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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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Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out the military airfield in Crimea, destroying 15 Mi-35 and Mi2-28 helicopters

April 17, 2024 GDC 0

Explosions were reported in the town of Dzhankoi in occupied Crimea near a military airfield during the early hours of April 17, according to Russian-affiliated telegram channels. Following the explosions, a large-scale fire reportedly broke […]

Air Platform

No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopter

April 16, 2024 GDC 0

A Russian Hind gunship helicopter was mistakenly shot down by Russian air defenses, according to reports from the HelicopterPilot channel on Telegram, known for its close ties to the Russian military. The incident resulted in […]

Air Platform

Israel’s F-35I fighters defend national airspace amid Iran attack

April 16, 2024 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently showcased the operational prowess of its newest F-35I Adir stealth fighter jets, revealing how these advanced aircraft are pivotal in safeguarding the country’s airspace. Amidst a direct drone and […]

Air Platform

Biden Administration Set To Approve 50 F-15 Fighter Jet Sale To Israel Worth $18 Billion

April 14, 2024 GDC 0

The Biden administration is soon set to approve the sale of 50 F-15 fighter aircraft to Israel, in a deal worth more than $18 billion, CNN reports. The Biden administration is soon set to approve […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin awarded contract to provide eight MH-60R maritime helicopters for the Spanish Navy

April 14, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Ukraine’s drone swarms in Russian air bases destroyed ten aircraft and damaged eight aircraft, including Su-34, Su-35 and Be-200 amphibious aircraft

April 13, 2024 GDC 0

Stung by relentless Russian air strikes on its cities and front-line forces and struggling with shortages of missiles for ground-based air defence batteries, on April 5, Ukraine struck back. Swarms of long-range attack drones targeted […]

Air Platform

South Korea Wants Unmanned Technology In KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

April 12, 2024 GDC 0

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U.S. Air Force Wants AI-operated Autonomous Drones

April 12, 2024 GDC 0

The US Air Force is betting a large part of its future air warfare on a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated drones, and later this spring its top civilian leader plans to climb […]

Air Platform

Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

April 10, 2024 GDC 0

Israeli F-35s not only entered Syrian airspace but also flew for almost several hundred kilometers over the area covered by Russian S-400 and S-300 air defense systems. Russian S-300 and S-400 air defense systems cannot […]

Air Platform

Greece plans to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

April 8, 2024 GDC 0

Greece is preparing to sell 108 old fighter jets destined for decommissioning, with 32 F-16C/-D Block 30 aircraft likely to be transferred to Ukraine. Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias, during a recent visit to the General […]

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  • Finland Invited To Join Eurofighter’s Next-gen Radar Program

    April 7, 2021 0
    Finland has been invited to have a role in the future capability development for an advanced new radar for Eurofighter which will secure the skies over Europe for decades to come.Jeremy Quin MP, the UK’s [...]
  • Pakistan Cuts Steel for Fifth Hangor-class Submarine “PNS TASNIM”

    December 14, 2021 0
    The Pakistan Navy held a steel cutting ceremony for the fifth Hangor-class submarine at the Karachi shipyard on December 9, according to the Pakistan Navy’s official social media accounts. Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine [...]
  • Australia, South Korea Signed an Agreement on Artillery And Armored Vehicles

    December 13, 2021 0
    Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison and South Korean President Moon Jae-in have signed a $680m defence deal. Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers RequirementsDateJanuary 20, 2021Hanwha and Rheinmetall Battle For $27 Billion Armored [...]
  • MKE Delivers First Indigenous 76mm Naval Gun To The Turkish Navy

    May 22, 2024 0
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  • After some embarrassing display of submarine incidents, China copy Virginia-class SSN for next-generation submarine

    April 13, 2020 0
    Two Chinese research papers that emerged in early April through social media provide further evidence of significant technological developments that may be incorporated in the design of the next generation of nuclear submarines for China’s [...]
  • Ukrainian Special Forces Struck Wagner-backed RSF Militia In Sudan

    September 21, 2023 0
    Military intelligence spokesperson Andrii Yusov said in an interview with Radio NV on Sept. 20 that he cannot confirm nor deny Ukraine’s role in a strike against Wagner-backed RSF militia in Sudan. Wagner mercenary boss [...]
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. […]

  • C4iSR

    Azerbaijan and Bangladesh’s military purchase Turkish military-grade DS200T series hybrid PBX systems.

  • Europe

    British Army spent $7.7 billion on a disastrous procurement project that delivered 44 armored vehicles out of 580

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 10,000 troops in Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Kherson; the Belarusian morgue is full of 24,000 dead Russian soldiers

  • Cruise Missiles

    US Deploys Tomahawk Long-range cruise missiles in Germany

  • Defense Industry

    France Opposed to Deregulating Intra-EU Defense Components Export

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed During Take-off In Crimea Airbase

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine has provided the West with vast intelligence about Russian weaponry that CIA, NSA, MI6, Bundesnachrichtendienst, DGSE failed to collect

  • Middle East

    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    French Kiss: Egypt Becomes The Largest Customer Of French Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force To Acquire 40 Eurofighter ECRS Mk2 Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Starts Series Production Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Overhauls HMAS Canberra’s IFF Antennas

  • Europe

    700,000 Dead Russians: Russia’s Attempts to Recapture Kursk Region Falters as Russians and North Koreans Dying by the Minute

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebel Shot Down Russian Mi-35 Helicopter Using Chinese FN-6 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Belarus shot down Russian Shahed drones for violating its airspace

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Netherlands to buy Israeli-made rocket artillery system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

  • Central Asia

    Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy intercepted all Chinese-made CM-302 missiles fired at USS Abraham Lincoln.

  • Europe

    Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael Unveils Aerospike Missile For Close-air Support Mission

  • C4iSR

    UK Confirmed The Sale Of E-3D Sentry To Chilean Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall to develop German variant of HIMARS

  • Cyber

    Ukraine launched the biggest cyber offensive against Russian military bases

  • Europe

    Russian Warship Fired Warning Shots At Royal Navy’s HMS Defender

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Europe

    Humiliating Russian Army, Ukraine Sells Captured Russian T-72 Tanks and BTR-82 APC on Ebay

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

  • Europe

    MKE Delivers First Indigenous 76mm Naval Gun To The Turkish Navy

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Europe

    Russian FSB investigated Rosatom-owned company for corruption, selling shoddy equipment to reactors at home and abroad, pocketing profits – Carnegie Endowment finds

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used NATO-compitable Peace Eagle AEW&C And ELINT to hunt and Shot Down Syrian Su-24

  • Europe

    Putin’s Oligarch Spy Buddy Mysteriously Dies After Falling From Stairs And Breaking His Neck

  • Defense Industry

    Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets to Get Joint Strike Missiles

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S., Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan are directly arming the Chinese Military by supplying dual-use technology and microchips to the PLA.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

  • C4iSR

    Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS): The “Fish Hook” That Catches Chinese Submarines

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Nuclear Bomb Assembly Site Near Tehran in Ongoing Strikes.

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