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  • [ June 21, 2026 ] MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio. Europe
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Saab Will Produce Future Fighter Jet As Gripen E Sale Discussions Continued in Peru, Colombia, Philippines and Thailand

February 12, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

February 12, 2025 GDC 0

A Polish fighter pilot has flown an F-35A Lightning II aircraft for the first time at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The milestone flight came after F-35 pilot training under the […]

Air Platform

South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

February 12, 2025 GDC 0

The Republic of Korea Navy is set to receive its first MH-60R Seahawk helicopter next month as part of a broader effort to strengthen anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities amid growing maritime threats from North […]

Air Platform

UAE seeks permission from France to transfer 30 Mirage 2000 jets to Morocco

February 11, 2025 GDC 0

On January 8, 2025, LeDesk reported that discussions are progressing on a possible transfer of 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Morocco, contingent upon France’s agreement. According to Emirati […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s RBS-70 man-portable missile shot down Russian Su-25 attack jet

February 10, 2025 GDC 0

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 close air support aircraft over the Toretsk sector in the Donetsk region on February 8, according to a statement by the press service of the 28th Separate Mechanized […]

Air Platform

Inept Russian Ground Crew Rammed Fuel Truck Into Su-25 Fighter Jets

February 8, 2025 GDC 0

A Russian ground crew is reported to have rammed a fuel truck into one of President Vladimir Putin’s prized Su-25 fighter jets, rendering it unusable. It adds to the many military jets Russia has lost […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Received F-16 From Netherlands, Mirage 2000 From France

February 8, 2025 GDC 0

Ukraine said on Thursday it had received the first batch of French Mirage 2000 fighter jets and U.S.-made F-16 fighters from the Netherlands, as European allies seek to strengthen Kyiv’s hand in its war with […]

Naval Platforms

India nails Russia’s defense industries coffin by selecting German submarines

February 7, 2025 GDC 0

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner. However, the deal does not necessarily mean New Delhi will end its defense sector dependence on Russia. The German engineering […]

Land Platform

Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

February 7, 2025 GDC 0

Russia is set to present its T-90MS main battle tank at the IDEX-2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, despite the combat vehicle suffering extensive losses in Ukraine. Rosoboronexport, Russia’s main arms exporter, has confirmed that […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Hyundai and Hanwha To Compete In South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program

February 6, 2025 GDC 0

South Korea has selected Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for the primary contractor role on the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX) program. The KDDX is an 8-trillion Korean won ($5.5 billion) effort […]

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  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

    January 30, 2025 0
    Late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, Ukrainian drones struck the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery in Kstovo, in central Russia 600km from the front line in northern Ukraine. The blasts triggered what the Ukrainian general [...]
  • Chinese-made HQ-9B anti-air missile is a Temu piece of junk.

    January 17, 2026 0
    The HQ-9B, developed by China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC) under China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), has been widely compared to Russia’s S-400 Triumf, according to Chinese propaganda. China blames Russia’s [...]
  • South Korea launches Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate for Philippine Navy

    March 28, 2025 0
    During a ceremony held on March 27, 2025, the South Korean company HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) launched the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate ordered by the Philippine [...]
  • President Trump to Favor Big Defense Spenders Establishing ‘America First Arms Transfer Strategy’.

    February 8, 2026 0
    U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would re-prioritize the customer list for U.S. weapons in favor of countries with higher defense spending and strategic importance in their region, the White House said [...]
  • Ukraine Retakes Lyman: Russia Admits Western Weapons Were Superior Than Russian Weapons In Lyman Battle

    October 2, 2022 0
    Russia has withdrawn its troops from the strategic Ukrainian town of Lyman, in a move seen as a significant setback for its campaign in the east. Ukrainian Counter Strikes Forced Russian Retreats From So Called [...]
  • Taiwanese Air Force test-fires locally made cruise missiles

    November 1, 2020 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — A two-seater Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF) from the Air Force’s First Fighter Wing on Wednesday (Nov. 11) took off from Tainan to carry out a test firing of the domestically built Wan [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling Missiles

  • Europe

    France is already preparing to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

  • Defense Industry

    Russia failed to fulfil $9 billion worth of arms and spare parts delivery to India, Indian Parliamentary report

  • Europe

    Polish Army Purchases M72 Light Anti-tank Rockets

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ex-ministers, Public Servants and Military Siphoned $16 Billion Annually From The Impoverished Country

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp-up LRASM Missile Production.

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops PARS IV 6×6 Special Operations Vehicles For Turkish Army

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems delayed delivery of armored vehicles due to COVID-19

  • Europe

    Another Ukrainian Drone Struck Oil Tanker At Kursk Airfield Deep Inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Continues To Strengthen Sovereign Supply Chain In Australia

  • Air Platform

    Morale Boost: Indian Air Force received five Rafale fighter jets

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aerospace Industries to License Produced ATAK II Helicopter’s Engine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Contractor Expands Smart Munitions Capability Beyond MAM-L

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s single Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destroyed column of Russian MT-LB armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $504 Million Contact To Build 12 MH-60R Helicopters For Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Build 10000 Tons Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Middle East

    Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • Europe

    Russia admits it no longer has the naval power to defend shadow oil tankers.

  • Europe

    Primoco UAV Awarded Contract To Produce 24 Drones For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Taps GKN Aerospace To Produce Future Fighter Propulsion

  • Middle East

    Navantia Begins Sea Trials of Saudi Corvette ‘Al-Jubail’

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Rolls-Royce To Supply Automated Platform Management System For F126 Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers fifth GlobalEye to the United Arab Emirates

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems awarded $348.77 million contract for development of Tempest fighter

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army sets to procure Stryker IFV and Humvee armored Vehicles

  • C4iSR

    ELM – 2080 Green Pine Radar System

  • Europe

    Ukraine is Seeking to Gain Control of Russian Oligarch’s Frozen Assets

  • Air Platform

    Denmark Receives Four Additional F-35s From US

  • Central Asia

    Czech Republic to modernize Azerbaijan’s Russian-made military equipment

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Could Sell Captured A-29, C-130 and UH-60 Aircraft To China, Report

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

  • Europe

    Global Defense Giants Quietly Making Billions From Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • Europe

    Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norway joins the UK’s Global Combat Ship partnership with Canada and Australia.

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Germany To Deliver Road Mobile RCH 155 Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin Fired Four Deputy Defense Ministers, Appoints Relatives As Deputy Defense Minister

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA to develop MHT/MLP Missile For French Army

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