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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS. Americas
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers. Air Platform
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Ukraine Offers Cutting-edge AI-enabled Drone Warfare Capability to Taiwan. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Royal Australian Navy to Purchase Commercial Underwater Surveillance Capability for Seabed Warfare Mission. East Asia and Pacific Region
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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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  • United Nations finds former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised killing of 1,400 people in bid to stay in power

    February 14, 2025 0
    UN inquiry finds ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw a systematic crackdown on protesters, killing up to 1,400 people in a bid to hold on to power. Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Faces 8,500 Pages of [...]
  • Israeli Air Force Completely Destroys Syrian Naval Fleet

    December 13, 2024 0
    According to information published by the Israeli MoD on December 10, 2024, the Israeli Navy launched a large-scale offensive yesterday targeting Syrian naval assets at the Port of Latakia and Minet el-Beida Bay in Northwestern [...]
  • Russia Lost 93% Arms Export Orders Due To Poor Performance Of Its Military Hardware In Ukraine War

    December 8, 2024 0
    Exports of Russian weapons will have dropped by 93 percent in three years by the end of 2024, a defense policy expert has found. The country’s arms exports have been falling since its President Vladimir [...]
  • Poland signed $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 K9 howitzers

    May 2, 2024 0
    Poland signed a $2.6 billion deal to buy more than 150 more South Korean K9 howitzers, Poland’s State Armament Agency said on Friday. Under the agreement with Hanwha Defence, Poland will acquire another six self-propelled [...]
  • L3Harris Awarded Contract to Join US Air Forces’s AN/ALQ-172 Countermeasures Program

    August 1, 2025 0
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  • Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

    February 11, 2023 0
    Switzerland is close to breaking with centuries of tradition as a neutral state, as a pro-Ukraine shift in the public and political mood puts pressure on the government to end a ban on exports of [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    AI & ML: US Air Force’s B-21 Raider Takes Technology One Step Ahead

  • Naval Platforms

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

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KAI Unveils Polish FA-50GF Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine to receive first F-16 fighter jets by December 2023

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel Build Close Military Ties in The Middle East

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia deploys 8×8 combat vehicles for its mechanized forces.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russia’s 70-years old T-55 tanks with mines and RPG

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • Europe

    Ukrainian counteroffensive will start before Ukraine receives F-16 fighter jets

  • Americas

    US Navy christens newest Freedom-variant LCS USS Beloit

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army Apologies To Public After Its T-72M1 Tanks Constantly Breaks Down On Road

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Is A Direct Threat To CSTO Allies, Vladimir Putin

  • Europe

    Britain Sends M270 Long-range Rocket Systems To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    India postponed order of another batch of Rafale due to COVID-19

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid

  • Africa

    Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028

  • Europe

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are assisting Russia’s UAC to manufacture the Soviet-era Su-35 jet.

  • Ballistic Missile

    US Navy Destroyer USS Carney Shot Down Three Toufan Ballistic Missiles Fired At Israel

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Started Granting Protection Visa For High-ranking Myanmar Military’s Defectors

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Female Pilots Became The First Pilot To Score Air-to-air Kill Against Houthis

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China First Policy: Pakistan to Protect Gwadar Ports From India

  • Middle East

    Hungary-based Israeli Shell Company Supplied Pagers To Hezbollah Terrorists Group

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and ARC Group Supplying British and French-made Electronics and Cockpit Display System to Rosoboronexport

  • Middle East

    Israeli Submarine Passes Through Seuz Canal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Soldiers Crossed The DMZ But Returned After South Korea Fired Warning Shots

  • Europe

    The U.S. and EU Sanction on Russian Oligarch, Banks and Kick Russia out of SWIFT System

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drone Strikes Destroyed Five Su-34 Fighter-bomber At Morozovsk Air Base In Russia

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • Middle East

    Lockheed Martin has won $155 million contract to upgrade Moroccan Apache Helicopters

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

  • Europe

    Why Type 212CD Submarine is a pinnacle of stealth technology?

  • Air Platform

    Virtual Reality (VR) Training of the F-35 Lightning II

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Signs $2.5 Billion Deals To Buy 75 M1A2 Abrams Tanks And 17 Assault Breacher Vehicles

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves MLRS Upgrade Package For Bahrain

  • Air Platform

    German-made IRIS-T SLM scored first Su-34 fighter-bomber kill

  • Europe

    Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 2024

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian R-77 air-to-air missile malfunctioned and missed its target in Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy withdraws corvettes from peacekeeping mission in Lebanon after UN terminates UNIFIL mandate.

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