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  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Xi Jinping hatched a $250 billion debt trap to convert Russia into Pakistan, Laos, or Sri Lanka after troubled Putin dies or is removed from power. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Explosions were heard across Iran as the U.S. Air Force and Navy started pounding all over Iran. Middle East
  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Russia’s biggest online retail warehouses were hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes. Europe
  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Germany’s Airbus Asks Sweden’s Saab to Jointly Develop Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden’s Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German fighter programme reshapes European defence alliances, ​three people familiar with the matter said. Teaming up on warfare […]

Air Platform

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

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

Airbus is offering to manufacture military helicopters in Canada if selected for upcoming federal aviation programs, a proposal that Bloomberg reported on May 26, 2026, as Ottawa prepares major helicopter acquisitions for the Royal Canadian […]

Air Platform

Russia adds GPS antennas to newly built Su-34 fighter-bombers after repeated GLONASS failures.

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

A still image pulled from a newly released Russian Ministry of Defense video on Su-34 strike aircraft operations against Ukraine has provided what Israeli defense analyst Guy Plopsky described as “the clearest view yet” of […]

Air Platform

Germany will be a strong partner for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, Leonardo CEO said.

June 10, 2026 GDC 0

Germany would be a strong partner for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) ​fighter project, the chief executive of Italian aerospace and defence ‌group Leonardo told Reuters on Tuesday. Asked whether the scrapping by Germany […]

Air Platform

Germany and France cancelled the joint FCAS fighter jet project.

June 10, 2026 GDC 0

The leaders of Germanyand France have agreed to scrap a landmark project to ​develop and build a new-generation fighter jet, officials said on Monday, bowing to industrial rivalries over Europe’s most ambitious defence programme. German […]

Air Platform

Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force.

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

The Canadian federal government is evaluating a major procurement proposal to expand its planned fighter inventory into a mixed fleet of approximately 140 aircraft. The strategic initiative considers pairing 72 to 88 American-made Lockheed Martin […]

Air Platform

Russia curtailed the Su-57 flight along the border after Ukraine received Gripen jets.

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

Russian Su-57 fighters have stopped high-tempo cruise missile operations along nearly the entire length of the Ukrainian front, with Ukrainian air raid monitoring services recording less than ten confirmed launch events during May and June, […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades.

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Fleet Readiness Center East completed the conversion of its first F-35Bs from the TR-2 to the TR-3 configuration, which will support the future Block 4 upgrades. A major milestone was reached for the F-35B […]

Air Platform

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

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has ​pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to ‌boost defence capabilities. “The U.S. Department of […]

Air Platform

The French Rafale fighter jet easily targets Putin’s best Su-35S fighter jets over the Baltic Sea.

June 7, 2026 GDC 0

France’s Joint Staff published a video showing a Rafale from the Baltic Air Policing mission conducting a close-range visual interception of a Russian Sukhoi Su-35, a fighter in Moscow’s current inventory, in a tense but […]

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  • New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

    September 30, 2021 0
    UK’s defense and security electronic system provider SEA has been awarded a contract by New Zealand’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) to update the communication systems on Anzac-class frigates. Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines NavyDateJune 4, 2024New [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal Air Force

    May 20, 2018 0
    The sale of two UK-surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Bangladesh has been confirmed by a support contract announced by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group on 10 May. Algerian Air Force To Receive [...]
  • Oshkosh Defense awarded contract to produce unmanned launcher vehicles for US Marines

    June 1, 2024 0
    The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded the Oshkosh Defense a contract for additional unmanned missile launcher vehicles. US Marine Corps forms first unit with ground-launched Tomahawk cruise missilesDateSeptember 20, 2023Japan fires a Type 88 anti-ship [...]
  • Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

    July 25, 2021 0
    Russia has sent a commercial offer to India for the delivery of 21 MiG-29 fighters in response to a request for proposal from the Indian side, according to a spokesperson for Russia’s Federal Service for [...]
  • Thanks to Turkish F-16, only four fighters remained in service with Armenia

    October 3, 2020 0
    Armenia has only four fighters left. Turkish F-16 has successfully destroyed Russian-made Su-25 and MiG-25 of Armenia. According to Azerbaijani news, at least four F-16 fighters have been transferred to Azerbaijan from Turkey to date. [...]
  • Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

    May 31, 2021 0
    The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. Philippines to receive two T-129 attack helicopters in SeptemberDateJune 1, 2021Philippines Receives [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

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    Russia admits Pantsir missile and gun system does not detect drones

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    General Atomics Received Civil Aviation Certification to Fly MQ-9B Drones over Civil Airspace

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Modified Neptune Cruise Missiles Can Hit Target At 400km Range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At China’s WJ-700 Armed Reconnaissance Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Signs $900 Million Contract To Deliver Future Submarine Capability At Devonport

  • Cyber

    Ukraine hacked the Kremlin’s secret files of all correspondences, a massive blow to Putin

  • Cyber

    Russia Shuts Down Internet to Prevent Drone Attacks and Limit Access to Independent Information.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine was to avoid Bangladesh situation if Putin got toppled after the Ukraine war defeat

  • Air Platform

    Armed with Meteor BVRAAM, Sweden’s high-tech Gripen E is Taiwan’s answer to Chinese PL-15 missile.

  • Air Platform

    Singapore will purchase eight F-35A stealth jets to complement its fleet of 12 F-35B jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Inguar 3 Armored Vehicles In Battlefield

  • Europe

    The First Greek FDI frigate starts sea trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo’s Battle Management Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Begins Shipbuilding of the Philippine Navy’s First Corvette

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • Africa

    Russia Denies Selling Su-34ME To Algerian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine repelled missiles attack in Kyiv, air defense command said

  • Europe

    Turkey Wants Its A400M Aircraft Back From Ukraine

  • Europe

    Bayraktar TB2 Hit Russian Raptor-class Patrol Boat, P-342 Yunarmeeets Baltiki

  • Europe

    HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strikes Forced Russian To Retreat From Key Military Outposts Of Kherson

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • Africa

    TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 Air Defense System

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Purchases M-346FA Fighter Jets Rejecting India’s Tejas And Sino-Pakistani JF-17

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman demonstrates flying data center, processing real-time intelligence from satellites and drones to aid military operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force wants to buy 2 squadrons of F-16V Block 72

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman $2.3 Billion Maintenance Contract For LGM-30 Minuteman III

  • Europe

    Lithuania to Receive More Boxer Armored Vehicles From German Consortium

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Air Force To Join Desert Flag Exercise in UAE

  • South Asia

    India, Russia suspend trade in rupees, India’s defense import from Russia takes a nosedive

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Ditches F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Trump’s Erratic Behavior

  • Air Platform

    U.S. congress moves against Egypt over Russian Su-35 fighters

  • Air Platform

    Russian Army Steals Training Helicopters From Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The Dynetics-Lockheed MAXPOWER High Power Microwave weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia and China Aided North Korea to Float Nuclear-powered Submarine

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Latest Satellite Photos Show the Destruction of Russian Armored Vehicles and Tanks Near Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Defense Forces Launch First-of-its-kind International Drone Exercise

  • South Asia

    U.S. Denies Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Delusional Sheikh Hasina’s Claim that U.S. Organized Student Protests in Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Shady Arms Deal: Armenia Bought 35 OSA SHORAD From Jordan During Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • Europe

    Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed, another humiliation for Putin

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

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