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  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman Reshuffles High-Ranking Army Positions to Dismantle Indian RAW Influence Inside the Bangladesh Army. South Asia
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production. Europe
  • [ February 27, 2026 ] Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles. Europe
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Air Platform

Germany Announced Additional 35 F-35 Stealth Jets Purchases as FCAS Program Stalled.

February 21, 2026 GDC 0

The Germany Defence Ministry was reported on February 19 to be considering placing an order for up to 35 additional F-35A fifth generation fighters, doubling the number of the aircraft it plans to field, in […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin says F-35 stealth jets plays central role in Canada’s air combat strategy.

January 31, 2026 GDC 0

On January 16, 2026, Lockheed Martin emphasized Canada’s long-standing integration into the F-35 program, citing projected industrial activity exceeding C$15.5 billion through 2058, as recent U.S. statements have renewed scrutiny of Canada’s dependence on U.S.-controlled […]

Europe

Turkey decided to remove the S-400 missile system to re-enter the F-35 program.

December 7, 2025 GDC 0

Turkey is closer to removing the Russian S-400 system, according to Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey. The US imposed sanctions on some Turkish defense companies due to Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 system, […]

Air Platform

Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

A highly significant meeting occurred at the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, where Greek officials and representatives from MBDA gathered to discuss the potential utilisation of the Meteor missile in Greece’s planned acquisition of F-35 […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Announced New F-35 Configuration TR-3

March 1, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Finland Concludes Procurement of 64 F-35 Stealth Jets

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

Finland concluded the procurement contracts for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighters as the country plans to replace the capabilities of the Air Force’s Hornet fleet, which will be phased out by 2030. […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Launches New Adaptive Engine Project For F-35 Stealth Jet

February 8, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Delivered 142 F-35 Last Year Exceeding Expectations

January 19, 2022 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Why Missiles Fired From F-22 Raptor And F-35 Are Hard To Detect?

January 11, 2022 GDC 0

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Middle East

UAE Withdraws Lockheed’s F-35 Deal With The U.S.

January 8, 2022 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s recent cancellation of its plan to buy 50 Lockheed F-35 fighter jets worth $23 billion from the United States showed that the close trading partnership between the UAE and China […]

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  • Prime Minister Sunak ordered the deployment of military assets to the eastern Mediterranean

    October 13, 2023 0
    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ordered the deployment of two Royal Navy ships, surveillance assets, and a P-8 reconnaissance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean in order to bolster Israeli security. Royal Navy Deploys Response Group [...]
  • Ukraine blows up Horlivka bridge destroying Russian convoy

    October 17, 2023 0
    A bridge near the occupied town of Horlivka in eastern Ukraine was said to have been blown up by Ukrainian armed forces to stop the Russian column.  Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed key Kursk bridgeDateAugust 17, 2024Ukrainian [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Formally Inducts Cutting-edge T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainers.

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  • UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

    November 21, 2020 0
    Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declares that the war in the Tigray Region has entered its “final phase”. Ethiopia to begin final phase of operations against TPLFDateNovember 28, 2020TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 HelicopterDateApril 23, 2021TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 [...]
  • South Korea to upgrade its F-15K fighter jets with AESA radar and latest avionics suite

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  • Boeing has offered to produce the Ghost Bat drone in Poland as part of its 32 F-15EX sales pitch.

    February 2, 2026 0
    As the Polish Ministry of National Defence is advancing plans to purchase up to 32 new fighter jets, Boeing is pitching the F-15EX jet, emphasizing its air superiority fighter’s payload, range and speed. Poland considers [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia started building Arafura-class OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Install C-Dome Missiles Onto Arafura Class OPV

  • Middle East

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia to Sign an Agreement to Resolve Bitter Disputes

  • Europe

    Finland Considers Decoupling Its NATO Application From Sweden As Turkey Objects Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Europe

    “Ghost of Kyiv”: Ukraine Says It Shot Down Five Russian Fighter Jets Including Su-35

  • Europe

    Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid by $633 Million

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • Americas

    Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov floats the idea of annexing Alaska from the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Finland Ordered 64 Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets For $9.4 Billion

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded Contract to Produce Secure Satellites for the U.S. Space Force

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to U.S. Navy

  • Middle East

    Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Counter-offensive Wreck Havoc On Russian Troops In Kherson

  • Africa

    Morocco, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Deny Reports of Discussions with Pakistan on the JF-17 Temu Jet.

  • Europe

    Finland Acquires Munitions For HIMARS Rockets Launchers

  • Africa

    When Su-27 Fought MiG-29 in Africa, As Always MiG-29 Became The Loser

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force’s Hypersonic Missile Will Be Operational In 2023

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to deliver long-range Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Tu-95 and A-50 aircraft repair shop.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s one Su-25 and four Ka-52 helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Russia started to rebuild its military and mimic Chinese military after losing 415,000 troops

  • Cruise Missiles

    Russian Kh-101 Cruise Missile Hit Russian Territory Due To GLONASS Guidance Error

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye progressed with Eurofighter Typhoon acquisition

  • Europe

    Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

  • Europe

    Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

  • Air Platform

    French Rafale F4 Order Backlog Stands At 306 Aircraft, Excluding Anticipated 45 Saudi Orders

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary boss says Ukraine makes gains in Bakhmut; Kyiv says counteroffensive yet to begin

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-66 SM-2MR block II surface-to-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War Exposing Chinese Weaknesses: Only Nine Su-35 Operational In Chinese Inventory Due To Avionics Fault

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • Air Platform

    China unveiled scale model of F-35 copycat FC-31

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin Orders Nuclear Missile Drills As Tyrant’s Ukraine Invasion Failing

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket Launchers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    JASSM-ER: Long-range air-launched standoff cruise missile

  • Europe

    Poland Purchased Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) From South Korea

  • Air Platform

    German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger Performs Maiden Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Crews Will Be Trained On Astute-class HMS Anson Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s ‘new’ Simorgh aircraft is just reverse engineered Ukrainian An-140T

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    United States Marine Corps Begins AGM-158A JASSM Integration Work Into F/A-18 Hornet Fleet

  • Europe

    Putin fires General Rustam Muradov responsible for losing 5,000 servicemen in Donetsk region 

  • C4iSR

    German Army to receive Israeli air defense radar

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drone destroyed the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov

  • Europe

    Russia moves towards quantity rather than quality amid mass production of military equipment

  • Europe

    Poland Signs Contract With South Korea To Buy K2 Tanks And K9 Howitzers

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