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  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed a MiG-29 at the Crimea airfield, burned the St. Petersburg oil terminal and damaged the naval base. Air Platform
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Germany Purchases Four Meko A200 Warships from Thyssenkrupp Europe
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes. C4iSR
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Finland Purchases Russia’s Aircraft and Helicopter Killer RBS 70 NG Anti-air Missile System. Anti-air Missiles
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Europe

Germany Purchases Four Meko A200 Warships from Thyssenkrupp

July 5, 2026 GDC 0

A new deal to replace Germany’s scrapped Rheinmetall warship programme could cost the government up to €12 billion ($13.7 billion), according to a finance ministry document, as the defence firm assesses the impact on its […]

Europe

Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Three A26 Submarines for Poland Worth $4.8 Billion.

June 30, 2026 GDC 0

Saab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order to produce and deliver three A26-type submarines. The contract also encompasses a weapon package and a training and […]

Americas

South Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 billion submarine project.

June 26, 2026 GDC 0

The Korean government and defense players are making last-ditch efforts to win Canada’s next-generation submarine project worth up to 60 trillion won ($39.14 billion), as Ottawa is expected to select a preferred bidder by the […]

Europe

Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

June 26, 2026 GDC 0

Germany’s Ministry of Defense has terminated the troubled F126 frigate procurement program, citing major schedule delays, soaring costs, and unacceptable project risks, and announced plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates for the German Navy. […]

Europe

Russia puts garden mesh on its warships to stop kamikaze drones.

June 23, 2026 GDC 0

A photograph making the rounds among Russian military analysts shows the Russian Navy’s latest answer to Ukraine’s growing drone threat at sea: a thin green mesh net, the kind more commonly found on garden trellises […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Australian Navy to Purchase Commercial Underwater Surveillance Capability for Seabed Warfare Mission.

June 20, 2026 GDC 0

Australia’s latest National Defence Strategy (NDS) has underlined the country’s need to secure critical undersea infrastructure (CUI). To meet this seabed warfare mission quickly, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is looking to the commercial underwater […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia’s Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes highlights four priorities for Australian naval capability.

June 19, 2026 GDC 0

Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes, Head of Navy Capability for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), spoke to Global Defense Corp at the Indo-Pacific 2025 naval exhibition held in Sydney from 4-6 November. He highlighted his four […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System.

June 18, 2026 GDC 0

South Korea has designated Hanwha Ocean as the prime contractor for the construction of six next-generation destroyers under the KDDX program, signaling a significant step in Seoul’s naval modernization efforts. South Korea has formally advanced […]

Europe

Finland’s new Pohjanmaa-class corvette receives advanced composite armor fitted.

June 14, 2026 GDC 0

Finland’s next generation of warships is getting armored protection from a specialist composite materials company, with Integris selected to supply advanced naval ballistic protection systems for all four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes currently under construction at Rauma […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan will transfer decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyer to Indonesia.

June 7, 2026 GDC 0

Japan and Indonesia have agreed to begin working-level discussions on the possible transfer of used Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Asagiri-class destroyers, marking another step in Tokyo’s expanding defense export policy and highlighting how Japan […]

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  • Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

    March 14, 2021 0
    The Indian Navy’s (IN) third licence-built Kalvari (Scorpène)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK), INS Karanj, was commissioned into service at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 10 March. Indian Navy Receives Scorpene-class Submarine INS VelaDateNovember 26, 2021Indian Navy’s Fifth [...]
  • Indonesia ordered two Iver Huitfeldt class frigates from Danish Odense Maritime

    July 3, 2020 0
    The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has signed a preliminary contract with the representative of Danish Odense Maritime Technology to supply two Iver Huitfeldt class frigates within five years at a total cost of $ 720 [...]
  • US Air Force’s F-35A Drops Two GBU-54 Bombs in First Dual Release Test

    February 7, 2025 0
    The US Air Force has carried out the first dual external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35 aircraft. Poland Purchases GBU-39B Bombs For F-35 and F-16 Fighter Jets.DateOctober 9, [...]
  • China and India assist Myanmar Navy to build its ASW corvettes and frigates

