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  • [ July 18, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce 9LV CMS and Sea Giraffe Radars for German F128 Frigates. Europe
  • [ July 18, 2026 ] German Air Force Received First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Under Quadriga Project. Air Platform
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U.S. Approves SLAM-ER And MS-110 Reconnaissance Pods For Taiwan

April 21, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department has approved the sales of a series of arms to Taiwan, including a large stock of 135 Boeing AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) missiles and six Collins Aerospace MS-110 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

April 12, 2021 GDC 0

A record was set when 20 PLA ​​military aircraft departed from mainland China and approached Taiwan in two directions. In recent times, Chinese military aircraft are constantly appearing in the Taiwan Strait area. On March 26, the People’s […]

Europe

Ukraine To Spend $12 Billion To Replace Soviet-era Fighters And SAM

March 29, 2021 GDC 0

A total of $12 billion — this is how much Ukraine should spend in the next 15 years in order to renovate its rapidly aging and weakening airpower, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. […]

Africa

US Military Exports To Royal Moroccan Armed Forces

March 26, 2021 GDC 0

Washington is the main supplier of weapons and military equipment to the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR), and once a year, except in 2020 owing to the pandemic, the US Army’s Africa Corps holds manoeuvres […]

Air Platform

Taiwan Upgrades 42 F-16A/B To F-16V Standard

March 21, 2021 GDC 0

Taiwan’s Air Force has already upgraded 42 F-16 A/B jet fighters to the new F-16V standard, and it is aiming to complete all 141 planned upgrades by 2023. As part of a $3.8 billion military […]

Air Platform

The USAF Seriously Considering To Build 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters or possibly a clean-sheet designed fighter like the armed variant of T-7A Redhawk. According to Aviation Week & […]

Air Platform

First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

The first upgraded F-16 Viper of the Hellenic Air Force will land on Wednesday at the aerospace facility in Fort Worth, Texas, currently owned by the US Air Force and operated by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where, […]

Air Platform

Turkey To Upgrade F-16 Fighters To F-16V Standard

February 16, 2021 GDC 0

The move will enable Turkish military to prolong the longevity of its F-16 fleet until it will be replaced by homegrown and cutting-edge TF-X fighter jets in the 2030s. Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced on […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwanese Military Showcases Preparedness Of Asymmetric Warfare Against China

February 1, 2021 GDC 0

Taiwan’s military has been the object of growing domestic criticism as increasing Chinese aggression in recent years raises doubts about its ability to defend the island. Believing the 180-kilometer-wide Taiwan Strait provided necessary protection, especially […]

Air Platform

Taiwan Upgrades 18 F-16A/B to F-16V Standard

December 6, 2020 GDC 0

Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — Eighteen 16A/B jet fighters belonging to Taiwan’s Air Force had been upgraded in the first 11 months of the year, under a joint Taiwan-United States program to help Taiwan boost its […]

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  • S-400 Failed: Ukraine Destroyed Crimea Bridge Using British-made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

    June 22, 2023 0
    Ukraine used a British-supplied Storm Shadow missile to hit a key bridge between Crimea and Russian-held parts of the Kherson region in Ukraine, pro-Moscow sources have claimed. Crimea Peninsula is protected by a layered air [...]
  • Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

    June 30, 2022 0
    Australia’s Gulfstream G550 electronic warfare (EW) aircraft have started initial flight-testing. The first of four ordered aircraft should be delivered by late 2023. Air 555 Phase 1: Royal Australian Air Force To Induct MC-55A Peregrine [...]
  • Iran unveils clone of U.S.-made Switchblade kamikaze drone

    March 31, 2024 0
    Iran’s military recently conducted extensive military exercises under the codename “Eghtedar,” which translates to “Power.” These exercises served as a platform for testing the newly unveiled Sina kamikaze drones, which bear an external resemblance to [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, 2700 km from the Ukrainian border.

