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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

December 12, 2021 GDC 0

 For more than two decades, Taiwan tried to buy a fleet of modern conventional submarines to fend off an existential threat – invasion by China. There were no takers. The United States, Taiwan’s main ally, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

October 25, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Navy, also known as Tentar Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL), operates two classes of submarines: The older Cakra-class Type 209/1300 vessels and the Nagapasa-class Type 209/1400 vessels. A Central Command links the three main […]

  • Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

    September 2, 2020 0
    Turkey seems to be heading to war with Europe in a possible repeat of a conflict last seen during Ottoman times, said Koert Debeuf, an associate researcher for the Institute for European Studies. The Turkish [...]
  • Tarique Rahman sends corrupt DGFI Director to India to reset relationship with India while murderer Hasina is in Delhi.

    March 25, 2026 0
    According to reports in November 2025, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal for her role in the killings of approximately 1,400 people during a student-led [...]
  • Ukrainian domestic Trembita cruise missiles will soon strike Russian territory

    September 17, 2023 0
    According to a France24 article on July 30, 2023, Ukrainian volunteers have successfully developed an affordable surface-to-surface cruise missile known as Trembita, aimed at overpowering Russian air defenses. It represents Ukraine’s first domestically developed cruise [...]
  • Belarus Faces More EU Sanctions For Hosting Russia’s Nuclear Missile

    April 27, 2023 0
    Belarus will certainly face further European sanctions due to a Russian plan to station tactical nuclear weapons in the country, Poland’s prime minister said on Tuesday, as tensions between Warsaw and Minsk hit new highs. [...]
  • India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

    June 22, 2023 0
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  • U.S. Donates 90 Stryker Armored Vehicles and 50 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

    July 4, 2023 0
    The Pentagon has announced that it will send 90 Stryker armored fighting vehicles to Ukraine, the first such transfer of the versatile eight-wheeled weapons from U.S. military stockpiles to a foreign country. Oshkosh Defense Awarded [...]
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. […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Aselsan signed contract to supply combat system for MILGEM project

  • Middle East

    Russia Supplied Verba MANPAD to Hezbollah Violating Arms Trade Treaty

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Produces Twinvis Surveillance Radar To Bolster Situational Awareness

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

  • Europe

    Germany would not block Leopard 2 tanks delivery to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • Cruise Missiles

    KONGSBERG acquires Zone 5 and enters development and high-volume production of affordable missiles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea, carrying a nuclear reactor to North Korea.

  • Europe

    Several HIMARS Strikes Killed 700 Russian Conscripts Defending West Bank Of Dnipro River

  • South Asia

    India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

  • Air Platform

    USAF secretly built and flew six generation fighter demonstrator

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

  • South Asia

    Sacked Bangladesh Army Major General Ziaul Ahsan arrested on mass murder charge

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pressed President Joe Biden to Go Easy on Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Allowing Hasina to Kill Thousands of Civilians

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Debuts Akinci B UCAV With Upgraded Engines

  • Europe

    Putin prepared the Russian army to use nuclear weapons against Baltic states, Western intelligence

  • Europe

    Russia Launching Unguided Iskander Ballistic Missiles At Ukrainian Towns To Deplete Ukrainian Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit wins contract to supply boat-launch and recovery system for RAN

  • Europe

    Czech army plans to buy 52 CAESAR howitzer

  • Europe

    Romania Starts Domestic Production of Piranha V APC

  • Air Platform

    Russia Admits It Lost Two Squadrons Of Su-35 And Su-24M Fighter Jets In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Greek-Turkey tensions are not going away soon

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s gamble in Bakhmut paid off, gaining territory, killing commanders, injuring top General and decimating 10,000 soldiers

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

  • Europe

    Western Sanctions Crippled Russian Defense Industries, Su-57 and Su-75 Are Pipedream

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Akula-class submarine powered by tugboat!

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo delivers new, more powerful AESA radar for British Typhoon fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Visits Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Cheaply Built Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Destroying Russia’s Mult-billion Warships And Naval Infrastructure

  • Air Platform

    Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson Denies Reports of J-10C Sale to Egypt

  • Middle East

    Azerbaijani State-owned Oil Company Purchases 10 Percent Stakes In Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • Europe

    South Korea Became Largest Weapons Exporter To Poland

  • Americas

    US Air Force Tests Integrated Electronic Warfare Capability of F-35 Fighters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

  • Europe

    Turkey To Use South Korean Engine For Altay Tank

  • Americas

    Trump expected to name China and Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

  • Africa

    Kenya Ordered 118 Turkish Armored Vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Leonardo Company to build ‘Michelangelo Dome’ missile defense system.

  • Europe

    Russia May Run Of Kalibr Cruise Missiles In January 2023 If It Continues To Mass Strike

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Awarded Contract To Produce Sniper Targeting Pod For Polish FA-50 Jets

  • C4iSR

    Analysis: A Modern Integrated Air Defense Systems

  • Europe

    Denmark Announces $2 Billion Security Plan For Arctic Region

  • Europe

    Russian Cargo Ships Stealing Grains From Ukrainian Port

  • Infantry Weapons

    India Test-fires Anti-tank Missile From Arjun Tank

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

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