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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
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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UK-based Aeralis designing a new modular next-gen training aircraft

September 8, 2021 GDC 0

Buoyed by a recent high-profile investment from the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), and with additional backing now being sought via its latest funding drive, modular training aircraft developer Aeralis is aiming to take its […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia issues RFI for lead-in fighter trainer for RAAF

June 24, 2020 GDC 0

Canberra has commenced the search for a new advanced jet trainer to replace BAE Systems Hawk 127s operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). A request for information (RFI) for the Air 6002 Phase […]

  • Brazil will buy 20 more Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden.

    June 6, 2026 0
    Brazilian Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro Filho announced today that he wants to buy an additional 20 Gripen E jets, which would bring Brazil’s fleet to 56 fighters. The announcement came during a press conference [...]
  • Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

    May 17, 2024 0
    Russian commander was reportedly killed in Crimea following a Ukrainian missile strike in the region. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember 17, 2020Ukraine Launches New Neptune [...]
  • President Trump’s Actions Allowing F-35 Partners Question About American Weapons and Making Europe’s Defense Industries Great Again

    April 10, 2025 0
    Trump’s actions have caused some US allies to reconsider their commitment to buying F-35s. Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great AgainDateApril 10, 2025President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 [...]
  • Hungarian Air Force Gripen C showcase new capabilities in a NATO Mission

    September 7, 2019 0
    Hungary’s Gripen fighters patrolling the airspace over the Baltic states have been alerted more than 40 times since starting their mission in May, the commander of the unit in charge of the mission said reports HungaryToday. The [...]
  • Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

    May 31, 2024 0
    On the night of May 31, 2024, Ukrainian drones targeted an oil depot at Port Kavkaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, causing significant damage and casualties. The attack resulted in fires at the depot, with reports [...]
  • Bangladesh needs to wake up to the reality that Narendra Modi is using Myanmar’s junta against Bangladesh.

    June 2, 2026 0
    Less than two months after he completed a carefully engineered transition from Myanmar’s junta chief to become president, Min Aung Hlaing will fly to India on an official visit on Saturday, his first overseas visit [...]
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. […]

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court sentenced former army chief General Harunur Rashid and 18 others to 12 years in prison for embezzlement and money laundering

  • Americas

    TRL Drones has developed the TALOS-J and TALOS-E interceptor drone systems.

  • Air Platform

    US Army tests air-launched drone from black hawk helicopter

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases High-tech Digital Main Battle Tank KF51 Panther

  • Anti-air Missiles

    British Raven surface-to-air missile downs Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran Prepares Short-range Ballistic Missile Shipment To Russia

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems annual sales rose to  £23.3 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Europe

    France Started Backfilling Rafale Shortfalls

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military Junta

  • Central Asia

    U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan military, now in the hands of Taliban

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air & Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) Network

  • Land Platform

    The Griffon 6×6 Wheeled Multi-mission Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia Should Sign Nuclear Arms Sharing Agreement With the U.S.?

  • Air Platform

    Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign joint cooperation on KAAN fighter jet project.

  • C4iSR

    IAI Unveils New Scorpius Electronic Warfare Suite For Warships and Ground Troops

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China delivers HQ-9BE surface-to-air missile systems to Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

  • Americas

    Maxar cuts Ukraine’s access to critical satellite imagery

  • C4iSR

    The US Space Force Tests Space Telescope in Western Australia

  • Americas

    Raytheon to supply Patriot Missile Defense System to Bahrain

  • Air Platform

    Saab starts Gripen E/F production in Brazil

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • Air Platform

    Army 2021: Russia to deliver Pantsir missile systems and Su-30SM2 to Myanmar junta as scheduled

  • C4iSR

    Netherlands Considers Aegis Combat System For Future Air Defence Frigate.

  • Europe

    KGB Putin reeling as elite 331st airborne regiment decimated, amid Ukrainian fightbacks

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Deliver Second Air Defense System and Radars to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    S-400 Purchase: Turkey Faces Serious Fighter Shortages

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Upgrades Put Putin’s Black Sea Fleet in Crosshairs

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys Land-based RBS15 Anti-ship Missiles in Gotland

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army takes delivery of six Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • South Asia

    Indian CBI uncovers human trafficking racket duping people into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine handed over R-37M air-to-air missile components to British intelligence

  • Industry

    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • Air Platform

    Inept Russian Ground Crew Rammed Fuel Truck Into Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Keel Laid for Brazillian Navy’s Macaé-class Patrol Ship Miramar

  • Air Platform

    Russian specialty: A RuAF pilot crashes L-39 light attack aircraft in Krasnodar killing himself

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • Air Platform

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

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and Germany’s Rheinmetall signs strategic cooperation agreement

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Military is High on Morale, Low on Air Defense and Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery strike destroys Russian Command Post

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) Sued For Money Laundering and Corruption

  • Air Platform

    Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers.

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