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  • [ February 28, 2026 ] Hyundai Heavy Industries Mobilized South Korean Government and Industries to Support Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project. Americas
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] No, Pakistan Did Not Lose F-16 Fighter Jet. Afghan’s Big Claim is AI-generated. South Asia
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production. Europe
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles. Europe
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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 […]

  • Norwegian Coast Guard Named First Jan Mayen-class OPV

    January 18, 2023 0
    The Norwegian Coast Guard has christened the first Jan Mayen-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) , at Vard Langsten, Norway. Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian NavyDateDecember 11, 2023Vard Marine Awarded Contract To Build [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian factory manufacturing Shahed-136 kamikaze drones

    April 2, 2024 0
    Drones struck industrial targets producing Shahed-136 drones in Russia’s Tatarstan Region. The press service of the Alabuga special economic zone said that one of its dormitories was damaged in the attack and two people were [...]
  • Lockheed Martin raises concerns over L3Harris-Aerojet deal

    November 18, 2023 0
    Lockheed Martin has raised concerns with the U.S. Defense Department and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about L3Harris’s acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, Lockheed’s chief operating officer said on Tuesday. U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer [...]
  • Ukraine Destroyed 52 Russian Tanks and Killed 1000 Russian Soldiers in Siverskyi Donets River Crossing

    May 15, 2022 0
    Just days after despot Vladimir Putin threw his annual ‘Victory Day’ celebrations in Moscow, pictures emerged showing a ‘graveyard’ of Russian tanks left by retreating forces. Ukraine Wiped Out Russian Brigade, Including 80 Vehicles, 40 [...]
  • Boeing to boost production capacity for Patriot missile sensors

    December 16, 2023 0
    Boeing (BA.N) said on Monday it would increase the Huntsville factory production capacity for sensors that are used to guide Patriot missiles to their targets to meet rising air and missile defence needs worldwide. American [...]
  • Australia and Nauru sign landmark security pact

    December 10, 2024 0
    Australia and Pacific nation Nauru announced a landmark security treaty on Monday, advancing Canberra’s aim of blunting China’s growing regional influence. Australia, PNG to sign security pact to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.DateSeptember 17, 2025Australia, [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Naval Platforms

    Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Destroyer Escorts Australian Frigate For The First Time

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV

  • C4iSR

    RAF conducted SEAD mission against S-300 and S-400 SAM over Crimean peninsula

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded $15.3 Million Contract For Swedish Navy’s Torpedo Tube

  • Air Platform

    United Arab Emirates Officially Joins South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Program Replacing Indonesia

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Will Replace Yak-130 Aircraft With Aero L-39NG Advanced Jet Trainer Amid Yak-130’s Flight Control System Issues

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches New Neptune Anti-ship Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Turkey considers sending Bayraktar Akinci drones to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • Europe

    Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia’s invasion and Trump’s presidency

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. approves $10 billion in medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones for Taiwan.

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Turkey rejects Russian Su-57 fighter jet

  • Americas

    Navy christens USS Fort Lauderdale transport dock ship

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Off First Production Variant T-7A Red Hawk Trainer

  • South Asia

    Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    Peru has approved the second tranche of funding for 24 fighter jets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye’s Steel Dome Will Become Full Spectrum Integrated Air Defense System.

  • Middle East

    Inconvenient Truth: Ordinary Women Sell Sex to Survive in Iran, and Iranian Mullahs Enjoy Luxurious European Goods and Alcohol

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Cluster Munitions Wrecking Havoc on Russian Airfield and Military Bases

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo UK secured a contract to supply AW159 wildcat ASW helicopters to Philippine Navy.

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Seized Mi-35 Helicopter In Afghanistan Gifted By India, Reported Hindustan Times

  • Air Platform

    Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Demonstrate New Capability With Loitering Munitions

  • Industry

    General Electric CODLAG Marine Propulsion system

  • Europe

    Germany Trained Ukrainian Soldiers On Gepard Anti-air Weapon System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

  • Air Platform

    Gripen has the best multi-domain warfare capability, says Hungarian pilots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian DoD projected $80 billion costs for submarines

  • Middle East

    The US State Department clears 4,569 MRAP excess defense articles to UAE

  • Europe

    The U.S. and Ukraine sign ten-year bilateral security pact in Italy

  • Europe

    Criticizing Putin: Warner boss Prigozhin said “We look like clowns”

  • Defense Industry

    The PRC to spend $202 billion on defense in fiscal year 2021

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz awarded contract to produce integrated bridge for Hunter-class frigates

  • Air Platform

    Philippines To Buy 32 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters Worth $620 Million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-101 cruise missile crashes mid-air due to propulsion malfunction

  • Air Platform

    New Zealand Plans To Buy 28 Secondhand F-16C/D to Replace Skyhawk

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Special Operations Command Practices Highway Landing For The First Time In Latvia

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Ordered Airbus H135 Helicopters

  • Europe

    Sweden’s new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines can perform seabed warfare

  • Middle East

    Top Hamas commander killed as Israeli army pushes deeper in besieged Gaza

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin started wearing bulletproof vests in public appearance over assassination fears

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck 50 Russian Targets In Forcing Russian Navy To Retreat From Crimea

  • Africa

    EDEX 2023: Turkey wants to transfer technology to Egypt

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the German AFBM “Boxer”

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