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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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C4iSR

French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft is set to conduct interactions with the French carrier strike group (CSG) and French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This will mark […]

C4iSR

U.S. State Department approves three E-2D Hawkeye For France

July 9, 2020 GDC 0

­­­WASHINGTON (GDC) – The U.S. State Department has approved Foreign Military Sale to the Government of France of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2 billion.  The Government […]

  • Royal Australian Navy commissions newest offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre.

    June 2, 2026 0
    On May 30, 2026, the Royal Australian Navy commissioned the second Arafura-class OPV HMAS Eyre into the fleet, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. The Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels of RANDateApril 11, [...]
  • China’s Djibouti naval base is big enough to fight a war

    July 22, 2021 0
    China’s first overseas military base has expanded and is now capable of supporting the country’s growing aircraft carrier force, a US combatant commander revealed Tuesday. China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval [...]
  • Sweden, India agree to strengthen cooperation on defence sector

    May 14, 2018 0
    India and Sweden will soon sign an agreement on sharing of classified information required for defence manufacturing and co-production in India, as the two sides look forward to open a new chapter in their defence [...]
  • US Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft blinded Chinese and Russian-made radars in Venezuela.

    January 9, 2026 0
    United States forces used Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft during the January 3 strike on Venezuela, employing high-power jamming to disable multiple layers of the country’s air-defense network. The EA-18G Growler’s midband jammer is [...]
  • Bangladesh Army Refused to Hand Over Detained Senior Army Officers to Civilian Court to Protect Other Perpetrators.

    October 15, 2025 0
    We welcome the Bangladesh Army’s decision to act on the warrants issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 16 in-service ranking officers recently indicted for crimes against humanity, including enforced disappearance and torture in [...]
  • Turkey Deploys T-122 Sakarya and T-155 Firtina in Libya

    May 31, 2020 0
    Turkey was about to inflict a crushing defeat on the Haftar army. According to al-monitor news, Turkey began to deploy its heavy weapons in Libya, in particular, the T-122 Sakarya multiple launch rocket launchers and [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Russian Su-27 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Black Sea

  • Europe

    Here’s why Russia lost more than 300,000 troops in 17 months of the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    The production variant of Su-57 won’t fly until 2028: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

  • Europe

    The Ukrainian military has advanced on the eastern front

  • Middle East

    France is negotiating the transfer of weapons from Arab countries to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Su-30SM fighters are limited in their tactical capabilities, says Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rockets humiliate Putin by destroying prized S-400 SAM

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s failure to defend CSTO member Armenia forced Kazakhstan to turn to the West for strategic needs, Chinese media reported

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to Convert Decommissioned RAN’s Patrol Boat into USV

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to Buy Six New Built Gripen C/D Fighters From Saab, report

  • Europe

    Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

  • Europe

    Britain to Send StarStreak Anti-air Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    UAE started negotiations with South Korea to purchase KF-21 and FA-50 fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Turkish F-16 Test Fires SOM-J Anti-ship Cruise Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pandemic sees spike in number of ADF recruits

  • South Asia

    Jailed Bangladesh Army General Mujibur Rahman Accumulated $41 Million in Wealth From Extortion and Corruption, Purchased Two Apartments in New York: Reports

  • Europe

    Turkish Hisar-A missile hits target aircraft in test-firing

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Russian Pilots Started Training On Iranian Drones

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions Buster: Russian Orlan-10 UAV Made Of American, Japanese, German And Chinese Components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s MH-139A Helicopter Enters Developmental Testing Phase

  • Europe

    Russian propagandist and military commander Semyon Pegov stepped onto a landmine in Donetsk

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Approves Highest Ever Defense Budget

  • Air Platform

    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Germany should deliver Panavia Tornado jets to Ukraine instead of sending them boneyard

  • Europe

    Putin’s Mafia State: Oligarchs Steal Billions Of Dollars From Russian Defense Industries, Produces Poor Quality Weapons

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Central Asia

    Russia’s rift with old ally Armenia deepens as Armenia wants its $400 million deposit for weapons back from Russia

  • Europe

    Germany Unveils New Leopard 2A8 Advanced Battle Tank.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

  • Industry

    UK remains as the second biggest arms exporter

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchased additional 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

  • C4iSR

    The APG-82(V)1 AESA radar for F-15E platform optimization

  • Cyber

    Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed national cyber security coordinator

  • Europe

    Denmark Bolsters Military Presence in Greenland Amid U.S. Tensions.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57: 5th Generation Fighter Jet in Making

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands Purchased Seven Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Radars

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 and Tor-M2 Anti-air Missile.

  • Europe

    Colonel Vadim Boiko Suicides Because He Feared He’d Blame For Ukraine Error, Widow Says

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) Signs Letter of Intent with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon Jet.

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli IAI Showcases Drones in South Korea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And UK Signed MoU To Build Frigates For RAN

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

  • Middle East

    Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

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