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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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US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

May 2, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy on Thursday announced that it has selected Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin for a massive contract to build the Guided-Missile Frigates FFG(X) that replaces the current LCS design. The contract will be at […]

Americas

The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

March 4, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that he had tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to look at accelerating the award […]

Europe

Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

February 24, 2020 GDC 0

Within the framework of the state visit of President Ilham Aliyev to Italy, a declaration on an agreement between Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense and Leonardo S.p.A aerospace company was signed in connection with the acquisition […]

C4iSR

Leonardo RAT 31DL and RAT 31DL/M 3D Radar Family

September 11, 2019 LM Publications 0

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  • Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From Turkey

    August 7, 2021 0
    Turkish defense firm Katmerciler has signed a contract with Kenya’s Defense Ministry to provide the African country with armored vehicle products including the tactical wheeled armored 4×4 vehicle Hızır, reported Turkish newspaper citing the company [...]
  • Taiwan To Boost South China Sea Deployment

    March 21, 2021 0
    Taiwan’s newly-appointed defence minister has told parliament the island had strengthened deployments in the disputed South China Sea and that the United States has approved the export of sensitive technology to equip Taiwan’s new submarine [...]
  • Leonardo’s AW159 Wildcat Maritime Helicopter

    February 29, 2020 0
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  • Turkey Hired A Law Firm To Lobby F-35 Programme

    June 23, 2021 0
    Turkey is inking of a consultation agreement with a Washington-based law firm to lobby to protect its rights in the F-35 fighter jet program after the country was suspended by the U.S. will not only [...]
  • Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

    July 3, 2020 0
    In February, the President announced he would rip up the long-standing Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, which operationalises the two countries’ Mutual Defence Treaty (MDT), signed in 1951. Manila said it suspended the [...]
  • Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

    January 15, 2022 0
    The F-22 upgrade allows full functionality for the AIM-120D and AIM-9X Air-to-Air missiles as well as enhanced Air-to-Surface target location capabilities. The Air Force is in the early phases of designing new sensors for its [...]
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

    Poland wants to establish nuclear deterent by establishing nuclear forces

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia to Buy JASSM-ER and NSM Missiles Worth $2.6 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • South Asia

    India Sacks Three Officers For Accidentally Firing Missiles At Pakistan

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Air Platform

    China’s first prototype unmanned helicopter successfully flew

  • Europe

    British Army To Upgrade M270 Rocket Launchers With New Lauch Mechanism

  • Air Platform

    China has deployed its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 to patrol the South China Sea amid reliability issues with the J-11B, J-15, and J-35A.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia deploys 8×8 combat vehicles for its mechanized forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Received Israeli-made Sabrah Light Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebel group captured junta’s northeast military command

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8 Poseidon MPA to Canada

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti completes sea trials

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group To Build Two GlobalEye AEW&C For Swedish Air Force

  • Middle East

    Iran, China 25-years secret Petrochemicals and military deals

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approved the sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina

  • Europe

    First FDI frigate built by Naval Group for Hellenic Navy hits the water

  • Europe

    Four Swiss bankers who helped Putin’s friend set up bank accounts in Switzerland convicted

  • Air Platform

    Turkish T-129 ATAK Helicopter Upgraded With Aselsan Recon Pod

  • Air Platform

    U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

  • Air Platform

    Denmark, the Netherlands and U.S. spearhead creation of the future Ukrainian air force

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon to deliver 48 PhantomStrike AESA Radar for Polish FA-50 Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New Zealand

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Awarded K9 Howitzer Contract For Egyptian Army

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-10C Defeats J-16 In A War Game: Report

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter

  • Air Platform

    Rafale F5 Fighters Will be Equipped with ASN4G Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles by 2035

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Biden Admin To Provide Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    China unveiled scale model of F-35 copycat FC-31

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden purchases more IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.

  • Europe

    A luxurious mansion owned by Vladimir Putin in the Altai Republic mysteriously caught fire

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak and Defense Minister Zahid Hamidi Siphoned Billions of Dollars from Malaysian Navy’s Frigate Procurement Contract without Building any Ships.

  • Middle East

    Russian Spetsnaz special forces surrendered to Syrian rebels

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korean F-15K Test Fires Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • South Asia

    Suspected Of Being Indian RAW Agents, Sacked Bangladesh Army Officers Arrested For Robbery

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Plans To Normalize Ties With Israel

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • Air Platform

    T-7A Red Hawk achieved major milestones with 500 flights

  • Middle East

    Iran-backed Terrorists Group Claimed Responsibility Of Drone Attacks That Injured 24 U.S. Soldiers In Iraq And Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize 74kg of gold and $20m in cash at his residence.

  • Europe

    German Government Approves Sale Of 100 PzH 2000 Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

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