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Europe

Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

May 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully struck a Russian ferry crossing in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The strike was reportedly carried out with […]

  • The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by Russian submarine and warships.

    January 8, 2026 0
    The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine and warships on Wednesday, after pursuing it for more than two weeks across the Atlantic as part of Washington’s efforts [...]
  • France considers delivering ASTER 30 long-range anti-air missiles to Ukraine

    April 27, 2024 0
    During an interview published in La Tribune on Sunday, March 31, 2024, the French Minister of Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, announced that France is prepared to deliver a new batch of 30 Aster 30 surface-to-air [...]
  • Ukraine To Purchase Iron Dome Anti-artillery System And Spike Missiles From Israel

    June 11, 2022 0
    According to information published by “The Jerusalem Post” on June 7, 2022, Ukraine has requested Israel the purchase of Iron Dome counter artillery air defense missile systems and also requested receive approval for the transfer of the [...]
  • Israeli drones hit near nuclear site in Iran

    April 19, 2024 0
    Israel has carried out a military strike inside Iran, according to a US official, the latest move in a dangerous escalation that threatens to push the already volatile region into a wider conflict. Israel used [...]
  • Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Commodore Mohammad Matiur Rahman (thief) for Significant Corruption.

    May 23, 2026 0
    The Anti-Corruption Commission filed a case on Sunday against one serving and three former officials of the Bangladesh Navy, and the owner of a construction firm, on charges of irregularities and abuse of power in [...]
  • Turkey successfully test-fires domestically produced long-range Siper missile

    November 10, 2021 0
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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

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean High-tech Weapons Could Solve Ukraine’s Weapons Shortages

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery confirms significant damage at Russia’s key ballistic missile plant.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    A high-ranking Russian officer shot dead in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 12th Mogami-class Frigate for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

  • Middle East

    Israeli drone attacks over Syria, Lebanon and Palestine are act of self-defense

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy’s officer was beaten by mob for stealing goods from store

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions First-in-Class FFM Frigate ‘Mogami ’

  • Europe

    Putin has sent S-400 surface-to-air missiles to North Korea in return of 20,000 troops

  • Europe

    General Atomics Received Civil Aviation Certification to Fly MQ-9B Drones over Civil Airspace

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s Aksungur UCAV Hits Target At 30km Distance

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Damascus and Aleppo Airports To Stop Iranian Weapons Shipment To Hamas And Hezbollah

  • Europe

    Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • Middle East

    US warns Iran to stay 100 metres away from its warships or interpreted as threat: President Trump

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman, following the playbook of dictator Sheikh Hasina, is re-establishing ties with India’s RAW. 

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over third HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • AUV Platform

    Israeli Skana Robotics Unveils Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vessels.

  • Middle East

    President Trump Reshaped the Middle East After Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites

  • Air Platform

    Iraq set to purchase 14 Rafale fighter jets worth $3.2 billion

  • C4iSR

    NRIET’s KLJ-7A Multi-Mode AESA Radar for JF-17 Block III and J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract For Combat Training Solutions Of Polish Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Army Test Fires Patriot Missiles In Talisman Sabre Exercises

  • Europe

    Turkish armored vehicle maker unveils new fire support vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Vladimir Putin Sent Russia’s MiG-35 Fighter Jet to a Graveyard Even at the Height of the Ukraine War.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Blitzed Russian Cities, Russia Declared State of Emergency

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Europe

    Hungary Plans To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-artillery Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Dronamics will develop unmanned airborne intelligence, Surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance solution.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy’s Nuclear-powered Submarine USS Ohio Surfaced In The South China Sea Following CNS Fujian (CV-18).

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Raytheon and Rheinmetall jointly offered Lynx IFV for US Army’s OMFV competition

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

  • Middle East

    Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

  • Middle East

    Iran and Israel secretly maintain oil pipeline joint venture, EAPC

  • Middle East

    Turkish warship fired RGM-84 Harpoon missiles on sites controlled by Haftar militias

  • Europe

    Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Europe

    Ukraine Unveils MINI SHARK Kamikaze Drones

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