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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
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Poland signed $33 billion mega arms contracts with South Korean and European defense manufacturers.

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

Poland has concluded approximately 40 defense contracts worth over 120 billion zloty (over $33 billion USD) to heavily rearm its military. The country became the first European Union nation to tap into the EU’s low-interest […]

Defense Industry

Türkiye’s global arms export rises to $10 billion.

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

Turkey, once heavily reliant on foreign arms makers, now supplies nearly 40 countries, mainly in the Gulf, Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, with weapons. Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a […]

Defense Industry

Elbit Systems secures $1.4 billion European defense contract as backlog passes $30 billion.

May 28, 2026 GDC 0

The multi-domain package includes autonomous unmanned vehicles, ground-based electronic warfare solutions, precision-guided artillery, and advanced reconnaissance systems. Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Tuesday that it secured an approximately $1.4 billion defense contract from an unnamed […]

Defense Industry

Saab and PGZ sign cooperation agreement on naval production.

May 23, 2026 GDC 0

Swedish defence giant Saab has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Polish state defence group PGZ to cooperate on naval production, servicing, and technology. The firms say that PGZ will be integrated into Saab’s supply […]

Defense Industry

German-speaking Countries will collaborate in the military space program.

May 22, 2026 GDC 0

Defence ministers for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg pledged on Monday to strengthen their cooperation when it comes to space assets. “Space capabilities are playing an ever-greater, ever-more vital and increasingly indispensable role in every […]

Defense Industry

Australia selects Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor production capabilities.

May 11, 2026 GDC 0

Australia has formally selected Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) production capabilities. Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of solid rocket motors (SRMs), delivering over one million units for defense […]

Defense Industry

Rheinmetall to purchase German shipbuilder Kiel.

May 9, 2026 GDC 0

German defence group Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE), has entered the race to buy shipyard German Naval Yards Kiel with a non-binding bid, a move that would deepen its push into naval defence and pits it against rival […]

Defense Industry

Turkish companies secured $8 billion in export contracts at the SAHA 2026.

May 9, 2026 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

May 4, 2026 GDC 0

Turkiye’s military spending increased by 7.2% in 2025, according to a report by a conflict ‌think tank on Monday that also showed global expenditure hit a new all-time high, driven by wars and geopolitical tensions. […]

Defense Industry

Japan offers lethal arms to the Indo-Pacific nations.

April 26, 2026 GDC 0

The Japanese Cabinet this week transformed the nation’s arms export policies, greatly expanding Japan’s opportunities to contribute to the promotion and protection of international peace and security. Fears that this move is a radical shift […]

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  • Australian industry started maintaining US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine as part of AUKUS agreement

    August 25, 2024 0
    Personnel from the Royal Australian Navy and Australian industry will commence an historic Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia alongside their United States (US) counterparts. Australian Sailors Embed Aboard To [...]
  • Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

    August 6, 2020 0
    Turkey’s indigenous fighter jet TFX is set to fly at twice the speed of sound in 2023, daily Habertürk reported on Dec. 15. The fighter jet’s development was activated in a major defense deal between TUSAŞ/TAI (Turkish [...]
  • Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

    November 30, 2025 0
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  • Philippine Air Force Will Deploy FA-50 Fighter Jets In Australia For The First Time

    April 25, 2024 0
    The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will deploy a fighter plane to participate for the first time in Australia’s large-scale multilateral air combat exercise this year. The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022DateAugust [...]
  • UK, Italy and Japan jointly built GCAP sixth-gen fighter jet to take to the skies by 2035

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  • Turkish TRMotor To Develop Engines For TF-X Fighters

    September 4, 2021 0
    Turkey’s procurement agency has commissioned a local company to develop critical technologies for an engine that the government hopes will power its first indigenous fighter jet. TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN [...]
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. […]

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

    F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Manned F-16 Versus X-62A AI-piloted Aerial Dogfight

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Naval Platforms

    The PLAN Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    GE To Qualify New T901-900 Turboshaft Engine For UH-60M Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Awarded Contract To Build New Frigates For JMSDF

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad’s Ex-spy Drops Bombshell On Hezbollah and Exploding Pagers at CBS 60 Minutes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement.

  • Air Platform

    Germany Set to Order Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighters for Luftwaffe

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army and Its Special Forces Started Raids In Gaza Strip

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine expects Gripen and F-16 fighter jets from Sweden, Netherlands and Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAF and RAAF to Sign Major Agreement on Joint Cooperation

  • Americas

    General Atomics completes first flight of Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aerial system

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • Europe

    Sloppy Putin’s invasion effort, Russia deploys 60 years old T-62 tanks in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Buy 11 IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System From Germany

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael, Indian BDL Sign MoU To Produce Soft Kill-Hard Kill Decoy System

  • Africa

    Denel Dynamics T5-52 155mm Howitzer Achieved 60km Firing Range

  • Europe

    Russian conscripts are drunk, disorderly and refused to carry orders

  • Europe

    Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Off First Production Variant T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian PT PAL Signs Contract With MBDA to Upgrade Bung Tomo Class Warship

  • Europe

    Russia Executing Their Own Retreating Soldiers Near Avdiivka

  • Europe

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ With A Kamikaze Drone

  • Air Platform

    U.S. rejects Thailand’s request to buy eight F-35A stealth jets, instead offered F-15EX

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group Renewed Attempts To Sell Gripen E Fighter Jets To Colombia

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • C4iSR

    See, Scan, Shoot: The Northrop Grumman AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • Europe

    Drone swarms to support Swedish armed forces ground and air operations

  • Central Asia

    Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

  • Americas

    General Atomics Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground combat capabilities.

  • Europe

    Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun on MT-LB tracked vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia unveiled $36.8 billion defense budget for 2024 fiscal year

  • Air Platform

    AeroVironment Awarded A Contract to Produce Switchblades Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Aerospace Industries supplies Heron UAV to Morocco

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Central Asia

    Turkish TB2 Drones Are Conquering Central Asia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX First Flight Clearing Path To Delivery To USAF

  • Europe

    Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

  • Americas

    The US Army extends up-gunned Stryker ICV competition to August 2020

  • Europe

    Estonia Selects Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missile for Coastal Batteries

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Received First Four Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Europe

    Israeli Elbit Systems opens new drone factory in Romania.

  • Air Platform

    TAI’s Aksungur completes 1,000 flight hours

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

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