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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
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Defense Industry

Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

January 11, 2021 GDC 0

China has been developing a domestic turbofan engine since late 1990s, but failed to produce a reliable turbofan engine that could power domestically produced fighters. China developed WS-10 engine and its variants WS-10A/B/C are progressing […]

Air Platform

China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

May 4, 2020 GDC 0

Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the H-20 bomber at the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2020 at a time of heightened regional tension learned GDC citing South China Morning Post. The H-20 aircraft will give China the […]

  • Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

    May 29, 2020 0
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  • U.S. Special Forces Seized Chinese Cargo Ship Off the Coast of Sri Lanka Linked to Iran’s Missile Program.

    December 16, 2025 0
    U.S. special forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean and seized Chinese dual-use components linked to Iran’s missile program, according to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russian MiG-29s fighter jets at Crimean airbase

    December 5, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s intelligence service has carried out another attack against Russian military aviation in occupied Crimea, targeting a MiG‑29 fighter jet and a radar installation during an overnight operation. Israeli Elbit Systems to Upgrade Ukrainian MiG-29 [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s one Su-25 and four Ka-52 helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

    July 11, 2023 0
    The 47th Brigade “Magura” has received Swedish RBS 70 man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems. The information was shared by the brigade’s press service. The RBS 70 is already operating at the front. Apparently, it was with [...]
  • Syria’s Russian-made radars reportedly of little use against alleged Israeli and Turkish strikes

    May 9, 2020 0
    Syria said turning to Chinese radars as Russian-made ones fail to spot incoming strikes A Russian-made S-300 air defense system battery located just 60 kilometers away from a Hezbollah arms depot in Syria’s Homs, destroyed in [...]
  • Indian Mi-17 Helicopter Crash Landed in Northeastern State

    November 20, 2021 0
    An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter crash landed in northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday morning. India’s Russian-made Mi-17 has a poor safety record in India, China and Bangladesh. The Mi-17 crashed several [...]
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

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Su-34 fighter-bomber again

  • Europe

    Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense with Second SAMP/T System

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Test-fires Multi-calibre Israeli-made D11A Artillery Rocket System

  • Air Platform

    Russia copies Boeing X-32 and embeds it into the cold-war MiG 1.44 project to create Checkmate LCA

  • Europe

    US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

  • Americas

    General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract Torpedo 62 Life Extension

  • Europe

    Russia’s Deputy Commander of Black Sea Fleet Killed in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army National Guard Received First UH-60V Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    France and UK discussing to deliver Mirage 2000D fighter jet to Ukraine

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • Europe

    U.S. Approves F-35, Super Hornet And Patriot Missile Defense System For Switzerland

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Paused F-16V Acquisition in Favor of F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Akash SAM
    Infantry Weapons

    Bharat Dynamics to supply additional Akash SAM to Indian Air Force

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Air Platform

    UK Approves Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye

  • Europe

    Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

  • Americas

    GA-ASI revolutionizes aerial recovery for unmanned aircraft using MQ-20 Avenger

  • Central Asia

    Israeli, Azerbaijan Defence Companies Co-produced Orbiter Drone in Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    UK MoD signs £65 million contract for Protector UAS

  • C4iSR

    Thales to supply helmet-mounted display for Polish FA-50GF fighter jets

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Pledges $164 Million In F-16 Ammunition for Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Kuwaiti Super Hornet Gets Integrated Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Europe

    Crashed IL-76 was not carrying Ukrainian PoW nor it was shot down, IL-76 transport aircraft crashed: analysis

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 and Korean Air awarded contract to develop first domestic electronic warfare aircraft.

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    Saab and PGZ sign cooperation agreement on naval production.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Thales signed MoU to design and manufacture combat systems for SSN-AUKUS.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Engineers Retrofit Light Rocket Launchers On Humvee And Ford F150 Truck

  • Anti-air Missiles

    US Army Deploys MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System In The Middle East

  • Europe

    Russian Askold Corvette shows massive hull breach after Ukrainian Scalp-EG strike

  • Americas

    President Trump Re-designated Yemen’s Houthi As Terrorist Organization

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China blames Russia’s S-300PMU2 and S-400 missiles for the reverse-engineered HQ-9B missile failure in Pakistan and Iran.

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded $15.3 Million Contract For Swedish Navy’s Torpedo Tube

  • Air Platform

    Saab to Deliver Six Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $99 Million To Fit-out 83 Stryker Vehicles With 30mm Cannons

  • Air Platform

    The Whitehouse Notified Congress For The Sale of 50 F-35 JSF to UAE

  • Europe

    Armenian Tor-M2KM surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed: Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves $675 million support package for Korean F-35A

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems to build next-gen seeker for THAAD missile defense systems

  • Americas

    Google offers Gemini artificial intelligence to the Pentagon for military use.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone hit Russia’s explosive factory hundreds of kilometers inside Russia

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in Volgograd region

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