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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Belgium will buy 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger anti-air system. Anti-air Missiles
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Europe

Saab Gripen Exits from Swiss Air 2030 Program

February 22, 2020 GDC 0

Switzerland kicked off the fly competition last April for the five types of combat aircraft under consideration (Eurofighter Typhoon, the Boeing F-18 Super Hornet, the Dassault Rafale, the Lockheed Martin F-35A and the Saab Gripen […]

Europe

Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

On January 2020, armasuisse has issued the second request for proposal for new fighter aircraft to the government authorities where the four potential suppliers are located: Germany (Airbus Eurofighter), France (Dassault Rafale) and the USA […]

Europe

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

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

On January 2020, armasuisse has also issued the second request for proposal to the government authorities where the two potential suppliers of new extended-range ground-based air defense systems are located: France (Eurosam SAMP/T) and the […]

  • Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

    November 2, 2020 0
    According to the Korea Herald newspaper, the UK Government and Babcock International, which led the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier design process, « are said to be actively engaging with their South Korean counterparts ». Babcock would [...]
  • Brazil’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project SN-BR Making Progress

    December 19, 2021 0
    In a ceremony held on November 25, the Brazilian Navy signed an agreement to start building the hull of its first nuclear-powered submarine (SSN), the “Álvaro Alberto”, as part of the SN-BR project. UK invests [...]
  • Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

    March 4, 2021 0
    The Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF’s) Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering (DAE) has awarded a contract for the upgrade of the service’s 11 Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D multirole combat aircraft to the latest MS20 standard, reported [...]
  • Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

    October 25, 2024 0
    The German government revealed a new military aid package to Ukraine, which features artillery shells, reconnaissance systems, vehicles, and more, to help Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion. Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, [...]
  • Estonia Purchases 12 K9 Thunder Howitzers

    March 7, 2023 0
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  • US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter

    May 18, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Management Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Special Operations Command, recently executed a successful flight demonstration involving the inaugural launch of the Air-Launched, Tube-Integrated Unmanned System (Altius) 700 [...]
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

    NATO to boost military expenditures in fiscal year 2021

  • Middle East

    U.S. Destroyed Iran’s Attack Boats in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Army Inducts New Armored Vehicles, Howitzers and Rocket Launchers

  • Europe

    Turkey Starts Mass Producing HISAR-A+ And HISAR-O+ Missiles

  • Europe

    Serbia upgrades BTR-82A armored vehicles with new remote weapons station.

  • Central Asia

    U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan military, now in the hands of Taliban

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • Air Platform

    Australia Receives First AH-64E Apaches Attack Helicopters to Boost Strike Power.

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    British-made Storm Shadow missiles destroyed Chonhar road bridge linking Kherson to Crimea

  • Americas

    Indonesia and USA sign major defense cooperation agreement.

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    China’s GAIC FTC-2000G AJT/Ground Attack Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    UK’s Tempest Fighter To Get A Brand New AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Germany to Send 50 Leopard Tank to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Only three MiG-29s are Operational with the Bangladesh Air Guard, and cannot be overhauled due to the Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Poland Received General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UCAV

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers 18 Krab Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Counter-drone System

    Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court imposed travel bans on 26 former ministers amid corruption allegations

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Air Platform

    The first KF-21 Boramae serially produced jet nears completion

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded $536 Million Contract To Upgrade German Navy’s Brandenburg-Class Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveils next-gen ZTZ-201 light tank

  • Europe

    Russia sending more troops near Kupyansk to make up for deceased troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops intercept and destroy Russian armored convoy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Killed More Than 1,000 Wagner Mercenaries In Melitopol

  • Middle East

    US Navy destroyer USS Spruance ‘blows a hole’ through Iranian cargo ship before seizing the ship.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia purchased LRASM and JSM for its F-35 stealth jets

  • Europe

    Turkey’s STM begins construction of 500 tons submarine ‘STM500’

  • Land Platform

    Greek EODH Built New Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Boeing-Saab T-7A RedHawk completes first inverted flight

  • Europe

    Lack Of IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Su-35 And Su-34 Fighter Jets In Kherson

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Japan Deploys 100KW Laser Weapon System on Aegis Destroyer.

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, U.S. Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets in Poland

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy’s First Aircraft Carrier Starts Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    Did China steal Apache Attack Helicopter Technology?

  • South Asia

    After destroying Bangladesh’s democracy, India’s Modi is begging Bangladesh to export Indian goods to the US.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

  • Americas

    US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 combat drone blows up Russian helicopter

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought Armored Vehicles, Ambulances From Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Virginia-class Submarines: The Guardian of Indo-Pacific Region

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

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