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  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine says Saab Giraffe Radar Plays Crucial Role in Defeating Russia’s Drone Swarms. C4iSR
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Rafael Awarded Contract to Produce Short-range Air Defense System for Romania. Anti-air Missiles
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Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

November 26, 2025 GDC 0

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems confirms that discussions with Saudi Arabia are underway for a package that could include up to 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit drones, noting that the scope and configuration remain under review. […]

C4iSR

Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

November 25, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Pilot killed in Indian Tejas fighter jet crash due to flight control system malfunction during demo flight at Dubai Air Show.

November 22, 2025 GDC 0

An Indian combat plane has crashed due to a flight control system malfunction during a demonstration flight for spectators at the Dubai Air Show. The accident happened days after Global Defence Corp reported Tejas had […]

Middle East

South Korean and Israeli Defense Companies Benefit from $243 Billion Middle Eastern Defense Spending.

November 21, 2025 GDC 0

Middle East defense spending hit $243 billion in 2024, driven by regional tensions and economic diversification, with Israel and Saudi Arabia leading growth. 2025 sees the UAE prioritising economic growth (4.8% projected) and diversifying defence […]

Air Platform

President Trump Supports the Sale of F-35 Stealth Jets to Saudi Arabia.

November 20, 2025 GDC 0

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would back the sale of American-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a day before the crown prince arrives in Washington. “We will be doing that. We will be […]

Middle East

Saab Exhibits GlobalEye AWACS and Gripen E at the Dubai Air Show.

November 20, 2025 GDC 0

Saab exhibits at the Dubai Airshow from 17 to 21 November at Dubai World Central, where it will present a wide range of systems designed to strengthen air power and national security. The company is […]

Middle East

Abraham Accords Could Unlock Saudi Arabian Defense Markets, Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Machlis Said.

November 20, 2025 GDC 0

CEO Bezhalel Machlis says an expansion of the Abraham Accords could unlock major Gulf markets as Elbit reports record backlog and rising global demand. The continuing arms race in Europe and the IDF’s extensive acquisition […]

Air Platform

Egypt is in discussion with the US to purchase F-15EX fighter jets.

November 14, 2025 GDC 0

Discussions between the United States and Egypt over a potential sale of F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets have entered a renewed phase, but no agreement has been finalized, according to a report describing the status […]

Counter-drone System

ParaZero has clinched a new order for its DefendAir counter-drone system.

November 11, 2025 GDC 0

Israeli aerospace defense manufacturer ParaZero has clinched a new order for its DefendAir counter-drone system from a Tier 1 global defense company. The deal includes delivery of the DefendAir system along with an integrated training […]

Air Platform

President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

November 5, 2025 GDC 0

The Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown […]

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  • Russian pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed Su-30, MiG-29 and Mi-8 helicopters: report

    August 1, 2021 0
    The pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed one Su-30, one MiG-29 and two Mi-8 helicopters says Gen. Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, reports RIA Novosti .  The [...]
  • Iranian Hitman Surveilled And Tried Multiple Assassination Attempts On Donald Trump, FBI Reports

    November 9, 2024 0
    Iranian hitman spent childhood in the USWeapons seized as part of the FBI foiling an Iranian assassination attempt on TrumpWeapons seized as part of the FBI foiling an Iranian assassination attempt on Trump. President Trump [...]
  • Rising regional tensions, Australia committed to fulfill defense spending

    July 2, 2020 0
    Australia will meet its target to increase Defence spending ahead of schedule as it fends off cyber and security threats facing the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has long promised to lift the Defence budget [...]
  • China reverse-engineered Russia’s S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile

    July 21, 2025 0
    China reverse-engineered Russia’s S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile system by HQ-9 manufacture, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. Ukraine’s two $1000 FPV drones destroyed Russia’s S-350 Vityaz Surface-to-air missile worth $135 millionDateDecember 22, 2023Ukraine’s HIMARS [...]
  • Pentagon approved AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles and F-16 upgrade packages for Pakistan.

    October 8, 2025 0
    Pakistan will be sold AIM-120C/D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) by the United States defence group Raytheon following a modification in the firm’s contract that included the country in the list of buyers, it emerged [...]
  • David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception

    October 24, 2023 0
    The David’s Sling air defense system successfully shot down a rocket from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a military source said, marking the first real-world interception for the battery. Israel signs landmark deal to sell [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Receives First Batch Of S-400 Triumf

  • Europe

    Ukraine recaptured half the territory from Russia since its invasion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Another Su-35 Fighter Jet In Kherson, 28th Su-35 Downed In Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Saab GlobalEye: A True Multi-domain Battlespace Management Solutions

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Ditches Russia As Ally, Decided To Purchase F-16V Fighting Falcon From America

  • South Asia

    India wants to buy $2 billion worth mothballed Soviet-era MiG-29 and submarines from Russia

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Asalsan Named Among the Top 50 Defense Company in the World

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Tracks Second Chinese Combat Patrol Near Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone.

  • Europe

    Boeing will deliver long-range ground-launched small diameter bombs (GLSDB) to Ukraine this month

  • South Asia

    Pro-India Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to weaken the Bangladesh military and declined US offers of economic and security cooperation for the country

  • Europe

    Spanish F-110 Frigate Program Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • Defense Industry

    Netherlands and Belgium agree on building $4.4 billion ASW frigates

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-20 and J-35A Fighter Jets Are Far From Stealth Jets

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Orders 10th Virginia-class Submarine

  • Naval Platforms

    GE, BHEL to jointly develop electric propulsion for the Indian navy

  • South Asia

    2018-2019 Defence Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building Cheap Attack Drones

  • Europe

    Russia secretly approached Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, Syria and Belarus to buy back weapons and helicopters engines it sold past years

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian drones flew over Russia’s MoD building’s rooftop Pantsir-SM-SV that failed to shoot it down, another humiliation for Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • C4iSR

    SmartShoort Awarded Contract to Produce SMASH 3000 Fire Control System for Australian Army.

  • Americas

    US Military Destroyed Chinese-made FK-3 and Russian-made Buk-M2E and S-300VM Missiles in Venezuela.

  • South Asia

    ভারত, চীন প্রতিযোগিতা বাংলাদেশের সামরিক বাহিনীকে জাতীয় নিরাপত্তার চাহিদা মেটাতে অক্ষম করে দিয়েছে (Translated)

  • Americas

    US Army test fired extended-Range munitions for HIMARS

  • Defense Industry

    Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

  • Africa

    Israel, Morocco signs MoU for future arms sales by Israeli companies

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems proposed a new large area display (LAD) cockpit for Finland’s HX bid

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and the UAE will join ground invasion of Iran with the U.S. and Israeli forces: WSJ reports.

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea to build two more FFX batch III frigates

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Christened 70th Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

  • Cruise Missiles

    Australia’s StrikeMaster conducts successful Naval Strike Missile test firing in Norway

  • Europe

    Serbia Plans To Invest More In Its Military

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia, France Signed Defense Agreement for More Rafale Jets, Scorpene-class Submarines, Light Frigates and Radars Worth $11 Billion

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    Europe

    Russia Deploys Su-30SM2 Fighters In Kaliningrad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Europe

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was misinformed about F-7, poorly trained pilot was to blame for the F-7 crash

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • Europe

    Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Vladimir Putin’s Press Secretary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • Air Platform

    Turkey May Have Planted Kill Switch In Bayraktar TB2 Drones

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