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  • [ July 12, 2026 ] U.S. Air Force has destroyed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE and Iranian BAVAR-373 missiles in recent attacks. Middle East
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils world’s first fully autonomous interceptor drone. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] Aselsan Awarded Contract to Produce Steel Dome Missile System for Turkish Armed Forces. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] US State Department approves the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. Cruise Missiles
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japanese F-2 escorted Tu-95 out of Japanese airspace

March 26, 2020 GDC 0

Two of Russia’s Tu-95MS strategic bombers have conducted a scheduled flight over the Sea of Japan and the north-western Pacific Ocean. The Russian Defence Ministry has published a video of the planned flight of two […]

Air Platform

Boeing Puts T-7A Red Hawk into Vigorous Testing

February 29, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing has progressed flight trials of the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer out of its St Louis facility in Missouri, with an in-flight engine restart announced by the company on 27 February. The test of […]

Europe

Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

February 2, 2020 GDC 0

Finland’s HX fighter programme to replace the Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 C/D Hornet has entered its evaluation phase with the country set to evaluate entrants from Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin and Saab ahead […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin begins production of F-35 for Royal Danish Air Force

January 28, 2020 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin announced on 27 January that it has begun building the first F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for Denmark at its Fort Worth production facility in Texas. According to the US state […]

Americas

Saab starts production of T-7A Fighter Trainer

January 23, 2020 GDC 0

On 21 January Saab released a statement that it started production of T-7A fighter trainer for the US Air Force. On January 10, 2020 Saab started assembly of its section of the T-7A aircraft, the […]

Air Platform

Dassault Aviation Sets Out Ambitious Rafale F4 Upgrade Path

November 20, 2019 GDC 0

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, received the F4-standard development contract for the Rafale combat aircraft during the visit of the Dassault Aviation Mérignac plant by Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed […]

Air Platform

Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

November 1, 2019 GDC 0

The Su-34 is a medium-range fighter-bomber, adopted by the Russian Air Force in the 1980s. The plane is expected to replace the aging Su-24 bomber, which has remained in service since the 1970s. So far […]

Air Platform

The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

October 27, 2019 GDC 0

A spectacular full-size mockup of the Tempest fighter jet – which designers believe has the potential to be as iconic as legendary World War 2 plane the Spitfire. The aim is to deploy Tempest, which […]

South Asia

The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

September 21, 2019 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first multi-role combat aircraft Rafale from its manufacturer Dassault Aviation in France on Thursday 19 September 2019, defence sources said on Friday 20 September 2019 reports NDTV News. The jet will be formally handed over to […]

Air Platform

From Russia with Dud: Meet the Sukhoi Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets

September 8, 2019 GDC 0

“The [Su-30MKI] fleet is prohibitively expensive equipment and faces problems due to high, premature failure rate of subsystems like engines, radars, missiles, avionics, etc.” Vinod Kumar Narang, a retired Indian Air Force air vice-marshal. A […]

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  • Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha was involved in drug dealing and militant training

    July 6, 2021 0
    Retired Bangladesh Army Major Sinha Md Rashed Khan was no stranger to controversy, but his killing has brought into focus the nexus between drugs, terrorism, weapons trafficking, military and politics. The officer who was shot [...]
  • Japan offers Mogami-class frigate and Taigei-class submarine to Indonesia.

    June 5, 2026 0
    Japan is offering Indonesia Mogami-class frigates and submarines, as Tokyo seeks to deepen security cooperation with Jakarta following the loosening of its arms export rules and amid the geopolitical situation in the region. On April [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force Selected Swedish Gripen E/F Over American F-16V Block 70

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  • What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer the trans-Atlantic alliance?

    April 6, 2023 0
    Finland joined NATO on Tuesday, bringing the Western defence alliance significant military capabilities developed over the years. Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)DateApril 4, 2023Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter [...]
  • Belgium chooses H145M for military and police

    September 18, 2024 0
    The Kingdom of Belgium has signed a contract to acquire 15 Airbus H145M helicopters for its army and two for the Federal Police, with an option for three additional units. Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M [...]
  • Australia will invest $8 billion in upgrading its shipyards for future nuclear submarines.

    September 15, 2025 0
    Australia will spend an initial $8 billion to upgrade its shipyard facilities for a future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, the government announced on Sunday. Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarine, Scraps Conventional Submarine ProjectDateSeptember 16, 2021Australia [...]
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

    Turkey Delivered Precision Strike Capable TRLG-300 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Egypt Wants More Meteor And Scalp Missiles For Its Rafale

  • Europe

    US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

  • Naval Platforms

    HMS Severn rejoins Royal Navy after decommissioned for three years

  • Air Platform

    KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

  • Europe

    Russia’s drone manufacturer AO Kronstadt is on the verge of bankruptcy after months of financial turmoil.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Missiles Mega-base Near Vietnam

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Buys Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian police will investigate senior army officers for corruption and abuse of powers

  • South Asia

    GE Aerospace to power Indian Navy’s next-gen missile vessel ditching Russian propulsions

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set two major Russian oil depots ablaze

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s $45 Million Nebo-SVU Radar Advertised As Stealth Aircraft Detector

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • South Asia

    Useless Bangladesh Army: Myanmar army fired artillery shells in Bangladesh killing fifteen Bangladeshi

  • Americas

    AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” Howitzer

  • Europe

    France and Germany ask European Union to stay out of arms exports policy

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s B-1B Lancer bombers carried out long-range strikes inside Iran.

  • Europe

    Polish Army Started Training On M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Europe

    Video Shows Russian Upgraded T-72B3 Tank Suffering Catastrophic Explosion

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    More Nations Willing to Join British-led GCAP Project.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils Passive EW Sensor Built to Hunt Enemy Radars Quietly.

  • Middle East

    Navantia starts construction of new corvettes for Saudi Arabia

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • Middle East

    Israeli Could Strike Iran As It Struck Iraqi And Syrian Nuclear Reactor

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Awarded K9 Howitzer Contract For Egyptian Army

  • Middle East

    Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon wins $314 million contract to enhance Patriot Missile Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s Near Future Submarine (NFS)

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Federal Police Arrested Former U.S. Military Pilot For Aiding Chinese Naval Aviators

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Blew Up Baikal–Amur Rail Bridge in Buryatia Sabotaging Russia’s Major Rail Link to China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • Air Platform

    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    50 RAAF Aircraft Joins Exercise Arnhem Thunder 2021

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK sign key agreement on AUKUS nuclear submarine build

  • Air Platform

    Madness by IAF: Russian Fighters Wouldn’t Bring Victory For India Against PLA Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Covid-19 Impacted Delivery Of Kuwaiti Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Belarus Unveiled Extended-range Polonez-M Rockets

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

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