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Airbus Announced New Consortium to Develop New Sixth-generation Fighter after FCAS Collapsed.

June 15, 2026 GDC 0

After the FCAS programme’s collapse, Airbus Defence announced the Team Gen 6 consortium led by Germany, with contributions from the Spanish industry. ILA 2026 exhibition hosted the first divergence from the FCAS programme following the […]

Europe

New Tension Begins Between Dassault Aviation and Airbus on EuroDrone UCAV Project.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Dassault Aviation is seeking compensation from Airbus over procurement changes ‌to the delayed Eurodrone programme, three people familiar with the matter said, inflaming tensions after the collapse of their joint fighter jet project as Europe […]

Air Platform

Germany’s Airbus Asks Sweden’s Saab to Jointly Develop Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden’s Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German fighter programme reshapes European defence alliances, ​three people familiar with the matter said. Teaming up on warfare […]

Air Platform

Royal Thai Navy acquired two Airbus C295 surveillance aircraft.

June 4, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and search-and-rescue missions, in addition to logistics operations for Thailand. This order follows the recent contract […]

Air Platform

Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

May 6, 2025 GDC 0

Iraq has received two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter deal signed last year. The helicopters were delivered to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense in Baghdad and are scheduled to […]

Air Platform

Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

April 5, 2025 GDC 0

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle. The aircraft is part of Paris’ efforts to integrate next-generation capabilities into […]

Defense Industry

European Union Will Spend $867 Billion on Collective Security and Decoupling American Companies from Europe

March 27, 2025 GDC 0

As Europe plans to pour billions of dollars into defense, many regional leaders are pushing for the money to be spent locally — but some market watchers say it’s inevitable that U.S. companies will benefit […]

Air Platform

Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets Contract

March 20, 2025 GDC 0

An official representing workers at European giant Airbus’s defence unit in Germany has called on the nation’s new government to cancel an order for the Lockheed Martin F-35A, amid geopolitical uncertainty caused by the actions […]

Air Platform

Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

November 18, 2024 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates Air Force has taken delivery of an additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from Airbus at the Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi. It is the first of […]

Air Platform

Germany to Upgrade Airbus A400M Airlifter Fleet for $165 Million

October 28, 2024 GDC 0

The German parliament has approved a financing plan to upgrade its fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to align with evolving NATO requirements. The Airbus A400M modernization program, which also involves Belgium, France, […]

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    November 22, 2023 0
    Cracks are beginning to appear in Russian support for the Ukraine war, as the streets of Moscow have become the stage for a damning display of domestic dissent. Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To [...]
  • South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS Daejeon

    July 13, 2021 0
    South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the fifth Daegu-class frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy at its Okpo shipyard. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launches fourth Daegu-class frigate for South [...]
  • Slovakia to Receive F-16V Block 70 FighterJets in 2024

    March 14, 2022 0
    The first deliveries of new U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Slovakia will come a year later than expected, in 2024, the Slovak Defence Ministry said on Thursday. Rohde & Schwarz selected as supplier for Slovak [...]
  • Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

    October 3, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s security service has detained a Russian FSB agent accused of high treason over an alleged plot to join a drone school in Kyiv to spy on the Ukrainian military. Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine [...]
  • Taiwan’s $1.5 Billion Indigenous Submarine Prototype Set for Final Tests

    April 11, 2024 0
    Taiwan’s maiden indigenous submarine prototype will begin the final round of harbor acceptance tests on Tuesday. Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea TrialsDateApril 6, 2025Taiwan Christens Indigenous Landing Platform DockDateApril 21, 2021Taiwan’s New High-tech [...]
  • North Korea Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility, Says IAEA

    August 31, 2021 0
    North Korea appears to have begun operating a nuclear reactor capable of producing weapons-grade plutonium after a pause of more than 2 1/2 years, according to a new report by the United Nations’ International Atomic [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • South Asia

    India, China competition leaves Bangladesh military incapable of meeting national security needs

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea To Develop High Altitude Interceptor Missile For KM-SAM

  • Middle East

    Navantia starts construction of new corvettes for Saudi Arabia

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Underwear elastic exposes Russian state TV propaganda, Russian soldier killing wounded comrade

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Carl-Gustaf M4 For Undisclosed Customer

  • Americas

    U.S. President Joe Biden Lifts All Restrictions On Using American-made Weapons To Strike Inside Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Acquires South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • Europe

    No SATNAV and datalink: Russia’s special forces using 1940s paper map to navigate in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems purchases South Korean charge system for 155mm guns

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • C4iSR

    Korea Aerospace Industries Completes KF-21 Boramae AESA Radar Testing.

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Analysis of FREMM European Multi-mission Frigate

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Britain suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel

  • Infantry Weapons

    Arrow Missile Defence System

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • Europe

    Sweden Transfer 5,000 AT-4 Disposable Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 250 M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 Tanks For Poland Worth $6 Billion

  • Industry

    International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

  • Americas

    What Attributes Make A Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet?

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  • C4iSR

    UAE Confirms Second Batch Order For Saab GlobalEye

  • Middle East

    Israel Deploys Mobile Laser Weapon System to Counter Iranian Drones.

  • Europe

    South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept main battle tank

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Shot Down Armenian Su-25 Using MANPAD

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 AKA S-300PMU2 SAM in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Ballistic Missiles Shrapnel And Debris Destroyed 20 Israeli F-35I Stealth Jets As Israel Intercepts 400 Iranian Ballistic Missiles

  • Land Platform

    Plasan provides armored vehicles to IDF amid war with Hamas

  • Europe

    NATO foreign ministers to meet in Prague to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia using longer-range weapons

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Test Fires New Air-Launched Missile

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Joined Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Project Which Scheduled For Flight Trials in December

  • Europe

    Russian Commanders Refused To Cross Dnieper River Using Inflatable Boat Purchased From Chinese TEMU, Termed As ‘Suicidal’ Mission

  • Middle East

    China is helping General Ahmad Vahidi detonate Iran’s first nuke in months, not years.

  • Naval Weapons

    Sagem VIGY MM electro-optical fire control system for the 76mm cannon

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: Russia has four million skilled and unskilled workers shortage

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wiped Out Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Unit

  • Europe

    Germany to invest $85 billion in new warships, fighter jets, and missile acquisition program.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Major Humiliation For Putin, Ukraine’s ATACMS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-500 Prometey Surface-to-air Missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Intercepted Barrages of Ballistic Missiles Fired from Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pentagon Released China’s Missile Threat Updates That Leave Australia Vulnerable to Chinese Attacks

  • Central Asia

    Weak Russia: Azerbaijan says it will continue the Nagorno-Karabakh offensive until Armenian military surrender

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