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Middle East

President Bashar al-Assad killed in a plane crash while trying to flee Syria aboard Russian-made IL-76 aircraft

December 8, 2024 GDC 0

Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was probably killed as his plane crashed, according to media reports on Sunday. Open-source data from online tracker Flightradar24.com shows a Syrian Air flight took off from Damascus airport around […]

Middle East

Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

July 18, 2021 GDC 0

Syria supports China unconditionally on the issues related to Taiwan, Xinjiang and Hong Kong, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said at a meeting on Saturday with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wang […]

  • Smoky Bandit: The Malaysian Air Force Retires All Russian Aircraft

    September 2, 2021 0
    On June 22, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense released a tender released for Lead-in Fighter/Trainer Aircraft; within the tender, the Malaysian air force intends to purchase a platform that combines combat training and strike aircraft. [...]
  • Another blow to Putin as IOC suspends all collaboration with Russia

    October 13, 2023 0
    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended all collaboration with the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) indefinitely. Putin’s ally, former MP and gold medallist died falling from window in wave of mysterious deaths in RussiaDateMarch 6, [...]
  • China’s CJ-10 Long Sword / DH-10 land-attack cruise missile

    September 22, 2021 0
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  • Polish Army wants to buy new Rosomak armored personnel carriers

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  • Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

    December 11, 2024 0
    Two Philippine officials said Wednesday that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China’s expressions of alarm. Tomahawk Block [...]
  • The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines

    August 1, 2020 0
    The US State Department approved the sale of light support boats to the Philippines Navy, the sale includes armaments and sensors for an estimated cost of $126 million. The Government of the Philippines has requested [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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 […]

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Commissions First Avante 2200 Class Corvette

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • Europe

    Hugh mushroom cloud appears over Luhansk region Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian ammo depot

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I “Adir” Entered Iranian Airspace For The First Time In History

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

  • Africa

    U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Designated BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu as Chinese Peoples Liberation Army-owned companies.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese F-16 Pilots Take Chinese Su-30 Pilots To School Over Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Ukrainian domestic Trembita cruise missiles will soon strike Russian territory

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Deploys Long-range Type 12 Anti-ship Cruise Missiles

  • Africa

    Sudan Considers Purchasing J-10C After Purchasing FTC-200G Light Attack Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • Air Platform

    Peru to buy 24 Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets worth $2.8 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi To Deliver 11 Su-35 To Egypt By Next Year

  • South Asia

    U.S. State Department Blacklists Bangladesh’s Ex-Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed For Significant Corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Test-fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

  • Cruise Missiles

    Australia purchased 220 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Americas

    The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 fighter jets shoot down ‘out of control’ drone over Black Sea

  • Europe

    After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old Ammo

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 27 Ka-52 attack helicopters in the Ukraine invasion

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

  • Land Platform

    Russian Propagandist Editing T-90M Blow-Up Video In Ukraine With Merkava Tank Fitted With Trophy Active Protection System

  • Air Platform

    France accused China of spreading propaganda to damage the reputation of the Rafale fighter jet

  • Middle East

    Ukrainian Special Forces Launched Attack On Russian Military Base In Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Crews Will Be Trained On Astute-class HMS Anson Submarine

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K Dud, Trials Rafale M On INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed 52 Russian Tanks and Killed 1000 Russian Soldiers in Siverskyi Donets River Crossing

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Develop Air-launched Nuclear Cruise Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Says It Stands Ready To Supply F-16 Block 50/52 From Dutch And Norwegian Inventories To Ukraine

  • Civil Aviation

    Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions.

  • Air Platform

    American, European and Japanese Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

  • C4iSR

    KRONOS Naval Multifunctional Radar

  • Europe

    Britain Sends M270 Long-range Rocket Systems To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Akinci PT-3: A new and more advanced addition to Turkey’s drone inventory

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman And Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned ASW Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit Russia’s Svetlyak-class patrol vessel in the Sea of Azov.

  • Europe

    British MoD Authorized £1.4 Billion Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

  • Central Asia

    Goodbye Russia: Armenia will exit the CSTO treaty and declare itself a neutral country

  • Industry

    Advancing Drones Industry of Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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