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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
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Uighurs: The Darkest Chapter Of Human History Since Nazi Concentration Camps

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern this week said the differences between China and New Zealand are becoming harder to reconcile. Amnesty International has documented widespread human rights violations in China that were marked by a systematic […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling South China Sea With The US Navy

February 25, 2021 GDC 0

Australian military ships and aircraft will continue to patrol the South China Sea amid warnings from China that a declaration of independence by Taiwan would “mean war”. With Taiwan reporting an increase in Chinese military aircraft in […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

August 29, 2020 GDC 0

Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a ‘no-fly zone’ during a Chinese naval drill.23 hours ago. China has fired DF-21 and DF-26B into the South China Sea, according to a news […]

  • Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

    July 18, 2021 0
    In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber

    September 12, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces said on Sunday that Ukrainian Soldiers shot down a Russian strike aircraft in the eastern region. Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomberDateMay 19, 2022Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber [...]
  • Japan Selects Patria AMVXP 8×8 Armored Vehicles

    April 23, 2023 0
    The Japan Ministry of Defense has announced that Patria AMVXP 8×8 has been selected for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as their next Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier 8×8 vehicle under the WAPC programme. Japan’s Ground [...]
  • Estonia plans to purchase 12 155mm Ceasar Howitzers

    September 5, 2024 0
    Estonia has announced plans to purchase twelve 155 mm, 52-caliber Caesar self-propelled howitzers as part of the Ministry of Defense’s new development plan. Estonia Purchases 12 K9 Thunder HowitzersDateMarch 7, 2023Lithuania To Purchase 18 Nexter [...]
  • French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

    August 15, 2024 0
    At Eurosatory 2024 Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled a series of new systems, ranging from counter-UAS, to unmanned air systems, to loitering munitions, considerably widening its portfolio. Nagorno-Karabakh War: A Modern Warfare Of Drone AgeDateApril [...]
  • Italian forces kicked out of UAE over arms embargo

    June 30, 2021 0
    The United Arab Emirates is evicting Italian aircraft and personnel from a key military base in retaliation for an arms embargo slapped on the UAE by Rome in January reported Defense News quoting an Italian [...]
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

    China Raises Defense Spending By 7.1% To $229 Billion

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye’s Hurjet trainer jet conducts its first flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Police Raided KAI Office To Investigate Two Indonesian Nationals Involved In KF-21 Technology Leak

  • Air Platform

    Philippines purchases additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Russia And Pakistan Want Production Sharing Agreements For Bayraktar Drones

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands Considers Aegis Combat System For Future Air Defence Frigate.

  • Air Platform

    Finland Ordered 64 Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets For $9.4 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF redefines the role of the C-27J Spartan fleet

  • Europe

    A Russian Deserter Escaped With Machine Gun, Became Rambo And Fighting His Own War

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Gripen E Starts Supersonic Flight Test

  • Air Platform

    China Debuts MH-60R Copycat Z-20 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Weapons Depot in Donetsk

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel considering special operations mission to seize Iran’s weapons-grade uranium stockpile at the Isfahan nuclear facility.

  • Americas

    First Sikh Women Graduated From US Military Academy

  • Land Platform

    Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

  • Europe

    General Oleksandr Syrsky replaces General Valery Zaluzhny as Ukraine’s new army chief

  • Anti-air Missiles

    In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

  • F-16 Indonesian Air Force
    Air Platform

    US Will Approves 36 F-16V Fighters For Indonesia, Says Lockheed Martin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan warned off Chinese J-11A fighters over Taiwanese airspace

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • Air Platform

    China Upgrades Russian-made Su-35 To Chinese Standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Test-fires Multi-calibre Israeli-made D11A Artillery Rocket System

  • C4iSR

    Sweden orders 10 mobile lightweight Giraffe 1x Radar for RBS-70 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In Guam

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured the Russian T-90M main battle tank in a daring raid

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Tightened Screws On Myanmar’s Arms Import Through Its Territory

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 054A Multi-mission Frigate

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh DGFI Bought Mass Surveillance Systems From Israel

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un Tours Major Ballistic Missile Factory Near Pyongyang.

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, Saudis Curious Attempts To Buy Israeli Iron Dome

  • Industry

    Saab started manufacturing A26 Disruptor Submarines

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones destroyed two Russian Serna class landing ships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s massive military buildup near Dokhlam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • Air Platform

    47th President Trump awards Boeing the contract to build sixth-generation F-47 NGAD fighter jets

  • Europe

    U.S. quietly delivered ammunition and long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia’s National Security Challenges, Palestinian Statehood, Iran Threats, Cozying Up With Israel

  • South Asia

    Indian Spy Agency RAW Assassinated More Than 20 Sikh Activists in Pakistan.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    KGB Putin Commits Genocides in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Calculates The Cost of Invading Taiwan

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s Iner Circle, Oligarchs and FSB Are Plotting to Depose KGB Putin, Report

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Russia’s Radar on Black Sea’s Boyko Towers

  • Europe

    Finland’s new Pohjanmaa-class corvette receives advanced composite armor fitted.

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia will receive Turkish Akinci MALE UAV in 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

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