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  • [ June 21, 2026 ] The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba. Americas
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio. Europe
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe. Counter-drone System
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Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

August 28, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

July 22, 2025 GDC 0

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US firm Kratos to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029. In development since 2019, the XQ-58A is designed to […]

Air Platform

Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets Contract

March 20, 2025 GDC 0

An official representing workers at European giant Airbus’s defence unit in Germany has called on the nation’s new government to cancel an order for the Lockheed Martin F-35A, amid geopolitical uncertainty caused by the actions […]

Air Platform

Donald Trump and Elon Musk Destroyed Trusts in American Super Weapon F-35 Stealth Jets

March 20, 2025 GDC 0

Consolidation of power at Billionaire’s fingertips was the primary goals for Elon Musk and Donald Trump to occupy Whitehouse. Abandoning long-standing American norm to stand-up for friends and allies is an obstacle for America first […]

Air Platform

Germany Considers Cancelling F-35 Contract Over Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Software Controlled ‘Kill Switch’

March 10, 2025 GDC 0

Trump’s behavior is shaking the confidence of his allies; he is said to want to keep his weapons in check. “The ‘kill switch’ in the F-35 is more than just a rumor. But it’s much […]

Europe

US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

May 11, 2024 GDC 0

The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to eighty (80) MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT). Also included are MK 54 Mod 0 LWT spare parts; Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORPs) with […]

C4iSR

German Eurofighter Jets and Sea Stallion Helo to Receive Saab Electronic Warfare Suite

October 1, 2023 GDC 0

German aircraft and helicopters will receive new electronic warfare systems. Suppliers will be Saab and Elbit Systems from Sweden and Israel, respectively. Elbit Systems has signed a contract with the German Ministry of Defence to […]

Air Platform

Airbus Awarded Contract To Produce 38 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Aircraft For Germany

July 20, 2023 GDC 0

Airbus Defense has begun construction of the fourth-generation Eurofighter Typhoon fighters for the German Air Force. Production and deliveries will be delayed until the end of the decade. Germany has ordered 30 single-seat and eight […]

Air Platform

Germany purchases F-35 stealth jets worth €10 billion

December 16, 2022 GDC 0

Germany has snubbed British-backed Eurofighter jets in favour of a €10bn deal for US-made F-35 aircraft as it orders a fleet capable of carrying a nuclear arsenal. The 35 planes will carry American atomic weapons based […]

Europe

German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

November 27, 2022 GDC 0

German Typhoon jets have intercepted two Russian fighter jets, the German Air Force has confirmed. Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine amid fears an invasion could spill into Baltic states. The Luftwaffe has […]

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  • Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

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  • Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

    August 19, 2024 0
    The Abraham Accords continue to yield substantial deals for Israel’s defense industries. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) reported this morning an order worth $1 billion, without providing details. According to foreign reports, the deal involves the [...]
  • Two South Korean Firms Battle To Win Australia’s General Purpose Frigate Contract

    July 31, 2024 0
    HD Hyundai Heavy built a 1,500-ton landing ship (from the top), a 3,400-ton frigate, and a 2,200-ton deepwater guard ship. HHI delivered BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) frigate to PhilippinesDateMay 22, 2020Royal Australian Navy Short-lists ThyssenKrupp’s [...]
  • Russian troops say Starlink alternative Yamal-601 and Yamal-602 satellites are unreliable, costly, complex setup and low data volume.

    February 15, 2026 0
    Russian troops criticized domestic satellite terminals operating via Yamal-601 and Yamal-602, saying they cannot replace SpaceX’s Starlink in frontline use. Putin’s $120 million spy ship taken out by massive missile strikeDateMarch 26, 2024Ukraine says Russian [...]
  • Royal Australian Navy Picks Taigei-Class Submarines Amid AUKUS Delays.

    May 26, 2026 0
    The cost of the reduced Collins-class submarine Life-Of-Type Extension (LOTE) Program is estimated at around $11 billion in Australian dollars, double the estimate for the full LOTE. This is likely due not only to the [...]
  • Babcock Arrowhead Frigate Wins Polish Navy’s MIECZNIK Program

    March 6, 2022 0
    The PGZ MIECZNIK consortium has announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with British industries (Babcock, Thales UK, MBDA UK) and therefore selected the Arrowhead 140 design for the future multipurpose frigates of the [...]
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

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fears Assassination After Russian Forces Withdraw From Kherson

  • Europe

    Czech army plans to buy 52 CAESAR howitzer

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia condemns China’s claim of the South China Sea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed IRGC Chief Devil Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Air Guard Temporarily Grounded Chinese-made K-8 Trainer for Technical Faults.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-34 bomber near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Sending Saab-developed Deadly GLSDB With 150KM Range To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Serbia Unveils New Armored Vehicle Fitted With Russian 57mm Combat Module

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Sends Guided-missile Destroyer Changsha to Bangladesh

  • Defense Industry

    Norwegian F-35 Stealth Jets to Get Joint Strike Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Aerospace Industries Hurkus-2 basic trainer completes maiden flight

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HGK and KGK integration into Turkish ANKA+ and AKSUNGUR UAV begins

  • Americas

    World Braces For Brutal Trade War And Security Posture Changes As America Transitions To Trump Administration

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Army deploys VL MICA anti-air missile system near Cambodian border

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s thermite drones rain down flames on Russian troops hiding in trees

  • Defense Industry

    India Bought Barak-8 Missiles Worth $5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT and Thales join forces to upgrade F126 frigates

  • Europe

    Germany announced $1.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia announced $166 billion defense budget for 2026.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

  • Americas

    F-35 Stealth Jet Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy Fires Naval Spike NLOS Missiles At Hamas Positions

  • Europe

    Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fear

  • Americas

    Ties with Russia not an alternative to US or NATO, says Ankara

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

  • Europe

    Israeli’s defense technology is playing a key role in Greece’s military modernization.

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan unveils a new long-range anti-ship missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force ordered RAT 31DL Air Defense Radar System

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Delivers First Operational Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany.

  • Europe

    A new fleet of Ukrainian ‘Sea Baby’ drones ready to hunt for the Russian navy

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Lost 93% Arms Export Orders Due To Poor Performance Of Its Military Hardware In Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Major Heading Towards Bankruptcy Due To Underpayment, High Interest Rate, Oligarchical Corruption And No Foreign Orders

  • Europe

    The US Air Force set to upgrade nukes stationed in Germany

  • Counter-drone System

    Spanish company TRC delivers Cervus anti-drone system to the Spanish army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveiled two new Type 094A (Jin-class) submarines

  • Europe

    Belgian Company Sells 64 Second-hand M109A4BE Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Latest Country To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets Amid Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: J-10 (Jian 10) Vigorous Dragon Multirole Fighter

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-35, Su-34 And Two Mi-8 Helicopters Using American-made NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

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