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  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Pantsir, and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks. Europe
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Castellion Awarded Contract to Produce Blackbeard Hypersonic Missiles for the U.S. Navy. Americas
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow’s oil refinery embarrass Putin for the second time in a row. Europe
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] India’s DRDO Test Fires Locally-produced Cruise Missiles Based on Soviet-era Kh-31 and Kh-55 missiles. Cruise Missiles
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Americas

Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

January 9, 2026 GDC 0

It “seems those Russian air defenses didn’t quite work so well, did they?” That was Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s assessment of Venezuela’s Russian-made air defenses after a couple of hundred US forces pushed into […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 GDC 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Defense Industry

Israel will invest $110 billion to develop independent arms industry.

January 8, 2026 GDC 0

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would invest $110 billion over the next decade to develop its own independent arms industry. Much of the military equipment used by the Israeli army comes from the […]

Americas

The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by Russian submarine and warships.

January 8, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine and warships on Wednesday, after pursuing it for more than two weeks across the Atlantic as part of Washington’s efforts […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Chinese Expert Believes That Taiwan Invasion Becomes a Pipe Dream for China for Now, as Chinese-made arms are failing in Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Venezuela.

January 8, 2026 GDC 0

The US operation to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro serves as a reminder for China to bolster its air defences and counter-intelligence protections, observers say. Analysts in China described Venezuela’s air defences – which rely […]

South Asia

Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina personally ordered disappearance of 1569 BNP leaders out of 6000 forced disappearances cases under her authoritarian rule.

January 8, 2026 GDC 0

Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: InquiryThe Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances finds that Sheikh Hasina personally ordered disappearance of 1,569 dissident, 287 fell into the ‘missing and dead’ category. Bangladesh […]

Americas

What is the Monroe Doctrine, which President Trump has cited over Venezuela operations.

January 7, 2026 GDC 0

US attack on Venezuela evokes the Monroe Doctrine, laid out in 1823 by then-US president to cement Washington’s sphere of influence in Americas. United States President Donald Trump has set out to justify the attack […]

Americas

US Military’s Apache Helicopter Jammed Russian-made Igla Missile in Venezuela.

January 7, 2026 GDC 0

This is the moment a Venezuelan soldier allegedly fires a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) missile at a US helicopter over Caracas only to miss – with the chopper returning fire seconds later. The clash […]

Europe

Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down ‘out of control’ drone over Black Sea

January 7, 2026 GDC 0

The incident comes after Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s “shadow fleet” and concerns from Turkish politicians that Moscow’s all-out war could widen. Turkey shot down an “out of control” drone that approached its airspace from the […]

Americas

Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese-made military hardware had no chance against powerful American military might.

January 7, 2026 GDC 0

DONALD Trump’s administration insists the US is not at war with Venezuela, even as America’s overwhelming military strength exposes just how outmatched Nicolás Maduro’s forces really are. US officials say the operation that led to […]

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  • Iran Enriched Enough Uranium Stored in Isfahan to Make 10 Nuclear Warheads, Says IAEA.

    March 11, 2026 0
    Almost half of Iran’s uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, a short step from weapons-grade, was stored in a tunnel complex at Isfahan and is probably still there, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi [...]
  • Russia will deliver North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for more troops

    December 10, 2024 0
    Russia will provide North Korea with fighter jets in exchange for the thousands of troops Pyongyang has reportedly sent to support Moscow’s war against Ukraine, the head of the United States’ Pacific forces said. North [...]
  • Azerbaijani State-owned Oil Company Purchases 10 Percent Stakes In Israeli Tamar Gas Field

    February 6, 2025 0
    Union Energy, controlled by Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel, signs an agreement for a share of Israel’s second-largest offshore natural gas field. UAE Buys 22% States At Israeli Tamar Gas FieldDateMay 22, 2021Why does Israel highly [...]
  • Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

    May 31, 2021 0
    The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From TurkeyDateJune 10, 2024The Phillippines receives [...]
  • Poland purchases AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missile to arm F-35A fighter jets.

    December 1, 2025 0
     Poland has signed a 500 million dollar government-to-government contract with the United States to buy AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs for its future F-35A Husarz fleet and existing F-16Cs/Ds, following a wider U.S. approval worth up to 1.33 [...]
  • Turkey Arrested Ten Retired Admirals Over Criticism Of Erdogan Government

    April 5, 2021 0
    Turkish authorities on Monday detained 10 former admirals after a group of more than 100 retired senior navy officers issued a statement that government officials tied to Turkey’s history of military coups. Turkey, Azerbaijan Signed [...]
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

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Middle East

    Iranian General Abolfazl Alijani Killed In Syria

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye’s defense company MKE successfully tested its Tolga anti-drone system.

  • Middle East

    Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

  • Land Platform

    T-80BVM and T-90MS tanks have quality, reliability, and battlefield performance issues, according to Russian tank crews.

  • Europe

    Poland orders more Krab self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker carrying American-made AGM-88 HARM missiles

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    Finland is on the edge of war with Russia in 2022

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine destroyed three Russian attack helicopters in a sabotage attack

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas MK2 Ambitious Medium Weight Fighter jets, can HAL achieve MK2?

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Europe

    President Putin has replaced fishing buddy Sergei Shoigu as the country’s defense minister

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) – Who Dares Wins

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran began transferring missile systems to Syria, preparing to strike Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • Americas

    MSI Defense integrates South Korean interceptor into EAGLS system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed six Russian Buk missile system

  • Europe

    Russian ships ‘high activity’ in the channel

  • Air Platform

    Hydraulic fluid and engine oil leaks at the Dubai air show will stain HAL Tejas and destroy its export potential.

  • Europe

    Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • South Asia

    বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ড (চোর): মরনের একটি ব্যান্ড (Translated Version)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • Europe

    Pantsir anti-air gun and missile with “Z” sign abandoned by Russian forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine to localize the production of Czech CZ BREN 2 assault rifles

  • Europe

    Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to Buy Scorpene-class Submarines From Naval Group

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Are Playing Pivotal Role in Combating Russian Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Sent 72 AGM-88 HARM Anti-radiation Missiles To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    US military buildup in Bangladesh’s strategic Chittagong region will strengthen Bangladesh military.

  • Europe

    Cyberattacks on Russia’s Rostec reveal Su-34, Su-35, Su-57 fighter jets export details

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

  • Middle East

    Operations Epic Fury degraded Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capability by 70 percent, but the stockpile of IRBMs remains intact in a bunker.

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded $241 Million Contact For Eurofighter’s AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and attack drones

  • Europe

    Turkey to strengthen its maritime capability with new warships

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF C27J Sustainment Under Scrutiny

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Plans To Sell Su-57E To Myanmar and Vietnam At $100 Million Apiece

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

  • Europe

    Russia’s Donbas offensive ‘has failed’ after 100,000 casualties in five months

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider To Debut On December 2022

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

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