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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Vietnam Purchases $250 Million Worth of Firefly Loitering Munitions from Israel. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project. Air Platform
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U.S. and Iran trade attacks on each other’s bases as Khamenei is buried.

July 10, 2026 GDC 0

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a “dramatic” drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The US says it hit […]

Middle East

Israel’s Aeronautics Group demonstrates simultaneous control and management of numerous Orbiter UAS platforms.

July 10, 2026 GDC 0

The hardest constraint in drone warfare has never been the hardware but the human being sitting behind the ground control station, because many military UAS operations still depend on dedicated operators and crews for each […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israel successfully tests upgraded Iron Dome, integrates high-power laser in advanced air defense trials.

July 3, 2026 GDC 0

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has successfully completed a new series of advanced tests of the Iron Dome air defense system, validating major upgrades designed to improve the system’s ability to counter evolving aerial threats, including […]

Middle East

Two Female Iraqi MPs purchased golden underwear and bras and embezzled $57 million in cash and 27 kg of gold.

July 3, 2026 GDC 0

Viral social media posts claiming Iraqi authorities discovered ‘golden underwear,’ $57 million (about £42 million) in cash and 27 kilograms (about 60 pounds) of gold during raids on Iraqi lawmakers have attracted widespread attention online. […]

Counter-drone System

Rafael unveils Iron Wasp weapon system against the drone threat.

July 2, 2026 GDC 0

Partnering with SpearUAV, the Israeli defense company is developing Iron Wasp, a vehicle-mounted interceptor aimed at one of the fastest-growing challenges on modern battlefields. Israeli defense giant Rafael is adding another weapon to its growing […]

Middle East

Qatar and Saudi Arabia purchased Israeli C-MUSIC countermeasures for the royal family’s planes and received Israeli military gear for F-15QA and F-15SA.

July 1, 2026 GDC 0

Israel sold advanced F-15 systems and military gears to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Qatari and Saudi royal jets said to have Elbit air defenses, including one that flew the emir to Iran last year; both […]

Counter-drone System

Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor drone for the low‑altitude drone fight.

June 25, 2026 GDC 0

The VTOL interceptor carries no warhead, and if the mission is aborted, it can return to its launch point and land vertically, ready for the next mission. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced Hunter Eagle, […]

Air-Launched Weapons

UAE’s EDGE Group to integrate Desert Sting Guided Bomb onto Bayraktar TB2 Drone.

June 24, 2026 GDC 0

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Loitering Munitions

Israeli suicide drone maker UVision targets $3.5 billion Nasdaq listing.

June 24, 2026 GDC 0

UVision will publish an initial prospectus next month, ahead of completion of the move based on its first quarter financial report. Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel is planning a Nasdaq IPO for missiles and suicide drones […]

C4iSR

Israeli Aerospace Industries Will Build New Battle Management System for Sixth-generation Platforms.

June 16, 2026 GDC 0

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  • South Korea’s nuclear submarine would be a “natural expectation”, Admiral Daryl Caudle said.

    November 29, 2025 0
    The U.S. chief of naval operations said it would be a “natural expectation” for the South Korean Navy to use a nuclear-propelled submarine, when built, to help counter Chinese threats. South Korea Next In-line to [...]
  • China has deployed its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 to patrol the South China Sea amid reliability issues with the J-11B, J-15, and J-35A.

    May 8, 2026 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has deployed Su-30MK2 long-range fighter aircraft for operations over Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat ExerciseDateFebruary 14, 2021AESA Radar Equipped [...]
  • Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

    February 7, 2024 0
    Russia has announced an ambitious plan to invest $1.1 Billion in the advancement and manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next three years. The initiative, outlined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of [...]
  • Lockheed Martin’s F-35 sales compared to Tesla sales in Europe

    May 3, 2025 0
    Data showed on Friday that Tesla’s sales plunged across Europe in April, including an 81% drop in Sweden to their lowest level in 2 1/2 years, as Europeans bought more Chinese EVs and some protested [...]
  • Aero Vodochody delivers first three of L-39 Skyfox training aircraft to Hungary

    June 5, 2025 0
    Hungary has received its first three L-39 Skyfox training aircraft from Aero Vodochody at the Kecskemét Air Base in Bács-Kiskun in the country’s south. Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jetsDateAugust 17, [...]
  • Israeli, Azerbaijan Defence Companies Co-produced Orbiter Drone in Azerbaijan

    February 7, 2025 0
    Azerbaijan’s election to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council brings to the world body for the next two years a government which has cultivated lively military and economic ties with Israel. Azerbaijan Bought [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

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  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine signs defense cooperation agreement with Swedish Saab

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Awarded Contract To Produce 38 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Aircraft For Germany

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) Signs Letter of Intent with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon Jet.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $110,000 Beaver kamikaze drones with a launch range of 1,000 kilometers menacing Moscow

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Europe

    Fincantieri cuts steel for French Navy’s logistics support ships

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin developed a phobia of FPV drones and lives inside a bunker.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

  • Europe

    Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Here’s why Russia lost more than 300,000 troops in 17 months of the Ukraine war

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s high-value radio frequency relay station

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

  • Air Platform

    Five Worse Features Of Su-35 Led To The Destruction Of Su-35 In the Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Europe

    Greece will purchase four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships from the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft Project

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Air Platform

    Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

  • Middle East

    New Satellite Image Shows Israeli Air Strikes In October Destroyed Iran’s Nuclear Research Facility

  • South Asia

    Madam 30 Percent: Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wajed Personally Accumulated $7 Billion From 2009 to 2023, Reports Bangladesh’s ACC Case Filing

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

  • Europe

    Embarrassing Russian Army, Drunk Russian Troops Ditches BMD-2 IFV

  • Land Platform

    Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Air Platform

    Italy will deliver Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Marines Corps purchases more TRV-150C cargo drones

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh taking steps to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India

  • South Asia

    Useless Bangladesh Army: Myanmar army fired artillery shells in Bangladesh killing fifteen Bangladeshi

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Starts Prototyping Hunter-class Frigates for RAN

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisans Seized Control Of Town In Belgorod

  • C4iSR

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

  • Americas

    South Korea, Japan, New Zealand And Canada Will Join AUKUS Pillar 2 As Advanced Technology Development Partners

  • Uncategorized

    Wagner transport plane Ilyushin Il-76 exploded during landing at Gao Airport in Mali

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems ATMOS Self Propelled Howitzer

  • Europe

    Russian Air Force’s Su-35 Crashed Near Dzemgi Airbase

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

  • Europe

    Drone Footage Shows Russian and North Korean Troops Dead in Freezing Condition

  • Europe

    Turkiye has reached its limits to fund its ambitions to become arms export superpower.

  • Americas

    President Trump announced $175 billion in funds for Golden Dome missile defence for America

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction.

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

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