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  • [ July 20, 2026 ] US attacked the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant. Middle East
  • [ July 20, 2026 ] L3Harris Fires Up Next-Gen Solid Fuel Ramjet System in Full-Scale Test. Air-Launched Weapons
  • [ July 20, 2026 ] TOTE Wins $2.2 Billion Contract to Manage U.S. Navy Medium Landing Ship Program. Americas
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East Asia and Pacific Region

U.S. Signs Crucial Military Deals With The Philippines

February 6, 2023 GDC 0

The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases, greatly enhancing Washington’s presence in the region at a time of growing concern about Chinese aggression. Washington would be given access to […]

Americas

Defense Secretary Purges Defense Advisory Board

February 6, 2021 GDC 0

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered hundreds of Pentagon advisory board members to resign this month as part of a broad review of the panels, essentially purging several dozen who were appointed last-minute under the […]

Americas

President-elect Joe Biden Nominates Retired Army General Lloyd Austin As Defense Secretary

December 11, 2020 GDC 0

Joe Biden on Wednesday formally nominated Lloyd Austin, a retired four-star army general and the former commander of the American military effort in Iraq, to be his defense secretary, casting him as uniquely qualified to […]

  • Rafael unveils Iron Wasp weapon system against the drone threat.

    July 2, 2026 0
    Partnering with SpearUAV, the Israeli defense company is developing Iron Wasp, a vehicle-mounted interceptor aimed at one of the fastest-growing challenges on modern battlefields. Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe.DateJune 21, 2026Israel [...]
  • Royal Australian Air Force completed full fleet of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon

    December 17, 2019 0
    Announced by the Australian Government, the delivery caps off a process that began with the arrival of the first P-8A in Australia in November 2016. The P-8As have already been used for Australian border protection [...]
  • U.S. Air Force completes first-ever CCA live-fire test with Anduril FQ-44A.

    July 16, 2026 0
    The U.S. Air Force recently conducted its first-ever live-fire test using the unmanned, semiautonomous aircraft the service has dubbed as its “loyal wingmen.” The Anduril-made YFQ-44A executed an end-to-end, beyond-line-of-sight strike against a simulated target [...]
  • World-first, Turkish Akinci drone test fires Cakir cruise missiles

    August 16, 2023 0
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  • Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

    February 5, 2024 0
    In the absence of sophisticated weaponry, Ukrainian forces have tactically employed kamikaze drones to target and disrupt Russian military logistics. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard’s fighter option: 16 Gripen E/F jets are a cost-effective, superior alternative to 48 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Temu jets. 

    June 6, 2026 0
    The JF-17 Blunder (jointly developed by Pakistan and China) is a relatively low-cost, politically alternative multirole fighter, but it has been associated with several reported issues throughout its service life. It’s important to separate verified [...]
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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Spain set to procure MH-60R ASW Helicopter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp-up LRASM Missile Production.

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Middle East

    Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Build More Guided Bomb Kits For JDAM

  • Europe

    Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • Europe

    Russia’s Budget Surplus Wiped Out To Finance Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Europe

    The Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashed In Remote Countryside

  • Air Platform

    Russia postponed delivery of Su-57 to Russian Aerospace Force (VKS) until 2025

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Unveils AZB-81LR Guided Bomb For Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    Ties with Russia not an alternative to US or NATO, says Ankara

  • Air Platform

    Russia Quietly Dumped AESA Radar and TVC In MiG-35 Fighters

  • Europe

    Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK to jointly develop low-cost air-defense system.

  • Europe

    President Alexander Lukashenko misses major state celebration, amid speculation of paralysis

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Detained 15 Senior Army Officers, 9 Senior Army Officers Escaped to India, Including Major General Kabir Ahmed.

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel Unveils Long-range LORA Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Purchases Meteor BVRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia purchases 60 AGM-88G Missiles For F-35 Jets

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Begin Construction Of Dreadnought Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey To Collaborate With Foreign Partners On TFX Fighter, Says Ismail Demir

  • Europe

    Slovakia Considers Selling Zuzana Self-propelled Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Plans To Sale 2000 T-7A Red Hawk At $19 Million A Piece

  • South Asia

    Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Faces 8,500 Pages of Chargesheets, including 1,400 Murders, 3,500 Disappearances, Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Wouldn’t Buy Russia’s Su-57 Says Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for Rooppur nuclear power plant

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Defense Industry

    The capabilities of the Russian S-400 are a few, says Ismail Demir

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded subcontract for Norway’s Leopard tank order

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The Raytheon PHASER Drone Killing High Energy Radar

  • South Asia

    Indian Equation About Criminal Hasina Needs to Change or Faces Fourth Conflict Front Against Bangladesh in Favour of China.

  • Europe

    Lost in the Ukraine War, Mad Vlad prepares for the nuclear strike as dooms day sirens blared across Russia

  • Americas

    The US Marine Corp Wants Ship Killing NSM and Tomahawk Antiship Missiles

  • Europe

    RSK MIG and Sukhoi are in Crisis: Russian Offers Fighter Jet In Exchange of Palm Oil and Rubber

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 50 Dingo 2 APCs and 12 M1070 transport trucks to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 AKA S-300PMU2 SAM in Syria

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

  • Europe

    Ukraine handed over T-90M tanks and BTR-82A armored vehicles to British Intelligence agencies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems to upgrade U.S. Army’s next-generation Bradley infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS struck Russian base killing 300 soldiers waiting for speech from commander

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo AW159 Wildcat helicopter conducts first successful firings of Thales ‘Martlet’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)

  • Europe

    Four Swiss bankers who helped Putin’s friend set up bank accounts in Switzerland convicted

  • Air Platform

    Rafale F5 Fighters Will be Equipped with ASN4G Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles by 2035

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