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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
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Air Platform

Target Spratly Islands: China’s domestic amphibious aircraft AG600 started sea trial

July 29, 2020 GDC 0

China’s domestically developed large amphibious aircraft AG600 successfully made its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to operate in challenging maritime conditions and conduct missions, including far sea […]

Air Platform

China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

July 19, 2020 GDC 0

A modified version of China’s copycat F-35 fighter jet, the J-20B has formally entered mass production, with upgrades earning it a place as a new generation fighter jet, according to a military source close to the project. […]

Air Platform

China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

China has ramped up production of JF-17 fighter jet, which was jointly developed with Pakistan. In the first half of 2020, the number of aircraft delivered was the most in the past five years, according […]

Naval Platforms

AVIC Shenyang FC-31 Naval Variant To Debut In 2021

July 9, 2020 GDC 0

China’s new-generation carrier-based fighter jet is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2021, an aviation industry report revealed on Tuesday, according to Communist party run media Global Times. A team at China Aero-Polytechnology Establishment […]

Industry

One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

June 12, 2020 GDC 0

The main focus on of Chinese arms exports remains to its close neighbors. Since 2008, Pakistan (40%) and Bangladesh (13%) together account for over half of all China’s major weapons exports. China has leap-frogged Russia […]

Air Platform

China’s FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress

May 27, 2020 GDC 0

New photos of a prototype FC-31, China’s second type of stealth fighter jet, have been appearing frequently on Chinese social media since May, years after disappearing from the public eye. Now painted in a silver […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodia could be the first customer of Chinese FTC-2000G jet

April 30, 2020 GDC 0

Speculation is swirling around the global aviation industry that points to Cambodia as the first buyer of the Chinese-made FTC-2000G multi-role aircraft. This week, Global Times, an English language daily newspaper in China, reported that […]

Air Platform

AVIC-Antonov Xi’an Y-20 Medium Lift Aircraft: A Reverse Engineered AN-77 Transport Aircraft

April 19, 2020 GDC 0

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Industry

China is the world’s 2nd-biggest arms exporter, and it’s closing the gap on the US

April 19, 2020 GDC 0

The ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative is a Chinese economic and strategic agenda by which the two ends of Eurasia, as well as Africa and Oceania, are being more closely tied along two routes–one […]

Air Platform

China’s GAIC FTC-2000G AJT/Ground Attack Aircraft

April 17, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

    February 10, 2026 0
    Ukraine has locked in commitments for 250 Western fighter jets through separate agreements with Sweden and France, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed while visiting the Kyiv Aviation Institute. Ukraine started negotiating with France to purchase Rafale [...]
  • Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile hits Russia’s Kommuna submarine rescue vessel

    April 21, 2024 0
    In a significant development, Ukrainian forces targeted the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in occupied Crimea with an R-360 ‘Neptune’ anti-ship missile, striking the Kommuna, a submarine salvage ship and the world’s oldest active duty [...]
  • Armenia considers leaving CSTO as Russia failed to support Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

    January 2, 2024 0
    Russia said on Wednesday that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to stay away from a summit of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) was the latest anti-Russian move by Armenia orchestrated by the [...]
  • Turkey Received First T-155 Firtina 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

    February 21, 2023 0
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  • From Israel To China: An In-depth Analysis of The J-10 Vigorous Dragon Fighter Jet

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  • Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

    July 3, 2021 0
    BERLIN (GDC) – Germany will purchase five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft for about 1.1 billion euros ($1.31 billion), the defence ministry said on Wednesday, learned GDC citing Reuters. German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing [...]
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

    Russia Retreats High-value Frigates And Warships From Crimea, Amid Intensified Drone Strikes

  • Europe

    Russian Military Ran Out of Guided Bombs and Missiles

  • Air Platform

    India Sets To Acquire Predator-B MALE UAV

  • Americas

    Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Receives MD 530G Light Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Student Getting Better At Military Modernization, China Showcases J-20 In Sino-Russia Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Italian Elettronica ELT/568(V)2 self-protection jammer will no longer be available for the MiG-35

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force conducts first flight test of next-generation AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli Elbit Systems will develop hardware to counter Hezbollah’s FPV drone.

  • Americas

    US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test launch in a week

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Australia to build support warehouse for Australian F-35A stealth jets

  • Europe

    Russian Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov detained in suspected criminal prosecution

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Started Production Of F-15EX’s Advanced EW Suite

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers More Gepard Anti-air Guns To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded contract to provide eight MH-60R maritime helicopters for the Spanish Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel used a “Rampage” missile in its strike on Iran, Israeli media reported.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea’s nuclear submarine would be a “natural expectation”, Admiral Daryl Caudle said.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time

  • Naval Platforms

    Leonardo’s AW159 Wildcat Maritime Helicopter

  • Europe

    Battle for Russia: The Ukraine war is driving Russians to drink more alcohol, undermining society and raising rampant domestic violence

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts sea trials

  • Infantry Weapons

    Tamnava Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

  • Europe

    Fact Check: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin unveils ‘invincible’ nuclear weapons

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force trials temporary shelters for fighter jets

  • Americas

    U.S. To Send EW Capable MQ-1C Gray Eagle To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia Relocates Submarine Fleet From Crimea Naval Base Amid Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Middle East

    Navantia starts construction of new corvettes for Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Kremlin decrees Russians to surrender their passports, bans international travel

  • Europe

    Ukraine received more heavy rocket launchers from France

  • Air Platform

    World First Grenade Launching Drone Tested in Australia

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Flagship TCG Anadolu LHD To Be Delivered To Turkish Navy This Year

  • Europe

    Swedish Coast Guard orders 14 high-speed boats from Boomeranger Boats

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK Carried Out Successful Test Launch of SPEAR Missile

  • Americas

    Russian Military Suppliers Exploit Loophole in US Microchip Embargo

  • Air Platform

    AeroVironment Ramps Up Production Of Switchblades Kamikaze Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian new defense vessel ‘Reliant’ kicks off maiden voyage

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed Two Top Hamas Commanders Responsible For Kibbutz Nirim Massacre

  • Europe

    Russian warship Admiral Levchenko’s Ukrainian-made propulsion caught fire in the Barents Sea due to spare parts shortages

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Proposed Tranche 5 Eurofighter to Luftwaffe

  • Europe

    Russian propagandist and military commander Semyon Pegov stepped onto a landmine in Donetsk

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