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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Finish Parliament Lifts Ban on Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons. Europe
  • [ 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
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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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  • Northrop Grumman to deliver MQ-4C Triton UAV to RAAF in 2023

    July 8, 2020 0
    Australia can expect delivery of its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in 2023, and of the second and third aircraft by early 2025, Northrop Grumman Australia Chief Executive [...]
  • Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing’s Children Involved In Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering In Thailand

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  • US-made AGM-88E HARM Anti-radiation Missile’s Component Found At Russian Destroyed SAM Site in Eastern Ukraine

    August 10, 2022 0
    The Pentagon Monday announced $1 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, the single largest package of weapons and equipment from its inventories since Russia’s February invasion. Ukrainian Pilots Record Spectacular Videos Of Polish-supplied MiG-29 Firing [...]
  • The USAF And RAAF Join F-35 Training Partnership

    February 19, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force returned a majority of its F-35A Lightning II pilots, maintainers and aircraft to RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia, in December 2019, but still maintains a joint pilot-training and maintenance presence at Luke AFB. [...]
  • Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

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  • Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Deliver AN/TPS77 Long-Range Air Defense Radar To RAAF

    July 9, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin Australia has signed a new contract with the Australian Department of Defense for ongoing sustainment of the Tactical Air Defence Radar System (TADRS). The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is using the system [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China has a Problem, It Can’t Make Jet Engine and Marine Propulsion

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

  • Europe

    Polish military fields new version of Rosomak armored combat vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force Received 50th F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Adolf Modi’s anti-Chinese unilateral India-only neighbourhood policy responsible for the ouster of pro-Modi Sheikh Hasina

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab to Supply Composite Superstructure to Singaporean Navy’s Warships

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ingenuity: Ukrainian buggies use Corsar missiles to kill Russian tanks

  • South Asia

    Arrest warrants issued against 5 former director general of Bangladesh army’s spy agency DGFI.

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Court Rejects Sedation Charges Against Aljazeera Network For Blowing Whistle About Army Chief’s Corruption

  • Middle East

    QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

  • Europe

    Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record €2 billion order

  • Air Platform

    UK-based Aeralis designing a new modular next-gen training aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Kachin Independence Army Hit Myanmar Army’s Mi-17 Helicopter With FPV Drone

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Germany proposes to supply Ukraine with 100 modern PzH 2000 howitzers

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s Iner Circle, Oligarchs and FSB Are Plotting to Depose KGB Putin, Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Wants Four New Type 09IV Nuclear Attack Submarines

  • C4iSR

    Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

  • Africa

    Serbia Received Largest Ever Arms Deal From Algeria For NORA B52 Howitzers

  • Europe

    Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept for submarine-launched AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile

  • Europe

    Swedish Army Received Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Latest Satellite Photos Show the Destruction of Russian Armored Vehicles and Tanks Near Kyiv

  • Europe

    IAI And Rafael Are Competing For Polish Air Defense Requirement

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian military lost 31,996 pieces of equipment in Ukraine war, but how bad Russia’s equipment losses are?

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s new Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter takes first flight

  • Europe

    British MoD Facing Budget Crunch As It Tries to Plug £7 billion holes

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy Sailors Killed In Explosion Onboard Destroyer At Mumbai Dockyard

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived direct missile hit

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia Deploys Soviet-era Tor-M2DT Missile In Ukraine

  • Americas

    In a hypothetical war, If F-35 face-off with Su-57, who would win?

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Raytheon AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

  • Europe

    Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

  • Europe

    Norway boosts defense spending by whopping $48 billion

  • Land Platform

    General Dynamics LAV 700 Armoured Vehicle

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Received First Airborne Laser Weapons

  • Europe

    Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing Coup

  • Europe

    Raytheon delivers NASAMS II to Lithuanian Army

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

  • Europe

    Until Ireland Invest in Irish Air Corps, Russia will continue to violate its sovereignty

  • Europe

    US Navy And Hellenic Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BG Crashed in West Bengal, India: Report PTI

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