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  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Taiwan commissioned the Dan Chiang, a Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Singapore’s ST Engineering Launched Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed S-400 launchers, radars, and a drone warehouse in Crimea. Europe
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Saab was awarded a contract to produce two GlobalEye early-warning aircraft for the UAE. C4iSR
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Lockheed Martin to Join Japan’s Sixth-generation Fighter Project

December 16, 2020 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin Corp, the maker of the F-35 stealth jet, will join a project led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to build a new fighter plane that Japan’s air force is expected to field by […]

Air Platform

Japan Wants to Build It’s Own Stealth Sixth-generation X-2/F-3 Fighter Jet

April 2, 2020 GDC 0

TOKYO – Japan wants to develop a stealth fighter domestically, rejecting designs from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in the United States and Britain’s BAE Systems, sources with knowledge of the programme told Reuters. The Japanese Ministry […]

  • U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

    October 14, 2024 0
    The United States is sending an advanced anti-missile system to Israel, the Pentagon has announced, as President Joe Biden’s administration continues to provide “ironclad” support for one of its top allies amid mounting tensions with [...]
  • Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

    December 19, 2025 0
    Nigeria is nearing completion of a landmark military aircraft acquisition agreed this year with Italy, with deliveries of 24 M-346FA fighter jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters almost finalised, signalling a significant upgrade of its air [...]
  • Putin pledges fighter jets and air defense system for Iran to distract the West from Ukraine

    April 19, 2024 0
    Russian military officials have quietly been supporting Iran with weapons and information as the crisis in the Middle East escalates, it has emerged. Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?DateMarch 13, 2018Iran Transfers Technology To Build [...]
  • Cheap and Unreliable Chinese J-10CE, Pakistan Seeks Greater Cooperation With U.S. To Buy F-16V Block 70

    November 28, 2022 0
    On March 23 2022, at Pakistan’s Republic Day Parade, onlookers watched the first flyover of the recently inducted J-10C multi-role fighter. The purchase from China, announced publicly by Pakistan’s Interior Minister in late 2021, further showcases Pakistan-China defense ties [...]
  • Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

    January 25, 2025 0
    Both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force envisioned something similar. IAF wants to replace the MiG-21, and PAF wants to replace the F-7 (reversed-engineered MiG-21). The competition between both nations has seen worse [...]
  • US Navy Selects Proven Arleigh Burke Class Design For Future Destroyer

    June 28, 2021 0
    Vice Adm. William Galinis, Naval Sea Systems Command commander, points to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer program as an example of how the service should acquire more ships. US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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

    Indonesian Navy’s Underwater Warfare Capability

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, France, UK, Japan and USA to send experts to India to examine captured Chinese-made PL-15E missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s fuel depots supplying jet fuels to Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Howitzers and Armored Vehicles Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone in Donbass

  • South Asia

    India to receive four Rafale fighters on July 27

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Finnish Border Guard orders two OPVs from Meyer Turku

  • Air Platform

    Serbia nearing a deal with Dassault Aviation to purchase Rafale fighter jets worth $3.4 billion

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Britain says Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut under increasingly severe pressure

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Americas

    Raytheon demonstrates counter-UAS solutions effective against drones

  • Defense Industry

    France’s Safran to buy sea drone maker Exail Technologies.

  • C4iSR

    The APG-82(V)1 AESA radar for F-15E platform optimization

  • Middle East

    Israel Army Deploys Troops Near Syrian Border To Create Buffer Zone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Turkish-made Long-range Artillery Rocket

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK to invest $1.3 billion to develop hypersonic weapons

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh is surprised to see India allow fugitive Sheikh Hasina to make public addresses.

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Middle East

    US Warship Fired 30 Warning Shots After Encounter With Iranian Warship

  • Middle East

    Israeli Commando Unit Maglan Used Iron Sting Mortar Bomb For The First Time Against Hamas

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivered the amphibious vessel Al Fulk to Qatari Navy

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed delivers 55 Legion IRST Pod to Taiwan.

  • Europe

    French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

  • Americas

    Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Defense Companies Backlog Hits Record High to $80 Billion.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Established Bidirectional Datalink Between F-35 and Ground Forces

  • Europe

    Russia lost 69 artillery systems in three days totalling 3137 different pieces of artillery destroyed since invasion

  • Ballistic Missile

    France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile.

  • Africa

    Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Baykar successfully tested its AI-powered KEMANKES 1 mini cruise missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured 14 2S33 Msta-S Self-propelled Howitzers From Russian Conscripts

  • Europe

    Australia sends more drones to Ukraine, sanctions Russian entities

  • Europe

    Turkiye to deliver advanced Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started 40 Days Blitz of St Petersburg, Moscow and Crimea.

  • Americas

    Canada announces $8 billion acquisition of 70 new trainer aircraft for Canadian Air Force

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Americas

    Lockheed And Raytheon Awarded Contract To Build THAAD For US, Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    UK allocates $6 billion to replenish weapons delivered to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Developed New YAKAMOS Hull Mounted Sonar

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Security Systems Contract For Sydney Opera House

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