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Anti-ship Missile

Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

May 18, 2026 GDC 0

Norway’s foreign ministry said exports of some of Oslo’s “most sensitive” defense technologies would be limited to its “allies and closest partners.” Norway’s foreign ministry has defended a decision to revoke export licenses linked to […]

Cruise Missiles

China is developing a copycat of the American LRASM Cruise Missile.

May 18, 2026 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 GDC 0

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Anti-ship Missile

Japan Approves Type 88 Anti-ship Missiles for the Philippines Navy.

May 16, 2026 GDC 0

Japan’s defence ministry is considering exports of Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles to the Philippines, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on ​Friday, as Tokyo adopts a more assertive regional security role ‌amid concern about China. Japan […]

Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Chinese-made FN-16 man-portable air defence systems have appeared in service with soldiers of the air defence battalion of Ukraine’s 160th Mechanised Brigade, photographs published by the brigade’s press service confirm. The brigade’s press service published […]

Americas

Anduril signs an agreement with DoW to deliver more than 1000 missiles per year.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Long-range precision fires and stand-off strike weapons are fundamental to America’s ability to deter our adversaries, but existing solutions are too expensive, too exquisite, and too hard to produce at scale. Anduril is prepared to […]

Ballistic Missile

Turkiye unveils Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

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Counter-drone System

Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

Lithuania said Wednesday that it is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system. Merops has been battle-tested in Ukraine and was also recently deployed to the Middle East. Another NATO ally is acquiring an American-made interceptor […]

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 […]

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  • Russian Su-24 fighter bomber crashed due to metal fatigue

    September 15, 2023 0
    A Russian attack aircraft crashed Tuesday evening in the southern Volgograd region, killing two pilots. Some Russian media reported the Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft crashed in the Kalachevsky district, 5 kilometers from the Lozhki, during [...]
  • U.S. State Department approves sale of 50 F-35 to UAE

    November 12, 2020 0
    The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $10.4 billion. The Defense [...]
  • Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

    April 12, 2021 0
    Myanmar’s military – the leaders of its recent coup – are funded by a huge chunk of the national budget. But the armed forces also draw a vast and secretive income from sprawling business interests. [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Downed 15 ‘Unstoppable’ Russian Kinzhal Missiles

    January 3, 2024 0
    Ukraine said that US-supplied Patriot surface-to-air missile systems downed all 15 Kinzhal ballistic missiles Russia fired at the country in its large-scale attack Tuesday. Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise [...]
  • Germany Sent MATADOR ATGM And Ammo To Ukraine

    May 29, 2022 0
    The German newspaper Spiegel recently reported that Ukraine has received a new batch of weapons from Berlin. Double Troubles For Russia: Ukraine Bought 5,100 MATADOR Anti-tank WeaponsDateApril 5, 2022Aselsan-Ukroboronprom Jointly Develop Skif ATGMDateOctober 14, 2019FGM-148 [...]
  • Chinese supply chain that helped Iran evade international sanctions paid off for the Communist Party through the Iran war.

    May 11, 2026 0
    A new analysis says the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has played a major role in helping Iran build and sustain the supply chain behind the Shahed series of one-way attack drones, which have become a [...]
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

    Luerssen Australia Continues To Strengthen Sovereign Supply Chain In Australia

  • South Asia

    Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Norway suspends export licenses of Naval Strike Missile to Malaysia.

  • Europe

    U.S. Approves F-35, Super Hornet And Patriot Missile Defense System For Switzerland

  • Americas

    U.S. President Joe Biden Lifts All Restrictions On Using American-made Weapons To Strike Inside Russia

  • Europe

    An engine explosion caused the crash of the Su-27 in Crimea in March

  • Europe

    Poland purchases 180 South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks

  • Europe

    German Government Approves Sale Of 100 PzH 2000 Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    RSAF’s A330 MRTT Gains Full Operational Capability

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian NASAMS Shot Down Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet In Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 04A (ZBD-04A) armored vehicle fires a smoke grenade at Chinese troops during an exercise.

  • Europe

    Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

  • Middle East

    Hamas’s attack was Israeli and American colossal intelligence failure on multiple fronts

  • Europe

    Peoples Liberation Army’s Subsidiary Owns London-based Data Center Hosting British Military’s Information.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone strikes on Russian capital as Russia shut down airspace

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Israel and Singapore Develop High-tech Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in action in Donbas region

  • Air Platform

    Drunk Ukranian Officer Rams His Car Into MiG-29 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 600 troops in a single day in Avdiivka

  • Naval Platforms

    Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy’s second-hand Chinese-made ships and submarines are inoperable.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rocketsan awarded contract to produce 108 Karaok anti-tank missiles for Malaysia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with Sweden to purchase Saab Gripen and GlobalEye AWACS

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Putin Blames Russian Rocket Scientists For Patriot Interception And Sent Them To Penal Colony for Treason

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Serbia purchased Soviet-era KUB anti-air missiles from Hungary

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

  • Europe

    Losing all armors Putin’s Army is now fighting in Ukraine on Horseback

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Extended-range ground-based air defense system

  • Americas

    US Army Selected Northrop Short Range Air Defense System Selected as Command and Control systems

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Middle East

    U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine peace deal will not last long without US backing: UK minister

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveils Groundbreaking Surveillance Systems

  • South Asia

    India Purchases 113 GE-404 Engines for Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Total 96 Gripen E/F Ordered By Brazil And Sweden

  • Americas

    Surging rocket motor demand drives the Pentagon to buy from upstart Ursa Major

  • Air Platform

    Anduril Industries Developed Multipurpose Altius-600 UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Repeat Incursions By PLA Air Force Into Taiwanese Airspace

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Land Platform

    Russian paratroopers to get high-speed buggies based on armored vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Awarded Contract To Build New Frigates For JMSDF

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy received second OPV 2600, PNS Yamama

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

  • Africa

    Turkish Dearsan lays keel of first of two OPVs for Nigeria

  • South Asia

    Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan to Replace All F-5s Within Three Years

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft By China: Australia To Tighten Export Control Laws To Protect Research Data

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