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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
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Russian troops have a 20-to 35-minute life expectancy at the front line. Europe
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The F-47 NGAD will be delivered under budget with advanced stealth and armaments capabilities.

August 8, 2025 GDC 0

The Air Force is promising upgrades in range, stealth, schedule, cost, and number of airframes for its Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter—newly christened the F-47—compared to the F-22 aircraft it is succeeding. Chief of Staff Gen. […]

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Egypt Approved to Join Turkish KAAN Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Program

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Thailand Purchases Gripen E/F Fighter Jets Amid Tensions With Cambodia

August 7, 2025 GDC 0

Bangkok becomes Southeast Asia’s first Gripen E/F operator as Thailand ramps up airpower with advanced multirole fighters amid growing tensions along the Cambodian frontier. In a major reinforcement of its air defence posture, the Royal […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

August 7, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed Monday that its special operations unit “A” conducted a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Saky military airfield in Crimea overnight, damaging and destroying multiple combat aircraft and a stockpile of […]

Air Platform

Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

August 7, 2025 GDC 0

Russia is increasingly fielding its Su-57 Felon stealth fighter jets in combat operations against Ukraine from within Russia, firing long-range cruise missiles to avoid being downed by Ukrainian Patriot missiles, according to multiple sources, including […]

Air Platform

Pakistan Army Inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME Attack Helicopters

August 5, 2025 GDC 0

The Pakistan Army has formally inducted its first batch of Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopters during a ceremony held at the Multan Army Aviation Base. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir oversaw the ceremony […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

August 4, 2025 GDC 0

India’s first stealth fighter, the AMCA, is still in the design phase and won’t arrive until 2065, at best. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with advanced platforms like the J-35, J-20, J-36, and J-50. Pakistan […]

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Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

August 3, 2025 GDC 0

Thailand’s Air Force to induct eight US-made AT-6 light attack aircraft on August 7 for border patrol, air strikes, and intelligence operations. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it will officially commission […]

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India Air Force Losing Advanced Rafale Fighter Jets to Pakistani AMRAAM Was Significant Strategic Mistake

August 3, 2025 GDC 0

Just after midnight on May 7, the screen in the Pakistan Air Force’s operations room lit up in red with the positions of dozens of active enemy planes across the border in India. Air Chief […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

July 31, 2025 GDC 0

Indian Air Force again rejected Su-57E fighter jet for not having a mature avionics, reduced radar cross-section, AESA radar and engines. The Su-57, Russia’s advertised fifth-generation fighter jet, faces criticism regarding its stealth capabilities, build quality, […]

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  • Myanmar Army is on the verge of collapse as ‘three Brotherhood’ rebels took of three northern states

    December 10, 2023 0
    Myanmar’s military has recently suffered a string of defeats—but the U.S. government seems unprepared to face the country’s potential state collapse. A member of the insurgent KNDF Karenni Nationalities Defence Force rescues civilians trapped amid [...]
  • Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet, destroyed one S-300 surface-to-air missile

    July 21, 2024 0
    Ukrainian forces downed a Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft on Friday, according to the country’s Khortytsia group of forces operating in the eastern Donetsk region. Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In DonbassDateJuly 7, [...]
  • Russian Army Lost 40 Percent of Its Warfighting Capability, Ran Out Of Ammo and Shells

    May 31, 2022 0
    A new phase of the Ukraine war is shaping up in the eastern part of the country, where Russian troops are aiming to overcome early setbacks and pummel Ukrainian forces in a long-distance ground battle. [...]
  • Vladimir Putin’s Power Weaken After Wagner Mercenary Group’s Armed Rebellion, President Zelensky Says

    July 6, 2023 0
    Vladimir Putin’s response to the armed rebellion that made its way to within a hundred and twenty miles of Moscow was “weak” and indicated the Russian President’s power was “crumbling” according to scathing comments from [...]
  • Canada will join Britain-lead GCAP fighter jet Project as observer.

    June 13, 2026 0
    Canada plans to take part in a joint project involving Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet as an observer, Japanese government sources said Wednesday. More Nations Willing to Join British-led GCAP [...]
  • Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

    September 10, 2025 0
    Ukrainian defense industry plans to expand its artillery production with new variants of the Bohdana howitzer, one of the country’s most widely produced systems since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukraine started manufacturing NATO-standard [...]
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. […]

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future USS Marinette

  • Americas

    US Marine Corps forms first unit with ground-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

  • Europe

    US, Canada, Norway Set to Join EU Military Mobility Projects

  • Europe

    Leaked Video Proves That Moskva Was Indeed Hit By Ukrainian Neptune Missiles

  • Americas

    HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

  • Americas

    US Navy christens destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • Europe

    Iranian drone operators were killed in Crimea, Kyiv official says

  • Europe

    Putin recruits Iran proxy Houthis to fight in Ukraine, what Houthis received in return should worry Israel

  • South Asia

    MMRCA Does Not Impact On US, India Strategic Relationship

  • Naval Platforms

    China Developed Catapult-launched Version J-15T Naval Aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine shot down five Russian aircraft using Patriot PAC3 missiles

  • South Asia

    India Seized Chinese-made Industrial Autoclave bound for Pakistan

  • Europe

    Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky was killed by a landmine placed by his own side.

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • C4iSR

    ELTA’s ELM-2084 4D MS-MMR Multi-Sensor Multi Mission Radar System

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    PLA Navy Fired Weapons Grade Laser at Australian Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Blitzed Russian Cities, Russia Declared State of Emergency

  • Europe

    Russian Ammunition Depot In Belgorod Catches Fire

  • Europe

    Polish Huta Stalowa Wola Awarded Contract To Deliver Krab Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norwegian NASAMS air defense system saves lives in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab Integrates Mixed Reality into Gripen Simulators

  • Europe

    Finland Increases Defense Budget By 70%, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Middle East

    South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

  • Europe

    Rostec to unveil a new aircraft at MAKS 2021 airshow

  • Americas

    President Biden Gave Permission To Strike Inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan teams with France and Germany to develop high-tech railgun

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Potential Sale Of JASSM, AIM-120 AMRAAM And AIM-9X Sidewinder To Poland

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins SAR Mission For Missing Indonesian Submarine

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

  • Infantry Weapons

    EMTAN ramps up rifle production for Israeli Defense Forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive Bastion armored vehicles from France

  • Europe

    Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia develops missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads with China’s help

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Iron Beam Directed-energy Weapons Destroys Hezbollah Rockets.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Nebo-M radar of Armenia using TB2 drone

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace set to build armored vehicle factory in Romania

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes South Of Bakhmut With Lightening Fast Counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

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