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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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Tuareg rebel group shoot down a Russian Mi-24P helicopter in Mali.

July 7, 2026 GDC 0

Russia has lost another attack helicopter in Africa, this time to Tuareg rebel fighters in Mali rather than to the war in Ukraine that has already cost Moscow dozens of similar aircraft. The Azawad Liberation […]

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 – […]

Africa

Morocco Deploys Israeli-made Spyder Air Defense System.

May 19, 2026 GDC 0

Spain’s defense establishment is tracking with mounting unease the operationalization of a sophisticated mobile air defense system on Moroccan soil, a deployment that is injecting fresh tension into the already delicate strategic calculus south of […]

Africa

Swedish Aerospace Company Trelleborg Opens Factory in Morocco.

May 10, 2026 GDC 0

Morocco’s aerospace industry is preparing for another major expansion as Swedish manufacturer Trelleborg gets ready to open its first production site in the kingdom next month. Located in the Midparc industrial zone in Nouaceur near […]

Africa

Moroccan Navy Deploys Avante 1800 Patrol Vessel in Gibraltar Corridor.

May 1, 2026 GDC 0

Morocco has taken a step toward expanding its maritime reach as a new offshore patrol vessel completed sea trials, signaling a near-term boost in surveillance and rapid-response capability across critical sea lanes. The development strengthens […]

Africa

Nigeria’s M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of delivery.

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

After a long, troubled experience with Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, the Nigerian Air Force is finally getting Italian M-346FA light combat aircraft. The first Leonardo M-346FA light attack aircraft built for the Nigerian Air Force […]

Africa

Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

February 12, 2026 GDC 0

Sudan’s army said it destroyed a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Ed Dubeibat area of South Kordofan. The FK-2000 system was neutralized during ongoing combat operations […]

Africa

U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

February 11, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission crew trainers that were intercepted while being shipped from South Africa to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the US […]

Africa

The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

February 9, 2026 GDC 0

The United States warned that Algeria could face sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) over its reported purchase of Russia’s export-variant Su-57E fourth-generation fighter jets, known to NATO as the “Felon,” […]

Africa

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

February 8, 2026 GDC 0

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  • Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

    April 15, 2026 0
    Pakistan Army has warned Iranian delegates during the Islamabad talks that Iran does not have military means to fend off American air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles, as Pakistan has its own failure with Chinese-made [...]
  • Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

    January 13, 2022 0
    Morocco is making far-reaching efforts to acquire the U.S. top military hardware, the F-35 multirole fighter jet, according to Israeli outlet Jafaj. In a December 8 article, the defense-oriented outlet alleges Morocco is in the [...]
  • Bell Helicopter Started Manufacturing AH1-Z Helicopter For Bahrain

    May 30, 2021 0
    The American aircraft manufacturer Bell has announced that it has started assembling the first AH-1Z combat helicopters for the benefit of the Bahrain Air Force. Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to BahrainDateOctober 28, 2021Nigeria cleared [...]
  • Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroys Russian speedboat in Vuzka Bay

    May 7, 2024 0
    A Russian speedboat in temporarily occupied Crimea was destroyed in a Ukrainian Magura V5 marine drone strike, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram. HUR noted that the mission in Crimea’s Vuzka Bay area was [...]
  • Russia cannot build Icebreaker as Russian forces bombed Ukraine’s factory supplied components for Icebreaker

    May 22, 2024 0
    Russia has boasted it will have the world’s most powerful icebreaker vessel by the end of the decade but the project has been hit by delays exacerbated by Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it has [...]
  • The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

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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

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. […]

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  • Middle East

    Israeli-Sunni Arab Alliance: the eight Arab states openly deal with Israel

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

  • Europe

    Russia delivers captured Western small arms and vehicles to Hezbollah and Hamas to blame Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured trenches and dead bodies abandoned in Bakhmut by Russians

  • Defense Industry

    Saab awarded contract to produce Curl-gustaf and RBS 70 NG missiles worth $767.54 million

  • Europe

    Poland Beefs Up Military Preparedness Along Borders with Russia, Belarus

  • Americas

    GE Aerospace tests breakthrough hypersonic dual-mode ramjet

  • Africa

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

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    US Will Approves 36 F-16V Fighters For Indonesia, Says Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    North Korea sent additional 1500 troops to Russia totalling 3000 troops

  • Air Platform

    The Whitehouse Notified Congress For The Sale of 50 F-35 JSF to UAE

  • Air Platform

    TAI To Embed AI Into Hurjet 270 Simulators

  • Air Platform

    Saab Will Produce Future Fighter Jet As Gripen E Sale Discussions Continued in Peru, Colombia, Philippines and Thailand

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military video appears to show Chinese F-16 releasing chaffs in the flight path of Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft over South China Sea

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract to Produce 120mm Tank Ammunition.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Greek Patriot Systems Will Be Deployed In Saudi Arabia

  • South Asia

    United Nations finds former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised killing of 1,400 people in bid to stay in power

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • Europe

    Quantum Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver UAS To Ukrainian Army

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and Iraq Sign Security Pact to Enhance Security Cooperation

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed Su-30, MiG-29 and Mi-8 helicopters: report

  • Air Platform

    TAI Conducts Full-scale Static Tests On T625 Helicopter

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Archer Howitzer Completes U.S. Army’s Trials

  • Air Platform

    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Israeli Merkava IV Main Battle Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers aft section of T-7A trainer for testing

  • Europe

    Naval Group Launches Second FDI Class Frigate

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon and Cubic Secure Communications to provide Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland.

  • Air Platform

    Russian nuclear bomber PAK DA “Messenger” has serious design flaws so does the Su-57 fighter

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Pakistan’s economic trouble worsens as Saudi Arabia and the UAE demand debt repayment as Pakistan failed to keep military promises.

  • Europe

    China Launches 10th Type 055 Destroyer, Increases Production At Dagushan

  • Americas

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  • Air Platform

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  • Counter-drone System

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  • Europe

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  • Industry

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  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Naval Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block 3 Long Range Anti-ship Missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Hannan (Thief) Purchased Multiple Apartments for His Mistresses to Conceal Illegal Wealth.

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