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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] South Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 billion submarine project. Americas
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] ROKETSAN delivered TAYFUN Block-2 ballistic missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces. Ballistic Missile
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Putin asked Lukashenko to join the fight against Ukraine as Russia struggles to contain drone attacks in Moscow. Europe
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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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  • U.S. Navy Wants Long-range Anti-radiation Missile After Iran and Venezuela Successes.

    March 14, 2026 0
    The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile Enters Production PhaseDateSeptember 7, 2021US Navy To Develop “Screaming Arrow” Hypersonic Anti-ship Missiles For [...]
  • China Delivered SY-400 Short-range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) to Myanmar

    April 9, 2020 0
    The first batch of Chinese-made SY-400 short-range ballistic missile launcher are being held by the Burmese military, according to a report on the Burmese language VOA. Developed by Sichuan Aerospace Industry Corporation (SCAIC, also known [...]
  • China places highest-ranking military generals under investigation.

    January 25, 2026 0
    The Chinese military’s top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday, President Xi Jinping sacked more political advisors, military Generals, nuclear engineers and scientists amid [...]
  • Israeli Air Force Has Destroyed Syrian MiG-29s Fleet in Air Raids

    December 12, 2024 0
    The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has reportedly destroyed the entire fleet of operational MiG-29 fighter jets belonging to the Syrian Arab Air Force during recent airstrikes on Syrian air bases. How the Israeli Air Force [...]
  • Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS Tanks

    June 23, 2021 0
    Members of a Serbian Army Battalion equipped with the newly introduced T-72B1MS White Eagle tanks are conducting tactical and live-fire drills at the Pešter and Pasuljanske livade ranges as part of the Lightning Strike 2021 joint exercise. [...]
  • Russian Tank Manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Added Steel Casing On Top of T-90M Tank To Stop FPV Drone from Dropping Grenades In Open Hatch

    October 16, 2023 0
    In a significant move to bolster its armored capabilities against emerging aerial threats in Ukraine, the Russian army has taken delivery of advanced T-90M Proryv and T-72B3M Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) with enhanced turret protection. [...]
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

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Trapped In Chinese, Indian and Russian Debt, Heading Towards Sri Lanka Style Bankruptcy

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-62M Tanks Proved Useless Against Modern Anti-tank Weapons Supplied By The West

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael I-Derby BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Debuts Akinci B UCAV With Upgraded Engines

  • Europe

    Denmark will shoot first and ask question later if the US tries to invade Greenland.

  • Europe

    Turkiye-made fighter jet Kızılelma completes test with afterburner

  • Europe

    In Major U-tern, Germany Sends Stinger Missiles, Armored Vehicles and Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Pentagon to equip Ukraine’s F-16 jets with JDAM precision-guided bombs

  • Europe

    Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    A Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in the Belgorod region

  • Middle East

    US Marines conduct long-range convoys throughout Saudi Arabia

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Worth $4.7 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Purchases 200 AIM-120D AMRAAM from Raytheon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce SkyStriker Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • Americas

    Shield AI brings its X-BAT VTOL autonomous fighter jet to Eurosatory.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan Deploys 250KM Hsiung Feng III Anti-ship Missile

  • Naval Platforms

    The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Launch Third Aircraft Carrier In Late 2021

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

  • Air Platform

    Croatian Air Force Received Six Rafale Fighter Jets From France

  • Europe

    Germany Trained Ukrainian Soldiers On Gepard Anti-air Weapon System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s artillery strikes destroyed Russia’s Buk-M1 air defense system

  • Africa

    Algeria purchased Chinese WJ700 Lieying (Falcon) drones

  • Europe

    France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

  • Africa

    Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Army enters Nagorno-Karabakh district after peace deal

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Dvora-class fast patrol boat hunts and kills Hamas terrorists naval combat units

  • South Asia

    UN Urges Bangladesh To Open Criminal Probe Into Bangladesh Army Chief’s Corruption

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Prepares $20 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan Amid China Warnings.

  • Middle East

    UAE Stops Issuing Visas for 11 Muslim Countries, But Continues to Welcome Israelis

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Air Platform

    S-400 Purchase: Turkey Faces Serious Fighter Shortages

  • Europe

    Turkey to Build Three Istanbul-Class Frigates Simultaneously

  • Europe

    U.S. delivers M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pakistan’s duplicity: Iran war proved that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is always meant for military use against the U.S. and India.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

  • Air Platform

    Austria to procure 18 AW169M helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2: “Say Hello To My Little Friend”

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s tank fires destroyed Russia’s armored column in Kursk region

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Middle East

    what are Iran’s ballistic, cruise missile and drones capabilities?

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia collaborates with Turkey on UAV-mounted air-to-surface missiles

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