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  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Saab Giraffe AMB gains 1-second scan capability for near-real-time air surveillance. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
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Cruise Missiles

India’s DRDO Test Fires Locally-produced Cruise Missiles Based on Soviet-era Kh-31 and Kh-55 missiles.

June 19, 2026 GDC 0

India’s DRDO test fires BMD against long-range ballistic missiles by testing AD-1 and AD-2 missiles, anti-ship capability at medium range by testing the NASM-MR and strike capability with the Rudram-2 and LRLACM missiles. The Medium […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 GDC 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 […]

Air Platform

Sri Lankan Air Force Receives Upgraded Kfir Fighter Jet from Israel.

June 16, 2026 GDC 0

More than 50 years after its maiden flight, the Kfir fighter jet, developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries in response to the French arms embargo imposed on Israel, has reached another milestone, this time […]

South Asia

Bangladesh Summoned Indian High Commissioner after Indian Authority Questioned PM Tarique Rahman’s Advisor at Delhi Airport.

June 16, 2026 GDC 0

Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser ​to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained ‌and questioned for several hours at New Delhi […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashed in Assam’s Jorhat due to Faulty Maintenance by HAL.

June 15, 2026 GDC 0

Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel died on Saturday when an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in Assam’s Jorhat during a routine sortie. The accident occurred around 10 am. The IAF currently operates around 100 AN-32 aircraft, […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force Looks to Sweden’s Saab to Replace Ageing Su-30MKI Fighter Jets with AI-Enabled Gripen E.

June 14, 2026 GDC 0

After Ukraine, Canada, and Brazil purchased 150, 72, and 56 Gripen EF fighter jets, respectively, the Indian Air Force finally woke up to the reality that the Russian-made Su-30MKI dud, which repeatedly failed during the […]

South Asia

Appointing General Waker-Uz-Zaman as Bangladesh’s Chief of Army was dictator Sheikh Hasina’s mistake, Obaidul Quader said.

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

There have been media reports and political discussions suggesting that Obaidul Quader later viewed the appointment of General Waker-Uz-Zaman as a mistake by dictator Sheikh Hasina and that selecting Waker-Uz-Zaman was her wrong choice. After […]

Air Platform

Bangladesh Air Guard’s fighter option: 16 Gripen E/F jets are a cost-effective, superior alternative to 48 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu jets. 

June 6, 2026 GDC 0

The JF-17 Blunder (jointly developed by Pakistan and China) is a relatively low-cost, politically alternative multirole fighter, but it has been associated with several reported issues throughout its service life. It’s important to separate verified […]

South Asia

Bangladesh needs to wake up to the reality that Narendra Modi is using Myanmar’s junta against Bangladesh.

June 2, 2026 GDC 0

Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar’s junta chief to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit […]

Naval Platforms

Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy’s second-hand Chinese-made ships and submarines are inoperable.

May 29, 2026 GDC 0

There have been repeated allegations and media reports concerning the Bangladesh Navy purchasing second-hand or refurbished Chinese naval vessels at inflated prices, with claims of corruption, kickbacks, and poor equipment quality. However, recent court evidence […]

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  • Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

    April 15, 2026 0
    Pakistan Army has warned Iranian delegates during the Islamabad talks that Iran does not have military means to fend off American air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles, as Pakistan has its own failure with Chinese-made [...]
  • Argentina wants to be a NATO partner nation after buying F-16 jets

    April 19, 2024 0
    Argentina, under President Javier Milei, has formally applied to become a global partner of NATO, marking a significant shift in the country’s international relations. Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as [...]
  • Dassault Aviation delivered third ATL2 MPA to French DPA

    May 31, 2020 0
    Dassault Aviation announces that it had delivered third ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft (PATMAR) modernized to Standard 6 to the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA). This delivery was carried out as planned, despite the constraints related to [...]
  • Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

    April 16, 2026 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, [...]
  • Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

    February 16, 2026 0
    Australia said on Sunday it would spend A$3.9 billion ($2.76 billion) to progress construction of a shipyard that will help deliver nuclear-powered submarines under the trilateral AUKUS defence pact with the U.S. and Britain. Australia [...]
  • Russia’s ruble has plunged amid fresh sanctions and collapsing economy

    November 28, 2024 0
    The Russian rouble has dropped to its lowest level in more than 32 months amid geopolitical risks over the escalation of the war in Ukraine and new United States sanctions. 1 USD= 105.79 Ruble, Putin [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Canada Delivers Armored Combat Support Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • Cyber

    Chinese state-sponsored group carried out widespread cyber espionage campaign in Israel – report

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense To Supply 288 K239 Chunmoo MLRS To Poland

  • Europe

    CCTV Footage Revealed Turkish MAM-L Munition Strikes At S-300 SAM Of Armenia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption.

  • Americas

    The U.S. Air Force to procure 80 Boeing F-15X

  • South Asia

    India, Russia suspend trade in rupees, India’s defense import from Russia takes a nosedive

  • Europe

    Russia’s drone parts warehouse engulfed in fires destroying $16 million Western components

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Donates Four Cessna Aircraft to Philippines Navy

  • Americas

    $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

  • C4iSR

    Pentagon clears $404 million upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will invest $8 billion in upgrading its shipyards for future nuclear submarines.

  • Europe

    Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy receives new warship BRP Diego Silang.

  • Americas

    Naval Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boats To Argentina

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to Deliver 17 HH-139B Helicopters to Italian Air Force

  • Europe

    Baykar Defense To Launch Bayraktar TB2 and Alinci Drones Production Line in Ukraine

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded contract to produce radio-frequency (RF) sensors for the stealthy LRASM.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Soryu-class submarine detects type 094 submarine in its territorial waters near Amami Islands

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s Troops Clash With Russian Forces in Occupied Melitopol

  • Europe

    Russia’s Finance Ministry Borrowed $13.6 Billion To Fund Faltering Ukraine Invasion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Air Platform

    Germany to purchase three more P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

  • Africa

    South African Army Displays New Badger 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    The UK to Send Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Sheikh Hasina Received $8 Million (BDT 100 Crore) Grease Payment From Simin Rahman.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pyongyang Conducts Tactical Ballistic Missile Tests

  • Americas

    USA, Turkey Discuss Mutual Cooperation And Security

  • Europe

    Russia’s ice-class navigation ship Katerina Velikaya caught fire, leaving one dead and three injured

  • Europe

    Dutch navy’s anti-submarine warfare frigates to enter service in 2029

  • Air Platform

    Turkey working with Rolls-Royce on 5th-gen TFX combat aircraft engine

  • Middle East

    President Trump Deploys F-22 Raptor and F-35 Stealth Jets to Bomb Tehran

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Company awarded contract to build P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • Land Platform

    FNSS-PT Pindad Kaplan MT Medium Tank

  • Europe

    Russia’s arms export hit rock bottom, only $1 billion of arms exported in 2024, reported SIPRI

  • Defense Industry

    Germany purchases 227 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan sent thousands of servicemen and armored vehicles to Syunik

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Degraded Significantly That It Cannot Defend Crimea Anymore: Igor Girkin

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 launches ground strikes on Russian targets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian Iskander-M transporter driver collided with a truck in Armavir

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish Army

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Underwater Vessels For Singaporean Navy

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • Americas

    US, Ukraine sign critical minerals deal two months after Oval Office clash over war aid

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