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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
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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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  • U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

    May 23, 2021 0
    The United States has approved export licenses to Turkey for the sale of its homegrown T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter (ATAK), powered by an American engine, to the Philippines, an official from the manufacturing [...]
  • French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

    November 3, 2025 0
    The French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October 2025. France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 [...]
  • Egypt And Algeria Received 1980s MiG-29 Airframes, Because MiG-35 Was Propaganda Jet

    February 12, 2023 0
    Russia’s MiG-35 is currently being viewed as an increasingly hard to sell combat jet, not only to the domestic military, but also to export customers. Why Russian Air Force doesn’t buy MiG-29M2 and MiG-35?DateAugust 30, [...]
  • TSC 2000 IFF (identification friend or foe) Transponder

    May 12, 2020 0
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  • 50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021

    May 28, 2021 0
    Fifty RAAF aircraft including the F-35, Super Hornet and Wedgetail have begun one of the largest domestic training exercises of 2021. RAAF F-35A Takes Off With Full Complement Of WeaponsDateJune 11, 2021Royal Australian Air Force [...]
  • Netherlands to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets as soon as possible

    May 26, 2023 0
    The Netherlands wants to give Ukrainian pilots F-16 training as soon as possible, Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren said on Wednesday in a letter to parliament. Netherlands sent three more F-16 to Romania to train [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Possesses The Biggest Threat To Global Maritime Trades

  • Europe

    Czech army plans to buy 52 CAESAR howitzer

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Commander Andrei Medvedev Seeks Asylum In Norway

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL jointly develops jamming system to protect naval vessels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate To Be Operational In 2031

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Pilots Received Silver Stars Award For Escaping Six Houthi Missiles While Flying F-16CJ Wild Weasel.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iran unveils Arman air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Wouldn’t Buy Russia’s Su-57 Says Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Than Fighter Jet: Lockheed Martin F-35 Is A Diplomatic Tool In Asia-Pacific Region

  • South Asia

    India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army, BGB, and Police blindfolded and tortured student protesters, shot from helicopter gunships, dropped hand grenades, hot waters into protests

  • Air Platform

    South Korea buys 20 more KF-21 Boramae fighter jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia is in discussion with the U.S. to purchase MIM-104 Patriot missile defense system

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Rockets Hit Russian Training Ground Killing Hundreds of Russian Soldiers

  • Uncategorized

    Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

  • Europe

    France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s FP-9 Ballistic Missile Will Hit Putin’s Energy Infrastructure in Late 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey rejects U.S. request to send S-400 surface-to-air missile to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Indonesia proposes receiving foreign credit for defense acquisitions worth $20 billion

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Could Become Export Success For Its Defense Industries

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Drone Carrier LHD TCG Anadolu Starts Sea Trial

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    China’s CETC Unveils S-band YLC-48 Radar

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Video Shows Russian TOR-M2 Missile System Fired Warhead at Itself

  • Europe

    Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant.

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Trained Russian Pilots Crashed Six MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Since February 2022

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anti-Chinese Sentiment Rises in Myanmar as China Fears $1.5 Billion Myanmar-China Gas Pipeline Sabotage

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to manufacture Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • C4iSR

    Australian Super Hornet Fighter Jets Will Receive New Infrared Search And Tracking System

  • Europe

    NATO Will Put Boots On The Ground If Putin Nukes Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russian investigators confirmed Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243

  • Europe

    Christmas Gift: Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Bursts Into Flame In Another Sabotage Attack

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin’s F-35B is the right fighters for Singapore

  • Europe

    Russia’s failure in Bakhmut is inevitable regardless of Wagner mercenary’s efforts

  • South Asia

    Pakistan steps up fighter jets and AEW&C activities near Pakistani border with India

  • Central Asia

    Goodbye CSTO: Armenia Absent From Russia-led CSTO War Game

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Approves $735 Million Arms Sale To Israel

  • Europe

    Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian Civilian Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force readies Airbase to welcome Rafale Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Now Claims Russian Vladivostok And Nepalese Mount Everest Of Theirs

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