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  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Xi Jinping hatched a $250 billion debt trap to convert Russia into Pakistan, Laos, or Sri Lanka after troubled Putin dies or is removed from power. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Explosions were heard across Iran as the U.S. Air Force and Navy started pounding all over Iran. Middle East
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Europe

Russian commander Colonel Pavel Kropotov killed in Ukraine’s storm shadow missile strikes

April 21, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian missile strike in occupied Luhansk last week killed Russian Colonel Pavel Kropotov, local Russian media reported on April 19. Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade, was killed in a Ukrainian strike […]

  • Taiwan unveils indigenous armed sea drone.

    November 23, 2025 0
    Taiwan’s first indigenous armed sea drone marks a significant step toward building asymmetric warfare capabilities amid the growing threat of kinetic Chinese action. Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to EuropeDateJanuary 14, 2022Taiwan’s Indigenous [...]
  • Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

    April 10, 2024 0
    Israeli F-35s not only entered Syrian airspace but also flew for almost several hundred kilometers over the area covered by Russian S-400 and S-300 air defense systems. Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD [...]
  • Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

    June 13, 2021 0
    During MADEX (International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition) 2021, one of the main naval exhibitions in the Asia Pacific area, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to support the Conceptual [...]
  • Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Strikes Russia’s Self-propelled Howitzers

    September 3, 2022 0
    The Ukraine Armed Forces continued to release footage showing what it said were successful strikes against Russian forces using the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone. Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Encircles Crimea with SIGINT KitDateApril 27, 2021Ukraine Plans [...]
  • North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

    January 8, 2025 0
    North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said that a new hypersonic missile system used in a test launch on Monday would help deter the country’s rivals in the Pacific, the KCNA state news agency reported. [...]
  • Egypt purchased 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters

    February 16, 2023 0
    The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $426 million contract to produce 12 CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force, the company announced Tuesday. U.S. State Department Approves 23 F-model Chinook Helicopters For EgyptDateJune 23, 2023Boeing completed [...]
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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian commanders refusing to follow orders to execute meat grinder assaults on Ukraine as Russia suffering massive casualties

  • Europe

    Poland’s president meets Lockheed’s CEO to seek investment in weapons production

  • Infantry Weapons

    The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • Land Platform

    US state department approves 555 M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment packages for Egypt

  • Americas

    Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia to buy Israeli-made Barak MX air defense systems

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35 Repeatedly Entered Iranian Airspace To Prepare Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 anti-ship missile to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea.

  • Naval Platforms

    Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

  • Air Platform

    Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force.

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wants Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

  • Europe

    The US DoD awarded a contract for the production of Bulgarian F-16V

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force’s Su-30 Crashed Near Oum El Bouaghi District

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JASDF Is Routinely Intercepting Chinese Aircraft In Japanese Airspace

  • Europe

    FN Herstal Awarded 4,000 ‘FN Minimi’ Light Machine Guns For Norway

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, France, UK, Japan and USA to send experts to India to examine captured Chinese-made PL-15E missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates instability in neighboring India, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand as the West fixated on Ukraine and Israel

  • Air Platform

    France Started Engine Testing For Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Tactical Heron eyes manoeuvring forces, awaits launch customer

  • Americas

    Canada’s new Senator MRAP armored vehicle passes blast testing

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force’s Non-combat Losses During The Ukraine War Accounts 84 Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye Demonstrate How Modern Multi-domain Surveillance Works in a Single Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Security Services Detained Russia’s Agent Trying To Enrol in Ukraine’s Elite Drone School

  • C4iSR

    Australia Establishes Defense Space Command

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Armed Forces says MIM-104 Patriot is the most effective surface-to-air missile system.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in UK

  • Europe

    French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

  • Europe

    Russia’s Corvette “Provorny”, which is under construction, caught fire in St. Petersburg

  • Industry

    Chemring Australia wins $107 million contract under F-35 programme

  • C4iSR

    Azerbaijan captured Russian-made electronic warfare system in Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Going Ahead With Plans to Supply Su-30SM2 and Yak-130 To Myanmar Junta

  • Europe

    Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Myanmar Army Unleashes Hell On Ordinary People And The World Is Silent

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to Tonga

  • Americas

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Supply Presidential Helicopter For Colombia

  • Europe

    Russian Army Lost 40 Percent of Its Warfighting Capability, Ran Out Of Ammo and Shells

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of new L-SAM air defense system

  • Americas

    Babcock and HHI partnered to develop patrol submarines for Canada

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Gibbs & Cox showcased a new corvette design based off Taiwanese Navy’s Frigate.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia received six ScanEagle UAS as part of maritime security assistance

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in July

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