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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Belgium will buy 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger anti-air system. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Denmark will buy two P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Air Platform
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Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

April 26, 2022 GDC 0

Saab has been awarded a contract by the Defence Materiel Administration of Sweden to modernize the Gripen C/D fighter of the Swedish Air Force.   The manufacturer will “provide capability enhancements” to extend the service […]

Air Platform

Turkish Anka UCAV’s Integrated Radar Detects Mines in the Black Sea

April 26, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Ukrainian MiG-29 Embarrassed Putin’s Military By Shooting Down 15 Aerial Targets Including Su-34 and Su-35 Aircraft

April 25, 2022 GDC 0

Fifteen Russian aerial targets were shot down on April 21, reported ukrinform website citing the Ukrainian Air Force officials. Among them were two combined air and ground Su-35 and Su-34 jets, as well as a […]

Air Platform

India to Develop Domestic UAV and Helicopter

April 24, 2022 GDC 0

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US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

April 24, 2022 GDC 0

Newly disclosed ‘Ghost’ drones are part of America’s latest arms package for Ukraine, the Pentagon has confirmed. The White House said earlier on Thursday that more than 121 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems would […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Receives Fighter Jets, plane parts from the U.S.

April 22, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine has received fighter planes and aircraft parts to bolster its air force in the face of Russia’s invasion, the Pentagon said Tuesday (19 April), declining to specify the number of aircraft or their origin. […]

Air Platform

China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

April 22, 2022 GDC 0

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Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

April 22, 2022 GDC 0

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected by the Japan Coast Guard to provide MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) project. SeaGuardian features a multi-mode maritime surface-search radar with an inverse synthetic […]

Air Platform

Slovakia Considers Buying Bayraktar TB2 Drones

April 20, 2022 GDC 0

Battle-tested Turkish combat drones seem to have gotten yet another customer as Slovakia has expressed interest and signaled it could become the second European Union member state to acquire Bayraktar TB2s. The intention was reaffirmed […]

Air Platform

Germany to Send 50 Leopard Tank to Ukraine

April 19, 2022 GDC 0

Germany-based defense equipment supplier Rheinmetall is preparing to supply up to 50 used Leopard 1 battle tanks to Ukraine, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing the group’s CEO. DW News reports that 50 tanks […]

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  • Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

    June 26, 2026 0
    Germany’s Ministry of Defense has terminated the troubled F126 frigate procurement program, citing major schedule delays, soaring costs, and unacceptable project risks, and announced plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates for the German Navy. [...]
  • US Air Force conducts first flight test of next-generation AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile

    December 22, 2023 0
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    Korean Navy Commissions Fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

    November 20, 2021 0
    The Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy commissioned its fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II frigate on 10 November 2021. ROKS Donghae (FFG-822) was built by local shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). South Korean Navy Commissions Final [...]
  • Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

    January 11, 2026 0
    Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US [...]
  • The Atlantic Released Entire Signal Chat Showing Significant Security Breaches By Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Mike Waltz and JD Vance

    March 27, 2025 0
    The Atlantic has released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men [...]
  • U.S. Approves FMS of EMALS and AAG to French Navy’s Next-gen Aircraft Carrier Program

    January 9, 2022 0
    The United States’ State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to France of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.321 billion. China [...]
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 […]

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. […]

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Rejected HAL Druv Helicopters

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Boost Defense Exports

  • Air Platform

    Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Confirms Killing Of Two More Generals In Eastern Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta detained six high-ranking army officers after surrendering towns to rebels

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Archer Howitzer Completes U.S. Army’s Trials

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • South Asia

    New Bangladesh passport fuels speculation over normalization of ties between Bangladesh and Israel

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • Americas

    South Korea, Peru Signed Multi-domain Security Agreement

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel orders more Arrow 3 missiles, rushes Arrow 4 development to meet hypersonic threats

  • Europe

    Britain to Send StarStreak Anti-air Missiles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Sri Lanka Seized Russian Aeroflot Aircraft, Amid Sanctions And Aircraft Registration Issues

  • C4iSR

    Link 16 Airborne Terminal Technology And Data Net Systems

  • Middle East

    China Started Transporting Weapons to Iran Through Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor and Caspian Sea.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus offers to manufacture helicopters in Canada if selected for the CH-146 Griffons replacement project.

  • Africa

    Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers Sirius passive sensor to NATO country.

  • Air Platform

    An In-depth Look at Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopter

  • Europe

    Captured Russian Pilot Fedorchukov Said, Russian Jets Lack Navigation, Targeting and Cooperative Engagement Capability

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Intensifies Attacks on Basij Checkpoints in Tehran as Iranians Directly Send Videos and Locations of Basij Checkpoints to the IDF.

  • Europe

    Russian commercial airliners grounded most of its aircraft amid Western sanctions and cannibalization of spare parts

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Purchases Advanced Anti-radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM)

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range attack drones destroyed three of Russia’s corvettes stationed in Kronstadt.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Requests $65.8 Billion to Build 34 Warships Boosting Naval Warfare Capability in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Americas

    U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

  • Europe

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Europe

    Video shows Ukrainian MP punch Russian diplomat in the Face for stealing Ukrainian flag

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Confirmed Second Rafale Fighter Jet Crashed Today Totalling Nine Aircraft Loss

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • Europe

    Finland To Donate Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    The production variant of Su-57 won’t fly until 2028: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Becomes a Leading Customer for Israeli High-tech Weapon System.

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force to Use Bio-fuel for Aircrafts by 2050

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Javelin To Destroy Russian Rocket Launchers

  • Europe

    Russia’s major military electronics producer Platan Electronic Research Institute engulfed in a huge fire

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy received four Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

  • Americas

    Raytheon Standard Missile 6 is the most versatile missile ever deployed by the U.S.

  • Europe

    The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Mobilized South Korean Government and Industries to Support Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project.

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

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