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  • [ April 12, 2026 ] Royal Navy becomes paper navy, and British PM Starmer is begging President Macron to have the French Navy patrol British waters. Europe
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Europe

Turkey Launches Istambul-Class Frigates “TCG Istanbul”

January 24, 2021 GDC 0

Istanbul Shipyard today launched the lead ship of the I-class frigates, the future TCG Istanbul (pennant number: F-515). The ceremony hosted VIP guests including President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ministry of Defence Hulusi Akar, […]

  • Leaked Document Shows Russia’s Rostec Falsified Performance Data for the Zhuk-ME Radar in Indian Navy’s MiG-29K.

    October 10, 2025 0
    Recently leaked documents from Russian state corporation Rostec allege that Russia falsified performance data for the Zhuk-ME radars in MiG-29K fighter jets sold to the Indian Navy. Deconstructing Fire Control Radar of MiG-29s/MiG-29M2/MiG-29K/MiG-35DateMarch 14, 2020MiG-35 [...]
  • Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

    December 24, 2023 0
    Germany has revealed how many Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles it plans to supply to Ukraine. Germany delivers 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to UkraineDateAugust 8, 2023German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived [...]
  • Russian military abandoned tanks and vehicles in Ukraine, amid logistics problems and low morale

    March 17, 2022 0
    Photos and videos have been popping up online of apparently abandoned Russian military vehicles around Ukraine, which Russia invaded last week, as US officials and experts highlight various operational missteps on Russia’s part in the [...]
  • Cold war between Putin and his criminal buddy Prigozhin continues to divide Kremlin

    July 11, 2023 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin and his criminal sidekick Yevgeny Prigozhin were bosom buddies for more than twenty years. They pillaged the Kremlin treasury, looted corporate bank accounts across Russia’s eleven time zones, and used the [...]
  • Australia purchases 60 AGM-88G Missiles For F-35 Jets

    August 27, 2023 0
    The Australian Department of Defence is ordering AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles. They will be used to arm fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters. U.S. Air Force Gets New S-400 Busting AARGM-ER MissilesDateFebruary 28, 2022Northrop Grumman Successfully Conducted [...]
  • Australia to deliver 30 more Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

    July 13, 2023 0
    Australia will donate an additional 30 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Ukraine, Anthony Albanese has announced. Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to UkraineDateJuly 6, 2022Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers [...]
Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

  • C4iSR

    Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

  • Americas

    What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

  • Europe

    Spanish Army Purchases 394 Armored Vehicles Replacing M113 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In Guam

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA expands its Deep Precision Strike capabilities with the Land Cruise Missile system

  • Americas

    Ukraine Delivers T-84UD Oplot Tank to US Army

  • South Asia

    Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

  • Cyber

    Ukraine launched the biggest cyber offensive against Russian military bases

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Naval Group teams up with Croatian partners on Gowind corvette program.

  • Cyber

    The U.S., Australia and United Kingdom accused Russian G.R.U. of Cyberattacks on Georgia

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Istanbul-class Frigates (TCG Istanbul)

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Confirms MBS Met With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  • Air Platform

    Bulgaria Plans To Buy Saab Gripen Fighter Jets To Replace Ageing MiG-29

  • Europe

    Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands transfer M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea dispatched the Cheongung‑II air defense system to the UAE to counter Iranian threats.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to Convert Decommissioned RAN’s Patrol Boat into USV

  • C4iSR

    Digital Arsenals : US Army Deployed Stryker Mounted EW System In Europe

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian Voronezh-DM early warning radar

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force successfully launched unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

  • Africa

    US Marines F-35C Struck Houthi Positive In Historic First Combat Sorties

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-34 dropped glide bombs on Belgorod apartment due to GLONASS guidance error, not the Ukrainian Tochka-U missile

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems Developed KFX AESA Radar

  • Air Platform

    Inept Russian Ground Crew Rammed Fuel Truck Into Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Americas

    Chinese SH-15 self-propelled howitzers performed worse in Brazilian army’s trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

  • Middle East

    Australia deploys C-17 transport aircraft, KC-30 tankers and ADF personnel to the Middle-East

  • South Asia

    Australian Federal Police Investigating Corrupt Bangladesh High Commission Officials for Issuing Fake Passports to Rohingya Refugees

  • Air Platform

    Luftwaffe Set to Acquire 40 New Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 Aircrafts

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Started Using Taiwan-made Revolver 860 Drones

  • Europe

    NVL Group laid the keel for the Bulgarian Navy’s second multipurpose modular patrol vessel

  • Air Platform

    Croatia retires all cold war-era MiG-21 jets

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Europe

    Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

  • Africa

    China offers upgraded T-72 tanks to African countries to counter Russia’s arms export

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are better at fighting at night, and Russian soldiers struggle

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri delivers fourth corvette “Semaisma” to Qatari navy

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iranian Shahed Drones Contains American And German Components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Temu Tank: Royal Thai Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 Tank’s Turret Exploded After Sustained Heavy Fire.

  • Europe

    International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for General Valery Gerasimov and Sergei Shoigu for war crimes

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers MARS Artillery Rocket And Dingo Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Unveils RAAF’s MQ-4C Triton ISR Platform

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