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[ July 2, 2026 ] Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will take part in exercise Valiant Shield 2026. East Asia and Pacific Region
[ July 2, 2026 ] Rafael unveils Iron Wasp weapon system against the drone threat. Counter-drone System
[ July 2, 2026 ] Ukraine’s FP-9 Ballistic Missile Will Hit Putin’s Energy Infrastructure in Late 2026. Ballistic Missile
[ July 2, 2026 ] More Nations Willing to Join British-led GCAP Project. Air Platform

Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

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Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

A mid-sized Korean shipbuilder called Samkang M&T announced on January 4th that it won a contract for the construction of a 3,500 tons FFX Batch III frigate. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) contract is […]

Hungary To Upgrade Gripen C/D To Latest Mission Software Standard

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

The Hungarian government and Sweden’s FMV defense materiel administration have concluded negotiations over the upgrade of Hungary’s leased Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen fighters to the latest Mission System (MS) 20 Block 2 configuration. Under the deal—announced […]

Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

Boeing is to expand its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler industrial team for Germany, with a request for information (RFI) issued to potential partners on 12 January, British Janes reported. With the US manufacturer […]

Why India Should Ditch Tejas MWF and Focus on AMCA?

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

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Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

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Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Morocco is making far-reaching efforts to acquire the U.S. top military hardware, the F-35 multirole fighter jet, according to Israeli outlet Jafaj. In a December 8 article, the defense-oriented outlet alleges Morocco is in the […]

Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Israel signed agreements to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co KC-46 refuelling planes from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Friday, estimating the total price at around […]

China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Problems encountered in the development of new WS-15 engine mean PLA Air Force’s first J-20s are not so stealthy at supersonic speeds. China rushed its first J-20 fighter jet into service ahead of schedule last […]

Germany Considers F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace Panavia Tornado

January 12, 2022 GDC 0

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Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel.

January 24, 2026 0

Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, marking a significant milestone as the Gulf region’s first operational USV deployment. The platform, delivered by Türkiye’s [...]
Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile hits Russia’s Kommuna submarine rescue vessel

April 21, 2024 0

In a significant development, Ukrainian forces targeted the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in occupied Crimea with an R-360 ‘Neptune’ anti-ship missile, striking the Kommuna, a submarine salvage ship and the world’s oldest active duty [...]
Ukraine’s long-range drone strikes destroyed Russia’s artic patrol boat.

March 28, 2026 0

Image showing the “Purga” arctic patrol vessel listing in port on March 25 following a strike. Her hull is leaning against Project 22011 Oceanographic research vessel “Vice-Admiral Burilichev”. Based on images published today, long-range Ukrainian [...]
Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

July 30, 2021 0

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Indonesia interested to procure Austrian Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1

July 21, 2020 0

Indonesia has expressed interest in acquiring Austria’s fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, in yet another surprise twister in defense procurement plan from the southeast Asian country. Indonesia’s defense minister, Prabowo Subianto, wrote a letter to [...]
Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in fire

May 13, 2024 0

An overnight drone attack launched from Ukraine sparked a brief fire at an oil refinery in the Volgograd region in southern Russia, the region’s governor said on Sunday. Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Wreck Havoc In Russia’s [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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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