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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

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Americas

US Army’s M4 Carbine Replacement Program

November 13, 2019 GDC 0

The US Army announced Aug. 29 2019 that it has selected three companies to develop prototype service weapons it says will make ground troops more lethal in future battles. The US Army will select a […]

  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russian oil depot, all flights were canceled

    September 18, 2023 0
    An explosion at an oil depot shook southwestern Russia in the early hours of this morning. Fire raged in the Oryol region, a hub for pipelines exporting to Belarus, moments after a Ukrainian drone damaged [...]
  • China’s focus on external appearance rather than developing sensors, radar, and avionics is appeasing the Communist Party, but not enhancing combat efficacy.

    November 6, 2025 0
    US-China race for next-gen air dominance will be decided by innovation speed, not legacy strength – and China’s winning by a mile. China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVCDateJuly 19, 2020China aiming Turkey as [...]
  • Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

    April 10, 2025 0
    Some NATO countries are considering alternatives to the F-35 stealth fighter jet.The Trump administration’s shifted stance towards Europe has allies concerned about reliability. British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) is receiving global attention from partners [...]
  • Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

    June 12, 2024 0
    A Russian SU-34 bomber crashed in the Caucasus mountains during a routine training flight likely due to a technical malfunction, killing the crew aboard, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the defence ministry. Russia’s [...]
  • Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

    June 6, 2026 0
    Kyiv-based company MAC HUB has unveiled a naval drone capable of carrying up to 27 interceptor drones, offering Ukraine a new way to counter large-scale Shahed attacks at sea. Textron Systems armed unmanned surface vehicle [...]
  • Finish and Swedish Navy Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercises

    April 26, 2022 0
    Last week, the Finnish and Swedish navies conducted a joint anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Gulf of Finland. Finish Navy’s Hamina-class tests fire torpedoesDateAugust 24, 2020NATO Submarines And Frigates Hunt Russian Submarine In Black Sea.DateJuly [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper-1 Anti-air Missile Enters Service with Turkish Armed Forces.

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Modernize F-22 Raptor’s Head-up Display (HUD)

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk: NATO’s new cutting-edge spy drones

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Buys Eight Turkish F-35A

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab receivesRBS70 NG MSHORAD air defence order from Lithuania

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Shot Dead Garment Workers Protesting For Pay Raise

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Test-fires Long-range AARGM-ER

  • Europe

    Britain to Send StarStreak Anti-air Missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    HİSAR-A Goes Into Serial Production For Turkish Military

  • Defense Industry

    Thales Australia awarded $160 million contract to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Novgorod Region

  • Europe

    Russian Commanders Dumping Conscripts To Frontline Without Guns And Protecting Gears

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UAE’s EDGE to equip Turkish Bayraktar drones with precision-guided bombs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

  • Americas

    US Army Orders M109A7 Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government sent three former DGFI Directors and Army Generals to forced retirement, and one General dismissed amid human rights violations and corruption

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France and Spain Signed Agreement On FCAS Fighter’s Propulsion

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded $396 Million Contract To Supply 18 AW169M Helicopters to Austria

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s fighter option: 16 Gripen E/F jets are a cost-effective, superior alternative to 48 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu jets. 

  • Europe

    Sefine Shipyard, TUBITAK To Build Turkey’s USV Capabilities

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan developed new OMTAS ATGM and Armor for multipurpose vehicles

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded Contract To Produce Heavy Duty Truck For US Army

  • C4iSR

    Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks destroyed three S-300 surface-to-air missile launchers

  • Europe

    Greece to purchase PULS artillery system from Israel.

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Europe

    Ukraine keeps finding Western parts in Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Two Tu-22M Nuclear Bombers

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s First Survey Vessel (Large) Launched by GRSE

  • Counter-drone System

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

  • Air Platform

    The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

  • Air Platform

    US Army to induct UH-72B Lakota Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Lays Keel Of Fifth Arafura Class Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Boeing Offer Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopters For Bundeswehr

  • Europe

    Delusional and demoralized Russian troops tell the commander that Bayraktar TB2 dropped nuclear bombs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Mogami-class Frigate to Replace Ageing ANZAC Frigates.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The MBDA AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM)

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Australia Purchases 12 MH-60R And 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    The $50 Million MiG-35 “Lemon” Will Be Tested Until 2021 :Mikoyan Design Bureau

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