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  • Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

    January 1, 2023 0
    Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko commented during his most recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, drawing some extra attention. President Alexander Lukashenko misses major state celebration, amid speculation of paralysisDateMay 15, 2023Belarusian anti-Lukashenko BYPOL and [...]
  • Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

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    The Biden administration approved more than $1.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan. U.S. State Department approves Harpoon missiles to Taiwan worth $2.37 billionDateOctober 28, 2020The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and [...]
  • Iraq Purchases 8 M-SAM II Air Defense Missile System Batteries from Korea Worth $2.56 Billion

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  • Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar Akinci Drones Worth $3 Billion

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  • Pentagon Announced Top Ten Contenders For Counter-drone Technology

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  • Poland purchases 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Command Launch Units.

    September 22, 2025 0
    The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Poland of Javelin Missile Systems and related support, a package estimated at $780 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022

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    Poland signs deal to buy more Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers

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    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

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    Iran wants to build submarines and destroyer

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    Ukraine Recaptures Ten More Areas In Kherson Offensive

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    DefExpo 2020: Thales exhibits digital transformation and security solutions for defense forces

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    KAI to produce first KF-X prototype by April 2021

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    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set two major Russian oil depots ablaze

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin inks deal for SPY-7 radar manufacturing

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    Pakistan Inducts 14 JF-17B Twin Seats Fighter Jets

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    Australia-China diplomatic relationship hits lowest point

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing thousands of long-range drones in 2024, digital minister says

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    Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Upgraded T-72B Tanks Using Grenade

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    Top 100 Global Airborne Drone Manufacturers

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    Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

  • Americas

    M1 AbramsX: The Next Super Tanks Of US Army

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics To Manufacture Safran Engine

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    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

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    Ukraine destroys Russian military training center and vehicle repair facility in Crimea using Storm Shadow missiles

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    Russia wants to buy back the Turkish S-400 air defence system, amid air defence shortages.

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    Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

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    MBDA awarded contract to supply VL MICA to Moroccan Army

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    U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale Makes More Sales In Southeast Asia And Middle East?

  • Europe

    Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov admits Russia is at war in Ukraine, not a ‘special military operation’

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Neptune Cruise Missile Hit Russia’s Command Post In Occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Needs More Than 500 F-47 and B-21s Fend off China in the Indo-Pacific.

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    Myanmar Navy Deploys UMS Mottama To Build Up Troops and Heavy Artillery Near Bangladesh Border

  • Counter-drone System

    Ukraine sends 201 military experts to counter Iranian drones in the Middle East.

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand bid to make defense tech industry self-reliant

  • Europe

    Norway Sent 100 Mistral Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Russia’s S-24 Fencer Crashed In Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy To Christen Warship Named After Australia’s Capital

  • Europe

    Ukrainian RUBAKA kamikaze drone can hit target at 500km range

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Putin pledges fighter jets and air defense system for Iran to distract the West from Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkiye to deliver advanced Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Missiles On Demand: Boeing’s New 16 Air-To-Air Missile Carrying F-15EX (2040c / X)

  • Air Platform

    Italy and ITPS Canada establish the first private fleet of Leonardo M-346 fighter trainers in North America.

  • Middle East

    Russia has provided Iran with intelligence to help strike the U.S. and Israeli military assets.

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Started Serial Production of Gripen E Under Technology Transfer

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

  • Americas

    US Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft blinded Chinese and Russian-made radars in Venezuela.

  • South Asia

    Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Landed in Northeastern State

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

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