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  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Xi Jinping hatched a $250 billion debt trap to convert Russia into Pakistan, Laos, or Sri Lanka after troubled Putin dies or is removed from power. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Explosions were heard across Iran as the U.S. Air Force and Navy started pounding all over Iran. Middle East
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  • [ July 19, 2026 ] Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Europe

Germany’s Rheinmetall seeks 12 billion euros to rescue F126 warship deal, says FT.

May 7, 2026 GDC 0

Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE) is seeking about 12 billion euros ($14 billion) from Germany to take over the country’s troubled F126 frigate ​programme, lifting the total cost of six warships to roughly ‌14 billion euros, the Financial Times […]

C4iSR

U.S. State Department Approves $11.9 Billion Aegis Combat System Sale to Germany.

April 20, 2026 GDC 0

As part of a process started two years ago, the United States has now approved a German request to purchase the AEGIS/SPY-6 AAW suite. Germany will purchase eight complete sets to outfit the future F127 […]

  • US Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft blinded Chinese and Russian-made radars in Venezuela.

    January 9, 2026 0
    United States forces used Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft during the January 3 strike on Venezuela, employing high-power jamming to disable multiple layers of the country’s air-defense network. The EA-18G Growler’s midband jammer is [...]
  • ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

    February 23, 2025 0
    Singapore-based ST Engineering has partnered with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) to set up production capability for a new 8×8 amphibious multi-purpose armored vehicle in Kazakhstan. Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored [...]
  • French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier Now Supporting NATO Mission

    March 8, 2022 0
    The French Navy (Marine Nationale) aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its air wing has started supporting NATO’s enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Black Sea region following a short logistical stop in Cyprus. French Navy [...]
  • Turkish Stopgap Options For Fighter Jets

    March 3, 2021 0
    It will likely be at least another decade until Turkey can field a fifth-generation warplane. Until then, its options for acquiring a stopgap fighter for its air force are extremely limited. Hellenic Air Force bought [...]
  • Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

    March 7, 2020 0
    Turkey and Indonesia are working on several defense projects, including an armored personnel carrier and remotely steered weapons systems learned GDC quoting defense officials of PT Pindad. PT Pindad innovation and product development manager, Windu [...]
  • Russia’s total servicemen deaths account for 300,810 after Avdiivka offensives

    November 1, 2023 0
    Russia has lost more than 300,000 soldiers in its grueling 20-month-long war in Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s military, as the conflict shows no signs of abating in the bleak winter months. The Kremlin has lost [...]
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 […]

  • Central Asia

    Russia withdraws failed peacekeeping mission from Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Awarded Contract To Produce 38 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Aircraft For Germany

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones Surpasses 300,000 Flight Hours

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former DGFI Director Lieutenant General Mamun Khaled (Thief) Arrested in Dhaka for Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded €1.04 billion contract to upgrade Puma IFV of Bundeswehr

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Army Inducts New Armored Vehicles, Howitzers and Rocket Launchers

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Implements European Union Sanctions On Russia With Immediate Effect

  • South Asia

    Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi Said That Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman Colluded with Indian Security Agencies on 5th August for Safe Departure of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchased Saab Mobile Short Range Air Defense System

  • Americas

    American MIM-104 Patriot Became The Gold Standard Of Missile Defense System

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s Biggest Problem Is Not Dokhlam, But China’s Silk Road

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor anti-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye hopes to serve friendly countries for transport aircraft retrofit

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase HIMARS rocket launchers for Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan unveiled Taimas 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Too Late, Too Little and Too Expense

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian warship drive off Chinese vessels from its EEZ

  • Americas

    US Navy Selects Proven Arleigh Burke Class Design For Future Destroyer

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Cyprus purchases Israeli Barak MX air defense system.

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

  • Land Platform

    Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils New K-NIFV Next-gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • Europe

    Russia Burning Faces Of Dead North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Europe

    Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO military exercises

  • Europe

    Russian IL-76 Military Aircraft Crashed Due To Engine Fire

  • C4iSR

    See, Scan, Shoot: The Northrop Grumman AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

  • Europe

    Ukraine Requests More Bushmaster And Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    GBU-72: The U.S. Air Force’s F-15 Drops Enormous Bunker Buster Bomb

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Uncategorized

    Amid China tensions, Australia bought additional 12 MH-60R ASW helicopters for RAN

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

  • South Asia

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

  • Europe

    Aselsan SHARP Dual Remote Weapons Station

  • Air Platform

    China’s CETC Copies Legendary Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Agreement: Australia Cannot Fix British And American Submarine Industrial Bases Capacity Problem

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing awarded $3.1 billion contract to supply Harpoon and SLAM ER

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

  • Middle East

    Israel Agrees To Help Mohammed bin Salman In Fulfilling Saudi Vision 2030

  • Air Platform

    Needs Some Firepower, Have Cash: Get Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Ruble Crashed: International Sanctions Hit Putin’s Face With A Big Slap

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack Targeting Moscow and Crimea.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Bung Hatta corvette to strengthen coastal defense

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia undertake life-of-type extension project for Collins-class submarines

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