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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Vietnam Purchases $250 Million Worth of Firefly Loitering Munitions from Israel. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project. Air Platform
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Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

The Russian government views the potential sale of S-400 air defence systems currently operated by Turkey to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in a “positive light”, multiple sources familiar with the issue told Global […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Vietnam Purchases $250 Million Worth of Firefly Loitering Munitions from Israel.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

Senior Vietnamese officials, led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, devoted a lot of time to the Israeli companies at the exhibition. Despite the ban imposed by France’s President Emmanuel Macron on […]

Cruise Missiles

UK startup Rotron Aerospace tests new long-range cruise missile.

July 10, 2026 GDC 0

A small British aerospace company has successfully flight-tested a long-range strike weapon under a UK Ministry of Defence program, validating a development model that bypassed the traditional procurement bureaucracy and delivered a working one-way attack […]

Anti-air Missiles

France soften its stance to supply SAMP/T missile system for Turkiye.

July 9, 2026 GDC 0

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after ​years of political opposition, according to five sources familiar with the matter, paving the way for more substantive talks […]

Europe

Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence.

July 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Ukrainian firm behind many of the long-range drone strikes that now regularly hit Russian oil refineries hundreds of miles inside its borders is moving into missile defense, signing a major deal this month to […]

Anti-air Missiles

Belgium will buy 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger anti-air system.

July 8, 2026 GDC 0

Belgium is planning to buy 10 ​advanced surface-to-air missile ‌system (NASAMS) launchers from Kongsberg and 20 Skyranger short-range air ​defence systems from ​Rheinmetall for a total price ⁠of 3.1 billion ​euros, a Belgian official ​told […]

Anti-air Missiles

Germany shot down a drone near an Israeli-made Arrow 3 missile defense system.

July 7, 2026 GDC 0

Drones were sighted over the Arrow 3 missile defense system in the eastern German town of Holzdorf only two days before its inauguration on Dec. 3, according to media reports. According to an internal investigation, the German Armed […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 GDC 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Counter-drone System

Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program.

July 6, 2026 GDC 0

Thirty-eight companies have told Japan’s government they can build a drone that shoots down other drones, and the country’s defense chief wants one flying within weeks rather than years. Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi disclosed the […]

Anti-air Missiles

Finland Purchases Russia’s Aircraft and Helicopter Killer RBS 70 NG Anti-air Missile System.

July 5, 2026 GDC 0

Finland will acquire Saab RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defense systems from Sweden to strengthen protection against low-flying threats, the Finnish Ministry of Defence announced on July 3, 2026. The €108 million purchase will […]

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  • Canada Considers Reducing F-35A Fleet to 30 and Orders 60 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

    June 2, 2026 0
    Canada is considering a major overhaul of its fighter modernization plan, according to a May 30, 2026, report by La Presse, indicating Ottawa may replace much of its planned 88 F-35 fleet with roughly 60 [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attack disrupts vital Russian military sites, causing power blackouts in Kursk region

    October 6, 2023 0
    A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region damaged an administrative and residential building, while a second drone was shot down near Moscow, local officials said. Ukraine’s kamikaze drones [...]
  • Israeli Iron Dome and troops are stationed in Abu Dhabi to protect the city from Iranian drones and missiles.

    April 27, 2026 0
    Israel reportedly deployed an Iron Dome battery and Israeli operators to the United Arab Emirates early in the war with Iran, and sent several dozen troops to operate it. UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, [...]
  • Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

    October 30, 2023 0
    Russian forces have lost 127 tanks, 239 armored personnel vehicles (APVs) and 161 artillery systems in a week, Kyiv has said, as Russia steps up its attacks on Ukrainian defenses in eastern Ukraine. Moscow’s forces [...]
  • Satellite images reveal North Korea is constructing the largest warship ever

    July 12, 2025 0
    Satellite imagery has recently uncovered North Korea’s ambitious naval expansion with what experts are calling the most significant warship in the nation’s history. The vessel, spotted at Nampo shipyard on North Korea’s west coast, represents [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Uncategorized

    Britain to transfer Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China supplying Russia with metal, composite, aircraft parts, electronics, drones and vehicles to support Russian war in Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. Donates 90 Stryker Armored Vehicles and 50 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    USAF secretly built and flew six generation fighter demonstrator

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    FrankenSAM program: Ukraine to retrofit AIM-9X Sidewinder On To Soviet-era Buk Launcher

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine seeks deadly AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the U.S. and allies to stop Russian ground offensive

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers 18 Krab Howitzers To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Started Building Type 054B Frigate With Russian Subsystem

  • Cyber

    Chinese Spy Risks His Life to Defect to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Close-up Image Shows North Korean Shipyards Was Inept and Lacked Technical Know-how on Launching Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Bell Helicopter Started Manufacturing AH1-Z Helicopter For Bahrain

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for Rooppur nuclear power plant

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

  • Europe

    Anadolu Shipyard delivers four landing ships to Qatari Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashed in Rostov region, Pilots killed

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 100A tank is another propaganda advantage for the Chinese army.

  • Air Platform

    Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Pentagon to equip Ukraine’s F-16 jets with JDAM precision-guided bombs

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Aircraft Carrier To Play Global Roles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone boat destroyed a Russian spy ship ‘Ivan Khurs’ in the black sea

  • Air Platform

    The assassin in the sky: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-1B Predator and MQ-1C Gray Eagle MALE UAV

  • Africa

    South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drones set Kerch bridge on fire again

  • Air Platform

    Armenia considers French Rafale jets and rejects the underperforming Su-30MKI jets due to Russia’s failure to defend Armenia.

  • Middle East

    Russia plans to boost military links with Iran, says the UK defense secretary

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

  • Americas

    Canada Purchases Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Navy Parades Chinese-built FK-3 Surface-to-air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agrees To Sale Eurofighter Typhoon, Tanks And Missiles To Turkey But Wants Guarantee On How Turkey Use Them

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems To Develop Hypersonic Weapons Capability In Australia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Sets to Procure 5 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To Norway

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy, France Develop Next-gen SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Russian Military Stages Biggest Nuclear Missiles Drill Amid Ukraine Tension

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet export success is driven by corruption and kickbacks to foreign air forces.

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

  • Europe

    British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    GBU-72: The U.S. Air Force’s F-15 Drops Enormous Bunker Buster Bomb

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Leonardo Delivers AW109 Trekker To Flykomala Private Charter Company

  • Industry

    Furious Russia Blasts China Over Technology Theft Of Russian Origin

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded £220 Million Contract For Ten Eurofighter Simulators

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