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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
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
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Su-57 Has The Highest RCS Amongst Sukhoi Aircraft, Russian Propaganda Still Claimed Its Stealth Aircraft

August 3, 2023 GDC 0

The Su-57 is nowhere near F-35 for similar reasons as to why F-16 are nowhere near F-35. The gap in Stealth and ultimately Situational Awareness is just overwhelming. The Sukhoi Su-57 (NATO reporting name: Felon) is […]

Air Platform

Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

August 1, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine said Tuesday that it shot down one of Russia’s most advanced operational attack helicopters using a man-portable air defense system. Ukrainian military reported that the Ka-52 helicopter was shot down at 7:43 a.m. by […]

Air Platform

Azerbaijan Joined Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Project Which Scheduled For Flight Trials in December

July 30, 2023 GDC 0

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Dramatic moment British Starstreak missile blasts Russian KA-52 helicopter out the sky

July 29, 2023 GDC 0

A dramatic video shows the moment a British-made Starstreak missile annihilated a Russian helicopter. One of Vladimir Putin’s top commanders onboard the Ka-52 was killed when the aircraft plummeted in Ukraine, defence sources claimed. Gripping […]

Air Platform

U.S. agrees to sale 40 F-16V fighter jets to Turkey after Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid

July 29, 2023 GDC 0

The United States will move forward with Türkiye’s request to purchase F-16 fighter jets, a top official said Tuesday, as diplomacy gained pace to resolve a prolonged process that has frustrated Ankara. Türkiye has been […]

Air Platform

Pentagon’s LongShot Air-launched Drone Project Reaches Phase 3

July 28, 2023 GDC 0

General Atomics has secured the US military’s LongShot air-launched armed drone program phase 3 contract. The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) program intends to extend the reach and effectiveness of manned aircraft by equipping […]

Air Platform

New Zealand Received Its Final P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

July 26, 2023 GDC 0

New Zealand has inducted its fourth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. This aircraft comes under the country’s “once in a generation investment” in […]

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U.S. Approves $8.5 Billion Sale Of 60 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters To Germany

July 25, 2023 GDC 0

The United States on Thursday announced the approval of an $8.5 billion sale of 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other equipment to Germany. “The proposed sale will improve Germany’s heavy lift capability. Germany intends to use this […]

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Biden Administration green light European allies to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets

July 25, 2023 GDC 0

Several European countries have expressed their readiness to train Ukrainian pilots on the American F-16 fighter jet platform but have been stymied by Joe Biden while they waited for the president to give his final […]

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Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes First Engine Test For T-929 Atak-II Helicopters

July 22, 2023 GDC 0

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  • After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old Ammo

    December 13, 2022 0
    Russia is turning to decades-old ammunition with high failure rates as it burns through its stockpiles to carry out its nearly 10-month-old invasion of Ukraine, a senior U.S. military official said on Monday. North Korea [...]
  • Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

    November 4, 2019 0
    Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), one of the world’s most advanced missile systems, can target and blast incoming ballistic missiles. Once fired from its truck-based launcher, each interceptor uses kinetic energy to deliver “hit [...]
  • Royal Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail AWACS Received Paint Scheme

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  • Australia selects Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor production capabilities.

    May 11, 2026 0
    Australia has formally selected Northrop Grumman to assist in establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) production capabilities. Northrop Grumman is a leading provider of solid rocket motors (SRMs), delivering over one million units for defense [...]
  • Two Civilian Vessels Hit by Russian Missiles Off Odessa, Says Ukraine MoD

    February 28, 2022 0
    Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence just reported that two commercial vessels were hit by Russian fire off the port of Odessa in Southern Ukraine. Panama flagged bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN (IMO: 9841299) was reportedly struck by [...]
  • Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

    March 28, 2022 0
    The vessel, ADV Cape Otway, was officially accepted and named by the Minister for Defence, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP at a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia, shipyard. He was accompanied by the Chief [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force Received the First F-35A Stealth Jets from Lockheed Martin.

  • Europe

    Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gotland-class Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Starts Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fitted with Western Components and Japanese Electronics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group releases propaganda clip of captives seized in assault on Israel

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Out F-15QA For Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF)

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Submarines to Get Advanced Electronic Navigation Systems

  • Air Platform

    British MoD Announced Armed Drone Concept For RAF

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future USS Marinette

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s MGM-140 ATACMS missile perfectly exploits Russia’s S-400 Triumf’s 92N6E multi-function radar

  • Air Platform

    German Navy to Buy 31 NH90 Sea Tiger ASW Helicopters Worth €2.7 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Plans to Build 12 New Mogami-Class Advanced Frigates in 5 Years

  • Air Platform

    V-22 Osprey conducts first landing on the deck of a ship

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Industry

    Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Kalashnikov Rifles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Wagner Mercenary Delivers Pantsir-S1 Short-range Missiles to Hezbollah Terrorists Group in Lebanon

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Diagnosed With Advanced Stages Of Stomach Cancer, Only Foreign Doctors Kept Him Alive

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Rejected Chinese J-35A Fighter Jets Concerning Its Stealth Feature, Engine, Radar and Avionics

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Visby-class copycat warship spotted during sea trials

  • Europe

    COVID-19: Eurofighter Typhoon production lines will be kept Open

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Middle East

    US Warship Fired 30 Warning Shots After Encounter With Iranian Warship

  • Africa

    Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Kizilelma Unmanned Fighter Jet Carrying TEBER-82 500lb Guided Bomb.

  • Americas

    Pentagon will invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor firm.

  • C4iSR

    Egypt purchases Hensoldt TRML-4D AESA Surveillance Radar.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine inflicted devastating blow to Russia’s Morozovsk military air base, destroyed Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    St Petersburg Bomb Blast Kills Putin’s Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky

  • Air Platform

    Russian Glorified Su-35 Failed to Track J-16 and J-10C in a Simulated Air Battle: PLAAF

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan’s NESCOM to manufacturer parts for Turkish Anka drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine received Hydra 70 unguided rockets worth $300 million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pyongyang Conducts Tactical Ballistic Missile Tests

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Russia postponed development of prototype Su-75 Checkmate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS strikes destroyed Russia’s space tracking and communication center in Crimea

  • Europe

    Dramatic Footage Shows One German Leopard Tank Took Out Column Of Putin’s T-90M Proryv Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

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