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  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Ukraine seeks U.S. authorization to produce Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to solve air defense crisis. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Russia puts garden mesh on its warships to stop kamikaze drones. Europe
  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant. Europe
  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Malaysia’s defence minister slams recent scandals and warns against the ‘cancer’ of corruption. East Asia and Pacific Region
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French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft is set to conduct interactions with the French carrier strike group (CSG) and French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This will mark […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

February 10, 2022 GDC 0

According to the latest report published on the US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford Carrier Program, the lead ship of the new Ford-class, USS Gerald R. Ford, is expected to be deployed by fall 2022. The […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Could Be Headache For Indo-Pacific Nations

November 13, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

November 8, 2021 GDC 0

The primary mast of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) Type 003 ‘super-carrier’ has been installed, new images being shared on social media show. PLAN has 2 aircraft carriers – Liaoning and Type 002 […]

Naval Platforms

India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

November 2, 2021 GDC 0

India’s indigenously-built aircraft carrier Vikrant left Cochin Shipyard at Kochi 24 October to begin a second round of sea trials in the southeast Arabian Sea. INS Vikrant started her initial sea trials two months ago, […]

Defense Industry

South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

October 29, 2021 GDC 0

KAI told the media that it signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) on CVX project, with presence of the Vice Chairman of HHI, Mr. Young-seok Han and the President of KAI, Mr. Hyun-ho Ahn, during […]

Americas

US Navy Sold Two Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Yards For One Cent

October 11, 2021 GDC 0

The US Navy sold two aircraft carriers to a ship-breaking company for 1 cent each after decades of service. The cut-price fee reflects the fact the company will profit from selling the ship metal for […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

October 8, 2021 GDC 0

At the request of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 successfully conducted the first ever landing of two F-35B Lightning II aircraft aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo on October […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

October 5, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Navy has declared its newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales fully operational after completing the international exercise off the Scottish coast. As disclosed, the vessel completed two years of extensive training and […]

Defense Industry

Daewoo and Hanjin Join Forces On South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Project

August 23, 2021 GDC 0

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) signed a mutual cooperation agreement for the design and build of the Korean light aircraft carrier project (CVX project). Lee Seong-geun, DSME […]

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  • Germany is now Europe’s top defense spender, reported SIPRI

    April 29, 2025 0
    Germany became Europe’s biggest defence spender for the first time since the end of the Cold War last year after spending billions on procurement, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on Monday. The [...]
  • EDEX 2023: Turkey wants to transfer technology to Egypt

    December 9, 2023 0
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  • S-400 Failed Again: Ukraine Blew Up Russian Military’s HQ in Kherson Using UK-made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

    June 11, 2023 0
    Ukraine has reportedly used two UK-made Storm Shadow missiles to blow up a military HQ once visited by Vladimir Putin in a rare trip to the frontline. The military head quarter was protected by Russian [...]
  • Taiwan wants truck-mounted Harpoon antiship missiles

    May 29, 2020 0
    Taiwan plans to buy land-based Boeing-made Harpoon anti-ship missiles as part of its military modernisation efforts, the latest purchase from the United States to deal with a rising threat from China. The United States, like [...]
  • Biden Administration Needs to Supply B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers to Australia to Save AUKUS Alliance

    November 25, 2022 0
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  • Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

    June 15, 2020 0
    Saab has together with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Swedish Armed Forces conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine learned GDC citing Görgen Johansson, [...]
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’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroyed Russia’s Saturn tugboat that towed Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Europe

    Israeli Aerospace Industries Delivered Autonomous Submarine to German Navy.

  • Americas

    Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad’s Ex-spy Drops Bombshell On Hezbollah and Exploding Pagers at CBS 60 Minutes

  • Europe

    Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Air Platform

    Kachin Independence Army Hit Myanmar Army’s Mi-17 Helicopter With FPV Drone

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mohajer-6 drone over Crimea

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Alsalam Aerospace Industries (AAI) Completed Conversion of F-15s Into F-15SA Standard

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Operates Uyghur-style Secret Detention And Solitary Confinement Facilities In Dhaka

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force to Use Bio-fuel for Aircrafts by 2050

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia has transferred the S-300 air defense system to Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore, Australia conducts joint naval exercises

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDF

  • Hypersonic Missile

    Israel pushes South Korea to join hypersonic defense development.

  • Europe

    Ukraine deploys its Grom-2 tactical ballistic missile to fight Russian troops

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in Belgorod

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI dud fighter jet crashed off Assam.

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    German-made IRIS-T SLM shot down $50 million Su-34 fighter bombers

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force Received First Operational ANKA-3 Stealth Drones

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

  • Americas

    Argentina wants to be a NATO partner nation after buying F-16 jets

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV passes 1st test flight

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

  • Air Platform

    First French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets spotted in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Outfit Collins-class Submarines with Tomahawk Missiles

  • Middle East

    SyAAF MiG-29-fleet is in bad shape, as obvious from the recent crash of MiG-29

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy to Purchase Commercial Underwater Surveillance Capability for Seabed Warfare Mission.

  • Europe

    Estonia Latest Country To Buy HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Sanctions Chinese Comac Jet Ending Chinese Home-grown Commercial Jets Dream

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark reactivates coastal defence system based on Naval Strike Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Received First Boxer Armored Vehicle

  • Europe

    Germany sends 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Australia transfers Adelaide-class frigates to Chilean Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s helicopter crash-landed in Rangamati: Report

  • Air Platform

    Aero Vodochody delivers first three of L-39 Skyfox training aircraft to Hungary

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Shelling Deep Inside Occupied Lugansk Region Using HIMARS

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia issued RFP for special forces helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Civil War In Myanmar: Peoples Defense Force Is The Biggest Threat For Tatmadaw

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

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    South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Thief) receives BTR 80 simulator

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