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  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed a MiG-29 at the Crimea airfield, burned the St. Petersburg oil terminal and damaged the naval base. Air Platform
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] Germany Purchases Four Meko A200 Warships from Thyssenkrupp Europe
  • [ July 5, 2026 ] NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes. C4iSR
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  • Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)

    July 17, 2019 0
    S-400 Triumf The S-400 Triumf -NATO calls it SA-21 Growler is a long-range surface-to-air missile (MLR SAM) system developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antay. The S-400 is an upgrade of the S-300 series of missile systems put in [...]
  • Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor drone for the low‑altitude drone fight.

    June 25, 2026 0
    The VTOL interceptor carries no warhead, and if the mission is aborted, it can return to its launch point and land vertically, ready for the next mission. Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for [...]
  • Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

    April 30, 2025 0
    According to L’Opinion on April 12, 2025, Morocco formally expressed interest in acquiring South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The announcement came during a visit by Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad [...]
  • U.S. Considers Sending Saab-developed Deadly GLSDB With 150KM Range To Ukraine

    November 30, 2022 0
    The Pentagon is considering Boeing’s proposal to supply Ukraine with low-cost, small, precision-guided GLSDB bombs that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deeper into Russia’s rear, as the West struggles to meet the demand [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s largest iron ore production plant

    March 6, 2024 0
    Two Ukrainian drones struck fuel facilities at one of Russia’s largest iron ore plants on Wednesday, though no one was injured and the plant’s operations were disrupted, Russian officials and the plant owner said.Kursk governor [...]
  • Polish-made kamikaze ‘Warmate’ drone destroyed Russia’s Podlyot radar complex

    April 30, 2024 0
    Putin suffered an embarrassing setback soon after bragging ‘Victory is inevitable’ as he put captured British armoured cars on display in Moscow. Polish-made kamikaze ‘Warmate’ drone flew into and destroyed the spinning dish of the [...]
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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    SY-400/DF-12A/BP12A Short-range Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin admits battle of Bakhmut severely degraded Wagner mercenary group

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • Europe

    Russian army so degraded that it will not recover in centuries, U.S. army veteran says

  • Air Platform

    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • Air Platform

    CSTO Member Kazakhstan Auctions 117 Soviet-era And Russian-origin Fighter Jets, Including Su-30SM, MiG-31, MiG-29

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Deal: U.S. Congress Passes Legislation Allowing Transfer of Nuclear Submarines to Australia

  • Air Platform

    China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

  • Americas

    Hanwha Offers Full Armored Vehicle and KSS-III Submarine Production in Canada.

  • Europe

    Turkey invited seven countries to join naval exercises with it’s Navy

  • Air Platform

    China’s copycat J-16D EW is not a EA-18 Grolwer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Air Force Used ‘Rocks’ Bunker Busters In Gaza To Destroy Hamas Tunnels

  • Air Platform

    24 Su-35 Downed in Ukraine War, Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet is Doomed

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Europe

    German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Alleged Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia pulling out troops from Ukraine in humiliating retreat to save Kursk region

  • C4iSR

    China Panic: British and Americans Are Gathering Vital Intelligence From Russia’s Prized Su-35S Jet

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

  • Naval Weapons

    SeaRAM Block 2 CIWS launchers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy bans smartphones and social media at naval bases

  • Middle East

    Israeli High Court rejects ban on arms sales to Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

  • Americas

    Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese-made military hardware had no chance against powerful American military might.

  • Europe

    Putin is dumping dead Russian soldiers by truck inside Ukraine to hide actual losses

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract to Enhance SEAD/DEAD Mission Capability of F-35

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • Africa

    U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 Rifles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian warship drive off Chinese vessels from its EEZ

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Europe

    Norway and Germany to jointly develop next-generation supersonic strike missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL develop jamming system to protect naval ships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Su-30 aircraft violates Taiwanese airspace

  • Explore

    Russian army is no longer capable of ground-based tactical warfare, UK defense intelligence report

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contract to Produce Ammo for Israeli Air Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Appointed As New ADF Chief, Amid Major Command Shake-up

  • Europe

    Belgium Formally Joins Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Admit Russian Military Weren’t Ready For Full-scale Military Operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin’s F-35 sales compared to Tesla sales in Europe

  • Counter-drone System

    Saab Awarded $530 Million Contract to Integrate Nimbrix Drone Killer Missile onto Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

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