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  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Xi Jinping hatched a $250 billion debt trap to convert Russia into Pakistan, Laos, or Sri Lanka after troubled Putin dies or is removed from power. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Explosions were heard across Iran as the U.S. Air Force and Navy started pounding all over Iran. Middle East
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Air Platform

Israel to purchase two squadrons of F-15I and F-35I Adir advanced fighter jets.

May 4, 2026 GDC 0

Israel to buy two new combat squadrons of F-35 ⁠and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of ​billions of dollars. Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, the head of […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

June 19, 2025 GDC 0

Within just 48 hours of launching its campaign, Israel claimed air superiority over western Iran, including the capital Tehran. Israeli jets now drop bombs from inside Iranian skies instead of relying on expensive long-range missiles. […]

Ballistic Missile

Israeli Air Force has destroyed a third of Iran’s ballistic missile launchers

June 17, 2025 GDC 0

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its Air Force has destroyed over one-third of Iran’s missile launcher infrastructure, following a series of coordinated overnight airstrikes. According to the IDF, the strikes targeted around 100 […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force Achieved Complete Air Dominance Over Iranian Airspace

June 17, 2025 GDC 0

Israel has the upper hand in the skies over the Iranian capital of Tehran, the Israeli military has said, after Iran and Israel launched fresh strikes into the early hours of Monday. “At this time, […]

Middle East

Iranian Mullahs are the most vulnerable right now to the Israeli Air Force’s attacks

June 15, 2025 GDC 0

Aerial footage released by IDF captures preemptive strike on surface-to-surface missiles inside Islamic Republic; Katz briefed: most of IRGC Air Force command eliminated in underground HQ. In its overnight preemptive strike inside Iran, the Israeli […]

Middle East

Israeli Strikes Killed Top Iranian Military Commanders and Scientists

June 14, 2025 GDC 0

Three senior military commanders and two scientists involved in Iran’s nuclear program have been confirmed dead after Israeli air strikes. The men were subject to international sanctions over the role in Iran’s longstanding bid to […]

Middle East

Israel F-15I Escorts American B-52 Bombers Over Gulf Of Oman

March 14, 2021 GDC 0

Israeli F-15 fighter jets escorted two American B-52 bombers through Israeli airspace on Sunday in a new show of force by the United States against Iran — with an Israeli element — amid rising tensions […]

  • Russia on the hunt for Ukraine’s FPV drone operators who kill thousands of Russian troops

    January 28, 2024 0
    Ukrainian and Russian reliance on cheap but powerful first-person-view drones in recent months has made their pilots prime targets beyond the frontlines. Ukraine’s FPV drone blew up Russian TOR air defense systemDateDecember 12, 2023Putin’s new [...]
  • The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

    March 22, 2018 0
    The Sputniknews reported that the Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched system has been operational with RuAF. The Kinzhal is capable is able to destroy large, moving sea-based targets such as aircraft carriers, destroyers and cruisers, Russian Deputy Defense Minister [...]
  • Madam 30 Percent: Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wajed Personally Accumulated $7 Billion From 2009 to 2023, Reports Bangladesh’s ACC Case Filing

    January 5, 2025 0
    Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has requested transaction records from the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed Joy, her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, and Rehana’s daughter [...]
  • Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 Rifles

    July 16, 2020 0
    The Australian Government has announced that the Australian Defense Force will receive a further 8,500 EF88 rifles. This comes on top of the 30,000 already ordered and procured from the Thales owned Lithgow Arms. The move comes [...]
  • Israeli Air Force Bombed Hezbollah Bunker Possibly Killing Hassan Nasrallah Successor Hashem Safieddine

    October 4, 2024 0
    Unclear if Hashem Safieddine hurt; NYT says he was meeting other Hezbollah leaders in underground bunker; IDF says strike targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ; drone from east shot down over Beit She’an valley. Israel Confirms That [...]
  • North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

    September 14, 2021 0
    North Korea has conducted its first missile test in about six months. The long-range cruise missile being tested could give Pyongyang another way to evade its neighbors’ missile defenses, according to a BBC report.  China’s [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Inflaming Tensions Between Kosovo And Serbia To Divert NATO’s Attention From Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

  • Europe

    Russia Recruiting Opium Addicted Former Afghan Soldiers And Taliban To Fight In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey to Replace Ukrainian Engines With Domestic Engine In Bayraktar TB2 Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s strikes on Russian air defenses in Crimean air bases paved the way for F-16 to strike Crimea

  • Air Platform

    The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    France is already preparing to send 2,000 troops to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Move To Acquire Eurofighter Typhoon With ECRS Mk2 To Counter Greece’s Rafale Jets

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022

  • Europe

    UK bans use of Huawei 5G kits

  • Middle East

    Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Air Platform

    1970s Mirage 2000 Jets Proved Superior to Russian Air Force in Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Despite China’s Boastful Propaganda, Images Show China’s New Fujian Aircraft Carrier Has Two Major Cracks On The Deck

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anduril Industries To Build XL-AUV For Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    War comes to Russia after kamikaze drones strike Moscow’s financial center

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine requests THAAD anti-ballistic missile, F/A-18 Hornet, C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopters from the U.S.

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys Land-based RBS15 Anti-ship Missiles in Gotland

  • Naval Platforms

    The Fassmer’s MPV70 MK II Multipurpose Combat Vessel

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Drone Akinci Completes Another Flight Tests

  • Air Platform

    Philippines purchases additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces breakthrough toughest Russian barriers in Berdiansk

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Wives Of Dead Russian Soldiers Receive Fur Coat As Compensation From Russian Federation

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives advanced light howitzer from AM General

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and her crews practice airborne missions

  • Europe

    Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Plan To Procure Gripen Jets, Drones, GlobalEye AEW&C And Air Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-24 warplane over Bakhmut

  • Americas

    U.S. Sending Third Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Middle East.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia orders more Tor-M2 missiles as Ukraine keeps destroying them with cheap drones

  • Air Platform

    New Gripen E is now flying with a more trapezoid to carry four RBS-15 and more bombs

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Armed Drones And Its Variants

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blew up Russia’s newest armored vehicles in Donetsk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact at ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

  • Industry

    Singaporean Defense Industries

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops satellite terminal for UAV

  • Europe

    STADT AS and SH-Defense to Integrate Electric Propulsion Technology into Marine Propulsion

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems to develop next-gen touch-screen display, sensors and datalink for Eurofighter

  • Europe

    German Government Approves Sale Of 100 PzH 2000 Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Moon Mission: Turkey Unveils National Space Program

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy Commissions First Type 054A/P Frigate

  • Europe

    Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s U212 NFS Submarine Project Reaches New Milestone

  • Anti-ship Missile

    MBDA to supply TESEO Mk2 Anti-ship Missile to Italian Navy.

  • Americas

    The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

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