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  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed a MiG-29 at the Crimea airfield, burned the St. Petersburg oil terminal and damaged the naval base. Air Platform
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Germany Purchases Four Meko A200 Warships from Thyssenkrupp Europe
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes. C4iSR
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman admits that audit findings show the Rooppur nuclear plant, Karnaphuli tunnel and Padma bridge were overpriced due to corruption. South Asia
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United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

February 16, 2025 GDC 0

The induction ceremony for the second Gowind class corvette was attended by key officials, including Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Staff Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. State Department approves $660 million hellfire missiles to Israel

February 12, 2025 GDC 0

The Trump administration has approved a potential $660 million sale of AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles to Israel, reinforcing U.S. commitment to its key Middle Eastern ally. The State Department confirmed the approval, and the Defense […]

Air Platform

UAE seeks permission from France to transfer 30 Mirage 2000 jets to Morocco

February 11, 2025 GDC 0

On January 8, 2025, LeDesk reported that discussions are progressing on a possible transfer of 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Morocco, contingent upon France’s agreement. According to Emirati […]

Middle East

Israel Agrees To Help Mohammed bin Salman In Fulfilling Saudi Vision 2030

February 10, 2025 GDC 0

A symbiotic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Israel is within reach. It could be of huge mutual benefit. Often overlooked in discussions about a possible Abraham Accords deal with Saudi Arabia is the fact that […]

C4iSR

U.S. State Department approves $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt

February 10, 2025 GDC 0

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Land Platform

Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

February 7, 2025 GDC 0

Russia is set to present its T-90MS main battle tank at the IDEX-2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, despite the combat vehicle suffering extensive losses in Ukraine. Rosoboronexport, Russia’s main arms exporter, has confirmed that […]

Middle East

Azerbaijani State-owned Oil Company Purchases 10 Percent Stakes In Israeli Tamar Gas Field

February 6, 2025 GDC 0

Union Energy, controlled by Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel, signs an agreement for a share of Israel’s second-largest offshore natural gas field. Azerbaijan State Oil Company (SOCAR) is acquiring a 10 percent stake in the Tamar […]

Middle East

Turkiye to sale tanks, missiles and warships to Saudi Arabia worth $6 billion

February 4, 2025 GDC 0

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Middle East

Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan lays keels of two FAC 50 Fast Attack Craft for Qatar

February 3, 2025 GDC 0

Dearsan signed a contract with the Qatar Armed Forces on June 21, 2023, in Doha for the construction of two 50-meter missile-equipped Fast Attack Craft. The work under the contract started on February 12, 2024, […]

Air Platform

Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 Aircraft For UAE

February 1, 2025 GDC 0

France has launched its new variant of the Rafale fighter jet, F-4. The United Arab Emirates will receive the first F4 aircraft. The French aviation company said in a statement that a trial of the […]

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  • Virtual Reality (VR) Training of the F-35 Lightning II

    November 21, 2018 0
    VR Landing on Queen Elizabeth Class carrier Virtual reality (VR) is now reshaping the training environment for F-35, enabling improved aircraft familiarisation and task training for Air Force ground crews prior to the widespread rollout of [...]
  • French Government To Spend $2.3 Billion To Develop F4 Standard For Rafale Aircraft

    August 17, 2021 0
    The French government has signed a $2.3 billion contract with Dassault Aviation to develop Rafale’s F4 standard, which is expected to be validated by 2024, although some functions will be ready by 2022. French Armed [...]
  • Turkish army receives Aselsan’s new-gen electronic warfare system

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  • Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma of PNG army to serve as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade in Townsville

    October 30, 2023 0
    A military leader from Papua New Guinea will become the second-in-command of one of Australia’s combat brigades in a historic move designed to shore up military ties between the two nations. It is the first [...]
  • Russia and Iran want a prolonged war in the Middle East as Israeli death toll rises to 2,500

    October 10, 2023 0
    The Israeli military says it launched attacks on more than 200 locations in the Gaza Strip overnight, including the Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City as well as Khan Younis city. The military said the locations [...]
  • Hungary To Upgrade Gripen C/D To Latest Mission Software Standard

    January 15, 2022 0
    The Hungarian government and Sweden’s FMV defense materiel administration have concluded negotiations over the upgrade of Hungary’s leased Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen fighters to the latest Mission System (MS) 20 Block 2 configuration. Under the deal—announced [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    A Drunk Russian Army Driver Crashed Nuclear-tipped Iskander Missile Launcher Into Road Safety Barrier

  • Europe

    Canada Sent More Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Low-cost 155mm Wheeled Artillery System Copying German RCH 155 8×8 Howitzer

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded the contract to produce new CV90 combat vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics will take 24 months to restart Su-30MKI production for 12 aircraft on order

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers the fourth GlobalEye to the UAE

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to light up Opera House in Israeli colors after Hamas attack

  • Europe

    No sh$t: Russian soldiers are using bow and arrow in the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Americas

    Austal USA has launched the first Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel for the US Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF joins RIMPAC exercises in Guam

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan shot down 25 Indian drones and captured unexploded air-launched munitions

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to acquire 500 kamikaze Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebel Shot Down Russian Mi-35 Helicopter Using Chinese FN-6 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Soviet-era S-300V1 Missiles System In Luhansk Region

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian rocket launchers with precision strike

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

  • C4iSR

    Australia signed $2.5 billion defence export deal to provide Canada with world-leading radar technology.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of ATACMS Strikes In Crimea Airfield, Destroying Several S-300 and S-400 Launchers

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Purchases 36 FA-50 Fighter Jets From South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Started Trials For Croatian Air Force’s Rafale B Jet

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha, IAI Signs MoU on Naval Combat System

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Australia Select Naval Strike Missiles To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The New Stand-In Attack Weapon is Ready for F-35

  • Explore

    DSEI 2021: Israeli IAI Unveils New Sea Serpent Anti-Ship Missile

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers composite mast for Finish navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvettes

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics updates on Helicopter programme

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce L-SAM for South Korea.

  • Defense Industry

    Australian air force’s plan to buy $9 billion turboprop transport aircraft is simply a crazy idea

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Europe

    Sweden to receive first PATRIOT battery in November 2021

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • Air Platform

    The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Secretly Sent Marine Raider to Train Taiwanese Special Forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine and the UK to co-produce Octopus-100 interceptor drones.

  • Air Platform

    Saab to Deliver Six Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy Confirms AIM-174 (SM-6) Air Launched Configuration is ‘Operationally Deployed’

  • Air Platform

    Russia curtailed the Su-57 flight along the border after Ukraine received Gripen jets.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia’s acquisition of 42 Chinese J-10C jets poses a significant threat to Australia, the US, the UK, South Korea and France.

  • Europe

    Serbia Plans To Invest More In Its Military

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