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  • [ May 7, 2026 ] ROKETSAN unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026. Ballistic Missile
  • [ May 7, 2026 ] Germany’s Rheinmetall seeks 12 billion euros to rescue F126 warship deal, says FT. Europe
  • [ May 7, 2026 ] Turkish Asalsan Unveils Integrated, Multi-Layered Steel Dome at SAHA 2026. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ May 7, 2026 ] Russian-made Mi-171 and Mi-26 helicopter accidents injure more than 1000 members of the Indian Army’s Rapid Response Team and Paratroopers. Air Platform
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Israeli Defense Forces Confirmed That It had Destroyed Iran’s Caspian Sea Naval Base and 5 Frigates Before Ceasefire.

April 18, 2026 GDC 0

Israel strikes Iranian Navy sites in Caspian Sea for first time since start of warAmong the sites targeted during the strikes was a major Iranian Navy port, at which five missile ships equipped with air […]

Middle East

Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping.

April 17, 2026 GDC 0

Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter not to give Iran ​weapons, and Xi responded that China was not supplying Tehran, the U.S. ‌president told Fox Business Network in an interview that aired on […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 GDC 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Middle East

Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

April 15, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan Army has warned Iranian delegates during the Islamabad talks that Iran does not have military means to fend off American air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles, as Pakistan has its own failure with Chinese-made […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s Patriot crews told Lockheed that Americans are making mistakes by firing multiple missiles at the same target in the Middle East, which is wasteful.

April 14, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine has told Patriot manufacturer Lockheed Martin that the U.S. patriot crews in the Middle East made mistakes by firing multiple interceptors at the same target. Ukraine has been using the Patriot missile for more […]

Middle East

China’s Y-20 transport aircraft delivers weapons and tunnel boring equipments to Iran under an $8 billion gold-for-weapons deal.

April 13, 2026 GDC 0

China started delivering 5 HQ-9B batteries, 16 HQ-16 batteries, 24 HQ-7 batteries, 1000 shoulder-fired FN-6, 150 C-802 anti-ship missiles, and digging equipment, along with ballistic missile launchers, through the CPEC corridor and Y-20 transport aircraft […]

Middle East

The U.S. has destroyed Iran’s submarine fleet, 16 classes of warships totalling 150 ships destroyed.

April 12, 2026 GDC 0

The White House has said that US military operations have effectively neutralized Iran’s submarine force and destroyed scores of Iranian naval vessels, including 16 warship classes, as part of a broader military campaign, Operation Epic […]

Middle East

U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse as the U.S. Navy Clears Strait of Hormuz Mines.

April 12, 2026 GDC 0

Direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Pakistan, ended after 21 hours without an agreement. A primary reason for the failure was Iran’s rejection of the US demand that it not build […]

Anti-air Missiles

China prepares a shipment of HQ-9B, HQ-16, HQ-7, FN-6, C-802, and tunnel boring machines and ballistic missile launchers to Iran via the CPEC corridor.

April 11, 2026 GDC 0

China prepares a large shipment of 5 HQ-9B batteries, 16 HQ-16 batteries, 24 HQ-7 batteries, 1000 shoulder-fired FN-6, 150 C-802 anti-ship missiles, and digging equipment, along with ballistic missile launchers, through the CPEC corridor to […]

Middle East

Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates emerged Wednesday as a suspected offensive actor in the widening Gulf conflict, with multiple Iranian sources and open-source military analysts pointing to UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets as the […]

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  • French Air Force deployed two Rafale jets in Greek Cypriot

    August 13, 2020 0
    Two French fighter jets and a cargo plane landed in the Greek Cypriot administration, local media reported Tuesday. Two Rafale-type fighter jets and a C-130 cargo aircraft belonging to the French Air Force landed in [...]
  • Iran confirmed that it deployed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE, QW-2 and FN-6 Air defence batteries.

    April 24, 2026 0
    ‌Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE, QW-2 and FN-6 Air defence batteries have been activated in parts of Tehran, according to Iran’s Nour News and Mehr news agency. ⁠Iran’s ⁠Nour News ⁠and Mehr news agency have reported that [...]
  • Russia detained Major General Ivan Popov After Raising Concerns Over High Casualties In Ukraine War

    May 22, 2024 0
    A former Russian army commander who raised concerns about the country’s high military casualties in Ukraine has been detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud. Maj Gen Ivan Popov, 49, will be held in custody for [...]
  • Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

    March 8, 2023 0
    Sweden announced it would send CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, Archer artillery systems and NLAW anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said. At a press conference, Prime Minister said his government had agreed on [...]
  • China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think.

    February 25, 2026 0
    The Type 15 is effectively the successor to the 1960s Type 62 light tank, designed and built by Norinco to deploy in Tibet, where Chinese VT-4s struggled to operate at high altitude and in difficult [...]
  • Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

    April 26, 2018 0
    The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure Fighter Aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which is to be “Made in India”. The proposal is to procure approximately 110 fighter aircraft (about [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia purchases three Anka drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries

  • Americas

    U.S. Offers $50 Billion Aid Package To Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli-made Barak-8 missile saved India’s skin

  • Europe

    Desperate Putin To Meet Tyrant Kim Jong Un For New Shipment Of Ammunitions, Tanks And Missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

  • Air Platform

    Turkey develops cargo drone for special forces

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • AUV Platform

    Israeli Skana Robotics Unveils Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vessels.

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First Female Completes Load Master Training At Indonesian Air Force Academy

  • C4iSR

    Land 4140: Hanwha Defense Signed MoU With Australia For SATCOMS

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot crashed Su-25 fighter jet, killing himself

  • Uncategorized

    Britain to transfer Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Africa

    The U.S. Must Supply Arms To African Countries To Counter Chinese Arms Exports

  • Europe

    North Korea Sends More Ammo and Artillery To Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Proposed Advanced Derivative of S80 Submarine to Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Awarded Contract to Produce Falcon Albatros Maritime Surveillance Aircraft.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS destroys Russian S-300V4 Antey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Locally-made 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon to outfit FA-50 fighters with PhantomStrike AESA radar for Poland and Malaysia

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets in Favor of French Rafale F3R Jets

  • Air Platform

    Fire Scout MQ-8C ASW UAV, US Navy’s New ASW Strategy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Norway and Germany to jointly develop next-generation supersonic strike missile

  • C4iSR

    Philippines plans to purchase Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • Americas

    US Navy Sold Two Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Yards For One Cent

  • Middle East

    Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Emerges As Eighth Largest Weapons Exporter In The World

  • Africa

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine, Denmark Signs MoU On Developing Multipurpose Naval Vessel

  • Europe

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Unveils ANKA-3 Stealth Drone

  • Uncategorized

    USS America Amphibious assault ship arrived in Brisbane for Talisman Sabre drills

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Toowoomba Is Undergoing AMCAP Upgrades

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Gibbs & Cox showcased a new corvette design based off Taiwanese Navy’s Frigate.

  • Europe

    NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

  • Cyber

    Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

  • Europe

    Russia admits it no longer has the naval power to defend shadow oil tankers.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Considers Sending Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Spanish Navantia Proposes F110-Class Frigates For Hellenic Navy

  • Air Platform

    Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

  • Air Platform

    Saab Sees Potential Opportunities For New Built Gripen C/D In Southeast Asia

  • Air Platform

    Germany Negotiating With The U.S. To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

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