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  • [ July 17, 2026 ] Roshel develops the next generation of the Captain armored vehicle. Americas
  • [ July 17, 2026 ] Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the U.S. forces to strike the regional rival Iran and its proxies. Middle East
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Americas

USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

June 14, 2020 GDC 0

America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced. Capt. Emily Thompson, call sign “Banzai,” made headlines after she became the first female to fly the F-35A Lightning II into combat. […]

  • The Philippines Approved To Buy 12 F-16V Block 70/72 Fighter Jets

    June 25, 2023 0
    U.S. and Philippine officials will hold “focused discussions” about selling the Philippine Air Force multirole fighter aircraft—one of several weapons systems the two countries discussed during a recent dialogue. Leonardo Company Offers 32 Eurofighter Typhoon [...]
  • Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

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  • Putin removes and demotes Russian general Sergei Surovikin for heavy losses in Ukraine war

    January 12, 2023 0
    Russian official nicknamed “General Armageddon” has been demoted as the country’s top battlefield commander in Ukraine, according to reports. On Wednesday, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov was appointed to take over the role by [...]
  • RAN deploys new type of survey craft from Canberra-class LHD

    November 13, 2020 0
    The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) announced on 8 November that its Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit recently deployed for the first time a new type of small survey craft from its Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) [...]
  • Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

    January 14, 2022 0
    Boeing is to expand its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler industrial team for Germany, with a request for information (RFI) issued to potential partners on 12 January, British Janes reported. Boeing launches flight evaluation [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Enters U.S. Air Force’s Tanker Competition

    November 15, 2021 0
    The expected rematch between Boeing and Airbus for U.S. Air Force tankers, has now become a three-way competition. Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDFDateFebruary 15, 2021The first KC-46A constructed for Japan [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed 60 high-value ammunition depots since it received the artillery rockets system

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Announced Backlog Of 398 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $30 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Defeating the S-400 Triumf is not rocket science but SEAD science

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Takes Defiant X Helo To NFAC Complex For Wind Tunnel Testing

  • Americas

    China wants to redevelop JY-27A, JYL-1, Type 305A and H-200 radars after Venezuela failure.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Tests Ra’ad II Air-launched Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Alpha Unit Has Destroyed 15 Russian Aircraft Including Su-30, Su-34, MiG-31 and An-26.

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Test-fires New Coastal Defense Variant Atmaca Anti-ship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Turkey supplied Bayraktar TB2 drone to the Syrian opposition group

  • South Asia

    China deploys J-11 fighter jets and Z-10 attack helicopters near Indian border

  • Middle East

    Canada to export LAV 700 Armored Vehicles to Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Navy Commissions The First Taigei Class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Military allows same-sex couples marrying in uniform

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian Iskander-M transporter driver collided with a truck in Armavir

  • Africa

    Sudan’s RSF militants questions the efficacy of the Chinese FB-10A and FK-2000 missile system.

  • Europe

    United Arab Emirates To Buy 120 Bayraktar TB2 Drones And Munitions From Turkey Worth $2 Billion

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Air Force completed full fleet of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belbek air base near Sevastopol is no longer operable after ATACMS strikes

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to manufacture Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • C4iSR

    Saab Developed New Electronic Attack Jammer Pod

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy South Korean AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Defense Forces Launch First-of-its-kind International Drone Exercise

  • Middle East

    Two Female Iraqi MPs purchased golden underwear and bras and embezzled $57 million in cash and 27 kg of gold.

  • Europe

    Russian conscript dropped a grenade on a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Romania Increases 2022 Defense Budget By 32%

  • Europe

    French Navy will upgrade FDI frigate with 32 vertical launch system.

  • Americas

    President Zelenskyy Visits White House In First Post-Invasion Trip

  • Europe

    Sloppy Putin’s invasion effort, Russia deploys 60 years old T-62 tanks in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Sunk Russian Supply Ships Using Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Using Excalibur Precision Strike Artillery Rounds

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s first-ever autonomous sea drone combat rescue at sea is a milestone.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian forces destroy a column of Russian multiple launch rocket systems

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Supports the Sale of F-35 Stealth Jets to Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • Europe

    HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strikes Forced Russian To Retreat From Key Military Outposts Of Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands received its first MQ-9A Reaper drones

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Air Platform

    J-10C Vigorous Dragon’s one success should be taken in context, not as the reality of Chinese jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Intrudes Thai Airspace To Bomb Karen Rebel’s Position

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MHI Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile

  • Europe

    Russia brings back thousands of Soviet-era T-72 tanks from storage for Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

  • Europe

    Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad places bombs on Zaporizhzhia nuclear powerplant, millions of Europeans could die

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

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