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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns. Infantry Weapons
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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 […]

  • Japan showcases 1,000km range Type 12 anti-ship cruise missile

    June 12, 2025 0
    The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) has unveiled the vehicle launcher for the enhanced Type 12 anti-ship missile at the service’s largest live-fire drill, marking its first public appearance. Japan’s MHI develops an advanced derivative [...]
  • Ukrainian MiG-29 And Su-27 Escort American B1B Lancer Bomber Over Black Sea

    July 13, 2022 0
    Two B-1B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, conducted a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Force mission throughout Europe and the Black Sea region, May 29, 2020. US Air Force B1-B Lancer [...]
  • U.S. Starts Deploying Aegis Ashore Battery in Poland

    June 29, 2021 0
    The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said today the military has begun installing Aegis Ashore missile defense systems at Redzikowo base in Poland. Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense SystemsDateFebruary 25, 2021Standard Missile 3: Shipboard and [...]
  • Iran pivots to the Chinese J-10C and admits Russia is not a reliable defense partner

    June 30, 2025 0
    According to information published by several Arabic media outlets on June 27, 2025, the Iranian Defense Minister recently visited China and initiated high-level discussions to procure Chengdu J-10C multirole fighter jets and KJ500 AWACS (Airborne [...]
  • Israeli Air Force Completely Destroys Syrian Naval Fleet

    December 13, 2024 0
    According to information published by the Israeli MoD on December 10, 2024, the Israeli Navy launched a large-scale offensive yesterday targeting Syrian naval assets at the Port of Latakia and Minet el-Beida Bay in Northwestern [...]
  • Xi Jinping panics during the Iran war concern regarding CIA infiltration and drone bans over Beijing.

    April 9, 2026 0
    Chinese leadership, particularly under Xi Jinping, has displayed heightened panic during the Iran war concern regarding potential CIA infiltration within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and top-level government, driving a massive purge of military personnel [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Europe

    Saab Gripen Exits from Swiss Air 2030 Program

  • Middle East

    Israel and the U.S. Air Force destroyed 5,500 Iranian Targets and 60 ships.

  • Air Platform

    Denmark, the Netherlands and U.S. spearhead creation of the future Ukrainian air force

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Buys Three MQ-9 Drones

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka UCAV’s Integrated Radar Detects Mines in the Black Sea

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • C4iSR

    AN/TPQ-53 or Q-53 Radar Systems

  • Uncategorized

    COVID-19 Has No Effect On PLA Navy’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Construction

  • Africa

    Turkish Dearsan lays keel of first of two OPVs for Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    Australian think tanks recommend purchasing B-21 Raider stealth bombers for long-range strike missions in the Indo-Pacific

  • Europe

    Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Test Launches Failed in Explosions

  • Americas

    US Air Force Tests Integrated Electronic Warfare Capability of F-35 Fighters

  • Europe

    The U.S. And Allies Supply Lethal Military Aid TO Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches New 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    UK and Turkiye Signed $10 Billion Contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon.

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 15 (ZTQ‑15 or VT5) light tank is worse than you think.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems And IVECO To Promote Amphibious Combat Vehicle In International Markets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 15th Guardian-class Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strike blew up Russia’s major oil depot in Makiivka

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force’s Non-combat Losses During The Ukraine War Accounts 84 Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

  • Air Platform

    Australian KC-30A Airborne Tanker Refuelled Japanese F-2 Fighter Jets in an Interoperability Trials.

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt signed agreement to coproduce Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Supply Seagull USV For Philippines Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

  • Europe

    A Drunk Russian Army Driver Crashed Nuclear-tipped Iskander Missile Launcher Into Road Safety Barrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cost of Australian submarine project blows out by $10bn

  • Europe

    Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Pauses Precision Guided Munitions Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Plan to Buy Rafale Fighter Jets and A400M Transport Aircraft, Retires Russian-made Jets

  • Middle East

    President Bashar al-Assad killed in a plane crash while trying to flee Syria aboard Russian-made IL-76 aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Hurjet Trainer Aircraft From NATO Ally Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China delivers HQ-9BE surface-to-air missile systems to Pakistan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Rockets Struck Russian Military Base In Donetsk Killing 1500 Troops

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Awarded Contract to Build Six Cape-class Patrol Boats for Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Yak-130 vs M-346: Why M-346 is an iPhone and Yak-130 is a Nokia 1100?

  • Defense Industry

    Iran Achieved 60% Uranium Enrichment, A Threat To World Peace

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress

  • Europe

    The US State Department Approves Javelin for Poland

  • Middle East

    U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s Surveillance Radar and Drone Sites.

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