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  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine says Saab Giraffe Radar Plays Crucial Role in Defeating Russia’s Drone Swarms. C4iSR
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Rafael Awarded Contract to Produce Short-range Air Defense System for Romania. Anti-air Missiles
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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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  • Raytheon enters full-rate production for SM-3 Block IIA

    November 22, 2024 0
    Raytheon, an RTX business, has reached a new production milestone, entering full-rate manufacturing of its Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptors. As noted by the company, this achievement comes amid rising global demand for advanced [...]
  • U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

    April 6, 2021 0
    The USAF really wants to replace its ageing F-16s and A-10s with a SAAB Gripen like a bird, rather than the F-35A. The USAF is looking at the T-7A program which was developed using SAABs [...]
  • Russia’s New Concept Fighter Looks Like Delta-wing Gripen

    December 23, 2020 0
    A photo of the concept of the newest Russian light fighter has appeared on the IZ.ru newspaper. Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says SukhoiDateMay 15, 2021Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War [...]
  • Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons against Russian forces

    February 7, 2025 0
    According to Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Ukraine has begun deploying laser weapons against Russian forces, and the technology is already striking enemy targets. In an interview with [...]
  • Israel shows images of tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas militants deepens

    October 31, 2023 0
    Israel signalled intent to encircle Gaza’s main city on Sunday, publishing pictures of battle tanks on the Palestinian enclave’s western coast 48 hours after ordering expanded ground incursions across its eastern border. Infantry backed by [...]
  • US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft for three forces

    April 1, 2020 0
    The US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command has placed an order worth $4.7 billion for 78 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from Lockheed Martin. The fixed-price-incentive-firm-target, firm-fixed-price agreement was announced by the Department of Defense [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys T-84U Oplot Tanks In Kharkiv Region

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Lawmakers Pass Legislation To Buy 36 F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Russia retreated its forces from ATACMS ranges in the Kherson region

  • Americas

    Bipartisan Senators Ask U.S. Department Of Defense To Transfer Two Batteries Of Iron Dome Missiles To Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) To Build Six OPV For Philippines Navy

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Four Multi-mission Surface Combatant For Hellenic Navy

  • Europe

    Britain welcomes Germany’s participation in the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program.

  • C4iSR

    Turkish PUHU portable EW system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bureaucratic Red Tape And Politics Of Australian Barracuda Class Submarine

  • Africa

    Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Figured Out How To Hit Russia’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile System, 31 S-400 Batteries Destroyed In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisan Freedom of Russia Legion Destroyed Russian Navy’s Serpukhov Missile Corvette In Baltic Sea

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian DRDO Tests High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target Drone ABHYAS

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Deliver AN/TPS77 Long-Range Air Defense Radar To RAAF

  • Europe

    Russia’s MiG-31K and Su-57 to take part in 75th victory day parade

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Asalsan Named Among the Top 50 Defense Company in the World

  • Europe

    Turkiye unveils Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed four Tu-160 Blackjack bombers at Engels-2 air base in Saratov region

  • Europe

    Turkish new PARS ALPHA armored scout vehicle debuts in Spain

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Risks Losing Russia’s Export Markets As Russian Navy And Air Force Completely Failed In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Tightened Screws On Myanmar’s Arms Import Through Its Territory

  • Air Platform

    May The Best Bird Win:Battle For Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump, Prime Minister Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply.

  • Air Platform

    PLA Air Force Retires All J-7 Aircraft And Replaces With J-10, J-11 And J-16

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Evaluation Exercises Amongst Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon And Super Hornet

  • Middle East

    An Israeli ADS shot down a Su-22 fighter over Syria

  • Middle East

    Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets.

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Here’s why Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine are China’s nightmare

  • Air Platform

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

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Refused to Hand Over Detained Senior Army Officers to Civilian Court to Protect Other Perpetrators.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Navy To Trials Shipboard Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA to manufacture Patriot Missile at Bavarian Factory in Europe.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese J-10 jet drops flares in front of Australian Navy’s Sea Hawk helicopter above international waters

  • Europe

    Putin suffered humiliation as Ukraine completely wiped-out elite 155th naval brigade made up of 5,000 men

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet Crashed In Izium, Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale is a Versatile Aircraft and formidable foe?

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Middle East

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck Iranian Drone Manufacturing Factory

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Aselsan to Deliver TOLUN Miniature Bombs to the Turkish Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping purged the top PLA scientist and nuclear test commander Liu Guozhi for corruption allegation.

  • Naval Platforms

    The Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD)

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon to manufacture MALD-N for the US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Plans To Retain Gripen C/D Beyond 2030

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • Air Platform

    President Zelensky Confirms American-made F-16 Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles

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