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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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  • Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

    August 4, 2021 0
    Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized four oil tankers in the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, three maritime security sources said, after Britain’s maritime trade agency reported a “potential hijack” [...]
  • Russia Left Behind Its Army Personnel’s Dead Bodies In Kherson, Putin Sacks Army General

    October 5, 2022 0
    Russian outlet RBC reports Colonel-General Alexander Zhuravlyov, responsible for Russia’s Western military district, was sacked and replaced with Lieutenant-General Roman Berdnikov. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says [...]
  • Australia to transfer RAAF’s classic Hornets aircraft to Ukraine

    July 11, 2023 0
    Any decision by Australia to send retired fighter jets to aid Ukraine’s resistance to invading Russian forces would be welcomed by “cheering” from Europe, according to Lithuania’s foreign minister. French Offers Line Of Credit For [...]
  • Australia buying ‘highest quality’ secondhand Virginia class submarines from US, congressman says

    March 13, 2023 0
    On the eve of the highly anticipated AUKUS unveiling, Anthony Albanese has declared a “new dawn” for Australia’s defence policy, with predictions the nuclear-submarine project will support about 20,000 jobs over the next 30 years. [...]
  • Pakistan sent experts to revive Myanmar’s grounded JF-17 aircraft as fighting between the junta and rebels intensify

    July 10, 2023 0
    Pakistan Air Force has sent a technical team for the repair and maintenance of Myanmar’s JF-17 combat aircraft, a move that will help upgrade their defense partnership. JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For [...]
  • Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills over the West’s deepening role in Ukraine

    May 7, 2024 0
    Russia on Monday threatened to strike British military facilities and said it would hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid sharply rising tensions over comments by senior Western officials about possibly deeper [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Aerospace Industries Hurkus-2 basic trainer completes maiden flight

  • Europe

    The U.S. and Ukraine sign ten-year bilateral security pact in Italy

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Intervened in PK Halder Graft Case to Remove Sajeeb Wazed’s Name from Indian CBI’s $123 Million Graft Cases

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Chinese Navy Focuses On Ship-borne Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile ‘Eagle Strike 21’ To Counter U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    First Egyptian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-35S Appeared on Russian Media

  • Europe

    Russian Askold Corvette shows massive hull breach after Ukrainian Scalp-EG strike

  • Americas

    BAE Systems to delay delivery of Howitzers to US Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine received M109A6 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General dies in a helicopter crash

  • Europe

    Sweden purchased four French FDI Frigates worth $4.2 billion.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down one Su-35 and one Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian S-300 Air Defense System

  • Counter-drone System

    Saab Awarded $530 Million Contract to Integrate Nimbrix Drone Killer Missile onto Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

  • Americas

    Networking Israeli Iron Dome With American Patriot Could Bring Superior Advantages

  • Industry

    Top Five Weapons Exporter In 2015-2019

  • Europe

    China delivers Shahed-136 copycat Sunflower-200 drones, ammunition and aircraft spare parts to Russia

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed Russia’s Landing Craft Vessel

  • Europe

    Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Discloses Details Of New Joint Support Ship

  • Europe

    Misinformation in Kremlin grows as Putin’s chef competes with others for brown nose opportunity

  • Europe

    U.S. claims 188,000 Russian killed in the Ukraine war since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with Sweden to purchase Saab Gripen and GlobalEye AWACS

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy to house INS Vikrant at a private shipyard

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

  • Americas

    Ukraine Delivers T-84UD Oplot Tank to US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Aselsan Started Manufacturing Ventilators

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Contractor Oleg Volkov Enjoys Luxury Life In The USA Despite American Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Enters U.S. Air Force’s Tanker Competition

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Showcases New AESA Radar For FA-50 Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Unveils Gaza UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Is In Troubled Water

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases New A330 MRTT Airborne Refuelling Tanker.

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle at Modern Day Marine.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Europe

    North Korea delivers long-range Koksan artillery systems to Russia

  • C4iSR

    Thales-MBDA SPECTRA Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    FN Herstal Awarded 4,000 ‘FN Minimi’ Light Machine Guns For Norway

  • C4iSR

    Safran Awarded Contract to Supply 1,000 JIM Compact Multifunction Infrared Binoculars for Bundeswehr.

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Third Unidentified Object Over US-Canada Border

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • South Asia

    Trump administration set to launch drone facility in Bangladesh to strengthen Bangladesh army and navy.

  • Europe

    Russia Losing Tanks And Armored Vehicles Faster Than It Can Replenish

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s strikes on Russian air defenses in Crimean air bases paved the way for F-16 to strike Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Received $26.7 Billion Orders In Six Months, Amid Ukraine War

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