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  • [ April 13, 2026 ] U.S. Navy Purchases 785 Tomahawks and 540 SM-6 Missiles to Rebuild Fleet Firepower and Stocks. Americas
  • [ April 13, 2026 ] China’s Y-20 transport aircraft delivers weapons and tunnel boring equipments to Iran under an $8 billion gold-for-weapons deal. Middle East
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U.S. Navy Purchases 785 Tomahawks and 540 SM-6 Missiles to Rebuild Fleet Firepower and Stocks.

April 13, 2026 GDC 0

 On April 6, 2026, USNI reported that the latest Pentagon budget request calls for a major increase in procurement for two of the U.S. Navy’s most important ship-launched missiles, the Tomahawk and the SM-6. The […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin will invest $7 billion to expand missile production.

April 12, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has invested more than $7 billion to expand production capacity for key defense systems, including advanced air defense munitions. The investment is aimed at increasing output to meet growing demand from the United […]

Anti-air Missiles

China prepares a shipment of HQ-9B, HQ-16, HQ-7, FN-6, C-802, and tunnel boring machines and ballistic missile launchers to Iran via the CPEC corridor.

April 11, 2026 GDC 0

China prepares a large shipment of 5 HQ-9B batteries, 16 HQ-16 batteries, 24 HQ-7 batteries, 1000 shoulder-fired FN-6, 150 C-802 anti-ship missiles, and digging equipment, along with ballistic missile launchers, through the CPEC corridor to […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Awarded $4.76 Billion Contract to Produce PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Missiles.

April 11, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin receives a $4.761 billion U.S. Army contract to produce PAC-3 MSE Patriot interceptors through June 30, 2030. The award includes $264.96 million in Army funds and $4.496 billion in Foreign Military Sales funding. […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 GDC 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike.

April 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli Air Force has destroyed one of Iran’s air defense systems in a precision strike, eliminating a Russian-made S-300PMU2 battery, according to a video released by the Israel Defense Forces on April 7, 2026. […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

April 8, 2026 GDC 0

On April 6, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced a new step to accelerate production of Arrow interceptors, underscoring the importance of long-range missile defense in the country’s current security posture. The decision follows […]

Americas

U.S. Triples Patriot PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production to Meet Surging Air and Missile Defense Demand.

April 7, 2026 GDC 0

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of War announced a seven-year framework agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production capacity for seekers used in the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement, or […]

Americas

MSI Defense integrates South Korean interceptor into EAGLS system

April 6, 2026 GDC 0

MSI Defense Solutions and South Korea’s Nearthlab on March 24 signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate the KAiDEN autonomous interceptor drone into the EAGLS counter-UAS system, the companies announced at the Association of the […]

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  • MiG-35, Should Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) make the same mistake again?

    December 25, 2017 0
    A historical view of MiG Russian Mig fighter jets have been in the market for many decades, and are known as among the cheapest options for any air force. The new Mig-35 and its legacy [...]
  • Taiwan Considers $10 Billion Weapons Purchases From The U.S.

    February 19, 2025 0
    Taiwan is considering a multi-billion dollar arms purchase from the U.S., sources say, seeking support from the new Trump administration amid rising military pressure from China. U.S. Approves SLAM-ER And MS-110 Reconnaissance Pods For TaiwanDateApril [...]
  • U.S. Female Pilots Became The First Pilot To Score Air-to-air Kill Against Houthis

    August 7, 2024 0
    According to a Navy press release, an F/A-18F Super Hornet pilot from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 made history by becoming the first US female pilot to score an air-to-air kill. First Israeli Female Pilot [...]
  • U.S. State Department approved precision-guided munitions to Nigeria

    August 23, 2025 0
    On August 13, 2025, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. State Department had approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria of precision-guided munitions, rockets, and related support valued at [...]
  • L3Harris Awarded $345 Million Contact For U.S. Army’s Tactical Radio System

    September 29, 2021 0
    L3Harris and Thales have been awarded $345.2 million in delivery orders to commence the full-rate production of tactical radio systems for the U.S. Army. L3Harris, Elbit Systems Awarded $92 Million Contract For Aviator Imaging TechnologyDateAugust [...]
  • Ukraine Received NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System From The U.S.

    November 9, 2022 0
    New air defence systems provided by Ukraine’s western allies have arrived in the country, Ukraine’s government said. Raytheon Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Deliver Six NASAMS II Anti-air Missiles System To UkraineDateDecember 1, 2022Ukraine Deploys NASAMS And [...]
Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

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    Ukraine war: Iraq grounds Mi-17 and Mi-28NE helicopters, purchases American helicopters

  • Americas

    Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It Offered MiG-29M2

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Saab Will Produce Future Fighter Jet As Gripen E Sale Discussions Continued in Peru, Colombia, Philippines and Thailand

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian volunteer corp ravaged Belgorod, 340,000 residents will be evacuated

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics to Develop AI Sensors for Prototype Drone

  • Anti-drone System

    Slovakian DefTech Firm Unveils Wolf 25 AD Drone Hunter Vehicle

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Orders 10th Virginia-class Submarine

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Watchdog Urges Bangladesh’s Interim Government to Dissolve the RAB, DGFI, ISPR, DGDP, AFD, and NSI.

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Awarded $930 Million Contract to Produce Six Ghost Bat Drones.

  • Air Platform

    The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israel, US, Jordan and UK forces help shoot down Iranian Muhajer-10 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles over Jordan, Syria, Israel and Iraq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshis turned to Virtual Private Network (VPN) as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered DGFI to crackdown on citizens using draconian ICT law

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Strikes Killed 200 North Korean Troops

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to rejoin F-35 program under Trump Administration

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin’s F-35B is the right fighters for Singapore

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Considers $10 Billion Weapons Purchases From The U.S.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt unveils domestically developed 40km range Raad 200 multiple rocket launcher

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Poland to deploy Naval Strike Missiles to Protect Baltic Coast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Type 99A Tank To Glawan Valley: Reports

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Nexter Delivers 105mm Howitzers To Thailand

  • Europe

    Romania Increases 2022 Defense Budget By 32%

  • Air Platform

    France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s allies urge European countries to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Industry

    Leonardo Company’s Naval Capability

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

  • Europe

    Israel supplies super modern arms to muslim Azerbaijani and deprived christian Armenians

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall ramps up Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles production at Hungarian factory

  • C4iSR

    Turkey tests indigenous UAV camera for Bayraktar TB2

  • South Asia

    Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Faces 8,500 Pages of Chargesheets, including 1,400 Murders, 3,500 Disappearances, Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Offers KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets to European and Asian countries

  • Americas

    Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Europe

    Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops sever Russian supply lines in the Kursk region

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman completes design review of new laser weapon system

  • Air Platform

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture Su-57 fighter jets.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army inducts HQ-9/P air-defense system

  • Cyber

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

  • Europe

    Gerlach armored tactical vehicle received Norwegian-made remote weapon station.

  • Europe

    Russia may look to expand the Ukraine war into Moldova

  • Africa

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  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Alliance Progressed On Nuclear-powered Submarines For Australia

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