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  • [ June 29, 2026 ] IAI, Palladyne AI to team up to sell Harpy and Harop kamikaze drones to Department of War. Americas
  • [ June 29, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and Destinus accelerate RUTA Block 3 cruise missile development. Cruise Missiles
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Central Asia

The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

August 23, 2021 GDC 0

“Afghanistan is a long-term play on the best of days and now that the Taliban have ‘won’, it’s more of a long-term play for Chinese interests.” — Byron King, Agora Financial Diplomatic observers have said […]

  • Sweden will purchase more warships and submarines

    July 30, 2024 0
    The document was published last week on the Swedish government’s website. The proposal is expected to form the basis for the next Swedish Defence Act, planned for later this year. The proposal is notable in [...]
  • U.S. Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Flew Near Shanghai Coast

    July 31, 2020 0
    US warplanes have again approached the Chinese mainland, including one that came less than 100km away from Shanghai, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise with the tit-for-tat closures of consulates. A P-8A [...]
  • Sacked Bangladesh Army Major General Ziaul Ahsan arrested on mass murder charge

    August 17, 2024 0
    A two-star general of the Bangladesh Army, who was sacked a day after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government and has been linked to several enforced disappearances, was arrested by Bangladesh Police on a [...]
  • Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

    February 27, 2025 0
    The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters, with language added into the contract to continue bringing down the cost of the aircraft as the [...]
  • Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

    December 10, 2024 0
    Moscow has asked Ankara for help in the safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, CNN Türk reported on December 9, citing its own sources. President Erdogan [...]
  • Germany Tests Trophy APS For Leopard 2 Tank

    November 12, 2021 0
    Germany and Israel announced successful live fire test of Rafael-made Trophy Active Protection System (APS) from the German Army’s Leopard 2 tanks recently. South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active [...]
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

    Denmark Purchases 44 CV90 MKIIIC Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • Americas

    TRL Drones has developed the TALOS-J and TALOS-E interceptor drone systems.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Upgrades Gripen D with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) AESA Radar For the First Time

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad no longer regards Moldova as a sovereign nation in favor of Transdniestria

  • Industry

    Indian TASL To Produce Aircraft For Indian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Air Force owns the most advanced variant of Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Starts Production Of T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Military Shows Off Israeli Starliner ISR UAV

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded $478 million contract to support US Navy’s strategic programs

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signs letter of intent with Leonardo Company to purchase M-346F Block 20, rejecting JF-17 Temu jet.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Started Localized Ground Incursions Before Full-scale Ground Incursions In Northern Gaza

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Offers HDP-1500, HDP-2200 and HDP-10000 warships to Malaysian Navy.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves Deadly MQ-9 Reaper Armed Drones For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Started Working On Next-generation Offshore Patrol Boats For Italian Navy

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to procure additional Peace Eagle AEW&C aircrafts

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    KAI, MBDA sign agreement to integrate Meteor BVRAAM missile on to KF-21 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Baykar Defence to manufacture turbofan engine

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Export Surpasses to $10 Billion in 2025.

  • Europe

    Germany sends more Gepard air-defense tanks to Ukraine

  • Africa

    Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fear

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Delivers Second C295W Transport Aircraft To Bangladesh Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Temu Tank: Royal Thai Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 Tank’s Turret Exploded After Sustained Heavy Fire.

  • Defense Industry

    China boosts its military budget by nearly $230 billion this year – 7.2% of its spending

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Russian Air Force’s A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

  • Europe

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

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was misinformed about F-7, poorly trained pilot was to blame for the F-7 crash

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves MLRS Upgrade Package For Bahrain

  • Europe

    Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

  • Europe

    Russians Flee From Front-line Of Kherson, Moved Back To Dnieper River

  • Industry

    The top 10 countries exporting arms around the world

  • Europe

    Russian Trained Soldiers Fled Dnieper River Leaving Untrained Conscripts To Fight Ukrainian

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils New K-NIFV Next-gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Offers Intelligent Platform For RoKAF ISTAR Requirement

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    Infantry Weapons

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Saab showcases Gripen E and Globaleye AEW&C in Kauhava airshow Finland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Maritime Aggression: Chinese Carrier Group Conducts Naval Exercise In Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s logistics, Mariupol port and military installations.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded $192 million contract to produce AMRAAM missile for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s F-16 Gets Major Boost as the US Approves New Upgrade Package.

  • Central Asia

    Amid tensions with Iran, Azerbaijan purchases Israeli Arrow-3 (Hetz 3) anti-ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why China’s Chengdu J-10C Vigorous Dragon is worse than you think.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab will manufacture Russia’s helicopter and jet killer RBS-70 NG in Ukraine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Ministry of Defense requests $59.1 billion defense budget for the fiscal year 2025

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