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  • [ July 31, 2026 ] Türkiye launches the sixth Istanbul-class frigate, TCG Karadeniz, at Sedef Shipyard. Europe
  • [ July 31, 2026 ] U.S. firm built autonomous platform that enables drones to launch and recover from moving unmanned ground vehicles. Americas
  • [ July 31, 2026 ] Ukraine’s AI-enabled counter-drone system will automatically choose Shahed-type drones as its own targets. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 31, 2026 ] U.S. Agrees to Provide Export License for GE Engine for Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet. Air Platform
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General Dynamics and HII Awarded Contract to Produce Columbia-class and Virginia-class Submarines.

August 1, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy announced that it is awarding contracts for another round of ballistic missile and fast-attack submarines. The Defense Department is granting a collective $76.6 billion to General Dynamics Electric Boat for five Columbia-class […]

Air Platform

Turkiye will deploy F-16 Fighting Falcons to Estonia’s Ämari Air Base.

August 1, 2026 GDC 0

Türkiye will deploy five F-16 fighter aircraft and 76 personnel to Estonia’s Ämari Air Base from August through November 2026, according to a July 26, 2026, report by Hürriyet Daily News, reinforcing NATO’s ability to […]

Europe

Türkiye launches the sixth Istanbul-class frigate, TCG Karadeniz, at Sedef Shipyard.

July 31, 2026 GDC 0

On July 27, 2026, Türkiye launched its sixth Istif-class frigate, TCG Karadeniz (F-520), at Sedef Shipyard as part of the national MILGEM warship program. This launch demonstrates the execution of the parallel construction framework established […]

Americas

U.S. firm built autonomous platform that enables drones to launch and recover from moving unmanned ground vehicles.

July 31, 2026 GDC 0

A partnership between two US firms is creating a mobile autonomous platform that allows drones to launch, recover, and continue operating without stopping or requiring human intervention. The concept combines Target Arm’s Ralar 2 robotic […]

Air Platform

U.S. Agrees to Provide Export License for GE Engine for Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet.

July 31, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy.

July 30, 2026 GDC 0

On July 21, 2026, Leonardo, PT ESystem Solutions, and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia signed a contract at the Farnborough International Airshow for 12 M-346F Block 20 light combat aircraft, with […]

Africa

Moroccan Navy Buys Dutch Drone Boats for Submarine Defense and Minehunting.

July 29, 2026 GDC 0

Morocco has purchased Dutch-built unmanned surface vessels (USVs) under a 13-million-euro ($14.7 million) deal after the Netherlands approved an export license for the systems. The agreement covers two drone boats configured to support the Royal […]

Air Platform

Dassault Aviation and Airbus are courting Saab to help build a sixth-generation fighter jet.

July 29, 2026 GDC 0

French planemaker Dassault Aviation (AM.PA) is open to cooperation after the collapse of a Franco-German-Spanish fighter programme, its CEO said on Wednesday, while leaving open the prospect ​of working with a non-European partner. Eric Trappier […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan commissioned the Dan Chiang, a Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette.

July 28, 2026 GDC 0

Taiwan has commissioned the Dan Chiang, the latest Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette, as the island continues expanding its domestically built naval fleet, Taipei Times reported. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Zuoying naval base […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Singapore’s ST Engineering Launched Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV).

July 28, 2026 GDC 0

ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) at its Benoi Shipyard. The RSS Valour (89) is part of a six-ship program initiated in 2023 to develop and […]

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  • UAE’s Edge and Israeli IAI to jointly develop unmanned surface vessels

    December 4, 2021 0
    UAE-based defense tech company Edge Group has signed a strategic agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to jointly design unmanned surface vessels (USVs). UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned anti-submarine warfare vesselsDateNovember 23, 2021Israeli IAI [...]
  • Germany sends 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

    January 8, 2023 0
    As witten by Matthias Gebauer, Marina Kormbaki and Benjamin Schulz in Der Spiegel. France first made it public, and now the USA and Germany are following: the German federal government wants to supply Ukraine with 40 Marder infantry [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

    August 11, 2025 0
    Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a rare Russian radar associated with the country’s newest S-500 “Prometey” air and missile defense system, according to the defense outlet Militarnyi. Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Su-30SM, Nioby-SV radar, Pechora-3 radar, [...]
  • France wants 80 percent workshare for Franco-German FCAS fighter jet

    July 12, 2025 0
    France has told Germany it wants a workshare of some 80% in the joint Franco-German fighter jet FCAS, a defence industry source told Reuters, backing up a report by respected German defence publication Hartpunkt. Germany [...]
  • Navantia and Thales signed agreement to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s fleet.