    January 5, 2025 0
    Indian arms manufacturing company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has continued selling military end-use material and technology to the illegal Myanmar military junta, according to Indian export records analysed by Justice For Myanmar. Myanmar has inaugurated [...]
  • China will deliver 30 J-35A Temu fighter jets to Pakistan by 2026

    May 26, 2025 0
    China is fast-tracking delivery of its advanced J-35A fourth-generation fighters to Pakistan, with the first batch expected by early 2026, according to senior diplomatic and military sources cited in regional defense reports and Pakistani media. [...]
  • US Marines Selects Two Companies to Build Prototype Recon Vehicle

    August 21, 2025 0
    The U.S. Marine Corps has chosen Textron Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems to begin contract negotiations to build advanced reconnaissance vehicle prototypes, the service announced July 16. General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia reorganizes the defence department and creates a separate delivery agency.

  • Air Platform

    Raytheon Tests Air-launched Coyote Drones

  • Air Platform

    TAI Unveils New T629 Unmanned Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

  • Europe

    Slovakia purchased 152 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Prepares for Dassault Rafale Integration into Indonesian Air Force

  • Cruise Missiles

    China is developing a copycat of the American LRASM Cruise Missile.

  • Middle East

    Pakistan Was Pressured To Recognize Israel By MBS: Imran Khan

  • C4iSR

    The Groza Reconnaissance, Jamming and EW Radar Family

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch Rocket System.

  • South Asia

    A Surprise Entry to India’s MMRCA v2.0: The US offers F-15EX after Super Hornet and F-21 to India

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

  • Europe

    Ukraine breaks through Russian front and now faces even more massive obstacles

  • Europe

    Turkey Supplying Arms And Training To Ukrainian Military In Donbass War

  • Europe

    Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Transfers Cyclone-class Patrol Ships to Philippine Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsui Unveils OPV Design Proposal For JMSDF OPV Requirement

  • Naval Platforms

    Dassault Aviation delivered third ATL2 MPA to French DPA

  • Land Platform

    Merkava Mk4 vs T-90MS and T-14 Armata: Why Merkava Mk4 is the best modern battle tank in the world?

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers First Musherib-class OPV to Qatar

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s $45 Million Nebo-SVU Radar Advertised As Stealth Aircraft Detector

  • Air Platform

    Brazil’s Embraer Sells 100 Phenom 300E jets to NetJets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strike Destroyed Russian Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • South Asia

    Indian CBI uncovers human trafficking racket duping people into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Madness by IAF: Russian Fighters Wouldn’t Bring Victory For India Against PLA Air Force

  • Americas

    Donald Trump Vulnerable to Vladimir Putin’s Blackmail Due to Trump’s Sex Tape in Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow

  • Europe

    Putin’s Mafia State: Oligarchs Steal Billions Of Dollars From Russian Defense Industries, Produces Poor Quality Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashes

  • Europe

    Turkish Stopgap Options For Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines signs $369 million deal with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

  • Central Asia

    Russia sends troops to Tajikistan, establishes a military base

  • Middle East

    Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Ordered 83 HAL Tejas Aircraft Despite Aircraft Failed In Crucial Spin and Tight Turn Tests

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    M-61A1 20mm Gatling gun

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will receive materials from US and UK following AUKUS activation

  • Air Platform

    US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Could Delay $45 Billion Frigate Program of Australia

  • Europe

    A high-ranking Russian officer shot dead in Moscow

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-2 missile intercepts Houthi’s ballistic missile and drones fired at Tel Aviv

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to accelerate Rafale production amid high market demands

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chin Brotherhood Forces Seize Control Of Myanmar Junta’s FAB-250 and FAB-500 Bombs Manufacturing Plant, Junta Lost 40 Military Sites To Arakan Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s Discontent with Russian S-400: China abandoned the Russian S-400 discovering its vulnerabilities and weaknesses

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

  • Europe

    Dutch MoD Issued B-Letter To Naval Group, Saab & TKMS For Walrus SSK Replacement

  • Industry

    International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

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