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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Finish Parliament Lifts Ban on Hosting NATO Nuclear Weapons. Europe
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns. Infantry Weapons
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South Asia

India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

December 28, 2021 GDC 0

Bilateral visits in recent weeks which also backed India’s pitch to indigenise military production also refreshed France’s interest in the world’s second largest arms importer. The PLA Navy’s aggressive posture towards Indian Ocean countries and […]

Europe

Why Russia Upgrading Su-33 Fighters When China Called It a “Flopping Fish”?

December 7, 2020 GDC 0

Russia is upgrading some of its Sukhoi Su-33 carrier fighter, specifically, those airframes that have sufficient lifetime remaining, so as to keep them operational until 2025, as per Major General Igor Kozhin, chief for aviation […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

December 2, 2020 GDC 0

Nine warships, 14 aircraft as well as Indian Navy fast interceptor craft have been deployed to trace the missing pilot of a MiG-29K trainer aircraft which ditched mid-sea off Goa on November 26, learned GDC citing NDTV news. The Navy statement also […]

Naval Platforms

Indian Navy’s INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier To Start Basin Tests

October 29, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is set to commence basin tests next month following the fitting of systems and equipment. The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant […]

Naval Platforms

Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

In an effort to win a contract from Indian Navy, Boeing has been flying an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet off a ground-based ski jump at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. This is part of a demonstration […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

August 3, 2020 GDC 0

While the Indian Army and Air Force are fully deployed on the Aksai Chin border, the Indian Navy through its forward posture has ensured that there is no Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy threat […]

Naval Platforms

Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

NEW DELHI (GDC) — The commissioning of India’s second aircraft carrier has been delayed till September next year because of the Covid-19 pandemic according to Times of India. While reconciling to this setback, the Indian Navy […]

South Asia

Indian Navy to house INS Vikrant at a private shipyard

March 17, 2020 GDC 0

A shortage of modernisation funds to create new bases and projects, the Indian Navy is now going to deploy its frontline aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at a private shipyard in Chennai as its planned base […]

Industry

Boeing wants to certify Super Hornet for ski-jump operations

February 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Boeing wants to test and certify F/A-18 Super Hornet for ski-jump operations during the first quarter of 2020 before it can make a pitch for the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy has elected to […]

South Asia

India tests nuclear capable K-4 SLBM

January 25, 2020 GDC 0

India tested its nuclear capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), designed to have a strike range of 3,500 km, for the second time in six days on Friday. The missile test, as the one conducted […]

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  • Ukrainian $100,000 sea drone blew up Putin’s $400 million landing warship BDK-91 Olenegorskiy Gornyak

    August 4, 2023 0
    Ukraine has unleashed a sea drone attack today on the key Russian port and naval base Novorossiysk. In World First, Ukraine’s Neptune Missile Sunk Kilo Class Submarine And Amphibious Vessels Docked At Sevastopol Naval BaseDateSeptember [...]
  • Ukraine’e Tochka-U missile hit Russian apartment building in Belgorod

    May 12, 2024 0
    The Russian Defense Ministry said fragments of a Tochka-U missile launched by Ukraine and downed by Russian air defense systems damaged an apartment block, killing at least seven people and injuring 15. Russia’s Su-34 dropped [...]
  • BAE Systems awarded the contract to produce new CV90 combat vehicles

    August 16, 2024 0
    BAE Systems has announced a new contract with Sweden for the delivery of advanced CV9035 MkIIIC combat vehicles, a move that will enhance Sweden’s military capabilities. The agreement includes the latest version of the CV90 [...]
  • Leonardo Awarded Contract To Upgrade NATO E-3A AEW&C

    April 19, 2021 0
    Leonardo has been contracted by Boeing to provide its new software-defined radio, the ‘SWave Airborne SDR SRT-800 for NATO’s fleet of E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D [...]
  • The mighty American military is useless without Australia’s Pine Gap, Tindal airbase and North West Cape space warfare centers

    February 11, 2025 0
    Red dust rises in Australia’s Northern Territory as tractors churn the earth to build facilities for U.S. forces deployed to bolster a longtime ally threatened by China’s rapid military buildup. Major construction, funded by the [...]
  • Two Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Sustained Significant Damage Ramming Each Other While Chasing Philippines Vessel.

    August 12, 2025 0
    This is the moment a Chinese navy warship crashed into its own coast guard vessel while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in South China Sea. Cluster of Chinese coast guard vessels spotted near Russian oil [...]
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 […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s troops using Tesla Cybertrucks in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Buys 12 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Why Dassault Rafale is selling hotcakes, not Gripen or Eurofighter?

  • Middle East

    China’s Y-20 transport aircraft delivers weapons and tunnel boring equipments to Iran under an $8 billion gold-for-weapons deal.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan extended delivery date of T129 attack helicopter

  • Infantry Weapons

    Aselsan awarded $93.2 million contract to supply anti-tank missiles

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Middle East

    Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 Trainer Deal From Egypt, Greece, Poland and Turkmenistan

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    PLZ52 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer was displayed on 10th Airshow China

  • Defense Industry

    India Bought Barak-8 Missiles Worth $5 Billion

  • Counter-drone System

    EOS Holdings Awarded Contract to Produce Slinger Counter-Drone Systems for Undisclosed European Customer

  • Americas

    Raytheon Completes Testing of SPY-6 Radar’s Cooperative Engagement Capability

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX First Flight Clearing Path To Delivery To USAF

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fighter Bombers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pandemic sees spike in number of ADF recruits

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

  • Uncategorized

    Norwegian F-35A Successfully Launches Joint Strike Missile

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 intercepting incoming Russian drones

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain purchases four Patriot missile batteries worth $1.7 billion.

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed Russian commander Artur Bogachenko who executed Ukrainian PoW

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Why Can’t Swedish Arms Maker Fill The Vacuum Left By Russian Arms Maker?

  • South Asia

    Australian company Codan Radio Communications wins Bangladesh Army’s Portable radio deal

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • Europe

    In Major U-tern, Germany Sends Stinger Missiles, Armored Vehicles and Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force To Receive 16 M-346 Advanced Training Jets

  • Europe

    Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing Coup

  • Europe

    Putin Appoints General Valery Gerasimov As New Commander For Ukraine War, Blames Everyone Except Himself

  • Europe

    Patria to restart 155mm artillery ammunition production

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 damaged during a dogfight with Greek F-16

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

  • Europe

    Russia retreats all fighter jets from the Crimean airbase, amid Ukraine’s F-16 arrival

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Brazil delivers VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC armored vehicles to the Philippines

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Commentators Admit Russian Military Weren’t Ready For Full-scale Military Operations

  • Europe

    Russia To Buy North Korean KN-09 And Chinese PCL191 Rocket Artillery To Counter HIMARS

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • Europe

    Satellite images show Russia moved most of its troops and equipment from Finish border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force Plans to Join British-led Global Combat Air Program Sixth-gen Fighter Jet Consortium

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Defense Companies Backlog Hits Record High to $80 Billion.

  • Europe

    Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 35 Su-24M ground attack aircraft Since the Ukraine invasion, 17 aircraft were destroyed in Crimea drone strikes 

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Pledges $164 Million In F-16 Ammunition for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s special operations forces captured the Russian Buk battery

  • C4iSR

    India Dumps Russian IL-76A-50EI AEW&C And Opt-in European Options

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