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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 […]

  • ICC issued arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

    March 18, 2023 0
    AN arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin has been issued over his alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. Mad Vlad Cancels South Africa Trip Fearing Arrest Warrant From ICCDateJuly 20, 2023International Criminal Court [...]
  • Sanctions-hit Russia wants India to bail out Su-75 Checkmate project

    February 11, 2023 0
    Russia is seeking India’s cooperation in the Su-75 Light Tactical Aircraft “Checkmate” project.  Russia copies a feature of Northrop YF-23 into Checkmate LCADateJuly 23, 2021Ukraine war: Russia postponed development of prototype Su-75 CheckmateDateAugust 28, 2023Russia [...]
  • Northrop Grumman to develop new guided high-explosive ammunition for US Navy

    June 13, 2024 0
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  • ‘Made in Ireland’ parts found in Russian drones violating Western sanctions

    July 21, 2023 0
    That’s according to Defense and Security Expert, Declan Power, who was speaking after a picture of a recovered drone featuring a ‘Made in Ireland’ stamp emerged yesterday. Speaking in Kyiv, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he did not [...]
  • Taiwan purchased 108 M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks

    August 25, 2023 0
    Four years ago, the US approved the sale of M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Taiwan. Deliveries will begin next year. General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams TanksDateOctober 21, 2022Poland Orders More [...]
  • Ukraine started manufacturing NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

    March 28, 2024 0
    Ukraine has lifted the veil on its covert military manufacturing, revealing the production of state-of-the-art artillery systems, including the NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzer, as showcased by the Ukrainian Armor company. In a rare glimpse into [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    India purchases locally-made 156 light combat Prachand helicopters

  • Naval Platforms

    Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivers the second project 15B destroyer, to the Indian navy

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy intercepted all Chinese-made CM-302 missiles fired at USS Abraham Lincoln.

  • Middle East

    First Israeli Female Pilot Takes F-35I to the Sky

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan develops cutting-edge railgun cannon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s nuclear submarines welcome to dock in Singapore

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply Into Service

  • Europe

    Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes highlights four priorities for Australian naval capability.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Received Two More IRIS-T SLM Missile Batteries

  • Europe

    France To Supply CEASAR 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea has ruled out signing security pact with China

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan to Purchase 48 NORA B52 Howitzers From Serbia

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile.

  • South Asia

    Amid China tension, IAF ordered 21 mothballed MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s from VKS worth $780 million

  • Americas

    Raytheon enters full-rate production for SM-3 Block IIA

  • Middle East

    Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

  • South Asia

    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Europe

    Russia lost 550 Russian conscripts, 33 artillery systems, 11 armoured vehicles, and eight tanks in Bakhmut in a day

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF’s C27J aircraft put on problem project watchlist

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes South Of Bakhmut With Lightening Fast Counteroffensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency to counter China.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • Europe

    Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Azerbaijan purchased the Israeli Iron Dome missile system

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates scraps trade embargo against Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany to deliver two new Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 Aircraft For UAE

  • Air Platform

    Norway To Purchase Leopard and K2 Tanks Worth $1.8 Billion

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ulyanovsk Discloses Radar Deficiencies of Pantsir Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

  • C4iSR

    Denmark buys five Ground Master 200 radar systems

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze sea drones set Kerch bridge on fire again

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed A-50 AWACS manufacturing plant

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchased Additional 12 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Europe

    Russia wasted 110,000 lives and $50 billion worth of military hardware in the Ukraine Invasion, achieved nothing

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Egypt Wants More Meteor And Scalp Missiles For Its Rafale

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s massive military buildup near Dokhlam

  • Europe

    The U.S. and EU Sanction on Russian Oligarch, Banks and Kick Russia out of SWIFT System

  • Naval Platforms

    Finish Navy’s Hamina-class tests fire torpedoes

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

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