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Defense Industry

Türkiye’s defense exports surpassed $11 billion annually.

July 16, 2026 GDC 0

Türkiye’s defense and aerospace exports exceeded $11 billion (TL 514.86 billion) on a rolling 12-month basis for the first time ever, a top official said on Friday. Haluk Görgün, head of the Presidency of Defense […]

Anti-air Missiles

Germany shot down a drone near an Israeli-made Arrow 3 missile defense system.

July 7, 2026 GDC 0

Drones were sighted over the Arrow 3 missile defense system in the eastern German town of Holzdorf only two days before its inauguration on Dec. 3, according to media reports. According to an internal investigation, the German Armed […]

Americas

X-Bow System Pushes Rocket Motor Production upto 1100 Units.

July 4, 2026 GDC 0

X-Bow Systems said Monday it has delivered more than 1,100 solid rocket motors, a sharp production milestone for a U.S. defense market trying to rebuild a rocket motor supply base that has struggled to keep […]

Europe

Beehive will produce 8000 jet engines for drones and uncrewed aircraft.

July 4, 2026 GDC 0

Propulsion startup company Beehive Industries has revealed a goal to produce up to 8,000 jet engines for drones and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) per year. The maker of the 200-lb.-thrust Frenzy 8 turbojet revealed the […]

Europe

Ukraine Unveils ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Reconnaissance Missions.

July 1, 2026 GDC 0

Ukrainian defense tech company General Cherry has introduced Sweetheart, a fixed-wing reconnaissance drone built to gather intelligence beyond the frontlines while resisting electronic warfare. The unmanned aerial system (UAS) is currently undergoing combat testing with […]

Europe

France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

June 28, 2026 GDC 0

The deal significantly expands an initial 2025 order for 1,000 units and follows a recent military exercise that validated the drone’s potential for future autonomous operations. France has awarded local defense firm Harmattan AI a […]

Europe

Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones.

June 27, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence revealed that more than 400 combat units have ordered over 500,000 drones and other battlefield systems through the Brave1 Market platform using the country’s ePoints incentive framework. Brave1 has processed more […]

Counter-drone System

Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor drone for the low‑altitude drone fight.

June 25, 2026 GDC 0

The VTOL interceptor carries no warhead, and if the mission is aborted, it can return to its launch point and land vertically, ready for the next mission. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced Hunter Eagle, […]

Loitering Munitions

Israeli suicide drone maker UVision targets $3.5 billion Nasdaq listing.

June 24, 2026 GDC 0

UVision will publish an initial prospectus next month, ahead of completion of the move based on its first quarter financial report. Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel is planning a Nasdaq IPO for missiles and suicide drones […]

Counter-drone System

Ukraine Offers Cutting-edge AI-enabled Drone Warfare Capability to Taiwan.

June 20, 2026 GDC 0

The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defense contractors: build thousands of our drones to defend yourself and allies. Days […]

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  • Anti-Putin Russian volunteer corp ravaged Belgorod, 340,000 residents will be evacuated

    March 20, 2024 0
    A video filmed in Russia’s Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine appears to show the village of Kozinka ravaged by strikes amid an ongoing incursion by three groups of Russian defectors serving with the [...]
  • Ukranian hackers altered Putin fanatic’s Aliexpress account and placed £20,000 worth sex toys order instead of drones

    April 9, 2023 0
    A Russian war fanatic who spent £20,000 on drones for Vladimir Putin’s troops has received a batch of sex toys after his purchase was hacked. Putin Admits Russia Lacks Precision-guided Bombs, Drones and Communication EquipmentDateJune [...]
  • Desperate Russia Sent Indian T-90S Bhishma Tanks To Ukraine, India’s Proxy War Against Ukraine

    October 9, 2022 0
    According to information published by the “Frontier India” website on October 6, 2022, some of India’s T-90S Bhishma tanks were in Russia for modernization but it may have been decided to transfer them to the Russian army [...]
  • Sweden and Ukraine agree to localize Gripen production in Ukraine.

    November 10, 2025 0
    Ukraine is continuing discussions with Sweden regarding the supply of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as the future localisation of their production in Ukraine, according to statements made by Defence Minister Denys [...]
  • Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

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  • Slovakia to buy Israeli-made Barak MX air defense systems

    September 27, 2024 0
    Slovakia has announced plans to buy six Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, totaling €554 million ($612 million). The Slovakian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the intergovernmental agreement for the purchase should be finalized [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Denmark will invest $13.7 billion in F-35 jets, patrol boats and armored vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. To Expedite Delivery Of F-16V Block 70 To Taiwan

  • Europe

    $10.3 billion worth of outdated tech, machinery and parts China supplied to Russia is certain proof that China is using the same outdated tech in its missiles, the Telegraph Reported.

  • South Asia

    Human rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sexual assault

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Supply Sea Giraffe For Canadian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to acquire Vector satellite assets

  • Europe

    Turkey To Mass Produce Altay Main Battle Tanks From 2025

  • Europe

    U.S. Confirmed Delivery Of Two NASAMS Anti-air Missiles and Radars To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down Syrian L-39 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Raytheon Tests Air-launched Coyote Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia faces critical shortage of anti-air missiles to defend Russian cities

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Halt Transfer Of MQ-1C Gray Eagle Armed Drone To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian military receives dozens of surveillance drones from Volunteers

  • Europe

    Su-34 bomber crashed in Khabarovsk Territory in Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea wants U.S. nuclear technology to build its own nuclear submarines

  • Land Platform

    Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

  • Europe

    US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    UAE Plans to Buy CATIC L-15 Light Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Delivers 45 Upgraded T-72B Tanks To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Hanwha Aerospace and KAI to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft.

  • Infantry Weapons

    China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Procure Patriot Flight Test Support from Lockheed

  • Europe

    Czech Excalibur Army Upgrades Ukraine’s T-72 Tanks Armored Protection

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Africa

    Turkish Dearsan lays keel of first of two OPVs for Nigeria

  • Europe

    Turkey continues to test 6×6 special ops vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Americas

    Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

  • Industry

    Shenyang WS-10B Taihang Doesn’t Solve China’s Engine Nightmare

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia notified India that it cannot deliver S-400 air defense system, a $5.4 billion arms contract blow up for Putin

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    KAI to produce first KF-X prototype by April 2021

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Sweden.

  • Europe

    Patria awarded contract to produce 321 armored vehicles for Swedish army

  • Defense Industry

    IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

  • Europe

    Vard Group Delivers Offshore Patrol Boat to Norwegian Navy

  • Americas

    Prime Minister Trudeau Ordered Downing Of Third Unidentified Object Over Canadian Airspace

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • Africa

    Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

  • Americas

    American MIM-104 Patriot Became The Gold Standard Of Missile Defense System

  • Middle East

    U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys troops, tanks, and artillery near the Indian border

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Captured Russian Command Vehicle In Kherson

  • Americas

    US Army test fired extended-Range munitions for HIMARS

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Deploys Six THAAD Batteries in Guam Amid China Tensions

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