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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns. Infantry Weapons
  • [ June 17, 2026 ] Singaporean Air Force’s F-16 Received Israeli ELTA EL/L-8212 Electronic Warfare Pod. C4iSR
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Counter-drone System

Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones.

June 18, 2026 GDC 0

 At first, it was only a faint whine somewhere in the distance. Then the sound sharpened, swelled, and suddenly the drone was overhead, a high-pitched scream piercing the air as it flew past. The aircraft […]

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 […]

Anti-air Missiles

Türkiye’s SIPER 2  Layered Air Defense System Hits Milestone with Successful Live-Fire Test.

June 17, 2026 GDC 0

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Americas

U.S. Army to Purchase 857 THAAD Interceptors to Boost Indo-Pacific Deterrence.

June 14, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Army is preparing a major expansion of its THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile air defense arsenal, requesting 857 interceptors in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, according to recently released budget […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Intercepts Kamikaze Drones using GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has tested its GRIZZLY containerized launcher firing a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to intercept a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first demonstration of the capability. The live-fire trial took place at […]

Anti-air Missiles

Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T SLS air defense system.

June 12, 2026 GDC 0

Diehl Defence has developed a new generation of its compact mobile air defense system and unveiled it on the eve of the ILA Berlin Air Show. The German defense company announced the IRIS-T SLS MK […]

Americas

DZYNE Technologies Test Fires Low-cost IonStrike Kinetic Energy Interceptor.

June 12, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Army’s 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade is testing a low-cost kinetic interceptor called IonStrike in Europe this spring, evaluating whether the system produced by DZYNE Technologies can fill the mid-range gap in American […]

Americas

U.S. startup shoots down Shahed replica with T-REX 26-2 interceptor drone.

June 12, 2026 GDC 0

A Cambridge-based AI startup successfully intercepted a replica of the Iranian-designed Shahed-type long-range one-way attack drone in mid-air during a U.S. military test event in Indiana earlier this month, using a small, high-speed vertical take-off […]

Anti-air Missiles

France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors.

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

France has ordered the development of an ASTER/MICA VL multi-layer version of the SAMP/T NG ground-based air defence system. The system is being developed in cooperation with Italy and is intended to strengthen capabilities deployed […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 GDC 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. […]

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  • Former Bangladesh Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) and His Family Members Banned From Leaving Bangladesh to Face Corruption Charges

    May 22, 2025 0
    A Dhaka court has banned former Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan and three family members from leaving Bangladesh. Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”DateJune 13, 2021Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard [...]
  • Myanmar Rebels shoot down Sino-Pakistan JF-17 fighter jet using FN-6 MANPAD

    June 11, 2025 0
    A JF-17 fighter jet operated by the Myanmar Air Force was shot down Tuesday by anti-junta forces in Pale Township, located in the conflict-ridden Sagaing Region. Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter Of TatmadawDateMay [...]
  • Sweden vows to shoot down Russia’s Drones and Fighter Jets if it intrudes on its airspace.

    September 26, 2025 0
    Sweden’s defence chief warned that Russian aircraft violating its airspace will be shot down, raising NATO’s stakes amid rising Baltic tensions. Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia TensionsDateDecember 22, 2020NATO Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept [...]
  • A mysterious drone attack destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Transnistria

    March 18, 2024 0
    A drone strike at a military installation in Moldova’s breakaway republic of Transnistria on Sunday destroyed a Mi-8 helicopter and ignited a fire, authorities in the pro-Russia region said. Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia [...]
  • Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

    September 21, 2021 0
    Russia has offered its MiG-35, also known as MiG-29M2 aircraft, to Malaysian Air Force’s 12 fighter jets requirement, said Dmitry Shugaev, the director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) in an interview [...]
  • US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

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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 […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

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  • Europe

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  • South Asia

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  • Americas

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  • Middle East

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • South Asia

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  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Defense Industry

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Defense Industry

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Air Platform

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  • Ballistic Missile

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said.

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