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  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force. Air Platform
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Russia curtailed the Su-57 flight along the border after Ukraine received Gripen jets. Air Platform
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Russia’s attempt to build its own Starlink clone broadband constellation fell back into Earth’s atmosphere. C4iSR
  • [ June 9, 2026 ] Poland signed $33 billion mega arms contracts with South Korean and European defense manufacturers. Defense Industry
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu during the Iran war and offered the Abraham Accords with Pakistan.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman spoke by phone during the Iran war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of “very complex” negotiations on launching Israeli combat sorties over Saudi airspace to strike Iranian […]

Middle East

Israeli PM Netanyahu secretly met with the UAE President, Mohammed Bin Zayed, in Dubai during the Iran War.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

PM Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks resulted in a “historic breakthrough” in relations […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contract to Produce Ammo for Israeli Air Force.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

Israel orders $200 million in airborne munitions from Elbit as defense spending accelerates. Latest procurement adds to a series of wartime contracts aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. Less than a month after Elbit […]

Air Platform

Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

May 13, 2026 GDC 0

Long at odds, Iran, a Shiite country, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — the two Sunni Muslim powers in the Middle East have backed opposing groups in conflicts across the region. Saudi Arabia launched numerous, […]

Middle East

Pakistan and Afghanistan allowed Iranian aircraft parked on their airfields shielded them from American airstrikes.

May 12, 2026 GDC 0

As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force’s first KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker completes maiden flight.

May 12, 2026 GDC 0

Israel’s first KC-46 tanker aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the United States, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced. The aircraft, designated “Gideon” in Hebrew, is the first of six KC-46 tankers procured by […]

Anti-drone System

EagleNXT Invests $10 Million in Israeli ThirdEye Drone Detection System.

May 8, 2026 GDC 0

EagleNXT, the Kansas drone manufacturer formerly known as AgEagle, has taken another step into Israel’s defense‑tech ecosystem, announcing a $10 million investment in ThirdEye Systems, alongside plans for a US-based joint venture. The move marks […]

Air Platform

The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

May 8, 2026 GDC 0

A US Navy fighter jet knocked out the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday using its 20 mm cannon, the American military said. The incident is the second […]

Middle East

U.S. Navy destroyed six Iranian attack boats in Strait of Hormuz.

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait […]

Middle East

UAE’s Air Defense System Intercepts Iranian Cruise Missiles and Drones.

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

Air defences in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have intercepted missiles and incoming drone attacks from Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defence said late on Monday afternoon that it was intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles […]

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  • Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

    May 14, 2026 0
    Lithuania said Wednesday that it is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system. Merops has been battle-tested in Ukraine and was also recently deployed to the Middle East. Another NATO ally is acquiring an American-made interceptor [...]
  • Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

    October 29, 2020 0
    China is developing a new type of fighter jet based on FC-31, according to the country’s top aircraft design institutes. Military observers predict, based on publicly available information, that the aircraft will new feature the [...]
  • Boeing delivered 20th Super Hornet After Block III Conversion

    August 18, 2020 0
    Boeing has inducted its 20th F/A-18 Super Hornet into Service Life Modification (SLM) supporting U.S. Navy readiness needs for mission-capable aircraft. Two SLM jets have already been delivered back to the Navy. The first two [...]
  • Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian Grad rocket launchers

    July 25, 2023 0
    Ukrainian artillery reportedly destroyed Russia’s Grad-1 rocket launcher in Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery RocketsDateOctober 24, 2022American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian ArmyDateOctober 19, 2022Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s [...]
  • South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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  • Boeing Integrated Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems into AH-64E Apache and T-7A RedHawk.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

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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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

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Europe

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

    Putin’s forces already lost the war, former Russian commander says

  • Europe

    Iskandar Tactical Missiles Were Useless in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Says Armenian Prime Minister

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 and Korean Air awarded contract to develop first domestic electronic warfare aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK sign key agreement on AUKUS nuclear submarine build

  • Middle East

    Lebanon to hold historic border talks with Israel

  • Europe

    Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

  • Cyber

    Danish Navy Seized Chinese Bulk Carrier Yi Peng For Sabotaging German, Swedish and Finnish Submarine Cables

  • Europe

    Australia delivers autonomous surveillance drone to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to build and repair main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-2 missile intercepts Houthi’s ballistic missile and drones fired at Tel Aviv

  • South Asia

    Modi wanted to weaken Bangladesh’s military by supplying third-grade Indian equipment. Bangladesh cancelled the Navy’s contract with the Indian shipbuilder

  • Air Platform

    Australia released RFI for RAAF’s Advanced Jet Training Aircraft

  • Europe

    Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

  • Europe

    Only French Rafale Can Solve Ukrainian Fighter Jets Shortage

  • Europe

    Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Tourist Beach in Latest Humiliation For Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF to procure MQ-4C Triton UAV

  • Europe

    Turkey Trials Bayraktar TB3 Drone Aboard TCG Anadolu Carrier

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Inducts 14 JF-17B Twin Seats Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    F-16 Can Fly Air Defense, SEAD And DEAD Missions If U.S. Does Not Want Ukraine To Strike Russian Territories

  • Naval Platforms

    The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

  • South Asia

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

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35, Su-30SM, Su-30MK2, Su-30MKI and Su-57 Fighter Jets avionics, multifunction displays, navigation systems, and heads-up imported from France despite Western sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Plan To Procure Gripen Jets, Drones, GlobalEye AEW&C And Air Defense System

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Purchases Sixth Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft.

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • C4iSR

    Exposed! Sukhoi Su-57’s X-band N036 Byelka And N036L L Band Radars Are Not What You Think?

  • Europe

    Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

  • Europe

    Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

  • Europe

    Putin pulled people from Admiral Kuznetsov sending them to the death zone in Ukraine, which will kill Russia’s aircraft carrier dream

  • Uncategorized

    HX Programme: Saab offers Gripen E/F with advanced electronic attack platforms to Finland

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan SARP Advanced Remote Weapon Station

  • Europe

    France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Dutch firm Destinus to develop 2000km range Ruta stealth cruise missile.

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army sets to procure Stryker IFV and Humvee armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    U.S. Donates Switchblade Drones, Ammo, Javelin Communication Gear To Ukraine Worth $300 Million

  • Europe

    Belarus Shot Down Ukrainian S-300 Anti-air Missiles That Entered Belarusian Airspace

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy to commission indigenously built corvette INS Kavaratti

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) Technology for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s 1st domestic Atak-2 heavy-class attack helicopter starts engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

  • C4iSR

    Azerbaijan and Bangladesh’s military purchase Turkish military-grade DS200T series hybrid PBX systems.

  • Americas

    Russian Military’s ‘Incompetence’ Surpasses Expectation, Says NATO Commander

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems Showcases Skylark 3 Hybrid Tactical UAS at Singapore Airshow

  • C4iSR

    Digital Arsenals : US Army Deployed Stryker Mounted EW System In Europe

  • Europe

    Western Anti-Air Missile System Saving Ukrainian Lives

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