    November 18, 2025 0
    Spanish shipbuilder Navantia and French defense technology company Thales have signed an agreement to support the modernization of the Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN) fleet. F-110 Bonifaz-class Frigates of the Spanish NavyDateJune 1, 2020Spanish F-110 Frigate [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Deliver Six NASAMS II Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine

    December 1, 2022 0
    In Washington, a $1.2 billion contract for six National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (Nasams) for Ukraine was awarded to Raytheon, the Pentagon said. The United States has approved sending Ukraine a total of eight Nasams [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received the First F-35A Stealth Jets from Lockheed Martin.

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Europe

    High In Spirit And Morale: Ukrainian Pilot Dressed As Santa Fires HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Destroying Russian SAM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy receives new warship BRP Diego Silang.

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

  • Americas

    Boeing and General Atomics join forces on new laser weapon

  • Americas

    World Braces For Brutal Trade War And Security Posture Changes As America Transitions To Trump Administration

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

  • Africa

    Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

  • Americas

    AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” Howitzer

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force’s F-15I Fired Air-launched Blue Sparrow Ballistic Missile to Kill Ali Khamenei.

  • Africa

    Boko Haram Destroyed Chinese-made VT-4 Temu Tanks in Nigeria using RPG

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied army tactical missile system (ATACMS) missiles completely demoralized Russian forces stationed in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkish T-129 ATAK Helicopter Upgraded With Aselsan Recon Pod

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Human Rights Groups Accused Russia of Using Banned Cluster Munitions in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Weapons Depot in Donetsk

  • Europe

    Notorious, Lone Wolf Canadian Sniper ‘Wali’ is Alive in Ukraine, Report of His Death is Fake

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Passes $95.3 Billion Aid Packages For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon prepares F-35 stealth jet for quantum computing threat.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing, Saab to collaborate with BAE Systems to offer T-7A RedHawk for Royal Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Izium, Ukraine

  • Middle East

    China’s big reverse-engineering fail in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela as HQ-9B, HQ-16, CM-302 and YJ-21E destroyed by American air strikes.

  • Central Asia

    Leaked audio reveals Russia planned to annex part of Kazakhstan’s territory

  • Europe

    Swiss F/A-18 Hornet To Guard Its Airspace Round The Clock

  • Europe

    British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The Field

  • Americas

    Here’s Why C2, Hyperconnectivity, And Tactical Network Are So Crucial For Modern Battlefield

  • Air Platform

    Greece Acquires Six Additional Rafale F3R Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Egypt itching for a war with Turkey, Can Egypt compete with Turkey?

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Australia Released 2026 Defense Industry Development Strategy Program.

  • Europe

    T-14 Armata tanks fell short of their hype, hence withdrawing from the Kharkiv region, reported TASS

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Retires F/A-18 Hornet This Week

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ultra-nationalists and pro-Putin Simeon ‘Aussie Cossack’ Boikov remain out of reach for the Australian Federal Police

  • Europe

    Turkish drone giant Baykar acquires Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace

  • Europe

    Lithuania Asked Belarus to Clarify Accidents At Rosatom-made Nuclear Power Plant

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

  • Europe

    Turkey Jumps On To Another War, This Time Donbass, Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Iran, China 25-years secret Petrochemicals and military deals

  • Europe

    Finish Authority Arrested A Group For Exporting Millions of Dollars Of Drones And Anti-drone Tech To Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force’s New Cross-border Infiltration Training Method Will Create Fears in Regional Air Forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Achieves Major Milestone on Upgrading Hobart-class Destroyer.

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Conscripts Dying By Thousands In Each Day In Bakhmut

  • Americas

    Russia bans Ecuadorian ‘banana’ after Ecuador agrees to transfer Russian-made arms to Ukraine via the U.S.

  • C4iSR

    Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded Contract to Produce Mobile Surveillance System for Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian $10,000 drone set off fire at Russia’s $30 million ammunition depot

  • Americas

    Pentagon Announced Combined Arms Training For Ukrainian Soldiers

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