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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
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F-16 Block 50/52

Air Platform

Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

August 23, 2023 GDC 0

Greece will take part in the training of Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The offer by Greece to train fighter pilots comes after Denmark and the […]

Air Platform

U.S. State Department approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

August 18, 2023 GDC 0

The United States has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands as soon as pilot training is completed, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, says in a letter seen […]

Air Platform

40 RNAF’s F-16 fighter jets could allow Ukraine to retake Crimea faster than anticipated

January 30, 2023 GDC 0

The decision by Germany, the United States, and others to send main battle tanks to Ukraine has gone further than many thought realistic just months ago. Western nations, showcasing unity and wanting to head off a renewed […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Says It Stands Ready To Supply F-16 Block 50/52 From Dutch And Norwegian Inventories To Ukraine

January 26, 2023 GDC 0

Lockheed ready with F-16s as Kyiv allies revive debate over fighter jets US-German tanks deal gives impetus for aircraft but Washington and Berlin rule out sending them Lockheed Martin’s chief operating officer told the Global […]

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  • Boeing awarded $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland.

    December 2, 2025 0
    U.S. company Boeing will produce 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces under a nearly 4.7 billion dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Army. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028, marking [...]
  • Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

    April 30, 2021 0
    Corvettes will be produced for the Ukrainian Navy using Turkish technologies at the Okean shipyard in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, the shipyard said in a statement. Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of [...]
  • Swedish Gripen Chased Russian Su-24 Nuclear-Armed Bomber Out of Gotland, Report

    March 31, 2022 0
    Russian bombers armed with nuclear warheads reportedly entered European Union air space earlier this month, before being intercepted by fighter jets. Sweden Hikes Defense Spending Amid Russia TensionsDateDecember 22, 2020Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on [...]
  • Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

    April 22, 2022 0
    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected by the Japan Coast Guard to provide MQ-9B SeaGuardian for its Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) project. India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 BillionDateJune 22, 2023General [...]
  • The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

    February 9, 2026 0
    The United States warned that Algeria could face sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) over its reported purchase of Russia’s export-variant Su-57E fourth-generation fighter jets, known to NATO as the “Felon,” [...]
  • Russia detained Major General Ivan Popov After Raising Concerns Over High Casualties In Ukraine War

    May 22, 2024 0
    A former Russian army commander who raised concerns about the country’s high military casualties in Ukraine has been detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud. Maj Gen Ivan Popov, 49, will be held in custody for [...]
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. […]

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    Why the U.S. Navy purchased 78 Super Hornet block III?

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    Saab Delivers Third T-7A Aft Section To Test Program

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    Russian Car Sales Slams To Record Low, Amid Ukraine War

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    Why Su-57E is A $100 Million Dud?

  • C4iSR

    See, Scan, Shoot: The Northrop Grumman AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod

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    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • Air Platform

    USAF secretly built and flew six generation fighter demonstrator

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky awarded contract to produce 35 CH-53K helicopters for U.S. Navy

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is ill-informed about the underperforming S-400 missiles, 41 S-400 missiles were destroyed in the Ukraine war and are incapable of detecting aircraft beyond 250km.

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  • Air Platform

    Marshall Aerospace expects strong demand for surplus UK Hercules

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission seized 9.7kg gold from disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina’s lockers.

  • Air Platform

    Russia Pulls Out Ka-52 Alligator Helicopters From Frontline, Amid Swedish RBS-70 Downing Most Of Helicopters

  • Europe

    Russia Boosts Air Defense System In Crimea, Amid Fears Of U.S. Supplying F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

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  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Land Platform

    Chinese NORINCO claims VT-4 Tank is better than T-14 Armata

  • Middle East

    Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

  • Europe

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  • Europe

    Ukraine’s thermite drones rain down flames on Russian troops hiding in trees

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Officially Turned Down Russia’s Offer to Buy Su-35

  • Europe

    Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

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  • Air Platform

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    The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

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