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  • [ July 9, 2026 ] France soften its stance to supply SAMP/T missile system for Turkiye. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 9, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed eight Russian shadow fleet tankers. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
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German-made IRIS-T SLM shot down $50 million Su-34 fighter bombers

January 31, 2024 GDC 0

Vladimir Putin has suffered another major loss in his war after his $50 million Su-34 bomber was downed in an ambush in eastern Ukraine. The Soviet twin-engine, two-seat aircraft was shot down over the Luhansk […]

Africa

Senegal moving forward with its acquisition of FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea

January 30, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Japan Prepares For F-35B STOVL Aircraft’s Carrier Operations

January 29, 2024 GDC 0

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Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

January 28, 2024 GDC 0

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U.S. Approves Foreign Military Sale of 40 F-16V to Turkey and 40 F-35 to Greece

January 27, 2024 GDC 0

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday formally informed Congress of its intention to proceed with the $23 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, taking a major step toward completing a long-delayed process […]

Air Platform

Airbus CEO criticizes German Bundestag for export ban on Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia

January 27, 2024 GDC 0

Guillaume Faury says curbs on selling Eurofighter are damaging to Germany’s reputation as an exporting nation. Berlin has come under pressure to relax its restrictions on exporting the new Eurofighter to Riyadh. The head of […]

Air Platform

Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey without further delay

January 26, 2024 GDC 0

The Joe Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Türkiye in a letter submitted on Wednesday, sources said. The administration wrote to members of […]

Air Platform

Myanmar’s Rebels Shot Down Karakorum-8 (K-8) Ground-attack Jet

January 24, 2024 GDC 0

A Myanmar military K-8 ground-attack fighter jet crashed Saturday in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah, a military officer and a member of an anti-military resistance organization said. The resistance group said […]

Air Platform

Turkey Aerospace Industries Hurkus-2 basic trainer completes maiden flight

January 23, 2024 GDC 0

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Norway agrees to donate its F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

January 22, 2024 GDC 0

Norway has sent two Lockheed Martin F-16 Viper fighters to Denmark, where training on the type is underway with Ukrainian pilots and ground crews. The two combat jets were retired from active service with the […]

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  • USA, Saudi Arabia signed a trillion-dollar investment and defense agreement

    May 14, 2025 0
    US President Donald Trump has announced a near trillion-dollar deal with Saudi Arabia that will see investments in energy security, defence, technology and critical minerals. President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 [...]
  • Japanese Ministry of Defense requests $59.1 billion defense budget for the fiscal year 2025

    September 2, 2024 0
    The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) on August 30 requested $59.1 billion (8.5 trillion yen) for fiscal year (FY)  2025 starting in April, its largest ever defense budget request. Plans include the construction of three [...]
  • Indian Defense Ministry approves purchase of 100 ASTRA BVRAAM and upgrade of MiG-29 aircraft

    July 3, 2020 0
    In the midst of India’s tense border standoff with China, the Defence Ministry today approved procurement of 21 secondhand MiG-29 and 12 Su-30 fighter jets, a number of missile systems and other military hardware at [...]
  • Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

    November 16, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Navy commissioned its latest ship into service on November 13 at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia. HMAS Stalwart, the second of the Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment ships, will provide logistics replenishment [...]
  • Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

    August 19, 2022 0
    Ukrainian 44th Separate Artillery Brigade destroyed the Russian 2S5 self-propelled artillery system in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine Destroyed Two Giatsint-S Howitzers And Captured Five Howitzers With Ammo From Fleeing RussiansDateOctober 14, 2022Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian 2S5 [...]
  • Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

    October 29, 2020 0
    China is developing a new type of fighter jet based on FC-31, according to the country’s top aircraft design institutes. Military observers predict, based on publicly available information, that the aircraft will new feature 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

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

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense To Supply 288 K239 Chunmoo MLRS To Poland

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Buy 11 IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System From Germany

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy destroyed six Iranian attack boats in Strait of Hormuz.

  • C4iSR

    How Did Israel’s Precision-guided Missiles Overcome Russian GPS Jamming Technique?

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Americas

    Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Successfully Tests Shaheen 1A Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Russian Navy top admiral shakeup follows new defeat in Black Sea

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

  • Europe

    Putin Would Be Signing ‘Suicide Note’ If He Nukes Ukraine, Says John Bolton

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: JF-17 Thunder fighter or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong jets

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Koral EW Downed Russian Drone In Syria

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems demonstrates UAV swarm capability to Dutch Army

  • Europe

    Poland sent 150 refurbished BTR-70 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

  • AUV Platform

    Japan orders HII REMUS 300 uncrewed undersea vehicles

  • Uncategorized

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Europe

    German Air Force (Luftwaffe) reportedly will procure combination of Super Hornet, EA-18 Growler and Typhoon to replace Tornado jets

  • Defense Industry

    Russia cannot export arms anymore, bleak prospects of Russian arms industries

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt To Locally Produce Fire Control System For K9 Howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Military allows same-sex couples marrying in uniform

  • Europe

    Major explosions and fire have torn through Russian factory manufacturing engines for tanks and armoured vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    EDGE Group Awarded Contract To Produce MANSUP-ER Anti-ship Missile For Emirati Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • South Asia

    General Bipin Rawat praises Boeing P-8I Poseidon for Doklam operation

  • Europe

    Lithuania blocks rail transit to Russian exclave Kaliningrad

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Tests F-15EX And F-35 With Advanced Weapon Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army released video footage of MGM-140 ATACMS firing

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Officially Turned Down Russia’s Offer to Buy Su-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to buy five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft

  • Europe

    Poland signed a $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 South Korean K9 howitzers

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Chief Amikam Norkin Expresses Hopes And Concerns On Regional Air Power

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers the fourth GlobalEye to the UAE

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany to deliver two new Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Notorious, Lone Wolf Canadian Sniper ‘Wali’ is Alive in Ukraine, Report of His Death is Fake

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Underestimated Financial Impact on Russia’s Economy, Millions of Russian Lost Jobs

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • Middle East

    Boeing Awarded Contract for Training and Support of QEAF

  • South Asia

    Sino-India War: China Bags Bangladesh In Chinese Side

  • Air Platform

    China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat Exercise

  • Americas

    Networking Israeli Iron Dome With American Patriot Could Bring Superior Advantages

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

  • Middle East

    Six Near-impossible Black Ops Successfully Conducted By Israeli Special Forces

  • Air Platform

    H160M Guepard Joint Light Helicopter

  • Europe

    Turkish shipbuilder delivers the MILGEM corvette PNS Khaibar to the Pakistan Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NIOA Australia Started Manufacturing 30mm Ammunitions For Boxer CRV

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