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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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Belgium will send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2024

May 29, 2024 GDC 0

The news was jointly announced at a Saturday press conference by the country’s Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder. The authorities in Brussels are accelerating their plans to support Ukraine with […]

Air Platform

Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

May 4, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine will start operating F-16s after Orthodox Easter on May 5, Kyiv has said, as the country contends with devastating Russian bombardment and the long wait for the Western-made fighter jets. “We are waiting,” Ukrainian […]

Europe

Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

January 24, 2024 GDC 0

Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid after more than four hours of debates. The legislators ratified Sweden’s accession protocol by 287 votes to 55, with four abstentions on Tuesday. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Israeli Army Used White Phosphorus Artillery Munitions To Destroy Hamas Tunnels And Bunkers

November 15, 2023 GDC 0

Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, saying the use of such weapons puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injury. […]

Uncategorized

Russia received Iranian BAVAR 373 air defense system for its war effort in Ukraine

November 13, 2023 GDC 0

According to The Guardian newspaper, Russia has received drones, rifles, ammunition, and armored vehicles from Iran for its war effort in Ukraine. Now Guardian report confirms that Russia received several batteries of the Bavar 373 […]

Europe

Ukrainian Pilots Started Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon in Denmark

September 29, 2023 GDC 0

Denmark’s government said Monday that the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets has started and the retirement of the Scandinavian country’s fleet of aging U.S. fighters has been moved up two years. The […]

Air Platform

Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

September 18, 2023 GDC 0

Norway said Thursday it had completed the sale of 32 F-16 fighter jets to fellow NATO member Romania after getting the green light from US authorities. Romania signed a contract with Norway in November to buy the […]

Air Platform

Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

August 26, 2023 GDC 0

Oslo has decided to donate combat aircraft to Ukraine, as reported by Norwegian broadcasters NRK and TV2. The channel did not cite its sources and did not specify how many F-16s would Oslo be providing […]

Air Platform

Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets by December 2023

August 23, 2023 GDC 0

The Netherlands and Denmark have said they will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine once certain “conditions” have been met, a long-awaited development that will help Kyiv fill a crucial role in its defense capabilities. […]

Air Platform

U.S. approves sale of 38 Danish F-16 and Norwegian 4 P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina deterring Chinese influence

August 15, 2023 GDC 0

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  • Philippine wants to buy T129 but Turkey can’t get an export license

    July 22, 2020 0
    The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has said it still wants to procure the T129 ATAK helicopter from Turkish Aerospace (TA) but that it will seek guarantees from Turkey about the platform’s export availability. [...]
  • Satellite imagery confirms significant damage at Russia’s key ballistic missile plant.

    February 23, 2026 0
    New satellite imagery has confirmed extensive destruction at Russia’s Votkinsk Machine Building Plant, a key missile production hub in the Udmurt Republic, following a Ukrainian strike carried out on the night of February 21, according [...]
  • Hungary, Sweden Sign Gripen Fighter Jets Deal Before NATO Membership Vote

    February 24, 2024 0
    Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden’s membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday. Hungary’s parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO membership bidDateFebruary 27, 2024Saab Offered 12 Gripen C/D With MRO Facility To CroatiaDateFebruary [...]
  • U.S. and Israel continue to bomb all over Iran, Ali Khamenei is dead.

    March 1, 2026 0
    US President Donald Trump has used social media to declare that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead.  The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and US President Donald [...]
  • S-400 Pain: Turkey hires U.S. lobbyists to get an export license of T800-4A engines for Pakistan

    August 20, 2020 0
    Congressional leaders have blocked major U.S. arms sales to Turkey for almost two years in response to Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems, which the United States says threatens the confidentiality of F-35 stealth [...]
  • Hungary Received JAS Gripen C Fighter Jets from Saab.

    May 5, 2026 0
    Hungary has taken delivery of two JAS 39 Gripen C supersonic combat aircraft from Saab under a contract signed in 2024. Saab awarded contract to produce four Gripen C fighter jets for HungaryDateOctober 13, 2024Saab [...]
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. […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan stacks up large quantities of ground and air-launched precision strike missiles

  • Europe

    Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ Hit By Unknown Drones, Ukraine Denies Responsibility

  • Europe

    Turkish Anka-S drone strikes in Armenia

  • Uncategorized

    HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Flagship Role of NATO Maritime Force

  • Industry

    ASC Shipbuilding awarded a contract to GHD Group for Hunter-class frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Manufacture Munitions For HIMARS In Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iraq Purchases 8 M-SAM II Air Defense Missile System Batteries from Korea Worth $2.56 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Proliferation of SY-400 SRBM in Southeast Asia and Middle East

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Strikes Blew Up Russia’s Airbase And Su-34 Bombers Fleet

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

  • Africa

    Morocco Normalize Diplomatic Relations with Israel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands Delivers Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan sent experts to revive Myanmar’s grounded JF-17 aircraft as fighting between the junta and rebels intensify

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission uncovered $17.2 million new corruption scheme at Rooppur Nuclear Plant.

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

  • Counter-drone System

    Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman, Hasina’s in-law, shut down the army’s overseas shell company bdmilitary.com that lobbied for Norinco and Rosoboronexport

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Will Make Major Deliveries, Says Ismail Demir

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s New Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hammond Discloses Details On AUKUS Submarine And Hunter-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian forces destroy a column of Russian multiple launch rocket systems

  • Europe

    Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Will Squeeze Russian Su-57 Markets

  • Americas

    Epirus demonstrates Leonidas high-power microwave system to disable drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Americas

    US To Build Six Nuclear Powerplants In India

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

  • Europe

    Russian bridge blown up with homemade bomb planted by saboteurs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchased commercial ships for undersea military operations

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA Deutschland increasing production capacity and developing new capabilities

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin Tests

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

  • Europe

    Russian partisan groups ‘Freedom of Russia Legion’ captured BTR-82A armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops New Close-in Weapons System For Its Navy

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous Turn

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

  • Europe

    Why is Serbia rearming itself at an alarming pace?

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

  • Air Platform

    Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Air Force Publishes Concept For NGAD Project AKA Sixth-Gen Fighter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Humiliating Russian military, Russia has asked China for missiles, drones, armoured vehicles: Financial Times

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate Starts Sea Trial in 2023

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Killed Their Commander In A Mutiny, Report

  • Air Platform

    Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

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