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  • [ June 21, 2026 ] The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba. Americas
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio. Europe
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Europe

Turkish MUGEM aircraft carrier is set to be launched in 2028.

September 17, 2025 GDC 0

In an interview with CNN Türk channel, Commander of the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, Rear Admiral Erdinç Yetkin, revealed updates about the naval shipbuilding programs of the Turkish Navy. The MUGEM (Milli Uçak Gemisi or National Aircraft […]

Europe

Turkiye, Spain forge partnership to build aircraft carrier for Turkish Navy

August 1, 2025 GDC 0

Türkiye is gearing up to become a dominant naval force in NATO’s southern flank over the next decade, with a surprise partnership with Spain poised to reshape regional dynamics. At the recent NATO summit, European […]

Air Platform

China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

April 29, 2025 GDC 0

The Chinese Shenyang J-35 fighter has likely taken off for the first time using an electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) from the deck of the new Fujian aircraft carrier, according to Army Recognition. According to the outlet, […]

Americas

US Secretary of Navy Unveils Name of Two Future Aircraft Carrier

January 23, 2025 GDC 0

The future USS William J. Clinton honors President William J. Clinton, 42nd President of the United States of America, serving two terms from 1993 to 2001.  The future USS George W. Bush honors President George […]

Europe

Turkish Bayraktar TB3 UAV performs first flight test using ski-jump

November 6, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Hanwha Ocean Unveils All-unmanned Aircraft Carrier Concept

August 21, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China is building the fourth aircraft carrier for the PLA Navy

August 11, 2024 GDC 0

China is in the process of developing its fourth aircraft carrier to rival the US fleet in the western Pacific, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy admiral has announced. Speaking during an annual legislative meeting […]

Air Platform

Royal Navy Trials Drone Launching From HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier

November 18, 2023 GDC 0

The Mojave aircraft, which has a 55ft wingspan, successfully took off and landed on board HMS Prince of Wales in a ‘European first’. The remotely operated aircraft, codenamed Mojave, took off from and safely landed […]

Europe

Turkish Navy’s First Aircraft Carrier Starts Sea Trials

July 1, 2023 GDC 0

Turkish Navy’s first light aircraft carrier TCG Anadolu has left the shipyard for a series of sea trials, according to Sedef Shipyard’s officials. The ship has left the shipyard where it was built in 2022. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Unveils Its Third Aircraft Carrier CNS Fujian

June 18, 2022 GDC 0

China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the eastern coastal province of Fujian. Upon its completion, the gigantic ship will displace more than 80,000 metric tons of water, making […]

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  • F-35 Stealth Jet Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test.

    May 30, 2026 0
    The test paired the airborne MQ-20 with an F-35 on the ground, allowing the fighter pilot to relay commands to the unmanned aircraft via a tablet-based cockpit interface. Boeing’s MQ-25 T1 becomes the first drone [...]
  • Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

    April 29, 2024 0
    Australia has announced its renewed support for Ukraine with a new $100 million military aid package. Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to UkraineDateJuly 6, 2022Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To UkraineDateJune 20, [...]
  • Analysis: Indian Air Force MMRCA V2.0

    November 18, 2020 0
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  • Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

    March 19, 2020 0
    India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved on 18 March the procurement of 83 units of the Mk 1A variant of the country’s indigenously designed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) [...]
  • Dassault CEO Urged European Autonomy on Weapons Production Amid Trump Administration’s Isolationism

    March 6, 2025 0
    The head of French warplane maker Dassault Aviation (AM.PA), delivered a blunt assessment of Europe’s turnaround on defence spending on Wednesday, saying the continent’s leaders had talked for decades about co-operation to little effect. Croatia [...]
  • US, Maldives Defense Pact: Both Nations Complete First Ever Defense And Security Dialogue

    January 9, 2021 0
    Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi signed the “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence Defense and Security Relationship” in [...]
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 […]

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

    Royal Canadian Navy Shortlists Type 212CD and KSS-III Submarines as Potential Replacement for Victoria-class Submarines.

  • Europe

    Death rate of Russian soldiers at its highest, more than 40,000 Wagner prison recruits are dead, injured or deserted in the Donetsk region

  • Europe

    Bulgaria to deliver 100 armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine War: Myanmar Remains the Last True Friend of Russia in Southeast Asia

  • Air Platform

    Armed with Meteor BVRAAM, Sweden’s high-tech Gripen E is Taiwan’s answer to Chinese PL-15 missile.

  • Americas

    Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mosad Struck Iranian Shahed-136 Drone Factory While Russian Engineers Took Cover in Tehran Hotels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Unveils ASCOD Command Vehicle With Elbit’s Turret

  • C4iSR

    China provided satellite images and geospatial data of the U.S. military bases in the Middle East to Iran’s IRGC.

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in April

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches New Neptune Anti-ship Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Russia Covertly Buying Chinese Military Hardware From Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Egypt, Syria and Uzbekistan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Rocket Force Test Fires DF-26 Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan (thief) for Multi-billion-Dollar Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Leidos Australia to Arm Sea Archer and Long Bow Unmanned Surface Vessels with Naval Strike Missile.

  • Air Platform

    Qatari F-15QA Received Israeli Sky Shield EW Pod

  • Europe

    Roketsan unveils Turkish-first 1000 km range CENK ballistic missiles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) Orders Leonardo’s Kronos Surveillance Radar.

  • Europe

    Russia Relocates Submarine Fleet From Crimea Naval Base Amid Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • Americas

    U.S. Army’s future Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) anti-ship ballistic missile will have 1000km range.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Air Force Purchases Israeli Barak MX Missile Defense System.

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Europe

    Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Air Guard Temporarily Grounded Chinese-made K-8 Trainer for Technical Faults.

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Launched AIP-powered TCG Muratreis at Golcuk Naval Shipyard

  • Air Platform

    Ni Hao China! U.S. sends F-22 jets to Australia to train alongside RAAF’s F-35A fighters

  • C4iSR

    Turkiye locally develops electro-optical sight system for homegrown drones.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey rejects U.S. request to send S-400 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Denmark to purchase three Arctic patrol ships

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Blow Up Turret Of Their Own Howitzers

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Russian-made drone of Armenia

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Air Platform

    Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    S-400 missile: Turkish $2.5 billion money is simply thrown away

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil depot in Kursk region

  • Infantry Weapons

    Turkey decided to sell the S-400 air defense systems it purchased from Russia to the U.S.

  • Europe

    Turkish Army Received Otokar ARMA 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Nebo-M radar of Armenia using TB2 drone

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase 30 more F-35 stealth jets

  • Europe

    China Launches 10th Type 055 Destroyer, Increases Production At Dagushan

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured 30 T-90M Proryv Tank in Avdiivka and Donetsk

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 18 F-16A/B to F-16V Standard

  • Air Platform

    Boeing sent two Super Hornets to India for the Indian Navy’s trial

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Son Taken Over Wagner Group’s Command

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