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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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Air Platform

Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

February 15, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

China’s focus on external appearance rather than developing sensors, radar, and avionics is appeasing the Communist Party, but not enhancing combat efficacy.

November 6, 2025 GDC 0

US-China race for next-gen air dominance will be decided by innovation speed, not legacy strength – and China’s winning by a mile. Chinese fighter jets resemble a stealth jet, but beneath the surface, China lacks […]

Air Platform

Egypt Approved to Join Turkish KAAN Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Program

August 8, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

November 10, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

October 16, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkish Fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to take to skies in 2024

May 26, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkish TAI Needs Additional 6000 Skilled Workers To Start TFX Program

May 5, 2021 GDC 0

On Washington’s move to expel Ankara from the F-35 fighter jet programme, Kotil stated the project was not on TAI’s agenda and that Turkey’s TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU) was now more important than ever […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Thyssenkrupp Secured A Deal To Supply Titanium To KAI

January 25, 2021 GDC 0

Thyssenkrupp Aerospace has secured a three-year materials supply contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Under the deal, the German company will supply materials for KAI’s military and civilian aircraft programmes, it says. “The long-term agreement […]

Air Platform

Turkish TFX fighter will fly at Mach 2 speed

August 6, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey’s indigenous fighter jet TFX is set to fly at twice the speed of sound in 2023, daily Habertürk reported on Dec. 15. The fighter jet’s development was activated in a major defense deal between TUSAŞ/TAI (Turkish […]

  • Fincantieri Awarded $463 Million Contract to Build Second LSS for Italian Navy

    December 30, 2021 0
    A consortium led by Italian company Fincantieri has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organization Conjointe de Cooperation sur l’Armement, the international organization for joint armament cooperation) for the construction of a second logistic support ship [...]
  • Saab Started Delivering Gripen E to Sweden and Brazil

    December 8, 2021 0
    First six serial production Gripen E aircraft left Saab’s factory on Wednesday for delivery to the Brazilian and Swedish Air Forces. Swedish Air Force Gets First Gripen E Fighter JetDateDecember 8, 2019Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically [...]
  • UK delivers 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

    January 16, 2023 0
    According to a statement published by the British Government on January 14, 2023, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the United Kingdom will send 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to aid the Ukrainian [...]
  • Ukraine Captured T-90S Bhishma Tanks Originally Produced For The Indian Army

    February 28, 2023 0
    A Russia’s T-90S Bhishma tank, initially destined for the Indian army, has been captured by Ukrainian troops. Desperate Russia Sent Indian T-90S Bhishma Tanks To Ukraine, India’s Proxy War Against UkraineDateOctober 9, 2022After T-90S Tanks, [...]
  • Israeli Air Force destroyed Iran’s Shiraz Electronics Industries, a painful blow to Iranian Mullahs

    June 15, 2025 0
    Shiraz Electronics Industries was reportedly targeted in Israeli airstrikes early Sunday morning. These strikes also hit a Defense Ministry-linked facility in Isfahan. Iran International reported the attacks on these sites, along with others in Kermanshah. [...]
  • Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

    October 25, 2023 0
    Ukraine claimed that its forces destroyed nearly 50 Russian T-90M tanks in one day, as Russia tried to capture Avdiivka, a small city in the east of the country. Russia suffered significant losses in Krasnohorivka, [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s inner circle Oligarchs planning another coup to oust Putin

  • Europe

    Thousands Of Mobilized Russian Conscripts Are Unfit For Military Service In Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021

  • Air Platform

    May The Best Bird Win:Battle For Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

  • Europe

    Russia has lost over 530,000 soldiers and significant amounts of military equipment, including tanks, artillery systems, and combat vehicles

  • Indian Navy Submarine
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Suffers Budget Crisis As It Plans to Expand Operations

  • Air Platform

    India Canceled 48 Mi-17 Choppers Deal with Russia, Amid Poor Performance in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russian Casualties To Reach 110,000 Before This Christmas

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

  • Middle East

    The U.S. and Israel Launched GBU-43 MOAB, GBU-57 MOP, and BLU-109 JDAM Against Iranian Underground Nuclear Storage, Datacenter, and Banks.

  • Infantry Weapons

    SHERSHEN Anti-Tank Guided Missile System

  • Americas

    Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

  • Europe

    Poland gets first US-made M1 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Plans to Buy KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets.

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s new invisible suicide submersible set to be unleashed on Russian navy

  • Europe

    Russia jailed two senior military officers for purchasing Pantsir-SM air defense system to protect Crimea bridge

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan develops cutting-edge railgun cannon

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys special forces to Karabakh through Kazakhstan

  • South Asia

    Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Faces 8,500 Pages of Chargesheets, including 1,400 Murders, 3,500 Disappearances, Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering

  • Europe

    Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

  • Europe

    British special air services troop numbers are significant low, defense expert warns 

  • South Asia

    American FBI Submitted Evidence of Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wajed Siphoning $300 Million From Bangladesh to the US via Cayman Islands and Hong Kong

  • Middle East

    Israel Going Ahead With German Submarine Deal

  • Air Platform

    China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    Russian Trained Soldiers Fled Dnieper River Leaving Untrained Conscripts To Fight Ukrainian

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission Sued Ten Former Top Military Generals and Air Guard Chief

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government has sent high-ranking air guard officers and police officers to retirement who worked as India’s RAW informants.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FPV drones destroyed Russia’s T-80BV battle tank

  • Europe

    Ukrainian RUBAKA kamikaze drone can hit target at 500km range

  • Middle East

    Azerbaijani State-owned Oil Company Purchases 10 Percent Stakes In Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • Europe

    Russia’s Tanks and Armored Vehicles Are Useless in Actual Combat, Expert Opinion

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems demonstrates UAV swarm capability to Dutch Army

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh Military (Thief): A History of Coup, Corruption, Rape And Torture

  • Europe

    Turkish Shipbuilder Developed Unmanned Surface Vessel

  • Europe

    Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I Adir hits the area protected by S-300 and S-400 SAM systems in Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Brazil delivers VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC armored vehicles to the Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed four Msta howitzers in four perfect shots

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia lost 45 percent of its special forces in the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Italy will place $21 billion tanks and armored vehicles order to Rheinmetall

  • Cruise Missiles

    Indian Company BrahMos Aerospace Assisted Russia In Upgrading P-800 Oniks Supersonic Missile To Strike Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijani used TB2 drone to destroy second S-300 SAM of Armenia

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