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  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Chinese MizarVision Satellite Released Images of Japan’s Ground-launched Tomahawk and SM-6 Missile Launchers. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates. Europe
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] German Air Force Received First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Under Quadriga Project. Air Platform
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed 116 shadow fleet vessels in week-long sea drone attacks on Russian oil tankers. Europe
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Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Retains F-16CJ Capability in the Middle East to Strike Iran Again.

June 1, 2026 GDC 0

Operation Epic Fury is officially over, but U.S. Air Force F-16CJ are still flying combat patrol over one of the world’s most volatile airspaces. Newly released photographs taken May 14 in the U.S. Central Command […]

Middle East

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, sent a resignation letter to Khamenei, citing total takeover by IRGC commanders.

June 1, 2026 GDC 0

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a letter to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s office submitting his resignation, London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International reported on Sunday. In the letter sent on Sunday, Pezeshkian stressed that the president […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli IAI Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce Additional Arrow-2 Interceptor Missiles.

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

The Defense Ministry, which already owes Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) more than NIS 4 billion ($1.37 billion) and has struggled to settle payments amid budget disputes with the Finance Ministry, continues to place major new […]

Air Platform

Emirati F-16s struck Iran dozens of times based on Israeli intelligence during the war, WSJ reported.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Report says US and Israel provided intel for the attacks, including joint strike on petrochemical complex that led Washington to ask Jerusalem to stop targeting energy facilities. The United Arab Emirates’ F-16 Fighting Falcon launched […]

Middle East

Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

‘Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today’ – Eyal Dahan, CEO of FUSE, an Elbit Systems subsidiary. Elbit Systems Ltd. subsidiary FUSE completed the acquisition of Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics […]

Counter-drone System

Israeli Elbit Systems will develop hardware to counter Hezbollah’s FPV drone.

May 28, 2026 GDC 0

Israel’s largest defence contractor is developing hardware to combat explosive Hezbollah drones that ‌have killed Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, including through the potential use of laser-based defence systems, its CEO told Reuters on Tuesday. […]

Middle East

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 […]

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  • Sweden And Finland Deliver Additional Ammunitions To Ukraine

    March 18, 2023 0
    The Swedish government announced on January 20 that Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Finland’s Minister of Defence Mikko Savola signed a Finnish-Swedish letter of intent that will enable Finland to provide Ukraine with heavy military [...]
  • China is belligerent and a bully, says former Prime Minister Tony Abbott

    October 8, 2021 0
    Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaking in Taipei, has delivered the most sweeping critique of China by a former Australian prime minister since diplomatic relations were established between Canberra and Beijing more than 50 years [...]
  • For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

    October 8, 2021 0
    At the request of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 successfully conducted the first ever landing of two F-35B Lightning II aircraft aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo on October [...]
  • UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned anti-submarine warfare vessels

    November 23, 2021 0
    United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel-based, state-owned weapons makers signed a strategic agreement in Dubai on Thursday to jointly design and produce unmanned vessels capable of carrying out anti-submarine warfare. Israeli IAI And UAE Based [...]
  • American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

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  • Putin arrested hypersonic missile scientists to cover-up his misleading ‘unstoppable’ comment about Kinzhal missile

    May 28, 2023 0
    The first of three Russian hypersonic missile scientists to be arrested on suspicion of treason will go on trial next week, the court handling the case said on Wednesday. Mad Vlad Started Show Treason Trials [...]
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. […]

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $942.9 Million Contract For Stryker Armaments

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Is Far Superior And Technologically Advanced Than Su-30MKI And MiG-29K, Says Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives additional 18 Archer 155mm Howitzers from Sweden.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Rebuild Soviet-era Tu-160M Bomber, A Sign Russia Does Not Have The Tech To Build PAK DA

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Commissioned Seven Warships And One Submarine

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s PAK DA Bomber Is In Design Phase, report

  • Africa

    Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches New 40-Foot Defiant-class Patrol Boat

  • Europe

    Russian commander using captive punishment to clamp down poor discipline and alcohol abuse

  • Europe

    Russian Su-35 risks mid air collision with P-8 Poseidon during aerial encounter

  • Europe

    Russian General Vladimir Sviridov and his wife found dead after calling Russian military ‘third-rate’

  • Air Platform

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

  • Industry

    Ukrainian Defense Industry Capabilities

  • Europe

    Russia lost its first Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Spanish Company Delivered Forging Machine to Russia Violating International Sanctions

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary boss says Ukraine makes gains in Bakhmut; Kyiv says counteroffensive yet to begin

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Developed and Exported Modern Air-to-surface Missiles

  • Air Platform

    China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

  • Europe

    Belarus Delivers Modernized MiG-29UB To Serbia

  • Europe

    Russia Exposed: Kazan nuclear submarine’s Soviet-era anechoic tile cracked during Cuba voyage

  • Americas

    Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Rocketsan Unveils New Cruise Missile, CAKIR

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW) For Oman

  • Americas

    Dwindling NORAD: Why Canadian Don’t Think Defense Procurement Like Ice Hokey?

  • Americas

    President Biden Commissions Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine, USS Delaware

  • Europe

    Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territory

  • Americas

    IAI, Palladyne AI to team up to sell Harpy and Harop kamikaze drones to Department of War.

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan Comissions Turkish-built Turkmen-Class Corvette “Deniz Han”

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    Saudi Patriot Battery Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missiles

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • Europe

    With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount to 110,000 dead soldiers

  • Africa

    Malian Air Force Ordered Second C295W Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Royal Navy deploys seven Archer-class patrol boats to Scotland

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Aerospace Industries Upgrades Greek F-16 To Viper Standard

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel Build Close Military Ties in The Middle East

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian industry started maintaining US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine as part of AUKUS agreement

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS blew up North Korean-made 240mm M1991 rocket artillery

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HELIOS Laser Weapons To US Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s ‘new’ Simorgh aircraft is just reverse engineered Ukrainian An-140T

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Bulgaria purchases Naval Strike Missile for Coastal Defense System.

  • Americas

    US DoD ask congress to authorize construction of two new Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines

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