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  • [ July 30, 2026 ] China delivers 400 QW-12 and FN-16 Man-portable Missiles to Iran via Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy. Air Platform
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Surveillance Radar for NATO Deployment. C4iSR
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Lt. Gen. Eric Austin says air-defense buildup isn’t moving fast enough to meet rising drone threats. Americas
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Anti-air Missiles

Chinese MizarVision Satellite Released Images of Japan’s Ground-launched Tomahawk and SM-6 Missile Launchers.

July 18, 2026 GDC 0

MizarVision, a Chinese satellite imagery firm, released additional overhead images showing what it identified as elements of the U.S. Army’s Typhon Mid-Range Capability missile system positioned at Kanoya Air Base, a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force […]

Defense Industry

Australia Released 2026 Defense Industry Development Strategy Program.

July 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Albanese Government has released the 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base and boost self-reliance. The strategy builds on record defence spending outlined in the 2026 National Defence Strategy […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have begun manufacturing the Evolved Scorpene-class Submarine.

July 15, 2026 GDC 0

Indonesia’s state-owned PT PAL and France’s Naval Group have begun building the first two Evolved Scorpène-class submarines for the Indonesian Navy in Surabaya, East Java. The milestone is part of a contract signed by Indonesia’s […]

Ballistic Missile

China Flexes Dong Feng 17 Ballistic Missile in First Live Firing Demonstration.

July 15, 2026 GDC 0

China’s Dong Feng-17 ballistic missile has probably existed for more than a decade, quietly adding to the People’s Liberation Army’s arsenal of ever more modern weaponry. Suddenly, in June, it was showcased for the first […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian-made landing craft could reshape how U.S. Marines resupply troops.

July 15, 2026 GDC 0

An Australian-designed cargo ship just did something no purpose-built military landing vessel has managed before, driving stern-first onto a beach near Darwin, holding position while it dropped a ramp wide enough to drive tanks off, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency to counter China.

July 14, 2026 GDC 0

Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency since World War II to try to modernise its defence capabilities against spies, foreign interference and other attacks from foreign adversaries. Legislation to establish the new […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

BAE Systems Completes Preliminary Design Review of Communication Systems of Hunter-class Frigate.

July 13, 2026 GDC 0

The integrated communications system (ICS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR). The PDR, completed by Rohde & Schwarz Australia in partnership with BAE Systems Maritime Australia, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Vietnam Purchases $250 Million Worth of Firefly Loitering Munitions from Israel.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

Senior Vietnamese officials, led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, devoted a lot of time to the Israeli companies at the exhibition. Despite the ban imposed by France’s President Emmanuel Macron on […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize 74kg of gold and $20m in cash at his residence.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

Indonesia’s top anticorruption prosecutor has resigned after police raids on his home and other locations led to the seizure of gold bars and $20m of cash in multiple currencies. In a statement on Saturday, the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Swedish Saab builds the largest-ever composite superstructure for the Singaporean Navy’s multi-role combat vessel.

July 8, 2026 GDC 0

A Singapore shipyard has built the largest composite structure ever assembled for a vessel in the country’s history, and it is destined for a warship designed to command fleets of robots at sea. Penguin Shipyard […]

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  • South Korean Hanwha Aerospace to assemble GE F404 engines for FA-50 and KF-21 fighter jets.

    November 5, 2025 0
    South Korean Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new agreement with GE Aerospace to acquire T700 and F404 engine kits for assembly and testing in South Korea, the companies announced. The engines will be used in [...]
  • Australia purchases dozens of autonomous submarines to deter Chinese warships.

    September 22, 2025 0
    Autonomous submarines that Australia has launched into production are likely to relieve operational pressure on the country’s crewed submarines, undertake the most dangerous undersea missions, and present an enemy with greater risk of detection and [...]
  • Rheinmetall and Destinus accelerate RUTA Block 3 cruise missile development.

    June 29, 2026 0
    Destinus and Germany’s Rheinmetall have announced they are accelerating the development of a 2,000-kilometer strike missile to be tested in Ukraine. The companies say the RUTA Block 3 flight tests are planned for 2027. Destinus [...]
  • US State Dept Approves Weapons Sale To UAE, Saudi Arabia And Jordan

    February 5, 2022 0
     State Department has approved Washington’s latest raft of proposed weapons sales to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) preliminarily approved for deals – if they are not blocked [...]
  • To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply Arms: Russia And China Faces Dilemma Over Supplying Arms To Iran

    January 8, 2021 0
    Washington’s bid to extend the arms embargo on Iran has faced widespread international opposition. Now Tehran can presumably purchase as well as sell military hardware. However, missile-related bans are set to expire on October 18, [...]
  • Ukrainian partisan operations in occupied territories gained momentum against Russian forces

    November 17, 2023 0
    Russian military expressed fears over the actions of Ukrainian partisans operating in occupied territories. The Ukrainian resistance movement is gaining momentum, leaving Russian military forces on edge. Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 will dominate Russia’s Su-35 over the Ukrainian skies: Expert Assessment

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Tajinder Kumar becomes first RAAF officer

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers firing guided munitions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Shipbuilder Lays Keel for Navy’s New Air Warfare Frigate

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Drone Carrier LHD TCG Anadolu Starts Sea Trial

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Warned Off Chinese J-10 Fighters Sixth Times In A Week

  • Europe

    Russia detained Major General Ivan Popov After Raising Concerns Over High Casualties In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force ordered RAT 31DL Air Defense Radar System

  • Americas

    AH-64E Apache And Jolly Green II Complete Joint Exercise

  • Europe

    Turkish armored vehicle maker unveils new fire support vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CASIC HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • Americas

    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Delivered Final Trophy APS To The US

  • Air Platform

    The Israeli Air Force’s F-35I Adir is the pinnacle of modern aerospace industries proving Elon Musk wrong about manned fighter jets

  • Africa

    Chad Latest Muslim Country Opens Embassy In Israel

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Achieved Complete Air Dominance Over Iranian Airspace

  • Americas

    US Marines Selects Two Companies to Build Prototype Recon Vehicle

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea introduced export restrictions on 700 items to Russia, including aircraft parts and machinery

  • Europe

    Putin’s losses ‘catastrophic’: Russian force’s death toll will hit 300,000 by coming winter

  • Middle East

    Boeing delivers 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Qatar

  • Europe

    7,684 Armored Vehicles Destroyed In Ukraine War, Desperate Russia Wants To Replenish Armored Vehicles Inventory

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Air Platform

    Philippines To Buy 32 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters Worth $620 Million

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Anti-air Missile Downed Russian Su-34 Bomber In Kharkiv Region

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. Navy’s LPD

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Russia Fears Cross-border Raid By Ukrainian Special Forces; Kremlin Deploys Tank Regiments In Moscow After Drone Strikes

  • C4iSR

    Belarusian Partisan Fighting With Ukrainian Troops Struck Russian A-50U AEW&C With Drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

  • Europe

    Russia will militarily intervene in the event of an uprising in Belarus says Putin’s spokesperson Peskov

  • Europe

    The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: a long queue at Russian supermarkets as Russia ran out of staple eggs

  • Europe

    Stage Is Set, Putin To Invade Ukraine Under The Cover Of False-flag Operations

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    Putin recruits Iran proxy Houthis to fight in Ukraine, what Houthis received in return should worry Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s $5 billion military parade is a direct warning to the Indo-Pacific regions.

  • Africa

    Turkish E-7T AWACS patrolling over central Mediterranean Sea

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

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