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Emirati F-16s struck Iran dozens of times based on Israeli intelligence during the war, WSJ reported.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Report says US and Israel provided intel for the attacks, including joint strike on petrochemical complex that led Washington to ask Jerusalem to stop targeting energy facilities. The United Arab Emirates’ F-16 Fighting Falcon launched […]

  • Ukraine destroyed three of Russia’s ships and MiG-31 aircraft in Crimea.

    April 27, 2026 0
    Ukraine’s drones hit a large number of important targets in Crimea last night. Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed the Ropucha-class landing ship “Yamal”, the Ropucha-class landing ship “Filchenkov”, the intelligence collection vessel “Ivan Khurs” and a [...]
  • Sukhoi And MiG Merge Into United Aircraft Corp To Avoid Mikoyan’s Bankruptcy

    June 4, 2022 0
    Sukhoi and MiG companies merged with the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a member of the Rostec state corporation, the press service of UAC said on Wednesday. Russia has completed the long-running merger of Sukhoi and [...]
  • PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan Valley

    June 21, 2020 0
    The Chinese military has taken up new positions in the Galwan Valley near the Karakoram Pass, which are strategically important, learned GDC citing Pakistani news outlets. Just 12 km from the Karakoram Pass is the [...]
  • South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

    September 8, 2025 0
    In a move signaling the deep defense ties between Jerusalem and Seoul, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Hyundai Rotem Company (HRC) signed a strategic teaming agreement on Wednesday at the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition in [...]
  • Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

    October 22, 2023 0
    Slovenian Defense Minister Marjan Sarec has announced his country is in talks with Germany to purchase an undisclosed number of IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems. “At the moment, we do not have a very efficient [...]
  • F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

    November 5, 2023 0
    The first U.S.-made F-16 combat aircraft the Netherlands is donating to Ukraine will arrive in Romania’s training center within two weeks, outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. “I expect the Patriot missiles to be [...]
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

    Patria to restart 155mm artillery ammunition production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest in drone development programme

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan Navy Ditches Chinese Missiles For MILGEM Corvetter, Opt-in for Albatros NG

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-300 SAM which doesn’t detect drones to defend itself from drones in St Petersburg

  • Europe

    Armenia released photos of destroyed S-300 by TB2 drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • Europe

    Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

  • Americas

    American lawmakers urge U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army sets to procure Stryker IFV and Humvee armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI developed advanced derivative of Anka drone

  • Middle East

    China is helping General Ahmad Vahidi detonate Iran’s first nuke in months, not years.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad’s Ex-spy Drops Bombshell On Hezbollah and Exploding Pagers at CBS 60 Minutes

  • South Asia

    Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

  • Europe

    Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim On Soledar

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery shows Russian dug in anti-tank position in occupied locations in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian drone captured the moment HIMARS artillery rocket destroyed Putin’s $200 Million Predel-E Radar

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish First Supersonic “Hürjet /Hürjet 270/Hurkus-C” Advanced jet Trainer And Light Attack Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Incompetent Russian Military Covering Up Aircraft With Flammable Car Tyres To Protect Them From Drone Strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Modi under fire for bear-hugging ‘children killer’ Putin during Moscow summit

  • Europe

    Come Back Alive Foundation donates Mk19 grenade launchers to Ukrainian forces

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Strikes Destroyed Five Su-34 Fighter-bomber At Morozovsk Air Base In Russia

  • Americas

    Venezuelan Air Force Grounded All Su-30MK2 Aircraft

  • Naval Weapons

    Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block II

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Strike Destroyed Two S-400 Batteries And One S-300’s Radar Station

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • South Asia

    India to pledge more defense procurement from the U.S.

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Bomber Fired Missiles At Sea Instead Of Ukrainian Territory In Latest Humiliation

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft just hit a significant milestone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed two Russian Pantsir-S1 missiles in Donetsk and Luhansk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese Navy’s YJ-12A/B Anti-surface Warfare Capabilities

  • Air Platform

    Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Shot Down Russian Su-34 and Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missiles And Beaver Drones Destroyed $1.3 Billion S-400 Triumf SAM In Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hunter-class Frigate to Receive Anschütz Integrated Navigation and Bridge Management System

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s power struggles between wagner boss Prigozhin and defense minister Shoigu as sickly Vlad’s exit plans finalized by FSB

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Will Spend $5 Billion on Defense Under Major Military Overhaul

  • Central Asia

    Armenia snubbed Putin by joining the International Criminal Court

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rockets Strikes Killed More Than 200 Russian Soldiers In Dzharylhach

  • Americas

    $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Signed A Contract To Buy 30 Rafale Fighters Worth $4.5 Billion

  • Europe

    Germany Sent MATADOR ATGM And Ammo To Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Australian Tech Firm EOS Unveils 100kw High-energy Laser Weapon System.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Proposed Tranche 5 Eurofighter to Luftwaffe

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