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  • [ June 6, 2026 ] Brazil will buy 20 more Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden. Air Platform
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Europe

Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin announced his presidential bid to challenge Vladimir Putin

November 19, 2023 GDC 0

Detained former Russian commander Igor Girkin has announced his plan to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency, after having previously called the current leader “too soft.” Igor Girkin, a prominent ultranationalist in custody in […]

Europe

Russian Navy Has Degraded Significantly That It Cannot Defend Crimea Anymore: Igor Girkin

November 8, 2023 GDC 0

An ex-Russian officer has said Vladimir Putin’s forces are ‘deteriorating’ in Ukraine as the Crimea was hit by up to 17 drones. Igor Girkin, an imprisoned Russian nationalist, said Putin’s forces would be “even less […]

Europe

Putin Arrested Russian Nationalist and Former FSB Igor Girkin For Criticising Ukraine War

July 22, 2023 GDC 0

Russian investigators have detained prominent Russian nationalist Igor Girkin, who had publicly accused President Vladimir Putin and the army’s top brass of not prosecuting the war in Ukraine harshly or effectively enough. Friday’s move, reported […]

Europe

Ex-Russian Commander Igor Girkin Admits Ukraine Successfully Repelling Putin’s Troops

May 11, 2023 GDC 0

Former Russian commander Igor Girkin admitted on Sunday that Ukrainian troops were able to “successfully” fight Russian forces throughout the month of April as the war continues to drag on. In a Telegram post, Girkin […]

  • Sweden purchases more IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.

    December 17, 2025 0
    Germany’s Diehl Defence announced on 11 December 2025 that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for more launchers for the IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system. Sweden Purchases [...]
  • NORINCO Delivers SR-5 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems To Bahrain

    July 10, 2021 0
    Chinese North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has delivered the first batch of SR5 multiple launch rocket systems to the Royal Bahraini Army. Bahrain recently showcased its new acquired rocket systems during the military exercises, confirming for [...]
  • UAE’s Air Defense System Intercepts Iranian Cruise Missiles and Drones.

    May 5, 2026 0
    Air defences in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have intercepted missiles and incoming drone attacks from Iran. Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?DateSeptember 28, 2019Why does Israel highly values friendly relations with Muslim [...]
  • China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

    August 29, 2020 0
    Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a ‘no-fly zone’ during a Chinese naval drill.23 hours ago. China has fired DF-21 and DF-26B into the South China Sea, according to a news [...]
  • U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

    August 4, 2021 0
    The U.S. State Department said Friday it has cleared a sale of 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to Israel potentially worth $3.4 billion. Sikorsky awarded contract to produce 35 CH-53K helicopters for U.S. NavyDateDecember 26, 2023Sikorsky [...]
  • Ukraine Received First F-16 Fighter Jets From NATO Ally

    August 1, 2024 0
    Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press. A Ukrainian lawmaker [...]
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 […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

  • Middle East

    Russia Contemplates Opening Second Front As Vladimir Putin Welcomes Hamas and Iranian Leader in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF announced procurement programme in “White Paper 2020”

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-24 fighter bomber crashed due to metal fatigue

  • Air Platform

    KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

  • Europe

    Romania will acquire 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall.

  • Air Platform

    Ireland Plans to Purchase 14 Fighter Jets Worth $3 Billion

  • Weapons

    Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) missile systems

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Army Used White Phosphorus Artillery Munitions To Destroy Hamas Tunnels And Bunkers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why did India’s Russian-made R-77 Missiles Fail to Hit Pakistani F-16C Fighter Jets?

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department approves $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agrees To Sale Eurofighter Typhoon, Tanks And Missiles To Turkey But Wants Guarantee On How Turkey Use Them

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Prime Minister Sunak pledges long-range attack drones for Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump Asked DOGE to Reinstate ITAR on AUKUS Submarine, A Huge Blow to Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Europe

    Norwegian Army Orders Programmable Carl-gustaf Recoilless Rifles

  • Naval Platforms

    Keel Laid for Indian Navy’s Third Project 17A Frigate

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Seized Millions of Dollars Swiss Watches in Retaliation For Western Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka UCAV’s Integrated Radar Detects Mines in the Black Sea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles System To Ukraine Worth €250 Million

  • Air Platform

    Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • South Asia

    Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir Skirmish

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Coast Guard To Integrate Saab Giraffe And Northrop C5ISR Into Offshore Patrol Cutter

  • Europe

    Ukraine received its first M1 Abrams tanks eight months after requesting American tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland Purchases GBU-39B Bombs For F-35 and F-16 Fighter Jets.

  • South Asia

    Dr Yunus steers Bangladesh’s economy towards the West. India held hostages of Bangladesh’s economy for 15 years.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Africa

    Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Morocco to Meet His Counterpart

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Another Adviser to the Chinese Communist Party Warns AI Gap With the U.S. After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes.

  • Uncategorized

    British Troops Survived A Friendly Fire From Estonian Troops in Mali

  • Europe

    Ukraine demonstrates jet-powered ‘Bullet’ drone capable of intercepting Russian drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to receive three secondhand nuclear submarines from the U.S.

  • South Asia

    Indian Army And Chinese Army Fistfight In Indian State Of Arunachal

  • South Asia

    Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Selects Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Replace Tigers

  • Americas

    Biden Administration Sent $9.1 Billion Worth Weapons To Ukraine Since Russian Invasion

  • Anti-ship Missile

    South Korea unveils new supersonic Haeseong‑5 anti-ship missile.

  • Europe

    Putin warns NATO that Russia could revoke test ban treaty

  • Americas

    Italian Navy’s Submarine Showcases Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, South Korea announced whopping $253 billion military modernization plan

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s MiG-35 is absent from Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan bans wearing Burqa in public

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army undergoes a major reshuffle just a year after the organisation had reshuffled key positions.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    AIM-174B ‘Gunslinger’ Nickname Hinted at by Commander, Naval Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli pilots reflect on the ‘Days of Repentance’ operation that destroyed Iran’s air defense capability

  • Middle East

    South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

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