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  • [ 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
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman Reshuffles High-Ranking Army Positions to Dismantle Indian RAW Influence Inside the Bangladesh Army. South Asia
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Air Platform

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

July 15, 2021 GDC 0

The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack […]

Direct-energy Weapons

The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

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  • Former Bangladesh Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) and His Family Members Banned From Leaving Bangladesh to Face Corruption Charges

    May 22, 2025 0
    A Dhaka court has banned former Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan and three family members from leaving Bangladesh. Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”DateJune 13, 2021Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard [...]
  • Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

    July 20, 2021 0
    In yet another sign of strengthening India-US defence relationship, the U.S. has handed over the first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) to the Indian Navy to bolster its capabilities to ward off regional threats [...]
  • Japan Plans To Export High-tech Weapons To 12 Southeast Asia and European Countries

    May 30, 2022 0
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  • Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy Purchases Royal Navy’s Decommissioned HMS Enterprise Survey Vessel.

    February 10, 2026 0
    The United Kingdom and the corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy have signed a sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel. Bangladesh’s military as a whole is known to have purchased decommissioned warships, fighter [...]
  • Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Got Into A Serious Accident, Colliding With 4 Cars

    March 1, 2021 0
    A column of Russian S-400 air defense systems got into a serious accident, reported iz.ru newspaper. Turkey excels Russian military personnel accessing S-400 system in Turkish basesDateMay 9, 2020Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal [...]
  • Here’s why Russia’s Su-57 is doomed?

    October 25, 2021 0
    Sukhoi Su-57 is one of two fighters under development in Russia. Each of these fighters was developed with different specialties in mind but share a collective focus on a few specific design elements that have [...]
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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  • Europe

    United Arab Emirates To Buy 120 Bayraktar TB2 Drones And Munitions From Turkey Worth $2 Billion

  • Air Platform

    The US Navy to receive F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III By The End of May

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Land Systems Unveils AbramsX Main Battle Tank Technology Demonstrator

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • Europe

    Ukrainian UJ-22 kamikaze drones struck Russian Kh-59 anti-ship missile factory

  • Europe

    Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber attacks on Aeroflot

  • Europe

    Norway, Denmark and Netherlands to Transfer 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defense

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Air-to-air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy says Chinese warship fired weapons grade laser at US aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea unveiled Chonma-20 main battle tank.

  • Industry

    India, A Lucrative Defense Export Market For Russia, America, France And Israel

  • Americas

    US Navy sets to order F-35 for USS JFK

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones wiped out the military airfield in Crimea, destroying 15 Mi-35 and Mi2-28 helicopters

  • Anti-ship Missile

    France buys latest version of Exocet missile for naval frigates

  • Europe

    Turkiye Increased Defense Budget to $51 Billion in 2026.

  • Americas

    Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese-made military hardware had no chance against powerful American military might.

  • Defense Industry

    Russia’s Nebo-M Radar, is it a scam or propaganda?

  • Air Platform

    Colombia follows the footsteps of Brazil and Peru by acquiring 16 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Su-34 Bomber Crashed Into Apartment Building, 14 Dead

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Column Of Russian 1960s D-30 Howitzers Before It Fired Any Rounds

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • Anti-drone System

    Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

  • C4iSR

    Finland Invited To Join Eurofighter’s Next-gen Radar Program

  • Naval Weapons

    The Kalibr Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Using Excalibur Precision Strike Artillery Rounds

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkey’s armed drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Is The First Middle Eastern Country Supplying PzH 2000 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey orders additional 57 locally-made T626 Gökbey transport helicopters

  • Europe

    Turkish FNSS Defense Integrates Anti-tank Weapons in PARS Armored Vehicle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Disabled S-400 Dud: Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Destroyed Russia’s S-400 Missile’s Command Post

  • Americas

    HII Started Building Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

  • Europe

    Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems ATMOS Self Propelled Howitzer

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

  • Anti-ship Missile

    IAI teams up with Thales to supply Royal Navy with sea serpent missiles

  • Africa

    Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corrupt and Inept Defence Australia Blew Up Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Europe

    Destination Transnistria: Putin Aiming An Wider Conflict in Europe

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wants Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Delivers First ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar to UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • Europe

    Poland Received New Armored Vehicles For Its Army

  • Europe

    Germany Will Send IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    UN refugee agency reported up to 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in 18 months under the inept Bangladesh army’s watch

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