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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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Turkey plans to maintain a fleet of fighter jets comprising F-16V, KAAN, Eurofighter and F-35A.

September 9, 2025 GDC 0

Türkiye is advancing plans to maintain a fleet of 40 Eurofighter jets, 40 next-generation F-16V aircraft, and 40 F-35 fighter jets as part of a comprehensive air force modernization strategy while awaiting the deployment of […]

Africa

Algeria to receive Su-34 fighter-bomber from Russia.

September 4, 2025 GDC 0

An export-configured Su-34M, featuring an unusual desert-tone camouflage, has been spotted at Zhukovsky Airport near Moscow. These images, notably shared on X by @OsintWarfare, have fueled the view that Russia is preparing to deliver its […]

Air Platform

AH-64E Apache received ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones.

September 3, 2025 GDC 0

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Turkey orders additional 57 locally-made T626 Gökbey transport helicopters

August 31, 2025 GDC 0

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Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

August 28, 2025 GDC 0

In an interview with Dagens Industri (DI), Saab’s chief executive, Micael Johansson, confirmed that the company is engaged in discussions with the Philippines regarding the Gripen multirole fighter. He noted during the interview that while […]

Air Platform

Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.

August 26, 2025 GDC 0

Saab has today signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft from FMV for the Kingdom of Thailand. The order value is approximately […]

Air Platform

Switzerland Started Negotiations with the U.S. over a Fixed-Price F-35A Contract

August 25, 2025 GDC 0

On August 13, 2025, the Swiss Federal Council announced that negotiations with the United States over the fixed price of the F-35A procurement had ended without agreement. After weeks of diplomatic discussions, including direct talks […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s MiG-29 Pilot Dies During Crash Landing

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

A 46-year-old Ukrainian pilot was killed after his MiG-29 fighter jet crashed while landing after returning from a combat mission, Ukraine’s Air Force has reported. MiG-29 pilot Serhiy Bondar, who was killed on the night […]

Air Platform

Egypt and Turkiye will sign a landmark defence cooperation agreement to co-produce the KAAN fighter jet.

August 24, 2025 GDC 0

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Turkiye to develop naval variant KAAN fighter jet for MUGEM aircraft carrier.

August 22, 2025 GDC 0

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  • Ukrainian troops blew up Russia’s newest armored vehicles in Donetsk region

    June 16, 2023 0
    Ukrainian soldiers have taken out several Russian BTR-D light-tracked armored vehicles. Russia Demonstrates New Remote-Controlled Combat Module on BTR-82 APCDateApril 10, 2021Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicles turned into fried chicken in every battle it foughtDateSeptember [...]
  • Ukraine Successfully Jammed Putin’s Glide Bombs

    February 28, 2025 0
    The highly destructive guided glide bombs Russia has long used to pummel Ukrainian defenses and cities are being jammed, according to new reports, in what could be a significant gear change in Ukraine’s ability to [...]
  • BAE Systems Starts M777 Howitzer Production in UK

    January 20, 2024 0
    BAE Systems has inked an initial deal with the U.S. Army, valued at up to $50 million, to resume the production of structures for its M777 lightweight howitzer. The British defense company plans to collaborate with suppliers [...]
  • Biden Administration Urges UAE To Replace Huawei Equipment Before F-35 Delivery

    June 12, 2021 0
    The Biden government influenced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to replace Huawei Technologies Co from its telecommunications network, further jeopardizing UAE’s purchase of $23 billion in Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 jets and drones, Bloomberg reports. Biden Administration [...]
  • Malaysia Released Tender for Lead-In Light Fighter/Trainer Aircraft

    September 1, 2021 0
    Malaysia’s Ministry of Defence (MinDef) announced on 22 June that it has launched a tender for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF’s) Light Combat Aircraft/Fighter Lead-In-Trainer (LCA/FLIT) programme. Against a backdrop of Chinese military aircraft [...]
  • Babcock Arrowhead Frigate Wins Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK Program

    March 6, 2022 0
    The PGZ MIECZNIK consortium has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with British industries (Babcock, Thales UK, MBDA UK) and therefore selected the Arrowhead 140 design for the future multipurpose frigates of the [...]
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

    Turkish F-16 damaged during a dogfight with Greek F-16

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

  • Europe

    Russia’s WWI Styled Brutal Battle Failed In Bakhmut And Donetsk Region

  • Air Platform

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

  • South Asia

    U.S. Ambassador cautions Bangladesh over China ties, offers American military hardware.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems To Upgrade CV90 IFV Of Dutch Army

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Three A26 Submarines for Poland Worth $4.8 Billion.

  • Europe

    Multiple Explosions Rocked Russian Military Base In Crimea Degrading Russian Black Sea Fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicle rolls over in front of Ukrainian soldiers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers Two Skynex Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Drunk Putin claimed Ukraine started the war by striking the Crimea bridge

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Middle East

    Azerbaijani State-owned Oil Company Purchases 10 Percent Stakes In Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • Europe

    NATO Confirmed Ukraine’s Bid To Join The Transatlantic Military Alliance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • C4iSR

    Saab, KAI To Build GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft For Korean Air Force

  • South Asia

    60,000 Rohingya Refugees Entered in Bangladesh in Last Two Months As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas MK2 Ambitious Medium Weight Fighter jets, can HAL achieve MK2?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Army targets Beijing with its newly developed long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic missile from Japan

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Rubezh missile system destroyed by fire

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Strikes Beirut International Airport as Hezbollah Received Weapons Shipment From Iran

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Shows Huge Gas Pipeline Explosion In St Petersberg, Suspected Sabotage Within Russia

  • Europe

    Ireland debates on joining Transatlantic alliance amid Russian aggression

  • Land Platform

    Kia Motors KM250 and KM500 Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV)

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

  • Americas

    Brazilian army ditches Norinco ST1 and selects Italian-made Centauro II combat vehicle

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicles turned into fried chicken in every battle it fought

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Could Be Nuclear Powered

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Develops Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADS

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-16 Aircraft Dangerously Fly Past RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon MPA In International Airspace

  • Air Platform

    Royal Navy to modernize fifth-generation F-35B fighter jets to Block 4 standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Toowoomba returns to service after AMCAP upgrade

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • Air Platform

    British Army Flying The Most Advanced AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves MQ-9B Drones For Qatar Worth $1.96 Billion

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman, Hasina’s in-law, shut down the army’s overseas shell company bdmilitary.com that lobbied for Norinco and Rosoboronexport

  • Europe

    Russia no longer deploys warships in the Black Sea after ATACMS strikes in Crimea

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Worth $4.7 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

  • Europe

    US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Exposed: Why Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Fighters Are Inoperable?

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s failure to defend CSTO member Armenia forced Kazakhstan to turn to the West for strategic needs, Chinese media reported

  • South Asia

    UN Urges Bangladesh To Open Criminal Probe Into Bangladesh Army Chief’s Corruption

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 Aircraft For UAE

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