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East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

January 7, 2026 GDC 0

Thai tank crews report repeated mechanical and system failures on the VT-4 during operational use, while older platforms such as the M60 Patton and T-84BM Oplot-T are viewed as more reliable. The Royal Thai Army […]

Europe

Germany Unveils New Leopard 2A8 Advanced Battle Tank.

January 5, 2026 GDC 0

Germany has completed the first newly built Leopard 2A8 main battle tank at the KNDS plant in Munich, the country’s first full-production tank for its own forces since 1992. The move strengthens NATO’s eastern flank […]

Americas

General Dynamics Awarded Contract to Produce Next-Generation Battle Tank Design.

January 3, 2026 GDC 0

According to information published by the “Defense News” website on May 31, 2025, the U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) a contract to begin the preliminary design of the next-generation M1 Abrams […]

Air Platform

Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

January 3, 2026 GDC 0

Crosetto noted that Italy, the UK, and Japan are working on the conditions under which new countries could join GCAP. Both Germany and Australia could participate in the next generation fighter jet system GCAP, said […]

Europe

Turkish Kalkan VTOL UAV Deploys FPV Drones in Midair.

January 2, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

January 2, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli game-changing upgrades that made the F-35 world’s most sought after fighter jet. As Saudi Arabia moves closer to acquiring the F-35, Israel’s advanced upgrades to the jet—boosting range, survivability and mission performance—are drawing […]

Air Platform

Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

January 1, 2026 GDC 0

The United States government has approved the proposed sale of three Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to Denmark through the Foreign Military Sales programme. The approval moves Denmark closer to joining other NATO allies already […]

Air Platform

President Trump Considers Approving F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye.

January 1, 2026 GDC 0

U.S. President Donald Trump said on December 29, 2025, that he is “very seriously” considering approving the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Türkiye, according to TRTWorld. The renewed interest comes as Türkiye’s […]

Air Platform

Spain Finalizes Deal to Buy Turkish Hurjet Advanced Jet Trainer.

December 31, 2025 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 12th Mogami-class Frigate for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

December 28, 2025 GDC 0

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the 12th and final Mogami-class frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) at its Nagasaki shipyard. The future JS Yoshii (FFM-12) multi-role guided-missile frigate is named after the […]

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  • Captured Russia’s V2U kamikaze drone exposed Russia’s use of American and Japanese microchips

    June 13, 2025 0
    Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia’s new V2U kamikaze drone, which features artificial intelligence-based targeting, is heavily reliant on foreign components, primarily of Chinese origin. Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks destroyed 750,000 Russian shells imported [...]
  • USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBM

    November 27, 2020 0
    A missile fired from a US Navy warship successfully intercepted an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time Monday during a test of the American missile defense system. Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear [...]
  • The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

    April 20, 2020 0
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  • Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

    January 13, 2025 0
    The Irish Air Corps has announced the acquisition of four Airbus H145M helicopters as part of its fleet modernization efforts. Equipped with Airbus’ advanced weapon management system, HFORCE, these helicopters are set to enhance the [...]
  • Russia fired North Korean-made KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles on Ukraine

    March 4, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s Attorney General, Andriy Kostin, has revealed that Russian Armed Forces used at least 24 North Korean-made ballistic missiles during missile strikes on Ukrainian territory. Kostin said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine that these missiles, [...]
  • German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

    July 1, 2024 0
    Russia’s war in Ukraine and increased sales to Saudi Arabia helped German arms exports to reach $8.01 billion in the first half of the year. German arms exports surged to $8.9 billionsDateJanuary 19, 2020Israel Arms [...]
Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

  • Air Platform

    Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS struck Russian base killing 300 soldiers waiting for speech from commander

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Lets Israeli Commercial Planes Cross Its Airspace

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Receives A Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost Su-34 and Su-25 fighter aircraft in a day

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded the contract to produce new CV90 combat vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Polish MiG-29 Crashed, Pilots Flee The Scene

  • Europe

    Hellenic Army Plans to Buy 300 M2A2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles From USA

  • Europe

    ICC issued arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korea, India and China Turned Myanmar Navy Into A Blue Water Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

  • Air Platform

    Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-10C Defeats J-16 In A War Game: Report

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Offers Intelligent Platform For RoKAF ISTAR Requirement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Projects Power In South China Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan Signs Defense Pact

  • Europe

    Leonardo Demonstrates swarming drones to RAF

  • C4iSR

    Elettronica to provide next-gen Naval RECM system to Indonesia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins SAR Mission For Missing Indonesian Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Recaptures Ten More Areas In Kherson Offensive

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military videos showed a soldier taking out a Russian tank using a U.S.-made Javelin missile.

  • Africa

    Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

  • South Asia

    U.S. State Department Blacklists Bangladesh’s Ex-Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed For Significant Corruption

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group To Build Two GlobalEye AEW&C For Swedish Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Modified Neptune Cruise Missiles Can Hit Target At 400km Range

  • Americas

    Mitch McConnell endorsed President Biden’s $106 billion aid proposal to Israel and Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Europe

    Russia Says Ukraine Tracked Russia’s Servicemen’s Mobile Phones and Location Tagging In Social Media and Preprogrammed HIMARS Rockets GPS Seeker

  • Defense Industry

    Leonardo delivers HH-139B helicopter to the Italian Air Force

  • Americas

    Boeing Started Manufacturing E-7A AWACS for US Air Force

  • Europe

    Russian commander Colonel Pavel Kropotov killed in Ukraine’s storm shadow missile strikes

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range RAM X FPV drones wreaked havoc on the Russian air defense system

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing UJ-26 Beaver deep strike kamikaze drones

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • South Asia

    Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Russian S-500 Copycat HQ-29 Anti-air Missile Launcher

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 fighter jet using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • South Asia

    India allocates $18.48 billion for new procurement in FY2021 budget

  • Europe

    Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force’s F-35 Stealth Jets To Receive HACM Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

    French President Macron warned that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Americas

    US Navy Christened Future Virginia-class USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine

  • Europe

    NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt Russian Submarine In Black Sea.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Flute Multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)

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