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Europe

UK Defense company unveils Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor drones.

April 2, 2026 GDC 0

A London-based defense research and development company has revealed two new high-speed interceptor drone prototypes, expanding its portfolio of specialized counter-air systems, according to an exclusive statement provided by company founder Aytekin Guclu. The London […]

Anti-ship Missile

Japan Deploys Type 12 Anti-ship Missile at Japan’s Military Bases.

April 1, 2026 GDC 0

Japan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that long-range missiles with counterstrike capabilities have been brought into service at two Ground Self-Defense Force bases in the country. The deployment of the missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto […]

Anti-air Missiles

South Korea delivers the third Cheongung-II (M-SAM) battery to the United Arab Emirates.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

South Korea’s reported delivery of a third Cheongung-II (M-SAM) battery to the United Arab Emirates indicates that a standard export programme has shifted into a strategically accelerated reinforcement effort after Iran’s recent missile and drone […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

March 29, 2026 GDC 0

Israel is bringing directed-energy weapons into the air, with Elbit Systems developing high-powered lasers (HPL) for military aircraft under a new defense contract. HPL is a high-power airborne laser, designed for helicopter and multirole aircraft […]

Cruise Missiles

Türkiye expands serial production of long-range missiles.

March 29, 2026 GDC 0

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Anti-ship Missile

Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

March 27, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) said March 24 that its forces destroyed a launcher from Russia’s Bastion coastal missile system in occupied Crimea during overnight strikes. The GUR said the system had been used to […]

Europe

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

March 27, 2026 GDC 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 GDC 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 […]

Anti-air Missiles

Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

March 25, 2026 GDC 0

Switzerland will consider acquiring a second long-range air-defense system, preferably produced in Europe, as delivery of previously ordered Patriot systems by the United States will be delayed by four to five years, the government said […]

Europe

Turkiye unveils long-range K2 kamikaze drone.

March 24, 2026 GDC 0

Turkish drone maker Baykar has unveiled a new loitering munition known as the K2 kamikaze, presenting the system in a promotional video released Saturday that showcased the drone’s artificial intelligence–based flight, navigation, and targeting capabilities. […]

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  • $10.3 billion worth of outdated tech, machinery and parts China supplied to Russia is certain proof that China is using the same outdated tech in its missiles, the Telegraph Reported.

    January 29, 2026 0
    The Telegraph’s investigation uncovers at least $10.3 billion in Chinese machinery and components shipped to Russia since 2022, fueling production of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile at the sanctioned Votkinsk facility. The technology, machinery, microchips, and [...]
  • Hyundai Rotem favored to land $9 billion K2 tank deal with Poland

    January 29, 2020 0
    Hyundai Rotem is aiming to strike a $9 billion tank development deal with the Polish government to develop and build domestic variant of original K2 tank. If the deal actually happens, it would mark the [...]
  • Russia Boosts Air Defense System In Crimea, Amid Fears Of U.S. Supplying F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

    January 23, 2023 0
    Russia is reportedly working to ramp up its defenses for Crimea as experts predict that Ukraine may retake the occupied peninsula within the next year. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war [...]
  • Israel offers Iron Dome batteries to Saudi Arabia

    June 7, 2021 0
    “Israel has advanced capabilities in the field and in the past there have even been reports that Saudi Arabia is seeking to purchase Iron Dome batteries from Israel.” The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian [...]
  • North Korea Test Fires Solid Fuel Hwasong-19 ICBM

    November 1, 2024 0
    North Korea on Friday said it fired an “ultimate version” of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-19. USS John Finn Tests SM-3 Block IIA to Intercept ICBMDateNovember 27, 2020Russia assisted North Korea in developing [...]
  • Boeing delivers 100th P-8A Poseidon to US Navy

    May 17, 2020 0
    SEATTLE (GDC) — The U.S. Navy received its 100th P-8A aircraft from Boeing on May 14 as the global fleet, which also includes the Indian navy and the Australian and U.K. air forces, approaches 300,000 flight [...]
Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

  • Civil Aviation

    Boeing Awarded the Largest Aircraft Production Contract by Qatar Airways

  • Air Platform

    Korean KF-21 Boramae jet joins Peruvian Air Force’s next-generation combat aircraft competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defence Strategic Review 2023 Handed To The Albanese Government

  • Europe

    Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russian Patrol Boat in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys NASAMS And APSIDE Anti-air Missiles In Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Proving Russian Propaganda About Hypersonic Missile Wrong

  • Land Platform

    Russian Fictitious T-95 Main Battle Tank that never produced

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue Operations

  • South Asia

    Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

  • Americas

    US Army Validates Next-generation Patriot Radar Successor in Realistic Ballistic Missile Interception Test

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Supply Seagull USV For Philippines Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Wants To Buy Medi-vac Vehicles From Estonia

  • Europe

    The US DoD awarded a contract for the production of Bulgarian F-16V

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Navy’s saves $100 millions dollars as F-35B survived bird ingestion

  • Europe

    U.S. slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities, making it harder for Russia to maintain warships  

  • Europe

    Putin’s protection officer defects, revealing Putin’s luxurious life and intense paranoia

  • Europe

    Russian invasion in Ukraine is not going according to plan, says Jens Stoltenberg

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In Belgorod Due To Pilot Fatigue

  • Europe

    Russia Drops Bombs on Mariupol Drama Theatre

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For Combat Training Solutions Of Polish Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases 48 New HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Ship-killer Role.

  • Europe

    Greece signs letter of intent with Netherlands for more warships

  • Europe

    Swedish Military Procures THeMIS Cargo Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Trials

  • Europe

    Poland deploys Patriot missile defense system to protect its capital

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI awarded contract to produce anti-jam GPS system for South Korea and Thailand

  • Defense Industry

    The Ukraine war dealt a knockout blow to Russia’s arms exports

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

  • Europe

    Armenia Turns To France To Get Help Rebuilding Its Military

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy Deploys Six Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers to Strike Iran.

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Special Forces Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare System in Bakhmut

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin’s unstoppable hypersonic missiles gaining bad reputation as Ukraine shooting them down every time it launched

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Shipbuilder Lays Keel for Navy’s New Air Warfare Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Sweden signs a landmark deal with Ukraine to export up to 150 Gripen E/F fighter jets.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Australia to deploy land-based Naval Strike Missiles amid China tensions

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will build six prototype KAAN fighter jets for AESA and avionics tests

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Procure Patriot Flight Test Support from Lockheed

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • Europe

    Putin’s forces already lost the war, former Russian commander says

  • C4iSR

    Hungary deploys Israeli-made ELM-2084 air defense radar system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian R-77 air-to-air missile malfunctioned and missed its target in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force Discloses Procurement Wishlist, Includes Akinci B, TB2 and Wing Loong II Drones

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