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  • [ April 14, 2026 ] French Navy will upgrade FDI frigate with 32 vertical launch system. Europe
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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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U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

February 5, 2026 GDC 0

During a February 3 Senate hearing on North African terrorism, State Department official Robert Palladino called media reports of Algeria’s Su-57E and Su-34 deals ‘concerning’ and warned they could trigger CAATSA sanctions against major Russian […]

Africa

Morocco, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Deny Reports of Discussions with Pakistan on the JF-17 Temu Jet.

January 28, 2026 GDC 0

Morocco has appeared among the countries that have refused to discuss the acquisition of JF-17 fighter jets, along with Bangladesh and Indonesia, which have denied reports of advanced negotiations or formal interest in the Sino-Pakistan […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 GDC 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Africa

Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

January 19, 2026 GDC 0

The Moroccan Defence Ministry has begun evaluating a potential acquisition of up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, as part of a broader modernisation plan for the country’s ground forces. This […]

Africa

Saudi Arabia will buy JF-17 Blunder aircraft for Sudan, not for Saudi Air Force.

January 12, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have begun formal discussions to convert a $2 billion Saudi loan into a transaction for JF-17 fighter jets, Reuters reported. There were media speculation that Saudi Arabia may operate JF-17, but […]

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  • Israel seems determined to tackle Hezbollah decisively inside Lebanon

    October 2, 2024 0
    Fighting is underway between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters along the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IDF has begun a limited ground incursion. Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern LebanonDateOctober 11, 2023Israeli Air [...]
  • Giant Fireball Erupted On Russian Military’s HQ After Ukrainian Beaver Drones Struck In Rostov-on-Don And Moscow

    September 7, 2023 0
    A giant fireball erupted close to Vladimir Putin’s war command headquarters after kamikaze drones blasted a Russian city. Ukrainian kamikaze drone blasted Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile factoryDateSeptember 9, 2023Ukraine’s kamikaze drones completely destroyed Russia’s oil [...]
  • Indonesia Looking At Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigate To Boost TNI-AL’s Blue Water Force

    August 30, 2020 0
    Following the Natuna standoff with China back in January this year (in which dozens of Chinese vessels were fishing in Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone), Indonesia recognizes the lack of oceangoing vessels for TNI-AL and BAKAMLA (the Indonesian [...]
  • Saab Awarded Contract Torpedo 62 Life Extension

    December 26, 2021 0
    Defense and security company Saab has received another contract from the Swedish Defense Material Organization (FMV) for the next phase of the life extension program of Torpedo 62. Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life [...]
  • France Donates 12 CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

    February 3, 2023 0
    According to French newspaper Le Monde, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu made this announcement at a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksiy Reznikov. Lecornu said that the transfer of 12 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers would be [...]
  • Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate Starts Sea Trial in 2023

    February 16, 2022 0
    The Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate (Inspiration-class), HMS Venturer will enter the water in 2023, according to navy officials. Babcock Floats Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate HMS VenturerDateDecember 6, 2024Royal Navy To Receive [...]
Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

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

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

  • Cruise Missiles

    Emirati and Belarusian defense firm will jointly produce 1,000km range cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Dramatic Footage Shows Ukrainian Special Forces Stormed Wagner Hideouts In Bakhmut

  • Middle East

    Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed to Detect F-35I Adir

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar to Develop Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

  • Europe

    Thanks to Turkish F-16, only four fighters remained in service with Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Begins Shipbuilding of the Philippine Navy’s First Corvette

  • Europe

    Czech Republic and Denmark donate heavy military equipment to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD scheduled construction of first shortfin Barracuda-class submarine from 2023 onward

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malabar Exercise to boost India, Australia Defense Cooperation

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy To Develop Carrier Killer HALO Hypersonic Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MHI Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Colombia purchases 17 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

  • Europe

    Russia’s High-ranking Customs Official Detained in Criminal Investigation, Interfax Reports

  • Europe

    Poland will train Ukrainian military unit living in Poland

  • Europe

    Germany Selects Israeli Arrow 3 Interceptor For Missile Defense Requirement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Could Be Nuclear Powered

  • Air Platform

    Air Marshal AK Bharti confirmed the Indian Air Force lost nine aircraft during the Kashmir skirmish

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Underwater Vessels For Singaporean Navy

  • South Asia

    British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Niece Of Former Bangladesh’s Dictator Sheikh Hasina, Siphoned and Laundered Billions of Dollars in 12 Countries: Reported Corruption Commission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Received New Type 19 (ZBL-08) Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Americas

    US Officials Confirmed, Turkey Has Requested Deployment of Patriot Missile Defense in Turkey

  • C4iSR

    Saab Oneview PSIM: Eye And Ear Of Urban Security Systems

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Set To Approve 50 F-15 Fighter Jet Sale To Israel Worth $18 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy Marder IFV From Rheinmetall

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels destroying Chinese-made armored vehicles like tin can

  • Anti-air Missiles

    In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Falcon-300 (Sokil-300) drone is ready to strike anywhere in Russia

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Signed A Contract To Buy 30 Rafale Fighters Worth $4.5 Billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • Air Platform

    Stinger Missiles: Ukraine Shot Down 23 Ka-23 Attack Helicopters Since February 24

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract for Combat Training Centre Support from Norway

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries will build Peru-class Next-Generation Submarine.

  • Americas

    U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    A Russian Tu-95 Pilot Behind Strikes on Ukraine Shot Dead Inside Russia’s Engels Airbase

  • Americas

    Ursa Major successfully tests new Draper engine

  • Europe

    Bayraktar TB2 Hit Russian Raptor-class Patrol Boat, P-342 Yunarmeeets Baltiki

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy captured large cache of Iranian-made missiles shipment to Hezbollah

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems awarded $1.65 billion contract to establish pilots training center in Greece

  • Defense Industry

    France unveils €413 billion military budget spread over next 7 years, amid Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    India, France Concluded $7.6 Billion Rafale M Deal Replacing Russian MiG-29K Dud

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Drops South Korean Submarine In Favor Of French Scorpene Class Submarine Worth $2.16 Billion

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland purchases several hundred JASSM extended-range cruise missiles worth $735 million.

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB3 reaches 36,310 feet in an altitude trials

  • Europe

    Russia’s Trying Fifth-times To Fix Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

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