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  • [ July 31, 2026 ] U.S. firm built autonomous platform that enables drones to launch and recover from moving unmanned ground vehicles. Americas
  • [ July 31, 2026 ] Ukraine’s AI-enabled counter-drone system will automatically choose Shahed-type drones as its own targets. Counter-drone System
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Americas

U.S. Launches Nuclear-Capable Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

May 27, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Space Force has reaffirmed the credibility of its nuclear deterrent with a successful nighttime launch of an unarmed Minuteman III InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Conducted on […]

Ballistic Missile

Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

November 29, 2025 GDC 0

Russia has suffered a failed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) test after a launch at the Yasny range in the Orenburg region ended in an explosion only seconds after liftoff. The missile rose roughly 200–400 meters […]

Ballistic Missile

North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

October 11, 2025 GDC 0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a large military parade displaying its new intercontinental ballistic missile in front of visiting international dignitaries, state media KCNA said on Saturday. The parade, which began late on […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s $5 billion military parade is a direct warning to the Indo-Pacific regions.

September 4, 2025 GDC 0

China has unveiled a new “triad” of nuclear missiles, drones and lasers at the country’s largest ever military parade. Formations of warplanes and helicopters flew above Beijing’s Tiananmen Square after trucks carrying weaponry rolled along […]

South Asia

Indian media threatens Turkey with Agni-5 ICBM strikes if it does not stop arming Bangladesh and Pakistan.

August 26, 2025 GDC 0

Indian media reports on New Delhi’s latest missile test noted that the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ICBM system, with a range of 5,000 kilometres, can strike targets “from Türkiye to China.” Turkey has recently emerged as a […]

Ballistic Missile

North Korea Test Fires Solid Fuel Hwasong-19 ICBM

November 1, 2024 GDC 0

North Korea on Friday said it fired an “ultimate version” of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-19. The South Korean military confirmed that the ICBM missile fired early Thursday was the “largest long-range missile […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Kim Jong Un Inspects Vast Intercontinental Nuclear Missile Vehicle

September 10, 2024 GDC 0

Images from North Korea show that the country may have developed one of its largest nuclear weapons systems to date, raising further concerns about the country’s intentions amid a precarious security situation on the Korean […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

In-depth Analysis: Three-stages Solid Fuelled Hwasong-18 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

February 8, 2024 GDC 0

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Americas

$96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

September 16, 2023 GDC 0

The US Air Force is once again having problems with its $96bn Sentinel program, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In recent months, US officials have repeatedly made it clear that the US Air […]

Europe

Russia Failed To Launch Satan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

February 22, 2023 GDC 0

Russia tried and failed a test launch of its new “Satan II” intercontinental ballistic missile while Joe Biden was in Ukraine on Monday, according to a report. Moscow was said to have tested the 200-tonne Sarmat […]

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  • Ukraine Sunk Russian Supply Ship Using Danish Supplied Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

    July 4, 2022 0
    Ukrainian forces used a Harpoon missile to sink a Russian resupply ship headed to Snake Island, a senior defense official told reporters Friday afternoon. Ukraine Struck Russian Rescue Tugboat With British-made Brimstone Anti-ship MissileDateJune 21, [...]
  • South Korea to develop supersonic cruise missile for KF-X fighters

    July 3, 2020 0
    South Korea is planning to develop a new supersonic air-to-surface missile (ASM) that is expected to be carried by the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (RoKAF’s) future Korean Fighter eXperimental (KF-X) multirole fighter aircraft. A [...]
  • Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

    June 10, 2025 0
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  • Ukraine’s 500km range SAPSAN ballistic missile program could be a game changer for its counteroffensive

    October 11, 2024 0
    Ukraine’s 500km range ballistic missile breakthrough can alter war dynamics. As Western fear of Russian escalation continues limiting missile strikes into Russia, Ukraine ramps up its domestic arms production to counter Russia’s Iskanders Ukrainian military [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

    January 4, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, recently inked a modification contract to provide logistics support activities to F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter jets. The deal has been awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

    February 8, 2026 0
    Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor productionIsrael’s closest parallel to the THAAD is the Arrow anti-missile system, but the systems employ different defensive capabilities. President Trump Directed America’s Defense Industries to Quadruple PAC-3 and [...]
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 […]

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    France’s new laser rifle silently melts electronics at 500 meters

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Africa

    Nigerian Navy received four Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    China to unveil new twin seater J-20 fighters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed 15 S-400 and S-300 air defense systems in Crimea since April 2024

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Awarded $463 Million Contract to Build Second LSS for Italian Navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Iran used Chinese derivatives M-7 AKA Fateh-313 and Qiam-1 missile to attack US-base in Iraq

  • Europe

    Tucker Carlson faces economic sanctions and travel ban from European Union for interviewing war criminal Vladimir Putin

  • Industry

    China joins International Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany Looks Towards Ukraine for Flamingo Long-range Strike Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Evaluates Offshore Patrol Boats of Damen and SwiftShips

  • Middle East

    Israeli Female Soldiers Killed More Than 100 Hamas Terrorists

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi launches new Taigei-class submarine for JMSDF

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea.

  • Middle East

    Dutch court orders halt to export of F-35 stealth jet parts to Israel

  • Air Platform

    Poland and Slovakia to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within weeks

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabian Company To Co-produce Turkish Drone

  • Americas

    The Silent Predators: US Navy Orders $22.2 Billion Worth of Advanced Virginia-class Submarines

  • Americas

    UK and US have announced significant military aid packages to support Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman laid flowers at the tomb of Russian war criminals in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchases three Mogami-class frigates worth $10 billion.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up a Russian training center in Prymorske

  • Europe

    Terrified Russians Watch As Ukrainian Drone Swarms Hit Kerch Bridge

  • C4iSR

    Australian Military Setup Space Division With $7 Billion Budget

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman, following the playbook of dictator Sheikh Hasina, is re-establishing ties with India’s RAW. 

  • Air Platform

    Images show Ukraine’s kamikaze drones damaged four Su-24M and two Su-34 bombers at Morozovsk airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast

  • Uncategorized

    Russia received Iranian BAVAR 373 air defense system for its war effort in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 has shot down Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet using AMRAAM missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Column Of Russian 1960s D-30 Howitzers Before It Fired Any Rounds

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF P-8 Poseidon And US Navy Take Part In An Exercise

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Considers Sending Gripen ‘Sukhoi Killer’ Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Leads Carrier Groups Of Royal Navy

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense To Supply 288 K239 Chunmoo MLRS To Poland

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Turns Away From Russia And Towards The U.S., Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court orders inquiry into ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina role in mass killings of protesters

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan First Asian Country Sending Large Quantities Of Artillery Ammunition To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Moldova enforced European Union sanctions on Russia

  • Americas

    Iranian Hitman Surveilled And Tried Multiple Assassination Attempts On Donald Trump, FBI Reports

  • Middle East

    SyAAF MiG-29-fleet is in bad shape, as obvious from the recent crash of MiG-29

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • South Asia

    India set to acquire 30 MQ-9 Reaper or Predator-B HALE UAV from US worths $3 billion

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