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  • [ July 10, 2026 ] President Trump promises to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors. Americas
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U.S. Approves FMS of EMALS and AAG to French Navy’s Next-gen Aircraft Carrier Program

January 9, 2022 GDC 0

The United States’ State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to France of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG), and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.321 billion. According […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Abandoned Plans to Build Fifth and Sixth Aircraft Carrier

March 9, 2020 GDC 0

China is a great power with a vast economy. A recent Australian government report estimates that by 2030, the Chinese economy will be worth $42 trillion versus $24 trillion for the United States — in […]

South Asia

Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading Indian Navy’s carrier borne fighter jet acquisition program

May 28, 2018 GDC 0

The Indian Navy invited requests for proposals (RfPs) for an Rs 95,000-crore ($9 billion) tender to purchase 57 Multi-Role Carrier Borne Fighters (MRCBF) fighter aircraft. Key Points Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is leading IN’s Carrier […]

  • An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is potentially imminent

    June 13, 2025 0
    Israel has been pushing to strike Iran for months, if not years. Signs this week that an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities was potentially imminent have ratcheted up fears of a regional conflict, particularly in [...]
  • Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

    May 11, 2021 0
    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said that Turkey will not depend on imports when it comes to components used in many ammunitions, missiles and composite warheads, declaring that the country will manufacture these products [...]
  • Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

    January 22, 2026 0
    Germany will finance the delivery of five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine under a contract signed in December 2025, with the first systems expected to arrive in the coming weeks, Rheinmetall announced Monday. [...]
  • Russian Air Force’s Su-35 Crashed Near Dzemgi Airbase

    August 1, 2021 0
    The Su-35S fighter of the Russian Aerospace Forces caught fire four minutes after takeoff from Dzemgi airbase. The Russian Su-57 is not ready to fly, says Russian defense expertDateJanuary 18, 2020Russia postponed delivery of Su-57 [...]
  • Ukraine’s two $1000 FPV drones destroyed Russia’s S-350 Vityaz Surface-to-air missile worth $135 million

    December 22, 2023 0
    Soldiers of the 11th brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian S-350 Vityaz SAM system in the Kherson Region with the help of two FPV drones. Ukraine’s HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed [...]
  • China Delivers First Type 054A/P Frigate to Pakistan

    November 11, 2021 0
    Pakistan Navy on Monday officially took delivery of the first Type 054A/P frigate from China, the largest warship the country has ever exported. China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan NavyDateAugust 23, 2020China’s Hudong [...]
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. […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    NORINCO Delivers SR-5 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems To Bahrain

  • Europe

    Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine War

  • Infantry Weapons

    Taiwan to develop land-based point defense system

  • Europe

    France To Deliver Crotale NG Anti-air Missiles And Radars To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to build stealth loyal wingman for Rafale F5 fighter jet

  • Europe

    BAE Systems successfully tests M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 air defense system again in Crimea

  • Europe

    Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew Killed

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers First Batch Of Howitzers And Ammunitions To Russia

  • C4iSR

    Australian Military Setup Space Division With $7 Billion Budget

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army is on the verge of collapse as ‘three Brotherhood’ rebels took of three northern states

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean awarded contract to build two Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for South Korean Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea indirectly sent 330,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish HAVELSAN and Malaysia’s MIMOS signed defense cooperation agreement.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Coast Guard Inducts Multi-role Response Vessel MRRV-9701

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Cluster Munitions Wrecking Havoc on Russian Airfield and Military Bases

  • Africa

    Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

  • Air Platform

    AESA Radar Equipped J-11B Enters Service With PLA Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Held Keel-laying Ceremony For Fourth MILGEM Corvette

  • Air Platform

    Brazil’s Embraer Sells 100 Phenom 300E jets to NetJets

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X: Luxury In The Sky

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • Europe

    UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development project led by Finland.

  • Europe

    Poland Asks Germany To Transfer Long-range Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Skyways Developed Autonomous Folding Wings Blue Water UAS

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Receives A Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed two of Putin’s oil refineries, reducing 8.8 million tons of refining capacity.

  • Air Platform

    The Phillippines receives first two T129 attack helicopters from Turkey

  • Europe

    EU, U.S. Must Sanction Belarus For Aiding Russia and NATO Should Bomb Belarus

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

  • South Asia

    U.S. Official Warns India of Possible CAATSA Sanctions on Tejas Engine if It Purchases Su-57 Fighter Jet.

  • Air Platform

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

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Net Worth $95 Billion Through Drug Dealings, Corruptions, Money Laundering, Real Estates and Prostitutions

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman Could Face Western Sanctions And International Criminal Court For Deploying UN-marked Vehicles To Shoot Protesters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to host nuclear submarines within five years under AUKUS deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility, Says IAEA

  • South Asia

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

  • Europe

    Turkish MUGEM aircraft carrier is set to be launched in 2028.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg Defense Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Produce Naval Strike Missiles For Poland

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of P-8 Poseidon MPA For Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Two South Korean Firms Battle To Win Australia’s General Purpose Frigate Contract

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