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  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils HYPNOSIS Electronic Jamming System to Counter-drone Swarms. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Airbus Unveils U760 Ravenstorm in Global Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race. Europe
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Germany is pushing to join Britain’s future fighter-jet programme after pulling out of the FCAS deal with France. Air Platform
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit a Russian cargo ship transporting weapons to Iran. Middle East
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U.S. Air Force has destroyed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE and Iranian BAVAR-373 missiles in recent attacks.

July 12, 2026 GDC 0

America’s CENTCOM says U.S. forces carried out a second day of strikes on Iranian targets, hitting about 90 sites after roughly 80 the previous day. US forces struck multiple Iranian targets following a missile attack […]

Middle East

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 […]

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  • Poland Beefs Up Military Preparedness Along Borders with Russia, Belarus

    February 6, 2024 0
    Poland is ramping up its military readiness for potential unforeseen military operations along its borders with Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. Belarusian President Lukashenko urges Belarusians to prepare for war with Ukraine and PolandDateFebruary 24, 2024BYPOL [...]
  • Royal Navy Trials Drone Launching From HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier

    November 18, 2023 0
    The Mojave aircraft, which has a 55ft wingspan, successfully took off and landed on board HMS Prince of Wales in a ‘European first’. The remotely operated aircraft, codenamed Mojave, took off from and safely landed [...]
  • FN Herstal Launches Evolys LMG

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  • Russia Begun Deploying Nuclear Capable Iskander-M Missiles To Finish And Swedish Border

    May 17, 2022 0
    Russian forces appear to be moving nuclear-capable missiles towards Finland’s border after the Nordic nation officially announced its intention to join NATO to seek national security in light of the Ukrainian war that is entering [...]
  • U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

    April 6, 2021 0
    The USAF really wants to replace its ageing F-16s and A-10s with a SAAB Gripen like a bird, rather than the F-35A. The USAF is looking at the T-7A program which was developed using SAABs [...]
  • Japan launches EC-2 electronic warfare jet flight test campaign at Gifu Air Base.

    July 23, 2026 0
    On July 15, 2026, Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) commenced the formal flight-test campaign for the XEC-2 stand-off electronic warfare aircraft at Gifu Air Base, officially transferring the platform to the Japan Air [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi extends life of Japan’s Type 10 main battle tanks

  • Europe

    Italy Signed Agreement with Turkish HAVELSAN to Develop Unmanned Surface Vessel for Italian Navy.

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

  • Europe

    314,290 Dead: Russia’s Third Mass Mobilization Is Imminent As Soldier’s Families Plan To Protest

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 Pilot Dies During Crash Landing

  • Industry

    Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s logistics, Mariupol port and military installations.

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver Hurkus-C combat aircraft to Niger, Chad

  • Europe

    Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

  • Europe

    Turkish FNSS Defense Integrates Anti-tank Weapons in PARS Armored Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Army test fires mid-range Typhon weapon system

  • Air Platform

    UAE started negotiations with South Korea to purchase KF-21 and FA-50 fighter jets.

  • Americas

    US Army gets one step closer to medium-range hypersonic missiles

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into Service

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to Buy Six New Built Gripen C/D Fighters From Saab, report

  • Air Platform

    Greece signs deal to buy 20 US-made F-35 jets in major military overhaul

  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR O+ Missile Successfully Completes Test Firing

  • Air Platform

    Boeing has offered to produce the Ghost Bat drone in Poland as part of its 32 F-15EX sales pitch.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Two Giatsint-S Howitzers And Captured Five Howitzers With Ammo From Fleeing Russians

  • Americas

    X (formerly Twitter) struggling to contain misinformation about Hamas’s attacks on Israel

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Demonstrates Sting Ray Lightweight Torpedo Deployment Using T-600 heavy-lift Drone

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

  • Americas

    Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

  • Americas

    Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Completes Delivery Of NH90 Helicopters To Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia moves towards quantity rather than quality amid mass production of military equipment

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 Dangerously Came Close to P-8A Poseidon Over Mediterranean

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured the Russian T-90M main battle tank in a daring raid

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Introduces MMA to PLA training after successful fistfights with Indian Troops

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blitz Russian Belgorod

  • C4iSR

    South Korean F-15K Slam Eagle Received EPAWSS Electronic Warfare Suite.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Europe

    Russia used WWII-era chemical weapons and unknown gas in Kursk offensive

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia’s Weird Purchases of Disintegrated East-West Air Defense Systems to Counter Modern Threats

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Europe

    Czech Republic delivers 89 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Australia Buys 1 EA-18 Growler to Replace damaged Growler

  • Middle East

    Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

  • Air Platform

    Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Enter Service With PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed due to technical malfunction.

  • Infantry Weapons

    SKY Dragon 50 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Welcomes Two More Chinook Heavy-lift Helicopters

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