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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.

March 12, 2026 GDC 0

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites, infrastructure, and leadership in Tehran, Qom, and Isfahan, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, injuring his son Mojtaba Khamenei, and destroying over 5,500 targets, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

President Trump’s Christmas Gift to Taiwan, Which No Other American President Gave, by Sending the Chinese Dragon Back to the Cave After the Iran Bombing.

March 12, 2026 GDC 0

After the US MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) bunker-buster strikes a second time exposed the vulnerability of Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, China is moving to bury its own critical assets deeper underground. President Trump may have […]

Middle East

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

June 29, 2025 GDC 0

The CIA says there is credible intelligence that Iran’s nuclear program was severely damaged by US bombing, citing new information from reliable sources, as US President Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on reporters who […]

Middle East

Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

June 23, 2025 GDC 0
Air Platform

US Air Force’s B-2 stealth bombers dropped GBU-57 MOP to Iran’s Nuclear Sites

June 22, 2025 GDC 0

    US President Donald Trump says American forces have conducted “very successful” strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan and that all US planes are now out of Iranian airspace.     Israel’s […]

  • Lockheed Wins Major F-35A Sustainment Contract From Australia

    October 26, 2021 0
    The US and Australia have agreed on a rotational deployment of US aircraft in Australia, and the sustainment and maintenance programs that go with it – this involves both countries leaning on allied partners and [...]
  • Elbit Systems secures $1.4 billion European defense contract as backlog passes $30 billion.

    May 28, 2026 0
    The multi-domain package includes autonomous unmanned vehicles, ground-based electronic warfare solutions, precision-guided artillery, and advanced reconnaissance systems. Serbia Behind $1.6 Billion PULS Artillery Contract With Israeli Elbit Systems.DateAugust 20, 2025Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered [...]
  • AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

    August 31, 2021 0
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  • Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

    August 13, 2023 0
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  • Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

    July 18, 2023 0
    Russia’s central bank is expected to hike rates to 8% on Friday, increasing the cost of borrowing for the first time in over a year as the rouble’s sharp slide adds to inflation pressure, a [...]
  • Israeli IAI poised to secure $905 million contract for Indian Air Force refuelling aircraft.

    November 12, 2025 0
    Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) is poised to secure a contract worth about 8,000 crore rupees ($905.7 million) to convert six commercial planes into Indian Air Force refuelling aircraft. Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod [...]
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. […]

  • Africa

    Algeria To Receive 14 Su-34E Medium Bombers

  • Infantry Weapons

    The USAF created mini gun for air force pilots

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Tests Ra’ad II Air-launched Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • Europe

    Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin announced his presidential bid to challenge Vladimir Putin

  • Air Platform

    Germany approves Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkiye

  • Middle East

    Turkey To Establish Military Base In Iraqi Kurdistan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery blew up Russian BM-30 rocket launcher system

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force readies Airbase to welcome Rafale Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Contractors Must Follow Cybersecurity Guidelines:Melissa Price

  • Europe

    UK To Boost Defense Exports to APAC Region

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Standard Missile-3 Worth $2 Billion

  • Europe

    German Navy christens second K130 Batch II corvette Emden

  • Europe

    Russia Pulls Out All Aircraft From Crimea Airbase After The Blast

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Turns to The West For Defense and Security Needs

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Military Shows Off Israeli Starliner ISR UAV

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Releases Photo Of First Rafale For Greece

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Land Platform

    India Finalizing Deal To Purchase American Armored Vehicles And Tanks Ditching Russian Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian parliament to legalise pornography to fund its war efforts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army developing autonomous technology for convoy system

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh military (thief) is not fit-for-purpose, cannot defend itself, and certainly sold to the Indian intelligence agency RAW

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Plans to Build 12 New Mogami-Class Advanced Frigates in 5 Years

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy Conducts Joint Exercises With Egyptian Rafale Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Says Gripen Brought Superior Capability in Southeast Asia

  • Counter-drone System

    Russia tells its citizens to buy counter-drone tech by themselves

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean FFX Batch III Frigate to be equipped with the Long-Range Naval L-SAM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Launch Third Aircraft Carrier In Late 2021

  • Americas

    Anduril awarded $20 billion contract to produce AI battlefield network for the U.S. Army.

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems working on the final piece of HMS Glasgow

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France and Italy To Deliver High-tech SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Raytheon, Rafael to build new Tamir missile production facility in Arkansas

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • C4iSR

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to co-produce Turkish Bayraktar TB3 maritime strike drone.

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Receives A Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian army’s 16 tanks, 14 armored vehicles, Buk and TOR missiles in a day

  • 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

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh inviting Western sanctions for reinstating ‘except Israel’ inscription on passports

  • Naval Platforms

    Dassault Aviation delivered third ATL2 MPA to French DPA

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • South Asia

    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

  • Industry

    Israeli IAI signed drone tech transfer deal with Indian HAL

  • South Asia

    Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

  • Air Platform

    Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Super Hercules Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight Test

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