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East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

July 30, 2025 GDC 0

Thai military is ‘far ahead of Nato armies’ in the use of quadcopters on the battlefield, say analysts. The quadcopter hovers above a metal roof before releasing its bomb. Seconds later, the target explodes in […]

Americas

DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

June 19, 2021 GDC 0

As drones become faster, smarter, and capable of carrying larger payloads across longer distances, they pose a genuine threat if leveraged as a weapon. As a result, militaries have been developing anti-drone countermeasures to knock […]

Europe

Azerbaijan destroyed Armenian T-90 tank regiments using Harop kamikaze drones

December 9, 2020 GDC 0

As a result of drone strikes using Israeli-made Harop drones, Armenia has lost its entire T-90 tank regiments, a new report emerged from Armenia. Azerbaijan practically destroyed all main battle tanks and armored vehicles of […]

Middle East

Egypt itching for a war with Turkey, Can Egypt compete with Turkey?

July 26, 2020 GDC 0

In response to movements from the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), Egypt will likely launch a military intervention in eastern Libya, using tribal ties to gain public support for or the deployment to secure […]

  • Ingalls Shipbuilding Launched First LPD Flight II Harrisburg

    December 20, 2024 0
    HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has launched the first LPD Flight II, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Harrisburg (LPD 30), marking one of the first major milestones in the ship’s journey towards operational readiness. Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel For U.S. [...]
  • US sending latest generation 155mm M777A2 howitzers to Ukraine

    June 22, 2022 0
    A video broadcasted on The Dead District’s Twitter account shows 155mm howitzers transported by civilian semi-trailer tractors for delivery to the Ukrainian army. Interestingly, this time, the howitzers are the latest-generation M777A2s, not only M777s. [...]
  • Ukraine’s FP-1 long-range drone shot down Russia’s Mi-8 helicopter.

    November 24, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces say an FP-1 long-range “deep strike” drone has shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in midair over Russia’s Rostov region, roughly 180 to 190 kilometers from the front line. If verified, [...]
  • Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

    January 17, 2025 0
     Israel’s military said on Thursday its special forces raided an underground missile production site in Syria in September that it said was primed to produce hundreds of precision missiles for use against Israel by the [...]
  • South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in April

    March 28, 2024 0
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  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu during the Iran war and offered the Abraham Accords with Pakistan.

    May 15, 2026 0
    Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman spoke by phone during the Iran war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of “very complex” negotiations on launching Israeli combat sorties over Saudi airspace to strike Iranian [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit scores order for four davits for evolved Cape-class OPVs

  • Middle East

    Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Germany Trained Ukrainian Soldiers On Gepard Anti-air Weapon System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged J-20 Fighter Jet Designer Amid Chinese-made Missile, Radar and Fighter Jet Failure in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Completes Delivery Of 36 F-15QA Aircraft To Qatar

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Air Guard Chief Hannan (Thief) Purchased Multiple Apartments for His Mistresses to Conceal Illegal Wealth.

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver Hurkus-C combat aircraft to Niger, Chad

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force allocates $538 million to purchase of 12 new Gripen fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Hails Royal Navy For Sending HMS Queen Elizabeth To South China Sea

  • Europe

    S-400 failed: Ukraine wiped out Russian military base in Luhansk using four UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Greece is looking for buyers of its ageing 18 Mirage 2000 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan Air Force considers buying 6 additional E-2D Hawkeye early warning aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy purchases Eurosam SAMP/T NG Anti-air Missile System

  • Middle East

    Israeli High Court rejects ban on arms sales to Azerbaijan

  • Americas

    Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

  • Air Platform

    Poland considers Boeing F-15EX fighter jets for air superiority role.

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Extra-judicial Killings and Human Rights Violations By Bangladesh Military (Thief), DGFI, RAB and Border Guard

  • Infantry Weapons

    India fields Swedish-made Carl-Gustaf M4 launcher ditching locally-made Nag Mk-2 ATGM

  • Air Platform

    Saab Prepares For Gripen E Replacement With Sixth-gen Fighter Jet and AI-powered Loyal Wingman

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-30SM crashed in Petrozavodsk due to pilot error.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones break world record by travelling 1,500 km to hit Russia’s oil refinery in Bashkiria

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate To German Navy

  • Middle East

    Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-35 Propaganda Video Explains Why VKS’s Sporadic Actions in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Hard To Kill: Why HIMARS Is So Difficult To Intercept?

  • Europe

    Bayraktar drones manufacturer says their production in Ukraine could be launched within year

  • Air Platform

    The Whitehouse Notified Congress For The Sale of 50 F-35 JSF to UAE

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • Europe

    Roshel delivers 1,000th Senator armored vehicle to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Approves Defense Framework With The UK

  • Air Platform

    Chinese PL-17 is the stretched body variant of reverse-engineered Russian R-37M missile.

  • Land Platform

    International Armored Group Unveils 6×6 and 8×8 Armored vehicles.

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN installs new mast on HMAS Warramunga frigate

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • Europe

    Ukrainian S-300 Shot Down Two IL-76 Aircraft, One Su-25 and One Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Will Develop Hurjet Trainer Further For Frontline Air Power.

  • Middle East

    Iranian Hypocrisy: Iran Maintains Political Relationship With American Jewish Groups

  • Defense Industry

    Finland Receives Multi-vendors Bids For $12 Billion HX Competition

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Multi-Caliber Launcher Weapons

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The Best Air-to-air Missiles In The World

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan vows to strengthen missile defense after North Korea parade missile

  • Europe

    Norwegian Army Orders Programmable Carl-gustaf Recoilless Rifles

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Pauses Precision Guided Munitions Sale To Saudi Arabia

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