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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Finish Parliament Lifts Ban on Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons. Europe
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns. Infantry Weapons
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F-16V Block 70

Air Platform

Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V block 70 detected J-20 and targeted J-16 with Sniper Pod, a chilling warning to Xi Jinping.

May 25, 2026 GDC 0

The Taiwanese Air Force just sent a chilling message to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force that it’s locked and loaded to defend its sovereignty. An image leaked by the Taiwanese Air Force shows its […]

Air Platform

Peru has overturned the decision to buy Gripen in favor of F-16V Block 70 to become major non-NATO ally.

February 3, 2026 GDC 0

Peru is set to buy 24 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets, overturning a tender that was previously won by Sweden’s Gripen. Despite Gripen’s lower price tag, Lima is reportedly choosing the F-16 due to a […]

South Asia

President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

August 14, 2025 GDC 0

Pakistan’s chief of army staff Asim Munir smiled for the camera this weekend, arm in arm with a top American general – his second warm welcome this summer into the heart of the US establishment. […]

Air Platform

Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

August 14, 2025 GDC 0

Greece has finalized a crucial agreement to upgrade 38 of its F-16 Block 50 fighters to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration. This strategic move, which marks the second phase of a broader modernization effort, will […]

Air Platform

Bulgaria Received New F-16V Block 70 Aircraft

April 3, 2025 GDC 0

The first F-16 Block 70 multirole fighter jet for the Bulgarian Air Force landed at Graf Ignatievo Air Base near Plovdiv on Wednesday, 2 April, marking a significant step in the country’s modernisation of its […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

September 19, 2022 GDC 0

India has voiced its “concern” over the resumption of a US deal to upgrade the F-16 fleet of rival and neighbor Pakistan. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh made his views known to US Defense Secretary […]

Air Platform

U.S. State Department Approves Eight F-16V Block 70 Aircraft For Bulgaria

April 13, 2022 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a sale to the Government of Bulgaria of F-16 Block 70 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.673 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required […]

Air Platform

Slovakia to Receive F-16V Block 70 FighterJets in 2024

March 14, 2022 GDC 0

The first deliveries of new U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Slovakia will come a year later than expected, in 2024, the Slovak Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry said the delay was due to […]

Air Platform

U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

February 12, 2022 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan of F-16 C/D Block 70 fighter jets and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.21 billion. The Government of Jordan has requested […]

  • Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN high-energy laser weapon

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  • Honeywell Aerospace Awarded Contract to Establish AUKUS Industrial Base in Australia

    March 20, 2025 0
    American company Honeywell has been awarded a contract to deliver the AUKUS Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) pilot program. President Trump Asked DOGE to Reinstate ITAR on AUKUS Submarine, A Huge Blow to AustraliaDateApril 15, 2025Australia [...]
  • Australia Received Two CH-47H Chinook Helicopters

    August 6, 2021 0
    Two CH-47H Chinook helicopters were loaded onto a C-5 Galaxy cargo plane and flown nearly 10,000 miles to Australia, the U.S. Air Force said on Monday. The delivery, from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to [...]
  • Russian forces destroyed their own T-90M tank using kamikaze drone

    August 23, 2023 0
    According to a tweet from Ukrainian Witness dated August 22, 2023, a Russian Lancet reportedly struck a T-90M tank of its own forces. Contrary to initial thoughts, this action might not have been a complete [...]
  • Armenia released photographs of third destroyed S-300 site

    October 27, 2020 0
    Satellite images of the destroyed area of the S-300 air defense system appeared on Armenian media. This is the third S-300 air defense system destroyed by Kamikaze drone attacks. Azerbaijan destroyed Armenian T-90 tank regiments [...]
  • Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

    October 12, 2023 0
    Germany announced Tuesday that it will provide an additional $1.1 billion in long-term weapons aid for Ukraine. Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzersDateMay 15, 2023Germany [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Taken Out Russian Radars, Now Bayraktar TB2 Rules The Skies In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

  • Europe

    France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

  • Europe

    After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old Ammo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

  • Counter-drone System

    Telekom and Rheinmetall join forces on drone defence shield for cities and infrastructure.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Multi-billion Russian Equipment in Snake Island

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Looking At Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigate To Boost TNI-AL’s Blue Water Force

  • South Asia

    Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks in Iran after Iranian drone strikes in Pakistan

  • Central Asia

    Armenia to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks

  • Air Platform

    MQ-9B SeaGuardian Demonstrates Maritime Capabilities

  • Air Platform

    Japan Announced Partners To Build Sixth-generation fighter jets

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: cancer-stricken Vlad will never enjoy $1.3 billion mansion that has wine cellar, private marina, vineyard, indoor Ice hockey, mini casino

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    UK’s Dragonfire Laser Directed Energy Weapon Started Trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China displays FK-3 and FK-2000 (Sino Pantsir) air defense systems

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70 Achieves Networked Targetting Capability with Real-time Sensor Data.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Completes Royal Australian Navy’s Destroyer Combat Upgrades

  • Americas

    Tomahawk Block V Cruise Missile Entered Service With The U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Hellenic Air Force To Showcase Rafale Fighters In Air Show

  • Europe

    Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

  • Infantry Weapons

    Barrett MRAD: A Brand New Sniper Rifle

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Strikes Russia’s Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions On Russia: Indian Air Force Postponed Su-30MKI Upgrade Plan, Could Ground Entire Su-30MKI Fleet

  • South Asia

    Leaked Conversation Shows Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Regime’s Blatant Violation of National Security Clearance Allowing Indian Nationals Work In Top Security Projects

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Conducts Second SLBM Test from KSS-III Submarine

  • Americas

    Canada exploring joining AUKUS pillar 2 amid news Japan could collaborate

  • Europe

    Germany Approves Refurbished Leopard 1 Tanks For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet, destroyed one S-300 surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Australia completes deep maintenance of US Navy’s MH-60R helicopter at Nowra facility

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Captured Russian BRM-1K Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile.

  • Air Platform

    Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up Russia’s ten vital infrastructure in kamikaze drone attacks

  • Africa

    Moroccan Navy Deploys Avante 1800 Patrol Vessel in Gibraltar Corridor.

  • Europe

    Welfare payments chewed the defence budget. ‘Corrosive complacency’ towards British national security, Lord Robertson says.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy commissions second Korean-built Miguel Malvar-class frigate

  • Industry

    Ukranian Ivchenko-Progress’s Role In Turkish Drone And Helicopter Programme

  • Europe

    Hugh mushroom cloud appears over Luhansk region Ukrainian drones destroyed Russian ammo depot

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Elbit Systems Profit Surges Amid Global Arms Demand

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Europe

    Russian Lawmaker Admits Moscow Failed to Achieve Any Goals in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Poland sent 150 refurbished BTR-70 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russia curtailed the Su-57 flight along the border after Ukraine received Gripen jets.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Air Force struck Beirut apartment using Spice 2000 smart bomb

  • Air Platform

    Saab Denied U.S. Veto on Gripen E Sales to Colombia in Favor of F-16V

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

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