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  • [ June 29, 2026 ] Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 29, 2026 ] MBDA conducted the second development firing of the MICA NG from a Rafale. Air-Launched Weapons
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The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence ‌pact, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Saturday. AUKUS said in […]

AUV Platform

Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

April 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit under Project SEA 1200 to operate Ghost Shark, Bluebottle, and Speartooth autonomous platforms. Australia committed A$1.7 billion to acquire dozens of Ghost Shark XL-AUVs, […]

AUV Platform

An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

Indonesian military officials are examining a mysterious underwater surveillance device believed to be from China after a local fisherman pulled it from the sea near a popular tourist destination. A Chinese underwater drone was caught […]

AUV Platform

Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

December 18, 2025 GDC 0

A Ukrainian drone submarine hit, or hit near, a Russian navy submarine in southern Russia on Monday. Even a near miss can badly damage a submarine, especially its internal components. Even if the sub’s hull […]

AUV Platform

Israeli Skana Robotics Unveils Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vessels.

September 11, 2025 GDC 0

Israeli-based Skana Robotics has unveiled a new pair of autonomous maritime systems: the Bull Shark autonomous surface vessel (ASV) and the Stingray autonomous underwater vessel (AUV). The company said the platforms reflect its push toward […]

AUV Platform

Germany to purchase Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarine

July 10, 2025 GDC 0

Negotiations between Germany and Israel over a potential purchase of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) unmanned BlueWhale submarine have entered an advanced stage, defence-network.com reported. Since IAI first unveiled the BlueWhale, the German Navy has expressed […]

AUV Platform

Japan orders HII REMUS 300 uncrewed undersea vehicles

July 7, 2025 GDC 0

Tokyo-headquartered Hitachi has requested Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) deliver over a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs). The multi-year contract occurs within the context of a longstanding defense relationship between the US and […]

AUV Platform

Israeli Navy’s Blue Whale Unmanned Submarine Participates In NATO Drills

October 31, 2024 GDC 0

NATO held a military exercise this month. Israel’s BlueWhale unmanned submarine participated in the event. The autonomous submarine was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) with the support of German firm Atlas Elektronik. BlueWhale has […]

AUV Platform

German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

May 15, 2024 GDC 0

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AUV Platform

Ukraine’s new invisible suicide submersible set to be unleashed on Russian navy

November 22, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s new underwater kamikaze drone ‘Marichka’ is seen being lowered into the water for testing in a sign it could soon be unleashed on Russian warships. The black 20ft-long torpedo with 450kg of explosives packed […]

  • Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets to Get Joint Strike Missiles

    October 26, 2021 0
    The Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace AS to to supply the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Norway’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II fighters. Norwegian F-35A Successfully [...]
  • German-made IRIS-T SLM scored first Su-34 fighter-bomber kill

    March 3, 2024 0
    The Eastern Air Command confirmed the downing of another Su-34 fighter-bomber of the Russian invaders. Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said this on Telegram, Ukrinform [...]
  • MBDA Deutschland increasing production capacity and developing new capabilities

    November 22, 2023 0
    Considering the current international scenarios and the new threats, MBDA Deutschland, the German arm of MBDA, is increasing its production capacity answering the requests of the German Government, and is developing new weapon systems to [...]
  • Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

    March 17, 2021 0
    The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack [...]
  • Castelion awarded $105 million contract to integrate hypersonic missile into Super Hornets.

    April 25, 2026 0
    Castelion, a small California defense startup, has won a $105 million U.S. Navy contract to ready ‌its Blackbeard hypersonic missile for use aboard the Navy’s carrier-based F/A-18 fighter jets, clearing the way for the weapon [...]
  • Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

    December 19, 2025 0
    Despite Trump’s claim of a ceasefire, no end in sight to the latest round of conflict, which was recently reignited by a border skirmish. Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighter jets bombed Cambodia as fights [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean awarded contract to build two Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for South Korean Navy

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    Turkey Weigh-in 4.5 Gen Fighter Jets Between Eurofighter And Gripen

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter

  • South Asia

    Indian Defense Ministry approves purchase of 100 ASTRA BVRAAM and upgrade of MiG-29 aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia Cancels 2026 Victory Parade Due to Equipment Shortages, Putin Moves to Bunker Fearing FPV Drone.

  • Land Platform

    Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

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    Explosions Heard In Tehran As Israel Fired Barrage Of Missiles At Iran’s Military Facilities

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  • Americas

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  • Americas

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Uncategorized

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Naval Weapons

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

  • Europe

    Israeli-made Gaia Amir MRAP Vehicles Spotted In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian-born Australian Army Soldier Kira Korolev And Her Husband Charged With Espionage For Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Showcases New Medium Range L-SAM Missile Interceptor

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Frames Alexei Navalny To Remain In Power Indefinitely As The New Tsar Of Russia

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

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  • Air Platform

    Türkiye says Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan are interested in buying Bayraktar TB2 drones

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