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Middle East

‘Suicide drone’ used to attack Israeli ship, report

August 13, 2021 GDC 0

Dubai (GDC) — An attack on an oil tanker linked to an Israeli billionaire killed two crew members off Oman in the Arabian Sea, authorities said, marking the first fatalities after years of assaults targeting […]

Middle East

Shadow War: An Iranian Oil Tanker Exploded In The Syrian Port of Latakia

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

An explosion was reported on a ship at the port in Latakia with a fire reported on the ship, according to Arabic media. The Latakia port is located just 20 kilometers from the Russian military […]

Africa

Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

August 4, 2021 GDC 0

Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized four oil tankers in the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, three maritime security sources said, after Britain’s maritime trade agency reported a “potential hijack” […]

Middle East

Iran Attacked Israeli Oil Tanker Using Kamikaze Drone

August 1, 2021 GDC 0

Two crew members died when an oil tanker connected to an Israeli billionaire was attacked off the coast of Oman, reported Al Jazeera citing the ship’s management firm said. A Briton and a Romanian were […]

Middle East

Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian Oil Tanker

April 26, 2021 GDC 0

The Israeli military managed to blow up an Iranian oil tanker despite Russian military escort. Despite the fact that Russia has placed its electronic suppression and countermeasures in Tartus with short, medium and long-range air […]

  • HMAS Sydney Leaves Home Port For Combat Trials

    March 13, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) third Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) has set off for its combat systems trials, which will be conducted with the US Navy (USN). The RAN receives third and final Hobart-class [...]
  • Turkish Anka-3 Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Starts Maiden Flight

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  • Kongsberg awarded contract to manufacture Naval Strike Missile in Australia

    August 22, 2024 0
    On August 22, 2024, the Australian Government announced an investment of up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish a missile manufacturing and servicing facility at Williamtown, near Newcastle. This facility, [...]
  • Elbit System to equip Philippines air forces maritime aircrafts with signals intelligence and mission systems

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  • Türkiye and Saudi Arabia signed a MoU covering a joint production of the Gökbey multirole helicopter.

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  • Iran Unveils Kaman-19 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan purchased 200 autonomous kamikaze sea drones inspired by Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions On Russia: Indian Air Force Postponed Su-30MKI Upgrade Plan, Could Ground Entire Su-30MKI Fleet

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Fire Control System For CV90 Armored Vehicle

  • Africa

    Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

  • Air Platform

    Russia will deliver North Korea with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets in exchange for more troops

  • Africa

    Rostec hopes African countries will fund the Su-75 Checkmate

  • Europe

    Turkiye to build nuclear-powered submarines for its navy

  • Europe

    French Army’s Griffon Armored Vehicle Tested Aboard Mistral LHD

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Son Taken Over Wagner Group’s Command

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The New Stand-In Attack Weapon is Ready for F-35

  • Air Platform

    Poland to give Ukraine 14 MiG-29 fighter jets, says Polish president

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s ‘Shayetet 13’ Elite Commandos Thwarted Hamas Terrorists Boat Infiltrating Israeli Coast

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia Shot Down Its Own Ka-29 Helicopter

  • Infantry Weapons

    Greek Patriot Systems Will Be Deployed In Saudi Arabia

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

  • Naval Weapons

    The Kalibr Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Buy 40 New F-16V Jets And Upgrade 79 F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Mitch McConnell endorsed President Biden’s $106 billion aid proposal to Israel and Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and the UAE are urging President Trump to finish the job by changing the regime.

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers 1973’s Type 73 Machine Guns To Russian Army

  • Europe

    France will deploy troops to Ukraine’s front line to fight Putin’s troops: President Emmanuel Macron

  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR O+ Missile Successfully Completes Test Firing

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu admits Russia lacks quality weapons in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

  • Europe

    U.S. M1A1 Abrams MBTs officially join the fight against Russian forces

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Roketsan Smart Micro Munition (MAM-L)

  • Europe

    Polish Army Purchases M72 Light Anti-tank Rockets

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky was killed by a landmine placed by his own side.

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Europe

    China Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts to Russia

  • Americas

    USA, Turkey Discuss Mutual Cooperation And Security

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

  • Central Asia

    U.S. Flys F/A-18 Super Hornet Over Kabul To Support Evacuation

  • Europe

    Wagner Mercenary Group’s Untrained Convicts Dead Bodies Are Litered In Frontline

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Infantry Weapons

    National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) II: The Most Advanced Ground Based Air Defence Systems In The World

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C: A Powerful GaN Technology In The Sky

  • Air Platform

    UAE Negotiating With South Korea to Purchase KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    The Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD): An Antidote to S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Proposes Bullup Rifles for US Army’s NGSW Program

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace obtains certification for T625 helicopter

  • Europe

    Havelsan Developed Unmanned Ground Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    AN/TPQ-53 or Q-53 Radar Systems

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • Americas

    BWXT Awarded $1 Billion Contract for Naval Nuclear Reactor

  • Defense Industry

    IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

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