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  • [ June 29, 2026 ] Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 29, 2026 ] MBDA conducted the second development firing of the MICA NG from a Rafale. Air-Launched Weapons
  • [ June 29, 2026 ] IAI, Palladyne AI to team up to sell Harpy and Harop kamikaze drones to Department of War. Americas
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Americas

U.S. Navy to Start Building Constellation-Class Frigate This Year

January 19, 2022 GDC 0

During his presentation at the symposium, Captain Smith emphasized that the Constellation-class is a frigate, not a destroyer, and that it should not be expected to carry the same weapon load as DDGs. However, he […]

  • Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

    July 26, 2020 0
    Desperation on the part of the Indian Air Force might also be a factor in the decision to send Navy’s MiG-29K fighters into the Ladakh region. Indian media first reported the MiG deployment on Tuesday. [...]
  • Yevgeny Prigozhin exposed Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s family’s billions stashed in Europe

    August 1, 2023 0
    Yevgeny Prigozhin simply won’t give up. Instead of backing down after his attempted coup against the Kremlin – from which he got off unexpectedly lightly – the Wagner chief continues to fire back at Russian [...]
  • KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

    May 23, 2022 0
    President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power is fading, and he has to take regular breaks for medical treatment, according to former British spy Christopher Steele.  Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak MissileDateApril [...]
  • Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco to Meet His Counterpart

    July 17, 2021 0
    The Foreign Ministry is in talks with Morocco to arrange an official visit by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to the Arab nation, reported the Times of Israel quoting Israeli foreign ministry sources. Last week, Lapid [...]
  • Defeating the S-400 Triumf is not rocket science but SEAD science

    May 27, 2018 0
    The Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence system (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) is currently much talked air defence system after its deployment in Syria. The S-400 Triumf system can fire several interceptor missiles capable of intercepting low [...]
  • Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft just hit a significant milestone

    April 19, 2023 0
    Aerospace giant Boeing announced on Tuesday that the global P-8 Poseidon fleet had reached an outstanding milestone of 500,000 flight hours.  Indian Navy Received Tenth P-8I Neptune Marine Patrol AircraftDateJuly 22, 2021Royal Australian Air Force [...]
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

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • Europe

    MBDA successfully test fires AKERON LP missile

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Americas

    President Trump announced $175 billion in funds for Golden Dome missile defence for America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Blitzed Russian Cities, Russia Declared State of Emergency

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine signs defense cooperation agreement with Swedish Saab

  • Air Platform

    Finland Ordered 64 Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets For $9.4 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Thales-MBDA SPECTRA Electronic Warfare Suite

  • South Asia

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

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • Europe

    Turkey speeds up the development of anti-ballistic missiles

  • Air Platform

    The British Army will operate uncrewed aircraft alongside AH-64 Apache helicopters.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers firing guided munitions

  • Europe

    Russian Air Force’s Su-35 Crashed Near Dzemgi Airbase

  • C4iSR

    Naval Group showcases new drone management solution

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Initial Sea Trials of 21st Virginia-class Submarine

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • Europe

    Denmark to purchase three Arctic patrol ships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • Air Platform

    EA-18G Growler: The King of Electronic Warfare

  • Americas

    US Army Successfully Tests Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Test-fires Gabriel V Anti-ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Wants Unmanned Technology In KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenaries assault their commander using shovels

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Air Platform

    Putin’s Shame: An Old Ukrainian Man Was Given A Medal For Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Using A Rifle

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Provide Advanced GPS System For F-15EX Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Lowered Interest Rate For Royal Thai Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Acquisition

  • Air Platform

    Germany to Send 50 Leopard Tank to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Slovenia Donates 35 BVP M-80A Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Video Shows Russian Upgraded T-72B3 Tank Suffering Catastrophic Explosion

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Turns to The West For Defense and Security Needs

  • Europe

    Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills over the West’s deepening role in Ukraine

  • Africa

    Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

  • Naval Platforms

    Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

  • Europe

    Russian commercial airliners grounded most of its aircraft amid Western sanctions and cannibalization of spare parts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPV

  • Middle East

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia to Sign an Agreement to Resolve Bitter Disputes

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoots Down Six Russian Reconnaissance Balloons Over Kyiv

  • Europe

    Irish Navy unveils $2 billion defense modernization plan.

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas MK1A vs JF-17 Block II: What if Tejas MK1A face-off with JF-17 Block II at the next Kashmir skirmish?

  • Europe

    Poland to buy more South Korean K2 tanks in $6.2 billion deal

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used E-7A Peace Eagle To Hunt And Destroy S-300 Using TB2 Drones

  • Middle East

    Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Hamas Headquarters in Qatar’s Capital Doha.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab receivesRBS70 NG MSHORAD air defence order from Lithuania

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey reveals more details for Barbaros-class frigate

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