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  • [ May 26, 2026 ] Royal Australian Navy Picks Taigei-Class Submarines Amid AUKUS Delays. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ May 26, 2026 ] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told President Trump that he was ready to recognize Israel. Middle East
  • [ May 26, 2026 ] Polish Air Force Received the First F-35A Stealth Jets from Lockheed Martin. Air Platform
  • [ May 26, 2026 ] U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Attack Boats in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told President Trump that he was ready to recognize Israel.

May 26, 2026 GDC 0

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told evangelical leader and Trump ally Mike Evans that he was ready to recognize Israel “today,” but that his father, King Salman, remained the obstacle, Evans told The […]

Middle East

U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Attack Boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

May 26, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. military carried ​out strikes on ‌Monday in southern Iran against targets including ​boats attempting ​to lay mines and ⁠missile launch sites, ​in what it ​described as defensive actions. The US military has launched […]

Loitering Munitions

Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

May 25, 2026 GDC 0

During Operation Roaring Lion, aka Epic Fury, several American and Israeli drones were downed by Iranian systems. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced Storm Shield, a compact electronic warfare (EW) suite designed to give unmanned […]

Middle East

Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are under pressure to join the Abraham Accords with Israel after the Iran deal.

May 25, 2026 GDC 0

During Saturday’s call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, Trump pushed countries without Israel ties to join the Abraham Accords framework after a U.S.-Iran deal. The emerging memorandum […]

Middle East

Iran has agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of framework agreement.

May 24, 2026 GDC 0

Iran has agreed in principle to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of an emerging, US-backed framework agreement to end the war, according to reports from US officials on 24 May […]

Middle East

UAE and Israel established fund for joint defense acquisition.

May 20, 2026 GDC 0

The emerging partnership between Israel and the UAE puts the Gulf state at odds with its neighbours. The UAE and Israel have established a fund to jointly acquire and develop new weapons systems, in the […]

Middle East

Pakistan deploys 8000 troops, 16 JF-17 Temu jets and HQ-9B Temu missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.

May 19, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a fighter jet squadron and a Chinese air defence system to Saudi Arabia as part of its mutual defence pact with the kingdom, Reuters reported on Monday. The deployments, which […]

Middle East

China Started Transporting Weapons to Iran Through Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor and Caspian Sea.

May 18, 2026 GDC 0

China has significantly aided Iran over the course of the war, providing intelligence on US forces and supplying Tehran with dual-use materials used in the production of drones and missiles. Chinese companies have been carrying […]

Air Platform

South Korea offers KF-21 Boramae fighter jet and Cheongung-II missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.

May 17, 2026 GDC 0

South Korea’s military offered a rare look inside two of its flagship defense programs on Wednesday, demonstrating the Cheongung-II surface-to-air missile system that successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles in combat and opening its KF-21 supersonic […]

Air Platform

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Extend F-35I Adir’s Combat Range Amid Iran War.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup pushNew capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect […]

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  • Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

    February 11, 2021 0
    Marand Precision Engineering is the latest company in Australia to partner with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) in bidding for the Australian Army’s programme to procure infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) under Land 400 Phase 3. Victoria-based [...]
  • German ThyssenKrupp to deliver Invincible-class submarine to Singapore in 2022

    July 17, 2020 0
    Speaking to reporters on June 25, 2020, in conjunction with Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day, Dr Ng said the first German-made Invincible-class submarine will now be delivered in 2022 instead of 2021. The Invincible-class, also [...]
  • L3Harris Delivered 10,000th Enhanced Night Vision Goggles To U.S. Army

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  • Japan Wants to Export Sixth-gen F-X/F-3 Fighter Jets to Compensate Development Costs

    April 18, 2020 0
    The cost of Japanese F-X fighter jet is expected to exceed $185 million and it is hoped that by selling the fighter overseas could help offset the development costs. Japan’s government and the ruling Liberal [...]
  • Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

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  • Raytheon Excalibur Artillery Projectile Fired at Record Range From CAESAR Howitzer

    August 11, 2023 0
    Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, in partnership with the U.S. Army and French company Nexter successfully fired Excalibur artillery projectiles from a CAESAR self-propelled howitzer. The test proved compatibility between Excalibur, the [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

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Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel considering special operations mission to seize Iran’s weapons-grade uranium stockpile at the Isfahan nuclear facility.

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • Middle East

    Expanding Sino-Saudi Military Cooperation Concerning For US

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian soldiers blow up a Russian Ka-52 helicopter with an anti-tank missile

  • Europe

    200,000 Military-age Russian Men Fled To Kazakhstan, Georgia, Latvia And Finland

  • Air Platform

    Forget the Clunky Airframe of Su-57, Su-57’s Cockpit Will Never Make It A Fifth-Gen Fighter

  • Industry

    One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

  • C4iSR

    Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $99 Million To Fit-out 83 Stryker Vehicles With 30mm Cannons

  • Europe

    Poland to deliver T-72 tanks and anti-air system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland delivers 60 PT-91 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian forces shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopters using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship is ready, but China can’t make an aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    GBU-72: The U.S. Air Force’s F-15 Drops Enormous Bunker Buster Bomb

  • South Asia

    Singapore’s DBS Bank, the British Arab Commercial Bank, and Bangladesh’s UCB bank sued ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina’s ally Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and Tulip Siddiq.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, South Korea announced whopping $253 billion military modernization plan

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s Norinco VN-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IVF)

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt signed agreement to coproduce Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)

  • C4iSR

    UK developed radio wave to take out drone swarm for $0.12 a shot

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed Near Rajasthan’s Churu District

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un to visit Moscow to sign reciprocal deal for North Korea receives spy satellites and Russia receives Hwasal-2 cruise and KN-23 ballistic missiles

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan’s New Anti-ship Missile Maneuvers in Terminal Phase to Avoid Close-in Weapon System.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan awarded $93.2 million contract to supply anti-tank missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon to manufacture MALD-N for the US Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Dassault Aviation delivered third ATL2 MPA to French DPA

  • Europe

    NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt Russian Submarine In Black Sea.

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • Air Platform

    Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky To Upgrade HH-60W Helicopters Of US Air Force

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Will Detor Russian Airborne Sorties Over Ukrainian Airspace, Veteran F-16 Pilot Says

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Captured Unexploded Iranian-made Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones

  • Air Platform

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

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan will conduct anti-ship missile firing exercises first time in Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Adopted A New Domestic Defense Industry Policy

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ethnic Armies ‘Three Brotherhood’ Seized Control of Shan State Bordering with China

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Tests Next-gen Sky Shield EW Attack Pod

  • Air Platform

    Chinese PL-17 is the stretched body variant of reverse-engineered Russian R-37M missile.

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Set To Approve 50 F-15 Fighter Jet Sale To Israel Worth $18 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Using Excalibur Precision Strike Artillery Rounds

  • South Asia

    Video footage shows Bangladesh army soldiers beating teenagers in Bangladesh’s Faridpur district

  • Europe

    Putin Appoints General Valery Gerasimov As New Commander For Ukraine War, Blames Everyone Except Himself

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Turkiye unveils long-range K2 kamikaze drone.

  • Europe

    Russia is losing its newest T-90 main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Europe

    France will send military trainers to Ukraine in a few days

  • Europe

    Criticizing Putin: Warner boss Prigozhin said “We look like clowns”

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