missiles, Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Court Rejects Sedation Charges Against Aljazeera Network For Blowing Whistle About Army Chief’s Corruption

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • Europe

    Underwear elastic exposes Russian state TV propaganda, Russian soldier killing wounded comrade

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • Americas

    Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian SA-8 Gecko air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD

  • Air Platform

    Russia started flight trials of unmanned attack helicopters

  • Europe

    Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ Blown Out By Explosions

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • Air Platform

    Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden and Ukraine agree to localize Gripen production in Ukraine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia reorganizes the defence department and creates a separate delivery agency.

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

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