    July 7, 2026 0
    The Omsk facility, run by Gazprom Neft, processes about 460,000 barrels of oil daily and supplies much of Siberia’s fuel, including for military needs. Ukraine’s military reported damage to a key refining unit, while the [...]
  • Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

    March 21, 2020 0
    The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a $392.4 million modification contract to supply tactical missiles to the US military, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other countries. The AIM-9X modification contract includes production [...]
  • India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

    August 6, 2024 0
    During this period, India will offer comprehensive logistical support as Hasina pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported. Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and [...]
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. […]

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli LORA is the First Western Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze drone attacks destroyed Russia’s Kh-101/555, Kh-69, Kh-31 and Kh-59MK cruise missiles factories

  • Americas

    World’s Most Advanced EW Suite Delivered To US Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle Fleet

  • Air Platform

    KAI unveils new MUM-T drone at ADEX 2021

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian drones flew over Russia’s MoD building’s rooftop Pantsir-SM-SV that failed to shoot it down, another humiliation for Putin

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 20,000 troops in January 2023

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russian man blew up military freight train heading to Ukraine in another sabotage

  • Middle East

    Lockheed’s F-35 at the heart of UAE, Israeli Peace Deal

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iron Dome Interceptor: An Israeli Super Weapon That Saves Lives

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russian Ammunition Depots in Crimea

  • Europe

    Trump Administration Imposed CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Europe

    Netherlands To Buy Leopard Tanks From Rheinmetall

  • Europe

    Russia Relocates Submarine Fleet From Crimea Naval Base Amid Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Court Indicted 25 Army Officers, 2 RAB Officers, Former Dictator Sheikh Hasina and Former Home Minister Khan For Crimes Against Humanity.

  • Defense Industry

    Australia will invest $425 billion in defense for the next 10 years.

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Europe

    Saab to develop large uncrewed undersea vehicle for Swedish Navy.

  • Africa

    Pakistan has struck a $4 billion arms deal with Libyan National Army, including JF-17 fighter jets, Super Mushak trainer and other equipment.

  • Cyber

    Ukraine launched the biggest cyber offensive against Russian military bases

  • Middle East

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Nuclear-powered Submarine With Help From Russia And China.

  • Americas

    US Senate Confirms First African-American Air Force Chief

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract to Produce Hellfire Missile

  • Europe

    Russia Blames American Raytheon For Upgrading Soviet-era Tu-141 Kamikaze Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    Kalashnikov Group Completes Delivery of Strela-10M3 Missiles to Russian Military

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Received Final Bids For Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russia confirms death of senior Russian naval officer in Berdyansk

  • Americas

    US Navy Launched Trident II D5 Ballistic Missile in the North Atlantic, Amid Tension with Venezuela.

  • South Asia

    Invading Pakistan was dictator Modi’s plan to avoid spotlight in economic mismanagement, corruption and sheltering dictator Sheikh Hasina

  • Air Platform

    Germany to purchase three more P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Army 2021: Russia to deliver Pantsir missile systems and Su-30SM2 to Myanmar junta as scheduled

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s MH-139A Helicopter Enters Developmental Testing Phase

  • Europe

    Russia detained Major General Ivan Popov After Raising Concerns Over High Casualties In Ukraine War

  • Defense Industry

    German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia lost 15 batteries of the prized S-400 missile system since the beginning of the war worth $20.5 billion

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilots Completes Gripen E Training in Saab’s Gripen Center in Sweden

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Prototype Completes Test Flight

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Turkish Firtana 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Europe

    Russian FSB investigated Rosatom-owned company for corruption, selling shoddy equipment to reactors at home and abroad, pocketing profits – Carnegie Endowment finds

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

  • South Asia

    Arrest warrants issued against 5 former director general of Bangladesh army’s spy agency DGFI.

  • Europe

    Swedish Armed Forces Will Grow by 27,000 Men and Women

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