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Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

The Russian government views the potential sale of S-400 air defence systems currently operated by Turkey to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in a “positive light”, multiple sources familiar with the issue told Global […]

Americas

F-35 Stealth Jet Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

The test paired the airborne MQ-20 with an F-35 on the ground, allowing the fighter pilot to relay commands to the unmanned aircraft via a tablet-based cockpit interface. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has […]

Air Platform

Pentagon prepares F-35 stealth jet for quantum computing threat.

May 11, 2026 GDC 0

The F-35 Joint Program Office is preparing to modify the fighter’s In-Line File Encryption Device software to support government-mandated quantum-resistant algorithms, according to a presolicitation notice published on May 6, 2026. The notice, issued through […]

Air Platform

Spanish Leftist Government Considers Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet as F-35 Alternative.

May 10, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

March 31, 2026 GDC 0

Based on reports from March 2026, the US government has approved the sale of F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia. This major deal includes 48 F-35A jets and is part of a larger, $142 billion […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Wants Long-range Anti-radiation Missile After Iran and Venezuela Successes.

March 14, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy wants to a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range than existing weapons. The Advanced Emission Suppression Missile, or AESM, “must be compatible with existing launch platforms (e.g. F-18, F-35) and infrastructure […]

Air Platform

The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

Stealth aircraft aren’t “invisible”—they’re engineered to be extremely hard to detect across radar, infrared, acoustic, and visual spectrums. The engineering behind them is a fusion of physics, materials science, aerodynamics, and electronic warfare. Stealth aircraft […]

Air Platform

Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force and Navy Claim Complete Air Superiority in Iran.

March 2, 2026 GDC 0

The US Air Force and Navy announced air superiority over Tehran on March 1, 2026, after striking ballistic missile launchers, air defences, and military headquarters in Operation Roaring Lion. Iran mobilised reserves and vowed defiance […]

Air Platform

Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

February 28, 2026 GDC 0

Turkey is preparing to sign a multi-billion-dollar energy agreement with the United States that could clear the way for the purchase of American F-35 fighter jets, according to local media reports. Washington and Ankara are […]

Americas

US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

A former United States Air Force officer and “elite fighter pilot” has been arrested and accused of betraying his country for illegally providing training to Chinese military pilots. The US Department of Justice said ex-Air […]

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  • Breaking News: U.S. Law Makers Introduces Bill To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter Jets

    June 27, 2022 0
    U.S. Air Force Veterans Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Democrat Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan introduced a bill to train Ukrainian fighter pilots and crews on US military air assets. U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian [...]
  • Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

    March 28, 2022 0
    Two German states — Lower Saxony and Bavaria –have outlawed public displays of the “Z” symbol used by the Russians in their invasion of Ukraine. What Do The Z Symbols On Russian Tanks Mean?DateMarch 4, [...]
  • Azerbaijan buys Turkish Air-launched SOM Cruise Missiles

    January 6, 2021 0
    Azeri sources have recently confirmed to ES&D that a number of ROKETSAN-built SOM-B1 ALCMs have been acquired. While a sale of JF-17 “Thunder” to Azerbaijan has not been realized – this rumor exists since 2016 [...]
  • South Korea launches Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate for Philippine Navy

    March 28, 2025 0
    During a ceremony held on March 27, 2025, the South Korean company HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) launched the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), the second Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate ordered by the Philippine [...]
  • The West watches as corrupt Ali Khamenei killed 2000 protesters.

    January 14, 2026 0
    Despite Iran’s nationwide protests and years of external pressure, there are as yet no signs of fracture in the Islamic Republic’s security elite that could bring an end to one of the world’s most resilient [...]
  • U.S. Sent Mi-17 Hip Helicopters to Ukraine

    May 19, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly have received its first Mi-17 Hip helicopters as part of U.S. military and security assistance. Czech Republic Transfers A Squadron Of Mi-24 Helicopters To UkraineDateMay 27, 2022Russian Army Steals Training Helicopters [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Heavy Attack Bayraktar Akinci Drone Started Bombing In Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China poses a real threat to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan unveils a new long-range anti-ship missile.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman laid flowers at the tomb of Russian war criminals in Moscow

  • Europe

    MBDA Debuts Teseo Mk2/E Anti-Ship Missile at SEAFUTURE 2021

  • Naval Platforms

    China plans to develop a new amphibious assault ship dubbed type 076 LHD

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian soldiers blow up a Russian Ka-52 helicopter with an anti-tank missile

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract For US Navy’s LCS Sensors Suite

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Offers F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets To Thai Air Force

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Wins Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Competition

  • Air Platform

    A Team of Argentine Air Force Officers Visited Denmark To Purchase Second-hand F-16 Warplanes

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

  • Europe

    Tucker Carlson faces economic sanctions and travel ban from European Union for interviewing war criminal Vladimir Putin

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack Targeting Moscow and Crimea.

  • Americas

    Austal gets $128 million to build US Navy’s auxiliary floating dry dock

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department approves $660 million hellfire missiles to Israel

  • Air Platform

    India postponed order of another batch of Rafale due to COVID-19

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisan Freedom of Russia Legion Destroyed Russian Navy’s Serpukhov Missile Corvette In Baltic Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sentences former Nanjing city official Yang Youlin to death for taking $325 million in bribes over 30 years.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian Oil refinery 130 km from Putin’s palace

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Biden Administration Approves $1.1 Billion Arms Sales To Taiwan

  • Europe

    Royal Navy commissions fourth Astute-class submarine

  • Middle East

    The US State Department clears 4,569 MRAP excess defense articles to UAE

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze Beaver drones destroyed six IL-76 transport aircraft and Tu-22M3 bombers in Pskov airport

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman, following the playbook of dictator Sheikh Hasina, is re-establishing ties with India’s RAW. 

  • Americas

    Biden Administration decided to lift the ban on American military contractors deploying in Ukraine

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Profit Rises as Accounts Receivable and Orders Increase

  • Naval Weapons

    30 mm Goalkeeper CIWS

  • Air Platform

    French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

  • Middle East

    Cowardice of EU: IRGC and Basij thugs executed 45,00 Iranian protesters, 6,000 dissidents, 2,000 IT professionals, engineers and scientists in 2026.

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives Lightning 5 target designator order for Gripen

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major blow for KGB Putin

  • Americas

    Watch F-35 takes off without afterburner

  • Americas

    Secretary of Navy Touts New Frigate For Partners Navies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado

  • South Asia

    Tarique Rahman Replaces Indian RAW Asset Brigadier General Md Hafizur Rahman (Thief) and Reshuffles Senior Military Positions to Remove India’s Deep State in the Bangladesh Army.

  • Europe

    Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands transfer M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    India to receive four Rafale fighters on July 27

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Europe

    Ukrainian parliament to legalise pornography to fund its war efforts

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg Defense Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Produce Naval Strike Missiles For Poland

  • Africa

    Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Su-34 fighter-bomber again

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