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  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine says Saab Giraffe Radar Plays Crucial Role in Defeating Russia’s Drone Swarms. C4iSR
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Air Platform

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 […]

  • U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

    October 21, 2024 0
    The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $1.2 billion sale to the United Arab Emirates of precision munitions for multiple launch rocket systems. U.S. State Department approves sale of 50 F-35 to UAEDateNovember 12, [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Parades Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

    August 21, 2021 0
    The Royal Saudi Air Defence Forces (RSADF) displayed a previously unseen radar during a parade marking the start of training for the Islamic year 1443 on 18 August. Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent [...]
  • AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

    August 31, 2021 0
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  • Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

    December 1, 2025 0
    German lawmakers are set to approve spending €2.9 billion on 11 military procurement contracts for items including drones, rifles and missiles. Heckler & Koch filed a complaint with the Finnish market court for bypassing tendersDateNovember [...]
  • Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing Visits Moscow For Arms Shopping And Nuclear Powerplant Deal

    July 17, 2022 0
    With both regimes increasingly isolated on the world stage, Myanmar’s top general has been in Moscow to meet senior officials from Russia’s defence ministry, pledging deeper military ties and cooperation on nuclear energy. “They frankly [...]
  • Chinese scholar says Russia’s defeat in Ukraine is inevitable

    April 19, 2024 0
    Feng Yujun, a professor at Fudan University and director of the Center for Russian and Central Asian Studies, has openly stated that Russia will face defeat in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Professor Yujun researched [...]
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. […]

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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovakia Purchases Barak MX Anti-air Missile System From Israel

  • Europe

    Czech AgentFly presents Gorgon X8 tactical drone for frontline resupply and ISR

  • Europe

    Poland, Bulgaria and Slovakia Backflipped on Fighter Jets Transfer to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Arunta Departs For Three Months Overseas Deployment

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Sell Downed Russia’s Su-30SM Fighter Jets As Souvenirs

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

  • Air Platform

    Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

  • Americas

    Turkey Ready To Abondone S-400 In Return of F-35 And Patriot Missile Defense System: Defence Minister Hulusi Akar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Skylark 3 Field Deployable Tactical UAS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Purged Top Nuclear Scientists, Radar and Missile Designer Amid Chinese-made System Failures in Pakistan, Iran and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine destroyed three Russian attack helicopters in a sabotage attack

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Aselsan posts over $1 billion in turnover in 9 months

  • Americas

    Canada Suspends Export Of L3Harris Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • C4iSR

    The US Space Force Tests Space Telescope in Western Australia

  • Uncategorized

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

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • Americas

    US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

  • Europe

    Russia cancels Moscow airshow due to international sanctions

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    China Delivered Norinco Silent Hunter Laser Weapon System To Russia

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • Industry

    Russia urges China to bail out Su-57 (PAK-FA) project

  • Americas

    The US Navy deploys new tactical nukes

  • Defense Industry

    Poland discloses details of Bayraktar TB2 deals

  • Europe

    Russia’s Elite Airborne Forces Lost More Than 50% Of Its Soldiers In The Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

  • Infantry Weapons

    David’s Sling Missile Defence System

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed Martin.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles for the First Time

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Lays Keel of Sixth US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base Ship

  • Air Platform

    India Signs $7.4 Billion Contract to Purchase 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Mitsubishi Electric Landed First Australian Contract To Produce Laser Surveillance For RAAF

  • Europe

    $300 commercial drone fitted with grenade destroying Russian tanks, radars, and missile complex worth millions of dollars

  • Europe

    Putin led Russia to disastrous defeat in Ukraine, retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Strategic Partnership with China and Russia Means Avoidance of Alliance. Ask Armenia, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Cambodia and Bangladesh. 

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strike

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Su-27 fighter jets at Belbek air base.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg received additional contract to produce NASAMS missile

  • Europe

    Zimbabwe looks to enhance defense cooperation with Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz awarded contract to produce integrated bridge for Hunter-class frigates

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force Carrying GB100 Precision-guided Bomb In Patrol Mission

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 anti-ship missile to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea.

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Australia Select Naval Strike Missiles To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

  • Air Platform

    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

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