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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
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Ecuador Grounds Indian-made HAL Dhruv Junk Helicopters After Four Crashes

June 4, 2025 GDC 0

Ecuador grounded its entire fleet of seven HAL Dhruv helicopters in 2015 after experiencing four crashes, leading to the termination of the contract with HAL. The Ecuadorian Air Force cited safety concerns, non-delivery of parts, […]

Air Platform

Indian Army’s HAL Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Ranjit Sagar Dam

August 7, 2021 GDC 0

Today an ALH Dhruv helicopter of the Indian Army crashed into the Ranjit Sagar Dam located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Initial reports suggested at least five were on board the chopper, […]

  • Ukraine War: Why Can’t Swedish Arms Maker Fill The Vacuum Left By Russian Arms Maker?

    August 30, 2022 0
     The head of Russia’s weapons export branch said arms export revenue total in 2022 is likely to total about $10.8 billion, which would be roughly 26% lower than reported for 2021. Alexander Mikheyev, the director [...]
  • Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

    February 19, 2026 0
    Bangladesh’s newly elected government will call on the UK to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq over alleged corruption, according to a senior aide to prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman. British Minister Tulip Siddiq, Niece Of Former [...]
  • Melbourne-based Aquaterro awarded $25.9 million for Australian Army’s helmets

    August 10, 2021 0
    The Australian Army is receiving diverse new or updated equipment such as helmets, combat ensembles and weapons. Helmets used by the Australian Defense Force (ADF) are to be upgraded by Melbourne-based Aquaterro, even while the [...]
  • Saab receives order for CV90 combat vehicle’s fire control system

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  • Turkey Turned Down Russian Offer To Buy Second Batch Of S-400 SAM Amid Sanctions

    August 18, 2022 0
    A Russian state news agency said on Tuesday that Russia and Turkey had signed a contract to ship Ankara a second batch of S-400 air defence systems, but a Turkish defence official immediately cast doubt [...]
  • South Korea Rolls Out New K9 Howitzers And K2 Tanks For Poland

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    UK’s Tempest Fighter To Get A Brand New AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • Europe

    Turkey integrates South Korean engine with MBT Altay

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF to procure MQ-4C Triton UAV

  • Europe

    Finish and Swedish Navy Conduct Joint Anti-submarine Exercises

  • South Asia

    India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter jets due to tactical mistakes

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

  • Europe

    Come Back Alive Foundation donates Mk19 grenade launchers to Ukrainian forces

  • Air Platform

    China copies US Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Tracks Russian Warships Pass Through Dover Strait

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense to develop an advanced derivative of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV

  • Europe

    Explosion in Military Plant: Anti-Putin Troops Sabotage Russian Military Plant in Bryansk

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats from Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rocketsan awarded contract to produce 108 Karaok anti-tank missiles for Malaysia

  • Europe

    Putin started wearing bulletproof vests in public appearance over assassination fears

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Name Their Children Javelin and Javelina, U.S. Boost Missile Production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Senator Penny Wong, you are wrong on China issue!

  • Africa

    Israel, Chad renew diplomatic relations that were severed in 1972

  • Uncategorized

    China’s Type 055 Destroyers Are Aimed At Japan And India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force will modernize 38 F-16 to F-16V Block 70 standard

  • South Asia

    India’s Siliguri Corridor is the reason India wants the Bangladesh military paralyzed.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys French LRU Artillery Rockets in Counteroffensive Against Russia

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem favored to land $9 billion K2 tank deal with Poland

  • Americas

    President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

  • Air Platform

    P-8I Neptune: A Superior Submarine Hunting Machine For Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Awarded $930 Million Contract to Produce Six Ghost Bat Drones.

  • Europe

    Russia uses camouflage to hide their Iskanders from Ukrainian drones

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s First Survey Vessel (Large) Launched by GRSE

  • South Asia

    India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

  • Industry

    Boeing eyes on T-7A exports to Asia-Pacific markets

  • Europe

    Russian-made Unmanned Ground Vehicle Misfires at Demo

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops in Zaporizhia Oblast

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Stepping Up B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Testing And Production

  • Naval Platforms

    U.S. State Department Approves Six More P-8I Neptune MPA For India

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Ran Out Of Precision Guided Missile, Used 1960s Kh-22 Anti-ship Missile At Land Targets

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen’s Leading Role In German MKS-180 Frigate Programme

  • Europe

    ‘Hostage situation’ at Hamburg airport as gunman drives onto runway

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Debuts Akinci B UCAV With Upgraded Engines

  • Europe

    Polish Army Equipped With Three Different Versions Of Leopard Tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    LRASM: A Long-range, precision-guided, anti-ship stand-off missile

  • Europe

    Navantia Completes Initial Sea Trials of Isaac Peral (S-81) Submarine

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