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France’s Safran to buy sea drone maker Exail Technologies.

June 29, 2026 GDC 0

French defence group Safran entered into exclusive negotiations with Exail Technologies over a ​possible acquisition of the sea drone maker at €128.5 ($146.71) per share, the ‌companies said on Friday. The deal would see Safran […]

Defense Industry

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. […]

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  • Poland develops Lanca long-range cruise missile

    September 3, 2025 0
    Poland has revealed the concept model of its new long-range cruise missile, known as Lanca, during the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition. The unveiling comes as Warsaw seeks to develop indigenous strike capabilities in response to [...]
  • Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

    June 6, 2025 0
    India has grounded more than 100 HAL Dhruv light helicopters since the helicopter was introduced into service, following 50 crashes that led to the termination of multiple overseas contracts with HAL. The Indian Air Force [...]
  • Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

    October 5, 2021 0
    On September 27, Turkmenistan unveiled for the first time its Bayraktar TB2 combat drones during a military parade marking the country’s 30th anniversary of independence from the Soviet Union, learned GDC citing Defense News. Turkmenistan [...]
  • Saab Group Awarded Contract To Produce Two GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft For Poland

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  • France surpassed Russia as the second largest arms exporter

    August 4, 2023 0
    Reports of new deals to sell French arms to India and Qatar are just the latest sign that France’s defense industry is gaining pace. The news comes as Russian arms exports decline in the wake [...]
  • Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

    April 18, 2025 0
    India’s homegrown 155mm/45-calibre gun has taken a hit following a row of failed trials for over three months by the Indian Army, according to a top source in the army. India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Unveils Chaiseri Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • Africa

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Jets Ready for Delivery to Nigeria

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries to boost exports

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $8.6 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter jets to Israel.

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Korean Navy Commissions Fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • Americas

    USS Zumwalt destroyers first to receive hypersonic missiles under new deal

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

  • Europe

    German Army to Expand Drone Fleet From 600 to 8,000 by 2029.

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves $500 million sale of UH-60M helicopters to Croatia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up Russia’s Ka-52 helicopters ammunition depot

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Inguar 3 Armored Vehicles In Battlefield

  • Europe

    Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Strikes in Aleppo For The First Time

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Europe

    Delusional and demoralized Russian troops tell the commander that Bayraktar TB2 dropped nuclear bombs

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy to house INS Vikrant at a private shipyard

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System To Germany

  • Middle East

    U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Has Less Than 50 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile , Russia Can’t Make Any Missile Due To Sanction

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • Americas

    US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Cleared $4.9 Billion Funding For New Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Air Platform

    Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

  • Americas

    The US Navy Ordered 18 New P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves the Delivery of Three Virginia-class Submarines to Australia.

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace’s Anka UCAV Flew Over 30 Hours Setting A New Record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Inks Deal with OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS artillery rocket destroyed Putin’s $200 Million Predel-E Radar

  • Europe

    Russian conscript dropped a grenade on a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha and Rheinmetall Battle For $27 Billion Armored Vehicles Contracts For Australian Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Major Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk region shaken morale of Russians

  • South Asia

    US, Maldives Defense Pact: Both Nations Complete First Ever Defense And Security Dialogue

  • Europe

    Spanish Navy’s F-110 class frigate project hits a new milestone

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Untrained Russian Conscripts Struggling To Operate Tanks And Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    UK Defense company unveils Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor drones.

  • Middle East

    Israel Vows Seizing Gaza After Israeli Air Force Destroys Hamas Positions

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s attempt to showcase Tu-160 Blackjack backfired after it grounds Tu-16 technical fault

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the Royal Danish Army

  • Europe

    British-supplied Brimstone Missiles Forced Russians To Retreat From Frontline

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