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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Japan taps a German company for its drone-killer program. Counter-drone System
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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 […]

  • US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

    December 13, 2019 0
    While not a NATO member, Egypt, India and Indonesia have over the years received billions of dollars in economic and military aid and technologies from the United States and is considered a long-time ally in [...]
  • Land 4140: Hanwha Defense Signed MoU With Australia For SATCOMS

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  • First F-35A For Denmark Takes Flight

    March 22, 2021 0
    FORT WORTH, Texas (GDC) — Earlier this week, L-001, Denmark’s first F-35 Lightning II production aircraft flew its inaugural flight. Denmark is the fifth European NATO nation to fly and operate an F-35, strengthening NATO’s 5th generation airpower foundation. Denmark is joining [...]
  • Sweden Donates RBS-17 Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine

    June 12, 2022 0
    According to a statement published by the Swedish MoD on June 2, 2022, Sweden has decided to offer new military aid to Ukraine including the donation of Robot-17 (also called RBS-17) short-range anti-ship missiles. In [...]
  • Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Downed 15 ‘Unstoppable’ Russian Kinzhal Missiles

    January 3, 2024 0
    Ukraine said that US-supplied Patriot surface-to-air missile systems downed all 15 Kinzhal ballistic missiles Russia fired at the country in its large-scale attack Tuesday. Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise [...]
  • Thanks To Turkish Drone, GNA Regain Control of Libyan Capital Tripoli

    June 6, 2020 0
     In a major turn of events in a war that has killed more than 1,000 civilians, the internationally recognised government in Libya announced on Thursday that it had taken full control of the capital, dealing a significant, [...]
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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    GBU-72: The U.S. Air Force’s F-15 Drops Enormous Bunker Buster Bomb

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Replaces Canadian Electro-Optics System With Domestic Optics in Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Defense Industry

    Raytheon Awarded Contract For SeaRAM Block 2 For Egyptian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Armenia Turned Down Russian Offer to Buy More Weapons

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Air Platform

    Germany plans to purchase 15 additional F-35 stealth jets.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • Americas

    Argentine Army Received First Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Europe

    World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army released video footage of MGM-140 ATACMS firing

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japan will transfer PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the U.S. to backfill U.S. stocks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions First-in-Class FFM Frigate ‘Mogami ’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platform

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian, Chinese Soldiers Clashes Near Himalayan Border

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

  • Americas

    U.S. Army purchases QinetiQ high-altitude aerostats for battlefield surveillance

  • Defense Industry

    Western Arms Production Ramp Up As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles of Ammunition

  • Europe

    Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian Hotline Asking How To Surrender

  • Europe

    Hungary wants to produce KF51 Panther main battle tanks

  • Air Platform

    Brazil’s Embraer Sells 100 Phenom 300E jets to NetJets

  • Europe

    Denizkurdu 2021: Turkish Navy Conducts Largest Naval Exercises Involving 132 Ships

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force will upgrade the Pacific Island Micronesian air base

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

  • Middle East

    Expanding Sino-Saudi Military Cooperation Concerning For US

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Welcomes Two More Chinook Heavy-lift Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force approves use of StormBreaker smart weapons

  • Infantry Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block III Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Struck Chemical Weapons Storage Facility in Syria

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force Inducts StormShroud Electronic Warfare Drone

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran Imported Components From America, Japan And Canada To Manufacture Shahed-136 Drones

  • Europe

    Russia copies Ukraine in creating drone warfare forces

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Advanced Super Hornet Block III Aircraft to US Navy

  • Europe

    President-elect Trump’s Strength And Unpredictability Can End The War With Russia, President Zelensky Says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab to Supply Composite Superstructure to Singaporean Navy’s Warships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Leaves Home Port For Combat Trials

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • Europe

    Remarkable Footage Shows Russian Troops Surrendered To Ukrainian Drone As Ukraine Advances In Bakhmut

  • Middle East

    Iran fired land-attack cruise missile at U.S. base in Iraq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

  • Middle East

    Iranian-flag cargo ship Touska was carrying dual-use technology from China to Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Tripoli and 5000 Marines Head Towards the Middle East from Japan.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Captured Unexploded Intact Chinese-made PL-15E Air-to-air Missile, A Huge Blow to China

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 16 Artillery Systems in One Day: Ukrainian MoD

  • Europe

    Russian Navy top admiral shakeup follows new defeat in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Greece will purchase four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships from the U.S.

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