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  • [ June 29, 2026 ] Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 29, 2026 ] MBDA conducted the second development firing of the MICA NG from a Rafale. Air-Launched Weapons
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Israeli IAI returns Sri Lankan Kfir fighters to service, provision for future upgrades

July 2, 2021 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is to return to service Sri Lanka’s fleet of Kfir combat aircraft, at the same time as laying the foundations for future upgrades with a USD50 million effort to enhance the […]

Defense Industry

UAC Failed To Score An Export Customer For IL-112V Transport Aircraft

July 1, 2021 GDC 0

Now in flight-testing, the Il-112V will start replacing aged Antonov transports in Russian military service – but can it also attract international customers? Initially, the Il-112V will be produced primarily for Russia’s domestic market. Two […]

Defense Industry

Airbus Offers Local Assembly For Swiss Eurofighter

June 30, 2021 GDC 0

Airbus has offered to assemble Eurofighter aircraft in Switzerland if the Swiss government opts for the European fighter jet instead of the American-made ones, according to an official who spoke to local media. Germany, Italy, […]

Defense Industry

UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

June 29, 2021 GDC 0

Abu Dhabi’s arms show confirmed the importance of the defense industry for the UAE as a major customer and an emerging and credible player within the global arms trade. Every two years, Abu Dhabi’s arms […]

Defense Industry

F-35A Leads Swiss Air Force Fighters Competition

June 28, 2021 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin’s F35-A Lightning II performed the best in a Swiss evaluation of what fighter jet to buy next, although the final political decision was still open, Swiss broadcaster SRF reported on Monday, citing three […]

Defense Industry

Myanmar Army’s Delegation Visits Pantsir SAM Production Facility In Russia

June 27, 2021 GDC 0

A military delegation from Myanmar visited a KBP Instrument Design Bureau facility in Russia which has been tasked with the manufacturing of the famed Pantsir missile system, as dozens of NGOs call on UN to […]

Defense Industry

German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

June 27, 2021 GDC 0

The German parliament’s budget committee on Wednesday approved the 1.4 billion euro purchase of five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, reports Reuters quoting parliamentary source. According to official documents, Parliamentary State Secretary Thomas Silberhorn, the […]

Defense Industry

Sukhoi Forecasted 600 Su-57 Sale During Design Phase of the Aircraft

June 26, 2021 GDC 0

Russian Air Force will be equipping its services with 12 Su-57  fighters for the Training Center to continue evaluating and optimizing the design and initially develop tactics for use. According to the Russian Arms Market […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

June 25, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Block 70/72 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.43 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency […]

Defense Industry

Turkish Aselsan Inks $50.7 Million Export Deal With Morocco For Koral-EW

June 24, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish defense giant Aselsan inked an export agreement worth 42.59 million euros ($50.7 million) with Morocco, according to a company statement Tuesday. The defense firm informed the country’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that the agreement […]

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  • Notorious Wagner Group Recruited African Prisoners To Fight In Ukraine War For Russia

    December 3, 2022 0
    “They [Wagner] said they needed urgent manpower in Mali and Ukraine,” the officer, who works with CAR’s army, told The Daily Beast. “I think more than 20 people we’ve been holding [for very serious crimes] [...]
  • US lawmakers urge Pentagon to permit Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia

    May 22, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s struggle to fend off Russia’s massive offensive in the Kharkiv region has underscored a pressing issue that Kyiv has long tried to overturn: a ban on firing U.S. weapons to hit inside of Russia.  [...]
  • French Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets Incept Russian Drones in Ukraine

    February 13, 2025 0
    French Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets have demonstrated strong performance in countering Houthi-operated Shahed-type drones while patrolling the skies over Yemen. The Militarnyi news agency quoted the French Air and Space Force Chief of Staff General Jérôme Bellanger [...]
  • U.S. troops disabled 73 aircraft, weapons systems before leaving Kabul airport, report

    September 2, 2021 0
    The US military disabled scores of aircraft and armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system at the Kabul airport before it left Monday, a US general said. Kabul airport bombing leaves 60 [...]
  • Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

    September 9, 2022 0
    The Chinese navy’s “unusual behaviour” in shadowing Australian warships in the South China Sea had not deterred operations in the contested waters, Australia’s navy chief said. Chinese Warship Confronted Royal Australian Navy’s WarshipDateJuly 23, 2020Australia has the [...]
  • China’s Newest Zhou-class Nuclear Powered Submarine Sank In The Dock In Wuhan In Series Of Embarrassment For Chinese Navy

    September 27, 2024 0
    China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities. China already has the largest [...]
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 […]

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