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Middle East

Two Female Iraqi MPs purchased golden underwear and bras and embezzled $57 million in cash and 27 kg of gold.

July 3, 2026 GDC 0

Viral social media posts claiming Iraqi authorities discovered ‘golden underwear,’ $57 million (about £42 million) in cash and 27 kilograms (about 60 pounds) of gold during raids on Iraqi lawmakers have attracted widespread attention online. […]

C4iSR

Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

December 25, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

May 6, 2025 GDC 0

Iraq has received two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter deal signed last year. The helicopters were delivered to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense in Baghdad and are scheduled to […]

Air Platform

Iraq to purchase helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems from South Korea

April 23, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

US Army’s Apache Helicopters Armed With Spike NLOS Anti-tank Missiles

March 10, 2025 GDC 0

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters were spotted carrying Israeli-made Spike NLOS (Non-Line Of Sight) missiles at Erbil Airbase, Iraq, on March 5, 2025. The deployment marks the first time these missiles have been integrated […]

Middle East

Saudi Arabia and Iraq Sign Security Pact to Enhance Security Cooperation

November 12, 2024 GDC 0

The defense ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iraq have met in Riyadh to sign a military agreement following discussions on security and cooperation amid increasing tensions. The pact outlines “plans for joint training exercises between […]

Middle East

Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

October 25, 2024 GDC 0

Turkey said it launched strikes on Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria Wednesday after blaming them for an attack that killed five people at a defense firm near Ankara. A further 22 people were wounded […]

Air Platform

Iraq set to purchase 14 Rafale fighter jets worth $3.2 billion

October 22, 2024 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Iraq Purchases 8 M-SAM II Air Defense Missile System Batteries from Korea Worth $2.56 Billion

June 21, 2024 GDC 0

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Middle East

Iran fired land-attack cruise missile at U.S. base in Iraq

January 8, 2024 GDC 0

The United States’ Central Command (CENTCOM) recently announced the discovery of an Iranian-designed land attack cruise missile in Iraq. On January 3, Iraqi police in Babylon uncovered a failed launch attempt of an Iranian-developed missile, […]

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  • Lockheed Martin begins production of F-35 for Royal Danish Air Force

    January 28, 2020 0
    Lockheed Martin announced on 27 January that it has begun building the first F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) for Denmark at its Fort Worth production facility in Texas. According to the US state [...]
  • Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

    May 11, 2021 0
    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said that Turkey will not depend on imports when it comes to components used in many ammunitions, missiles and composite warheads, declaring that the country will manufacture these products [...]
  • Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

    June 20, 2020 0
    On June 17, 2020, the German Parliament has approved the acquisition of four MKS 180 frigates that will be built by the Dutch shipbuilder Damen. This contract will be the largest naval contract for the [...]
  • The Groza Reconnaissance, Jamming and EW Radar Family

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  • BAE Systems Awarded Contract For Nulka Decoys

    July 7, 2021 0
    Australia’s defence industry will continue to export crucial technology as part of a joint Australian and US program, following the awarding of a A$150 million contract to BAE Systems Australia. Hunter Class Frigates (Type 26 [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Retains F-16CJ Capability in the Middle East to Strike Iran Again.

    June 1, 2026 0
    Operation Epic Fury is officially over, but U.S. Air Force F-16CJ are still flying combat patrol over one of the world’s most volatile airspaces. Newly released photographs taken May 14 in the U.S. Central Command [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Su-30SM, Nioby-SV radar, Pechora-3 radar, and Protivnik-GE air surveillance radar in Crimea

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force commands and controls UAV And F-16 over Nagorno-karabakh

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Weigh-in 4.5 Gen Fighter Jets Between Eurofighter And Gripen

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept for submarine-launched AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile

  • Cruise Missiles

    UK and Germany agree to jointly manufacture 2,000km range cruise missile.

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Deploys ICBM Truck Transporter for Minuteman III Nuclear Missile Operations.

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones hit NATO member Latvia and Romania

  • Europe

    Katmerciler Delivers Upgraded Hizir 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Turkish Army.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Sayeret Matkal Special Forces and Mossad Operatives are Active in Iran, Reported al-Arabiya.

  • Europe

    Saab’s MSHORAD System Successfully Demonstrated with Live Firing

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan to Deliver AESA for F-16 Fighter Jet by 2022

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT, RAFAEL develop jamming system to protect naval ships

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK delivers 200 Starstreak man-portable missiles to Ukraine after Russia’s mass missile blitz

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Completes Design Phase of Preveze Submarine Modernization Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ultra Maritime to provide hull mounted sonar for RAN’s Hunter-class Frigates

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • C4iSR

    JASDF Enhances Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Middle East

    Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile Defense

  • Europe

    International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for General Valery Gerasimov and Sergei Shoigu for war crimes

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Ditches F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Trump’s Erratic Behavior

  • Europe

    Baykar Defense To Launch Bayraktar TB2 and Alinci Drones Production Line in Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japanese Navy.

  • Europe

    Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

  • Africa

    Morocco Signs Major Arms Deal With Israeli Elbit Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s Failure Promoted China To Lure Australian And British Pilots To Train PLA Air Force Pilots

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman, following the playbook of dictator Sheikh Hasina, is re-establishing ties with India’s RAW. 

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall to purchase German shipbuilder Kiel.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signs letter of intent with Leonardo Company to purchase M-346F Block 20, rejecting JF-17 Temu jet.

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Buys Three FDI (Belharra-class) Frigates

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Delivers First MEKO A-200 Frigate To Egyptian Navy

  • Middle East

    Houthis Shot down Saudi Army’s Chinese-made CH-4B Drones

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Shelling Deep Inside Occupied Lugansk Region Using HIMARS

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Elbit Systems Develops Airborne Laser Weapon for Helicopters and Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to take to skies in 2024

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Set to Buy 48 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets in $10 Billion Deal

  • Air Platform

    Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

  • Europe

    Ukraine about to flood the market with homegrown land, air and sea based drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 300 Javelin Missiles For Thailand

  • Europe

    Russia Admits Two More Commanders Killed In Botched River Crossing

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $299 Million Contact To Build Combat Vehicles

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats from Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China’s CJ-10 Long Sword / DH-10 land-attack cruise missile

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

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