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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Russian troops have a 20-to 35-minute life expectancy at the front line. Europe
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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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  • Australia to send missiles and ammunition to Ukraine worth $70 million

    March 1, 2022 0
    Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Australia will send around $70 million to fund military equipment, including ammunition and missiles, and other support to Ukraine to help its fight against Russia, reported nine news. Australia [...]
  • Indian Navy to buy 31 additional Rafale-M fighter jets.

    April 3, 2026 0
    While the development of China’s naval air arm and the US Navy’s show of force against Iran have captured media attention, there is a third emerging naval power whose trajectory should not be ignored. The [...]
  • Hydraulic fluid and engine oil leaks at the Dubai air show will stain HAL Tejas and destroy its export potential.

    November 19, 2025 0
    The Indian Air Force has refused to ground Tejas aircraft despite serious flaws. While the indigenous Tejas jet flew over Dubai, it was an international embarrassment that cannot be understated. Pilot killed in Indian Tejas [...]
  • Saab to Deliver Six Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force

    November 1, 2021 0
    Saab has already completed the assembly of two new Gripen E fighters for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and has two other aircraft in production, said Mikael Franzén, vice president of marketing and sales, to the Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico. Saab [...]
  • US Marines Conduct Drills With Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missile System

    November 4, 2024 0
    Israel’s Defense Ministry says in a statement that the US Marine Corps has successfully completed its first drill, during which it fired an air defense system incorporating the Iron Dome system. Israeli Missile Defense Agency [...]
  • Pakistan has struck a $4 billion arms deal with Libyan National Army, including JF-17 fighter jets, Super Mushak trainer and other equipment.

    December 23, 2025 0
    Pakistan has reached a deal worth over $4 billion to sell military equipment to the Libyan National Army, four Pakistani officials said, despite a U.N. arms embargo on the fractured North African country. Indonesia discusses [...]
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. […]

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    Thales-MBDA SPECTRA Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s new Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter takes first flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JASDF Is Routinely Intercepting Chinese Aircraft In Japanese Airspace

  • Europe

    Royal Australian Navy Orders Rheinmetall MASS Decoy Launchers

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistani Shipyard Laid Keel For Third MILGEM Warship

  • Europe

    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Land Platform

    T-80BVM and T-90MS tanks have quality, reliability, and battlefield performance issues, according to Russian tank crews.

  • Africa

    Ethiopian Air Force Showcases Turkish Akinci Drones

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: The World Learnt New Drone War

  • Air Platform

    China Upgrades Russian-made Su-35 To Chinese Standard

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • Europe

    Why Sweden and Finland’s NATO Membership Have Russia Worried?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

  • Europe

    Russia offered Su-57 fighter jets to Azerbaijan

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan started mass producing TC-2 short-range air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Europe

    Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

  • Middle East

    Egypt Plans to Buy France’s Barracuda Class Submarines

  • Europe

    Israeli-made Gaia Amir MRAP Vehicles Spotted In Kherson

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Naval Weapons

    India Procured air-launched Harpoon for P-8I Poseidon

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched biggest drone attacks in Moscow

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia agreed to resume production of S-400 for India

  • Europe

    Russian arms industries vanished in the Ukraine war, corruption, tanking ruble and no export orders

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy’s Scorpene Evolved-class Submarine Enters Pre-production Stage.

  • Europe

    Su-34 bomber crashed in Khabarovsk Territory in Russia

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Europe

    Western Analyst Worried China Learned Containerized Drone Swarms Against Taiwanese Military Bases

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks damaged two MiG-31K fighter jets at Savasleyka airbase in Nizhny Novgorod

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • Americas

    HII awarded contract to build nine new Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers MARS Artillery Rocket And Dingo Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Wants To Purchase 40 F-35 Stealth Jets And 400 PAC-3 Missiles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has obligation to sign security pact and civil nuclear agreement with the US, Germany, France, Australia and the UK to guard democracy in Bangladesh, get Bangladesh’s military out of Indian RAW’s shadow

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Europe

    Russia Boosts Air Defense System In Crimea, Amid Fears Of U.S. Supplying F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukraine adopted Neptune coastal defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan now can hits back to mainland China with HIMARS

  • Ballistic Missile

    Beijing Reacts to U.S. Concerns About China’s Nuclear Weapons

  • Europe

    NVL Group christens future German K130 Braunschweig class corvette Karlsruhe

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