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  • [ April 7, 2026 ] U.S. Triples Patriot PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production to Meet Surging Air and Missile Defense Demand. Americas
  • [ April 7, 2026 ] China provided satellite images and geospatial data of the U.S. military bases in the Middle East to Iran’s IRGC. C4iSR
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Corruption and incompetence lead to declining operational readiness of Su-30MKM, says Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu

November 26, 2020 GDC 0

  The defence ministry wasn’t the only challenge Mat Sabu faced. He was criticised by Brigadier-General (Retired) Mohamed Arshad Raji, president of the National Patriots Association, for improperly revealing that only 4 of the 28 Malaysian-owned Russian […]

  • Russia on the hunt for Ukraine’s FPV drone operators who kill thousands of Russian troops

    January 28, 2024 0
    Ukrainian and Russian reliance on cheap but powerful first-person-view drones in recent months has made their pilots prime targets beyond the frontlines. Ukraine’s FPV drone blew up Russian TOR air defense systemDateDecember 12, 2023Putin’s new [...]
  • Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer

    January 29, 2022 0
    Qatar has received its first Leonardo M-346 Master advanced jet trainer aircraft from Italy, the manufacturer confirmed on 26 January. QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadronDateJune 30, 2020Boeing Rolls Out F-15QA For Qatar [...]
  • Finland Ordered Pre-production Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicle

    February 21, 2022 0
    The Finnish Defense Forces has signed the agreement with Patria to acquire  Patria 6×6 vehicles as a pre-series related to the joint 6×6 vehicle programme between Latvia, Finland, Estonia and Patria. The pre-series vehicles will [...]
  • Turkiye unveils Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile

    July 24, 2025 0
    Türkiye unveiled its first hypersonic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, on Tuesday, as its maker, Roketsan, introduced six new advanced systems at the IDEF 2025 international defense fair in Istanbul. Rocketsan Test Fires Tayfun Short-range Ballistic [...]
  • Polish military fields new version of Rosomak armored combat vehicle

    September 5, 2024 0
    The Polish military recently unveiled an advanced version of the Rosomak 8×8 multi-role vehicle, which is based on Patria’s AMV product family. Poland purchases upgraded Rosomak fighting vehicles worth $1 billionDateDecember 26, 2024Polish Rosomak APCs [...]
  • Raytheon to outfit FA-50 fighters with PhantomStrike AESA radar for Poland and Malaysia

    May 18, 2023 0
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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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army trials CM-32 armored vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone struck Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile manufacturing factory.

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Daegu-class multi-role frigates

  • Europe

    Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

  • Americas

    Raytheon, Rafael to build new Tamir missile production facility in Arkansas

  • Middle East

    UAE Stops Issuing Visas for 11 Muslim Countries, But Continues to Welcome Israelis

  • Air Platform

    40 RNAF’s F-16 fighter jets could allow Ukraine to retake Crimea faster than anticipated

  • Europe

    President Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian soldiers for recapturing Klishchiivka, near Bakhmut

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Starts Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Development

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Begin Construction Of Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 and Tor-M2 Anti-air Missile.

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • Europe

    Russia’s Navy has a big maintenance problem, no ships ever leave ports without a tugboat

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strike destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Signs $900 Million Contract To Deliver Future Submarine Capability At Devonport

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions Buster: Russian Orlan-10 UAV Made Of American, Japanese, German And Chinese Components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils K2 Tank With The Most Advanced Active Protection System

  • Europe

    Belarusian President Lukashenko urges Belarusians to prepare for war with Ukraine and Poland

  • Europe

    Russian arms industries vanished in the Ukraine war, corruption, tanking ruble and no export orders

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Started Working On Next-generation Offshore Patrol Boats For Italian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles For Sweden’s Visby Class Corvettes

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin begins production of F-35 for Royal Danish Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System To Germany

  • Americas

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Does Not Meet Canada’s FFCP Requirement: Report

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China unveils PL-15E and PL-10E missiles for foreign customers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    US Army Deploys MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System In The Middle East

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Air Platform

    Germany Announced Additional 35 F-35 Stealth Jets Purchases as FCAS Program Stalled.

  • Middle East

    By bombing Qatar, Israel sent a strong signal to the Middle East that Hamas and Hezbollah have no place to hide.

  • Europe

    Ukraine upgrades captured Russian armored vehicles

  • Africa

    China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

  • Naval Weapons

    SeaRAM Block 2 CIWS launchers

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Spooked: Putin Disappeared From Russian Television For 36 Hours

  • Europe

    Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First Landing And Take-off Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War Exposing Chinese Weaknesses: Only Nine Su-35 Operational In Chinese Inventory Due To Avionics Fault

  • Middle East

    Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Researchers Find Chinese Submariners Are Suffering From Mental Health Problems

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Europe

    Russia destroyed wooden mock-ups of HIMARS using $5 million Kalibr cruise missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From France

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

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