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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Turkish Defense Industries Expedite Development Of TFX MMU

June 14, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish defense industry companies have combined their capabilities for the National Combat Aircraft (MMU), a fifth-generation indigenous stealth fighter jet and one of the country’s long-awaited technology projects. Temel Kotil, general manager of Turkish Aerospace […]

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Turkish Air Force Receives New Anka-S UAV Configuration

June 13, 2021 GDC 0

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Boeing’s MQ-25 T1 becomes the first drone to refuel aircraft mid-air

June 13, 2021 GDC 0

Boeing said Monday its MQ-25 has become the first unmanned aircraft to refuel another aircraft midair. The Boeing-owned T1 prototype for the Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray demonstrated its ability to carry out its aerial refueling mission […]

Air Platform

RAAF F-35A Takes Off With Full Complement Of Weapons

June 11, 2021 GDC 0

Two RAAF F-35s have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons for the first time. The landmark moment came as the pair were taking part in Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21 last month […]

Air Platform

UK Buys 14 Chinooks Helicopters Worth £1.4 Billion

June 10, 2021 GDC 0

The UK is close to closing a purchase of 14 new extended-range CH-47 Chinooks from Boeing in a deal worth around £1.4 billion. The UK has reportedly agreed to defer the delivery of the helicopters […]

Air Platform

Inexpensive Turkish armed drones reshaping warfare

June 10, 2021 GDC 0

Turkey’s armed low-cost unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UAVs) that have proven their capabilities on the field are reshaping battlefields and geopolitics, a report said Thursday. The drones were successfully used in several recent regional conflicts […]

Air Platform

Soviet-built Bulgarian Air Force’s MiG-29 Crashed

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

A Soviet-built MiG-29 fighter jet from Bulgaria’s air force crashed into the Black Sea during a military exercise and the pilot is missing, the Bulgarian Defense Ministry said Wednesday. The ministry said the fighter jet disappeared from radar […]

Air Platform

Polish MiG-29 Crashed, Pilots Flee The Scene

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

Key Points The event, according to Onet’s sources, took place on May 14. During the exercises in Nadarzyce, one of the pilots of the MiG-29 fighter shot a second fighter with a 30 mm cannon, making […]

Air Platform

Pakistan Inducts 14 JF-17B Twin Seats Fighter Jets

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

ISLAMABAD (GDC) — Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) formally handed over 14 state-of-the-art indigenously developed fourth generation JF-17 Thunder Block-III — tandem twin seats fighter jets equipped with a long-range superior radar system and advance firing […]

Air Platform

Embarrassing Display: Russia’s Su-35 shot down a Su-30SM2

June 9, 2021 GDC 0

A Russian Sukhoi Su-30SM2 fighter jet that crashed this week may have been accidentally shot down by another Su-35 plane during exercises, the state-run TASS news agency reported Wednesday. The Su-30 was on a routine […]

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  • Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

    September 2, 2024 0
    Armenia suspends participation in Russian-led CSTO ‘at all levels,’ Armenian PM saysKateryna Hodunova, reported Kyiv Independent. Armenia considers leaving CSTO as Russia failed to support Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflictDateJanuary 2, 2024Goodbye CSTO: Armenia Absent From [...]
  • US Air Force’s F-35A Drops B61-12 Nuclear Bomb

    November 28, 2020 0
    Two major US defense initiatives recently came together as a US Air Force F-35A Lightning II dropped a mock refurbished B61-12 nuclear bomb for the first time. The test, which took place over Sandia National Laboratories’ Tonopah [...]
  • Belgium Defense Industry, Defense Export and Import

    October 9, 2019 0
    Key Points Belgium’s military expenditure, which stands at US$3.1 billion in 2019, is anticipated to grow from US$3.1 billion in 2020 to value US$3.4 billion in 2024, registering a CAGR of 1.99% over the forecast [...]
  • Australian new defense vessel ‘Reliant’ kicks off maiden voyage

    September 20, 2022 0
    The Pacific support vessel, Australian defense vessel (ADV) Reliant commenced its inaugural deployment from Cairns on 13 September, to further enhance Australia’s support to the Pacific security. Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to TongaDateNovember 16, 2020Australia [...]
  • Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

    September 13, 2022 0
    On September 3, Myanmar was ‘inciting war‘ on the Bangladesh border for several days; bullets and mortar shells were fired from Myanmar army helicopters across the border in Naikkyangchari. According to media reports, two shells [...]
  • Chin Brotherhood Forces Seize Control Of Myanmar Junta’s FAB-250 and FAB-500 Bombs Manufacturing Plant, Junta Lost 40 Military Sites To Arakan Army

    July 2, 2024 0
    The Chin Brotherhood says it seized total control of Matupi town in southern Chin State after 20 days of fighting. The Chin Brotherhood group initiated the Operation on June 9 to drive junta troops out [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

  • Air Platform

    Denmark, the Netherlands and U.S. spearhead creation of the future Ukrainian air force

  • Europe

    With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount to 110,000 dead soldiers

  • Air Platform

    Legendary A-10 Warthog Received New Wing Mounted Kits

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    France will supply AASM Hammer precision bombs to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army.

  • Americas

    Ankara Defies Washington: Implement CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey Now!

  • Europe

    American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Launched “Plan Galileo” Sustainment Programme

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin inks deal for SPY-7 radar manufacturing

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured Russian POWs, Tanks And Weapons In Lyman As Russian Fleeing Occupied Territories

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

  • Air Platform

    F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s court sends 15 senior army officers to jail for crimes against humanity.

  • Middle East

    F-15 forced an Iranian passenger jet to turn around

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $414 Million Contract For Long-range Anti-ship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega Arms Deal Including Super Hornet Block III, MQ-9 Reaper, Apache Helicopter, NASAMS Missile, HIMARS and TPY-4 Radar.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Test-fires Long-range AARGM-ER

  • Air Platform

    Germin Company Says It Will Investigate Use Of GPS Tech In Bayraktar TB

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Flagship TCG Anadolu LHD To Be Delivered To Turkish Navy This Year

  • Europe

    Romania cancelled Gowind-class corvettes project with Naval Group

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT unveiled heavily armed AS3600 frigate for export market

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

  • Americas

    Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Europe

    The West misinterpreted Ukraine’s need to strike anywhere inside Russia not allowing Russia to regroup

  • Europe

    Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun on MT-LB tracked vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received First F-16 Fighter Jets From NATO Ally

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Aerospace Industries unveils LAHAT ALPHA missile with 20km range.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build New Bases For Nuclear Submarines

  • Defense Industry

    Spanish Sascorp To Unveil Amphibious UGV At FEINDEF 2021

  • Europe

    Russian Ministry of Labor Quietly Requested 230,000 Death Certificates For Ukraine War Veterans

  • Europe

    Belarus Faces More EU Sanctions For Hosting Russia’s Nuclear Missile

  • South Asia

    Pro-India Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to weaken the Bangladesh military and declined US offers of economic and security cooperation for the country

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems secures $1.4 billion European defense contract as backlog passes $30 billion.

  • Europe

    Russia Can’t Hold Out for Another Year: Ukraine Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov

  • Air Platform

    Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s AVIC Executive Jailed for Taking Bribes

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Sukhoi Flanker And Mikoyan Fulcrum Have Some Worse Features You Didn’t Know

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