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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
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Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

March 8, 2023 GDC 0

The Aviastar factory in Ulyanovsk, home of Russian military transport planes, was the site of an incident during which one worker was killed, and six were injured. A new-made Il-76 ‘Candid’ cargo plane exploded after […]

  • Russia’s Trying Fifth-times To Fix Only Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

    May 20, 2021 0
    Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, has been plagued by breakdowns and mishaps. Despite those problems and broader changes to its navy, Russia is committed to the carrier’s future in a record-breaking fifth attempt to [...]
  • Norway Ordered Australian Sensors For JSM

    October 25, 2020 0
    BAE Systems Australia has received a purchase order from Norway’s Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace for Joint Strike Missile sensors. Norwegian defence company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has placed a purchase order with BAE Systems Australia for [...]
  • Turkish Defense Exports Reached $8.5 Billion in 2024.

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  • Saudi Arabia Commissions First Avante 2200 Class Corvette

    April 12, 2022 0
    The Avante 2200 corvette Al-Jubail, the first of five corvettes to be built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), has been commissioned. Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi ArabiaDateAugust 1, [...]
  • Russia Relocates Submarine Fleet From Crimea Naval Base Amid Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

    September 14, 2022 0
    The changing tide of the Ukraine War appear to have led the Russian Navy to ‘regroup’ its forces in the Black Sea. Early during the invasion they loitered boldly close to Odessa. Now the Black [...]
  • Ukraine Destroyed Russian S-300 Air Defense System

    July 25, 2022 0
    Ukrainian military on Saturday released a new video that shows burned-out Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile systems in the occupied Kherson region, Ukraine. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s HQ-9B Surface-to-air Missile’s Failure in Pakistan and Iran Should Worry the Chinese Communist Party.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Air Platform

    Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

  • Air Platform

    U.S. F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base.

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin Had Affairs Multiple Women Including A Cleaner: Report

  • Air Platform

    Russia cannot repair and maintain 368 Antonov-manufactured aircraft due to the Ukraine war.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Than Fighter Jet: Lockheed Martin F-35 Is A Diplomatic Tool In Asia-Pacific Region

  • South Asia

    Indian Defense Ministry approves purchase of 100 ASTRA BVRAAM and upgrade of MiG-29 aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Singaporean Air Force’s F-16 Received Israeli ELTA EL/L-8212 Electronic Warfare Pod.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing proposes T-7A Red Hawk next-gen trainer for Royal Air Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Suspends Aids And High-level Contacts With Myanmar’s Junta

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine War Exposing Chinese Weaknesses: Only Nine Su-35 Operational In Chinese Inventory Due To Avionics Fault

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $311 Million Contact To Produce 1,800 Javelin Missiles

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin will invest $7 billion to expand missile production.

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian volunteers convert Humvee into mobile 120mm multiple rocket launcher

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cluster of Chinese coast guard vessels spotted near Russian oil rig off Vietnam

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch Rocket System.

  • Americas

    President Trump cements his legacy with a new class of battleship for US Navy.

  • Europe

    Kosovo purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    Why Fighter Jet Prices Are Different in Each Purchasing Country?

  • Defense Industry

    American, Israeli And European Arms Makers Making Billions Out Of Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Deadly Killing Machine Leopard 2 Tanks Heading Towards Ukraine To Join The Fight Against Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Hezbollah Bunker Possibly Killing Hassan Nasrallah Successor Hashem Safieddine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    SIG SAUER Unveiled 716i TREAD Assault Weapons

  • Europe

    Turkey seeks to repeat its drone success story for unmanned ground vehicle

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Air Force conducted drills using JF-17 fighters near Ladakh

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Singaporean Air Force Achieved Full Operational Capability of SAMP/T Aster-30 Missile System

  • South Asia

    Here’s why JF-17 Block III and J-10C Temu Fighter Jets are the Wrong Choice for the Bangladesh Air Guard.

  • Europe

    Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to wake up to the reality that Narendra Modi is using Myanmar’s junta against Bangladesh.

  • Air Platform

    Ireland Plans to Purchase 14 Fighter Jets Worth $3 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army.

  • Americas

    Hanwha Signs Partnership Agreement with Five Canadian Companies For Patrol Submarine Project.

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force receives more Saab Gripen fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s $320 billion defense spending doesn’t address manpower shortage, Japan has the lowest population growth among OECD countries

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    Leaked FSB document shows mad Vlad wants to annex Belarus by 2030

  • Europe

    Liz Truss and Boris Johnson urge Prime Minister Sunak to send F-35 or Eurofighter Typhoon to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Sent Gripen Fighter Jets to Poland for NATO Air Policing Mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar to launch its first satellite in orbit next year with Japan’s help

  • Europe

    A Car Bomb Killed Russian Senior General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

  • Naval Platforms

    Spanish Shipbuilder Navantia Proposed Advanced Derivative of S80 Submarine to Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

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

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