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  • [ 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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Air-Launched Weapons

The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill Record

April 18, 2021 GDC 0

A US Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter fired the longest known air-to-air “kill” shot to date in a recent test, the service said Wednesday. The fighter fired an AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) at […]

  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones break world record by travelling 1,500 km to hit Russia’s oil refinery in Bashkiria

    May 9, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit the oil refining enterprise “Salavatnefteorgsintez” in Bashkiria. Nominally, the oil refinery is 1,400 km from the frontline, and considering the manoeuvring of drones from air defence systems, the range can reach [...]
  • Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

    October 23, 2024 0
    South Korea has signalled it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly dispatching troops to Russia.  First Tranche Of 1500 North Korean Troops Received Russian Uniform And Fake ID In [...]
  • Malaysia purchases Thales GroundMaster 400A Long-range Surveillance Radar

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  • Naval Group showcases new drone management solution

    November 4, 2021 0
    In September 2021, French defense contractor Naval Group successfully conducted operational demonstrations of its drones’ mission management solution integrated with the combat management system. India Sets To Acquire Predator-B MALE UAVDateJuly 7, 2020Turkish TAI developed [...]
  • UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

    November 18, 2021 0
    The Israel Air Force has held talks with officials in the U.A.E. over conducting joint training exercises, seen as a result of thawing relations between the two countries after signing the Abraham Accords last year. [...]
  • Rafale will have a strategic advantage over Sukhoi fighters: Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa

    August 3, 2020 0
    The Rafale aircraft will give India a strategic advantage in case of any aerial combat with Sino-Flankers in the mountainous Tibet region as the fleet will be able to use the terrain to its advantage, [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea’s new Hyunmoo-V monster missile carries nine tons warhead

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Lays Keel Of Fifth Arafura Class Patrol Boat For RAN

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

  • Air Platform

    The USAF Seriously Considering To Build 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $12.7 million defense package to Ukraine that includes 3D printing equipment

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    The Russian Su-57 is not ready to fly, says Russian defense expert

  • South Asia

    British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Niece Of Former Bangladesh’s Dictator Sheikh Hasina, Siphoned and Laundered Billions of Dollars in 12 Countries: Reported Corruption Commission

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $736 Million Contract To Produce AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Purchases 44 Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks.

  • Europe

    Russia’s actual manpower losses is 145,000, Putin’s closest allies are looking to exit Russia, Kremlin insider says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Reaffirmed Support to Indonesia Against Chinese Agression

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia Purchased $15 Billion THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • C4iSR

    Airbus ordered Hensoldt AESA radars for German Eurofighters

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Europe

    Dramatic Footage Shows One German Leopard Tank Took Out Column Of Putin’s T-90M Proryv Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Arexis Electronic Warfare Suite For German Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Facebook’s parent company Meta bans Russian state media outlets for spreading disinformation and propaganda

  • Middle East

    Israeli Submarine Passes Through Seuz Canal

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 200 autonomous kamikaze sea drones inspired by Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone

  • Air Platform

    Zelenskyy: Swedish-made ‘Sukhoi killer’ Gripen jets nearing appearance in Ukrainian skies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US-Japan RIMPAC Drills Go On Despite COVID-19

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle.

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sent Formal Request To U.S. State Department To Purchase 25 F-15EX Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    25 Percent of Russian Businesses Declared Bankruptcy Due to High Inflation, High Interest Rates and No Export Customers

  • Central Asia

    Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 Trainer Deal From Egypt, Greece, Poland and Turkmenistan

  • Air Platform

    Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: The World Learnt New Drone War

  • C4iSR

    Saab Delivers GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft To Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Double Down On M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Approves SLAM-ER And MS-110 Reconnaissance Pods For Taiwan

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines intends to buy ground-launched Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Started Building Second NGAD Site in Saint Louis

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trial

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. sends more NASAMS missiles, Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Japan Announced Partners To Build Sixth-generation fighter jets

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine blows up one of Russia’s electronic warfare system

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fears Assassination After Russian Forces Withdraw From Kherson

  • Air Platform

    U.S. offers F-16V to compensate $1.4 billion of Turkish investment in F-35

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish Army

  • Europe

    New Sukhoi Su-57 Fighter Jet Crashes Again During Tests

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