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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
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Vietnam Purchases $250 Million Worth of Firefly Loitering Munitions from Israel. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project. Air Platform
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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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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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  • Russia Plans To Expand Its Military To 1.15 Million Soldiers, But Can It Pay Salary?

    August 26, 2022 0
    According to DW News, Russia has a record 40% unemployment rate due to mass exodus of foreign companies from Russia amid Western sanctions. Russia was unable repay its foreign debt due to SWIFT payment system [...]
  • Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

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  • The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

    March 4, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that he had tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to look at accelerating the award [...]
  • Lithuania Asked Belarus to Clarify Accidents At Rosatom-made Nuclear Power Plant

    January 21, 2021 0
    MINSK (GDC) — Lithuania has asked Belarus for clarification after its new nuclear plant located some 50 kilometres from the country’s capital suffered an incident just five days after launch. Belarusian authorities say the country’s [...]
  • Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Emerged As F-35 Alternative For Air Forces Worldwide

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  • German Eurofighter Jets and Sea Stallion Helo to Receive Saab Electronic Warfare Suite

    October 1, 2023 0
    German aircraft and helicopters will receive new electronic warfare systems. Suppliers will be Saab and Elbit Systems from Sweden and Israel, respectively. Elbit Systems to Provide Airborne EW Systems to the German Air ForceDateApril 28, [...]
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. […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-300 surface-to-air missile in Novoshakhtinsk

  • Africa

    Nigeria To Manufacture Beryl M762 Assault Rifles

  • Europe

    Turkey, Russia Failed To Conclude Negotiation Of Second Batch of S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Prepared Storyline Blaming US-made HIMARS For Kherson Loss

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivers Avenger Surface-to-air Missiles And Stinger MANPAD To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Funds Indonesian Naval Training Center To Counter China

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves M1A2 Abrams Tanks For Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lessons from the Ukraine war, China wants to develop conventional warfighting capability to counter the U.S. influence in Indo-Pacific

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea

  • Defense Industry

    Saab offered to lease 24 Gripen and 2 GlobalEye to Malaysia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia relocates S-400 air defense system from Kaliningrad to Moscow to protect government buildings in winter

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • Europe

    Delusional and demoralized Russian troops tell the commander that Bayraktar TB2 dropped nuclear bombs

  • Naval Weapons

    India Procured air-launched Harpoon for P-8I Poseidon

  • Europe

    Turkey rejects Russian Su-57 fighter jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta says historic Gokteik Viaduct railway bridge bombed, destroyed.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia has transferred the S-300 air defense system to Libya

  • Europe

    France’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine kicks off sea trials.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court seeks Interpol warrant for former dictator Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed over corruption charges.

  • C4iSR

    NATO Sets Out Future Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • C4iSR

    Korean Air, LIG Nex1 Join Race to Build South Korea’s First Homegrown EW Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Created Tank Battalion Using Captured T-62, T-72, T-80 And T-90 Tanks

  • Uncategorized

    Israeli Air Force Will Upgrade F-16I Barak Aircraft to F-16V Block 70 Standard after Successful Iran Strikes.

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Wants To Buy Medi-vac Vehicles From Estonia

  • Land Platform

    Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

  • Europe

    Ukraine In Discussion With Germany To Receive Longer-range Patriot Missile Defense System

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Pentagon successfully tested hypersonic glide vehicle

  • Air Platform

    KAI to produce first KF-X prototype by April 2021

  • Americas

    US Navy christens destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher

  • Americas

    US Military Selected Barrett Multi-caliber MRAD Sniper Rifle to Replace M2010 and M107 sniper rifles

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Started Granting Protection Visa For High-ranking Myanmar Military’s Defectors

  • Africa

    Morocco set to purchase Turkish Bayraktar Akinci combat drones

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 600 troops in a single day in Avdiivka

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed 169 SAM systems, 76 radar stations and 31 electronic warfare systems of Russia by June 2026.

  • Land Platform

    Syria wants to replace Russian MLRS with Belarusian MLRS

  • Europe

    Sloppy Putin’s invasion effort, Russia deploys 60 years old T-62 tanks in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Saab Successfully Conducted Flight Test Of Fourth GlobalEye AEW&C

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed two Russian KS-701 Tunets patrol boats in Black Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corruption and incompetence lead to declining operational readiness of Su-30MKM, says Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu

  • Air Platform

    France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 Replacement

  • Air Platform

    Russian nuclear bomber PAK DA “Messenger” has serious design flaws so does the Su-57 fighter

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Will Supply S-400 To India In December, The Looming CAATSA Sanctions On India

  • Middle East

    Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Develops Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese J-10 jet drops flares in front of Australian Navy’s Sea Hawk helicopter above international waters

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