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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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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 […]

  • Ukraine Captured Russia’s Orion-10 and Eleron-3 Drones

    April 28, 2022 0
    In seven weeks of fighting in Ukraine, Russia has lost an estimated three dozen unmanned aircraft, according to military analysts. Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery ZaluzhnyDateSeptember 13, 2021Turkey Supplying [...]
  • Wagner Group Will Leave Bakhmut On 10th May To ‘Lick Our Wounds’, Yevgeny Prigozhin Announced

    May 6, 2023 0
    Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia’s Wagner Group mercenary force, says his forces will leave the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on May 10. In a rare video, Yevgeny Prigozhin lambasted mad Vlad for not supplying ammo [...]
  • Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin announced his presidential bid to challenge Vladimir Putin

    November 19, 2023 0
    Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin has announced his plan to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency, after having previously called the current leader “too soft.” Igor Girkin, a prominent ultranationalist in custody in [...]
  • Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

    September 18, 2023 0
    Ukrainian troops reportedly destroyed the Russian heavy rocket launcher system near Kamianka in the Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket LaunchersDateOctober 31, 2022Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery RocketsDateOctober 24, 2022Ukrainian artillery destroys [...]
  • President Trump, Prime Minister Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply.

    October 29, 2025 0
    President Donald J. Trump visited Japan on October 27, 2025, meeting Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to strengthen bilateral ties. The leaders signed an agreement granting U.S. access to Japanese rare earth minerals [...]
  • Boeing to Build Loyal Wingman in Queensland, Australian

    September 26, 2021 0
    Boeing has selected the site in Australia where it is to build the Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aerial vehicle, establishing the company’s first final assembly line outside of North America. Boeing Australia [...]
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

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to crush Hamas terrorists like ISIS

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin to deliver more F-35 stealth jets to Australia

  • South Asia

    Hindu nationalist Parvathaneni Harish masterminded the Corridor Between Bangladesh and Myanmar to aid the Myanmar Junta and AA, facilitating further deportations of Rohingya to Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    The Production of B-21 Stealth Bombers Is On Track

  • Americas

    Venezuelan Air Force Grounded All Su-30MK2 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Captured Russia’s V2U kamikaze drone exposed Russia’s use of American and Japanese microchips

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions San Antonio-class LPD, USS Fort Lauderdale

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strikes destroyed five Russian MSTA-S howitzers in key counteroffensive

  • Defense Industry

    Chancellor Merkel’s last-minute approval sees German arms exports peak at $5.6 billion

  • Europe

    France Delivers Crotale NG Anti-air And LRU MLRS To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchases 20 tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Belarusian Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two Pilots

  • Europe

    Putin believed the Ukraine invasion would be three days of a cakewalk, but it is a minefield

  • Europe

    A Top Russian General In Charge Of Nuclear Protection Killed In Bomb Blast

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering Additional F-35.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blitz Russian Belgorod

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine blow up Russia’s easy target T-90M Tank using a Swedish AT4 recoilless rifle

  • Middle East

    Israel Gives Thumbs Up To F-35 Sale To UAE

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China secretly trained Russian troops to fight against Ukraine.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    British and Ukrainian officials disarm unexploded Kinzhal hypersonic missile, gain insights on Kinzhal

  • Anti-ship Missile

    MBDA to supply TESEO Mk2 Anti-ship Missile to Italian Navy.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Israeli-Sunni Arab Alliance: the eight Arab states openly deal with Israel

  • Air Platform

    Brazil plans to double fighter jets fleet by procuring cutting-edge F-39E Gripen jets

  • Europe

    Turkey tests indigenous liquid-fueled rocket engine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Virginia-class Submarines: The Guardian of Indo-Pacific Region

  • Europe

    U.S. Sends More HIMARS Artillery Rockets And Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $625 Million

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Thales signed MoU to design and manufacture combat systems for SSN-AUKUS.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels take control of Myawaddy town as junta troops surrenders

  • Europe

    Putin backs Iran’s mass missile attacks on Israel

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed Near Rajasthan’s Churu District

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates 15 BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Armenia and Czech Republic secretly transferred Indian ammunitions to Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission new warship ‘USS Canberra’ in Australia

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Worth $4.7 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, U.S. Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets in Poland

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp will develop new lithium-ion battery for German Navy submarine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Commodore Mohammad Matiur Rahman (thief) for Significant Corruption.

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s Protector drone makes maiden flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

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