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Rebuilding the US weapons stockpile may take two years post-Iran war.

May 29, 2026 GDC 0

Restoring pre-war stockpiles of critical US munitions will take at least two years, according to CSIS report. The United States has enough munitions for any plausible scenario in the Iran war, but rebuilding its depleted […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Ukraine Deploys First Domestic 250 Kg Glide Bomb for Precision Strikes on Russian Targets.

May 24, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine has moved its first domestically developed glide bomb into combat deployment through the Brave1 defense technology hub, giving Kyiv a national precision strike capability designed to hit fortified Russian positions and command nodes from […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contract to Produce Ammo for Israeli Air Force.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

Israel orders $200 million in airborne munitions from Elbit as defense spending accelerates. Latest procurement adds to a series of wartime contracts aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. Less than a month after Elbit […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. Approves $373.6 Million JDAM-ER Sale to Ukraine.

May 6, 2026 GDC 0

The State Department notified Congress of a possible $373.6 million Foreign Military Sale for 1,200 tail kits to upgrade 500-pound bombs and 332 for 2,000-pound bombs, plus support equipment from Boeing. These JDAM-ER kits enable […]

Air-Launched Weapons

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

March 21, 2026 GDC 0

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $53-million contract modification to ramp up production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The modification raises the value of the previously awarded […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

March 13, 2026 GDC 0

Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates as Iranian missile and drone attacks expand across the Middle East. Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

March 9, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has approved an emergency $151.8 million Foreign Military Sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb bodies to Israel as the Israeli Air Force expands long-range strike operations against Iranian military infrastructure. The transfer […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa Jet Strike Iran with RAMPAGE missiles.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

 The Israel Defense Forces released images of an Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa armed with RAMPAGE stand-off missiles ahead of a strike under Operation Lion’s Roar targeting Iran. The loadout highlights Israel’s long-range strike planning […]

Air-Launched Weapons

US Navy Approves StormBreaker Smart Bomb for Operational Use Amid Iran Tensions.

February 23, 2026 GDC 0

Raytheon announced on February 20, 2026, from Tucson, Arizona, that the U.S. Navy has approved the StormBreaker precision weapon for operational use on its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet. The approval expands carrier air wing strike […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Germany Purchases Meteor BVRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

January 23, 2026 GDC 0

MBDA confirmed that Germany signed a new contract for additional Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the Bundeswehr. The purchase strengthens the Luftwaffe’s ability to deter and, if required, dominate long-range air engagements without […]

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  • Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block II

    September 11, 2020 0
    According to a contract released by the U.S. DoD (Department of Defense), Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $32,192,842 firm-fixed-price contract modification to previously awarded contract N00024-15-C-5420 to complete engineering and manufacturing [...]
  • Turkish Yörük among 5 finalists in Japanese armored vehicle tender

    August 15, 2021 0
    Turkish land vehicles manufacturer Nurol Makina’s Yörük 4×4 light armored vehicle became one of the finalist bidders in an armored vehicle tender held in Japan. If the domestic vehicle wins the tender, it will be [...]
  • Mk41 strike length vertical-launching system (VLS)

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  • U.S. Sending Third Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Middle East.

    March 7, 2026 0
    The United States is expected to deploy a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, Fox News reports. US Secretary of Navy Unveils Name of Two Future Aircraft CarrierDateJanuary 23, 2025USS Abraham Lincoln captain becomes [...]
  • Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

    October 26, 2021 0
    The US and Australia have agreed on a rotational deployment of US aircraft in Australia, and the sustainment and maintenance programs that go with it – this involves both countries leaning on allied partners and [...]
  • U.S. Transfers Cyclone-class Patrol Ships to Philippine Navy

    April 30, 2023 0
    It was revealed during Tuesday’s decommissioning ceremony of USS Monsoon (PC 4) and USS Chinook (PC 9) that the ships will be transferred to the Philippine Navy. The Cyclone-class Patrol Coastal Ships were the last [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

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  • Europe

    New Footage Shows American-made Bradley IFV Destroying Russia’s MT-LB Armored Fighting Vehicles

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Delivers 100,000th GPS Guidance Kits For 155mm Artillery Shells

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Defense Industry

    Chancellor Merkel’s last-minute approval sees German arms exports peak at $5.6 billion

  • Air Platform

    Turkey became the second country to destroy Buk-M and Pantsir ADS after Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think.

  • Americas

    L3Harris To Provide “Viper Shield” EW Suite For F-16V Block 70/72

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Manned-Unmanned Teaming Concept Tanks

  • Air Platform

    J-20 fighter jet’s chief designer Yang Wei was found dead after removal.

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • Europe

    Russia’s An-22 Transport Aircraft Crashed Due to Spare Parts Shortage.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

  • Europe

    Turkish defense industries scored $6.2 billion contract at SAHA Expo

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russian MiG-29s fighter jets at Crimean airbase

  • C4iSR

    The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Troops Picking Up Russian Conscripts By Their Cell Phone Location, Pounding Them With Howitzers

  • Europe

    Russian Military Ran Out of Guided Bombs and Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Japan Wants to Export Sixth-gen F-X/F-3 Fighter Jets to Compensate Development Costs

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian artic-variant TOR air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukrainian engineers developed remotely controlled submarine

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers Long-Range Precision Strike Missile System On Joint Light Tactical Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China places highest-ranking military generals under investigation.

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

  • Europe

    UK deploys paratroopers to Bosnia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China displays FK-3 and FK-2000 (Sino Pantsir) air defense systems

  • Air Platform

    UAE Purchases 12 L15 Training Aircraft From China

  • Industry

    Israeli Defense Exports Rise to $7.2 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea dispatched the Cheongung‑II air defense system to the UAE to counter Iranian threats.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea establishes research center to build aircraft engine.

  • Americas

    US Navy’s new Landing Craft Completes Tests with USS Carter Hall

  • Europe

    Indonesian Navy commissions 9th and Final Bintuni-Class LST

  • Europe

    Babcock, Saab to collaborate on Swedish Navy’s Luleå-class corvettes

  • Naval Weapons

    Eurotorp MU 90 Impact Torpedo

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down two Syrian Su-24 Fencer Jets And A Turkish Drone Shot Down Over Idlib Region, Syria.

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey reveals more details for Barbaros-class frigate

  • Europe

    Turkiye, Spain forge partnership to build aircraft carrier for Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivers 20 Leopard 1 Tanks To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops mini rocket for micro-UAVs

  • Americas

    Raytheon And Kongsberg to build Joint Strike Missile (JSM)

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Romania Considers Sending Patriot System to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy.

  • Americas

    Brazilian Navy and Embraer partner on surface search and coastal surveillance radars

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 interceptor jet catches fire mid-air

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ordered 12 Yak-130 Training Jets Worth $350 Million From Russia

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

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