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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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India Sets To Acquire Predator-B MALE UAV

July 7, 2020 GDC 0

Although the US has offered to sell 30 Sea Guardian (unarmed naval variant, or UAV, of the Predator-B made by General Atomics) for over $4 billion, national security planners feel that due to the prohibitive […]

Air Platform

Weapons China Copied From Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Israel and America

July 6, 2020 GDC 0

Chinese government-controlled Global Times, CGTV and CCTV continuously keep telling the world about China’s fast-emerging aircraft industry. It is also to raise the morale of its own people and to give the impression of becoming […]

Air Platform

Israeli IAI Creates World First Drone Interceptor Drone Dubbed Drone Guard

July 5, 2020 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Iron Drone announced on June 29 that they have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of interception capabilities into IAI’s advanced anti-drone system, Drone Guard. The intercepting drone can […]

Air Platform

Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

July 3, 2020 GDC 0

Airbus confirmed that they will be offering their H145M platform for the requirement of LAND 2097 Phase 4 of Australian SAS, — create partnership with a number of local suppliers to support their Australian Industry […]

Air Platform

Finish Air Force quietly drops Nazi swastika from its emblem

July 3, 2020 GDC 0

It was long a rather surprising choice of imagery for Finland’s Air Force Command – a swastika and pair of wings. The symbol will always be intrinsically linked with Nazi Germany and its crimes, even […]

Air Platform

Turkey develops cargo drone for special forces

July 3, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) announced a joint project with defense giant Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) Monday to manufacture a drone cargo plane that has been developed for the country’s armed forces. Ismail Demir, […]

Air Platform

Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

China’s bizarre addiction to the outside appearance of American-made fighter jets, warships and tanks is out of control. Chinese defence experts told CCTV that Chinese defence companies and the military need to get out of […]

Air Platform

Super Hornet Block II can carry Stormbreaker glide bomb

June 29, 2020 GDC 0

A US Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet successfully launched a Stormbreaker glide bomb. Stormbreaker is the Pentagon’s most advanced smart bomb to date, capable of seeking out and destroying moving targets and flying in night and […]

Air Platform

Cyber Espionage And Reverse Engineering Did Not Make Chengdu J-20 A Stealth Aircraft

June 28, 2020 GDC 0

A single-seat, fourth generation multirole fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-20 is manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) of China. Potential customers of the J-20 are Pakistan, the Middle East, Latin America, South-East Asia and […]

Air Platform

JGSDF plans to procure new attack helicopter

June 28, 2020 GDC 0

Amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment in South China Sea, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) is upgrading its rotorcraft capabilities to better deal with littoral missions. In early May, the JGSDF’s first pair of […]

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  • Canada Selects F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace CF-18 Hornet Aircraft

    March 30, 2022 0
    As part of the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Canada aims to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of legacy CF-18 Hornets (local designation of the F/A-18) with a new aircraft. And the aircraft the Government [...]
  • Israel Sold Kamikaze Drones To Saudi Arabia And Singapore

    February 5, 2021 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries on Monday announced more than $100 million in contracts for loitering munitions in three deals that include the Rotem VTOL and the Harop drones. The latter was sold in its land and [...]
  • Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

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  • The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

    March 22, 2018 0
    The Sputniknews reported that the Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched system has been operational with RuAF. The Kinzhal is capable is able to destroy large, moving sea-based targets such as aircraft carriers, destroyers and cruisers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister [...]
  • US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

    September 15, 2020 0
    The U.S. Army issued a draft request for proposals for the preliminary design phase of its delayed optionally manned fighting vehicle, or OMFV, the first major step in a relaunched competition to replace the Bradley Infantry [...]
  • Turkey To Upgrade Armored Vehicles Of Its Armed Forces

    May 15, 2021 0
    The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) are modernizing their armored vehicles with new weapon systems and high-tech mission equipment, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Oct. 14. Tunisia Bought Armored Vehicles, Ambulances From TurkeyDateJuly 10, 2021Turkey continues [...]
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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    Russian State TV Sounds Alarm Bell Over Ukraine’s New Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Pearl Harbor Drone Attacks Exposed Putin’s Nuclear Bluff

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt unveils domestically developed 40km range Raad 200 multiple rocket launcher

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal Air Force

  • Europe

    Norway, Denmark and Netherlands to Transfer 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K, Opt-in For Rafale-M and Super Hornet

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

  • South Asia

    Jailed Bangladesh Army General Mujibur Rahman Accumulated $41 Million in Wealth From Extortion and Corruption, Purchased Two Apartments in New York: Reports

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Competing for Fighter Jets Superiority

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • C4iSR

    China Arming Pakistan with HQ-19, J-35A Jets and KJ-500 Early Warning Radar to Defend Aksai Chin Disputed Territory

  • Air Platform

    India and France are at each other’s throats over the Rafale downing by Pakistan

  • Americas

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Peoples Liberation Army has a big problem, and its systemic corruption from Generals to Privates.

  • C4iSR

    Stanford University Developed Advanced Sonar That Detects Submarine From Air

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon and Cubic Secure Communications to provide Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland.

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Offers Spare Parts And Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Israel inks $3 billion deal to purchase 25 US F-35 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Why the U.S. Navy purchased 78 Super Hornet block III?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Purchases 20 K9 self-propelled Howitzers.

  • Europe

    Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force is the first air force in the world to achieve sustained air dominance over another country from 2,000km away

  • Europe

    U.S. slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities, making it harder for Russia to maintain warships  

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Denmark to purchase three Arctic patrol ships

  • Americas

    Amentum to modernize launch operations through $4 billion Space Force contract.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s Entire Battalion of 127 Soldiers Surrendered to Three Brotherhood Rebels Group in Shan State

  • Air Platform

    Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building Cheap Attack Drones

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts sea trials

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian forces with US-made ATACMS for the first time

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Australia To Deliver 300 D40 Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Emerges As Eighth Largest Weapons Exporter In The World

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    United States and Japan unveiled plans to strengthen security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves 250 AMRAAM For Sweden Worth $605 Million

  • Air Platform

    Boeing is testing AH-64E Block 2, the new high-speed Apache concept

  • Africa

    U.S. Air Force’s GaN based 3DELRR to replace AN/TPS-75 PESA air search radar

  • Americas

    Trump Admin will unfreeze $20 billion of Iranian assets in the U.S. in exchange for Iran’s enriched Uranium stockpile.

  • Europe

    Russian arms industries vanished in the Ukraine war, corruption, tanking ruble and no export orders

  • South Asia

    Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina personally ordered political prisoners to be tortured and killed at DGFI’s secret detention facility named ‘Aynaghar’

  • Central Asia

    John Bolton warns Taliban may get nuclear weapons from Pakistan

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey To Collaborate With Foreign Partners On TFX Fighter, Says Ismail Demir

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighter jets bombed Cambodia as fights erupted between both neighbors for border disputes

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli Elbit Systems will develop hardware to counter Hezbollah’s FPV drone.

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