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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Finish Parliament Lifts Ban on Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons. Europe
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns. Infantry Weapons
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Air Platform

China’s FC-31 Carrier Based Fighter Jet Shortcomings Impede PLA Navy’s Operations

May 28, 2025 GDC 0

Like China’s other jets, the FC-31 has shortcomings that keep it from matching its US counterparts. China was plagued by engine problems, as apparent in the recent Kashmir skirmish, when one of its J-10Cs’ engines […]

Air Platform

China’s J-20 and J-35A Fighter Jets Are Far From Stealth Jets

November 13, 2024 GDC 0

The new J-35A fighter jet is Airshow China’s star. Every two years, the southern city of Zhuhai showcases Beijing’s civil and military aerospace sector. The J-35A is lighter than China’s existing model, the J20, and […]

Air Platform

China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

April 22, 2022 GDC 0

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  • Canada Delivers Armored Combat Support Vehicles To Ukraine

    January 16, 2023 0
    Canada reportedly had successfully delivered the first brand-new Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV) to Ukraine. Footages of the Canadian-made armored vehicles began emerging on social media on December 2022, and showed ACSV in Troop Cargo [...]
  • Lockheed Martin completes the first test firing of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM).

    October 22, 2025 0
    Lockheed Martin has completed the first ground-based test of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) Quad Launcher (JQL), marking a key milestone toward vertical launch integration. Lockheed Martin awarded $4.5 billion contract to produce JAGM and [...]
  • Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

    September 13, 2022 0
    On September 3, Myanmar was ‘inciting war‘ on the Bangladesh border for several days; bullets and mortar shells were fired from Myanmar army helicopters across the border in Naikkyangchari. According to media reports, two shells [...]
  • BAE Systems awarded contract to produce jam-resistance GPS

    July 21, 2024 0
    BAE Systems has been awarded a $325.5 million contract by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency to supply advanced Military Code (M-Code) GPS modules. BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) Technology [...]
  • Turkish Asalsan Named Among the Top 50 Defense Company in the World

    March 27, 2025 0
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  • South Korean KAI Aims To Export KF-21 Fighter At $65 Million Apiece

    April 13, 2021 0
    From flying cars to private satellites, the paradigm of global aerospace industry is shifting faster than ever. After SpaceX ushered in the dawn of the “new space” age, private players are now making an aggressive [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Missiles Mega-base Near Vietnam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new type of kamikaze unmanned ground vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Finalizes Rafale Contract With France

  • Europe

    Ukraine Fires Polish-made Howitzers To Fight Off Russians

  • Americas

    Networking Israeli Iron Dome With American Patriot Could Bring Superior Advantages

  • Air Platform

    U.S. offers F-16V to compensate $1.4 billion of Turkish investment in F-35

  • Europe

    Ukraine takes more territory from Russia in Kursk offensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Arakan Army launches offensive, captured Myanmar Army’s posts

  • Anti-air Missiles

    BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Pilot Takes Out Russian Bridge In Daring Raid In Kursk Region

  • Europe

    NVL Group christens future German K130 Braunschweig class corvette Karlsruhe

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

  • Europe

    Turkiye to deliver advanced Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Defense Ministry Asks 8.3% budget increase

  • Americas

    Poland Orders Three more Kormoran II MCM Vessels

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    Europe

    Russia Deploys Su-30SM2 Fighters In Kaliningrad

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2019-2020 Defense Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Europe

    Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia funds additional $399 million for the development of MQ-28A Ghost Bat

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Celebrates Death Of Notorious Russian Major General Pavel Klimenko Who Turtured Own Troops

  • Europe

    Russia Destroying Its Own T-90M Proryv Tank Using Lancet Drone To Stop Ukrainian Forces Capturing Tank

  • Americas

    Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, Gabbard has been accused of parroting Russian propaganda

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks destroyed 750,000 Russian shells imported from North Korea: Intelligence Reports

  • Air Platform

    Gripen is the first fighter jet to fly in GPS denied environment

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin ATGM For British Army

  • Europe

    KGB Putin To Undergo Cancer Treatment, Looking For Suitable Replacement Who Can Pardon Him For Corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Naval Platforms

    Enhancing Capability of the Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Czech AgentFly presents Gorgon X8 tactical drone for frontline resupply and ISR

  • Cruise Missiles

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

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded Contract to Manufacture Second C-27J Transport Aircraft for Slovenia

  • Middle East

    Navantia Launched the Fifth Avante 2200 Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh replaces director general of infamous military intelligence agency DGFI for abduction, torture and disappearance of thousands of political prisoners

  • South Asia

    Amid China tensions, Indian Defense Ministry’s $10 billion shopping spree

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate for Philippine Navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Started Using Taiwan-made Revolver 860 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Exocet MM40 Block III Anti-ship Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed the S-300 SAM of Armenia

  • Europe

    Russia’s arms export hit rock bottom, only $1 billion of arms exported in 2024, reported SIPRI

  • Europe

    Russia’s tank losses are so bad that Russia could have 500 tanks left in 2025 if Ukraine war continues  

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt defence cooperation produces Aqrab unmanned ground vehicle.

  • Europe

    CSM Industry Debuts At IDEX With Its Military Exacavator Together With IGG UAE

  • C4iSR

    Turkish army receives Aselsan’s new-gen electronic warfare system

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korea plans to build its first aircraft carrier

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