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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
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Vietnam Purchases $250 Million Worth of Firefly Loitering Munitions from Israel. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project. Air Platform
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Europe

BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

September 17, 2024 GDC 0

A team of engineering specialists transferred the ship – which has Welsh singing star Katherine Jenkins as her official sponsor – from the shipyard slipway to a barge to begin the float-off process.  HMS Cardiff […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

October 25, 2021 GDC 0

UK’s Royal Navy has achieved some key milestones this year. Not only have HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales set off on their first missions, but two new warship classes are being developed […]

Europe

BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

June 26, 2021 GDC 0

The bow of HMS Glasgow – the first City Class Type 26 frigate being built for the Royal Navy – has been rolled out of the build hall at BAE Systems shipyard on the River Clyde. In […]

  • Raytheon to deliver 48 PhantomStrike AESA Radar for Polish FA-50 Fighter Jets.

    February 8, 2026 0
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  • Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

    January 1, 2026 0
    The United States government has approved the proposed sale of three Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to Denmark through the Foreign Military Sales programme. German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 PoseidonDateJune 27, 2021Boeing rolled [...]
  • UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

    January 24, 2024 0
    The UK has previously sent Ukraine Starstreak missiles, which travel at three times the speed of sound. Britain will send some 200 air defence missiles to Ukraine to help protect the war-torn country from Russian [...]
  • Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey without further delay

    January 26, 2024 0
    The Joe Biden administration urged the U.S. Congress to approve the sale of F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Türkiye in a letter submitted on Wednesday, sources said. U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not [...]
  • Australia Discloses Details Of New Joint Support Ship

    May 24, 2022 0
    During INDO PACIFIC 2022 several contenders emerged for the Royal Australian Navy’s requirement for new Joint Support Ships (JSS). Under project SEA2200, Australia will domestically build two multipurpose auxiliary vessels, able to perform both sealift [...]
  • Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Missile Factory Hit By Israeli Air Strike.

    September 25, 2025 0
    Iran starts rebuilding missile sites hit by Israel, but experts say a key component is missing. Russia To Supply Advanced Spy Satellite To Iran, Washington PostDateJune 20, 2021Iran Shipped Haj Qaseem Ballistic Missiles To Islamic [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Iran Rebuilding Missile Factory Hit By Israeli Air Strike.

  • South Asia

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

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    How America and NATO Will Kill S-400 and S-500 Surface-to-air Missiles?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15J

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet as a Replacement for Su-30mki, Tejas and Mig-29.

  • Air Platform

    Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

  • South Asia

    Modi Asked Local Bidders to Submit Proposals for Next-gen Fighters Amid Failed Air Combat Against Pakistan in Kashmir Skirmish

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 094 Submarine Surfaced Again In Taiwan Strait Due To Technical Malfunction, A Sign China’s Troubled Nuclear Triad

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits For F-16C

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed significant numbers of Russian-made S-300 air defense system in Iran attacks

  • Europe

    Russia May Use Turkish-made TB2 Drone Attacks As A Pretext For Flase-flag Operation In Ukraine: Report

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian PzH2000 artillery blows up Russia’s new electronic warfare system

  • Land Platform

    Plasan provides armored vehicles to IDF amid war with Hamas

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Junta Dropped Bombs On Kachin Independence Army Position Using Su-30SME

  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 200 autonomous kamikaze sea drones inspired by Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone

  • Europe

    Germany bought five P-8 Poseidon worth 1.1 billion euros

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Produce 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

  • Europe

    North Korea Sending 10,000 Troops To Russia As North Korean Soldiers Started To Surrender And Desert In Ukraine

  • Industry

    Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Baykar started to develop the AKINCI Combat UAV

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to exhaust Russian troops and ammo in Bakhmut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

  • Air Platform

    Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Natuna Island Could Be PLA Navy’s Choke Point

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

  • Land Platform

    FNSS-PT Pindad Kaplan MT Medium Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Risks Losing Russia’s Export Markets As Russian Navy And Air Force Completely Failed In Ukraine War

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman To Modernize Cockpit and Mission Computers For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed two Russian Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile system in Zaporizhzhian

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Shot Down Ka-52 Helicopter While Bayraktar TB2 Record The Shooting

  • Americas

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

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another Russia’s shadow oil tanker.

  • Europe

    Turkey Launches Istambul-Class Frigates “TCG Istanbul”

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Received First Boxer Armored Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    NATO members to purchase six GlobalEye AWACS, replacing E-7A Wedgetail.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon Test Kits For P-8I Neptune

  • Land Platform

    India Finalizing Deal To Purchase American Armored Vehicles And Tanks Ditching Russian Vehicles

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad Diagnosed With Advanced Stages Of Stomach Cancer, Only Foreign Doctors Kept Him Alive

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

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