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  • [ July 7, 2026 ] China sentences former Nanjing city official Yang Youlin to death for taking $325 million in bribes over 30 years. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 7, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, 2700 km from the Ukrainian border. Europe
  • [ July 7, 2026 ] Germany shot down a drone near an Israeli-made Arrow 3 missile defense system. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 7, 2026 ] Tuareg rebel group shoot down a Russian Mi-24P helicopter in Mali. Africa
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East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Second Type 055 Destroyer Enters Service With PLA Navy

March 10, 2021 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently commissioned its second 10,000 ton-class Type 055 large destroyer after the first ship in its class entered service in early 2020, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) […]

Air Platform

Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

China’s bizarre addiction to the outside appearance of American-made fighter jets, warships and tanks is out of control. Chinese defence experts told CCTV that Chinese defence companies and the military need to get out of […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Chinese Kh-31/YJ-91 anti-radiation missile

June 15, 2020 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

June 15, 2020 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

June 15, 2020 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

PL-12C/SD-10A radar guided air-to-air missile (Sino-AMRAAM)

June 15, 2020 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

June 11, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Gerlach armored tactical vehicle received Norwegian-made remote weapon station.

    June 19, 2023 0
    Zetor machinery manufacturer has decided to outfit its new Gerlach 4×4 armored tactical vehicle with Norwegian-made remote weapon station. Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From TurkeyDateAugust 7, 2021Turkish MRAP Vuran Test Fires RocketsDateMay 26, 2021Russia [...]
  • Hellenic Navy’s HS Kimon Started Sea Trials

    May 26, 2025 0
    The first FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, HS Kimon, started her first sea trials on May 21st in Lorient. The ship capitalized on the experience gained during the sea trials of Amiral Ronarc’h, the [...]
  • Russia’s An-22 Transport Aircraft Crashed Due to Spare Parts Shortage.

    December 22, 2025 0
    A clip widely circulating on social media appears to show a Russian military transport aircraft falling apart just before it crashed northeast of Moscow earlier this month. Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew KilledDateFebruary [...]
  • Turkiye-made fighter jet Kızılelma completes test with afterburner

    August 22, 2025 0
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  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

    June 9, 2024 0
    On May 26, Ukrainian drones targeted and destroyed a Russian missile early warning radar system, Voronezh-DM, in the Orenburg region. Orenburg is more than 1,500 km away from the Ukrainian border. Voronezh-M radar is an [...]
  • Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted by NORAD while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again

    March 17, 2020 0
    Russian maritime reconnaissance aircraft are really interested in an ongoing U.S. submarine exercise near Alaska known as ICEX — the spy planes have been intercepted three times this week by U.S. and Canadian aircraft, according to [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC to manufacture a downgraded variant of the Yak-130 trainer jet.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Israeli and Greek shipyards to co-produce naval corvette

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own Orlan-10 drones

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Receive South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets In 2026

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Jakarta is negotiating with the US to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China brings in more soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan Valley

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Sets to Procure 5 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    The RSAF Trainee Pilots Are Cleared To Train at the US Naval Bases

  • Air Platform

    Japan Wants to Build It’s Own Stealth Sixth-generation X-2/F-3 Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

  • Europe

    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Europe

    Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers First CV90 Support Vehicles For Norwegian Army

  • Air Platform

    Russia to deliver twelve Yak-130 trainer to Vietnam

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anxious China requests U.S. to withdraw marine raiders from Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant.

  • Middle East

    Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia open about diplomatic relationship with Israel

  • Europe

    British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

  • Europe

    Ukrainian TB2 drone destroys Russian ammo store in Snake Island

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine released photos of M1 Abrams tanks in the front line

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Wants Gripen Fighter Jets For Air Superiority Role

  • Air Platform

    Gripen is the first fighter jet to fly in GPS denied environment

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons against Russian forces

  • Europe

    Giant Fireball Erupted On Russian Military’s HQ After Ukrainian Beaver Drones Struck In Rostov-on-Don And Moscow

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan to produce 1200 new missiles for its frigate.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Jointly Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets With MHI

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine signs agreement with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter Gunship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma of PNG army to serve as deputy commander of the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade in Townsville

  • Air Platform

    Australian Firm Wins MRO Contract For US F/A-18

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesian PT Dirgantara to upgrade Turkish CN235 aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia’s Deputy Commander of Black Sea Fleet Killed in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

  • Air Platform

    Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force to receive new joint strike missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan Joined Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets Project Which Scheduled For Flight Trials in December

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia could have uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Purchases Gripen E/F Fighter Jets Amid Tensions With Cambodia

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Will Continue to Work Vertification Programme of Falco Xplorer UAV

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    C4iSR

    The West thrives on Electronic Warfare and Russia endures Soviet-era DRFM

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