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Middle East

Israeli PM Netanyahu secretly met with the UAE President, Mohammed Bin Zayed, in Dubai during the Iran War.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

PM Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks resulted in a “historic breakthrough” in relations […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli Iron Dome and troops are stationed in Abu Dhabi to protect the city from Iranian drones and missiles.

April 27, 2026 GDC 0

Israel reportedly deployed an Iron Dome battery and Israeli operators to the United Arab Emirates early in the war with Iran, and sent several dozen troops to operate it. It marked the first time the […]

Anti-air Missiles

What are Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?

September 15, 2024 GDC 0

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Americas

U.S. to spend $14.3 billion to ramp up Iron Dome missile production

December 8, 2023 GDC 0

Reports from Bloomberg, citing US officials, indicate that Israel stands to double its ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense system arsenal, thanks to a potential $14.3 billion aid package from the United States. The financial assistance is […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

November 30, 2023 GDC 0

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a major $1.2 billion agreement to supply air defense systems to a foreign customer, IAI announced Thursday. “In the wake of the Iron Swords War, IAI is in an […]

Middle East

Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Rafael’s Iron Dome Manufacturing Facility in Northern Israel

November 23, 2023 GDC 0

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a Rafael Facility in northern Israel on November 21, 2023. The Prime Minister received briefings from Rafael’s Chairman, Dr Yuval Steinitz, and CEO, Brigadier General (Ret.) Yoav Har-Even, on Rafael’s activities […]

Anti-air Missiles

David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception

October 24, 2023 GDC 0

The David’s Sling air defense system successfully shot down a rocket from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a military source said, marking the first real-world interception for the battery. The rocket was one of three […]

Middle East

Hamas Terrorist Killed 480 Israeli Civilians, Israeli Defense Force Strikes Back

October 8, 2023 GDC 0

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed war on Saturday night after a bloody all-out attack by Hamas terrorists left hundreds dead. At least 480 Israelis were killed and thousands more injured in what has become […]

Anti-air Missiles

Iron Dome Interceptor: An Israeli Super Weapon That Saves Lives

October 8, 2023 GDC 0

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Middle East

Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas fired 5000 rockets at Israel

October 7, 2023 GDC 0

Hamas has carried out a surprise attack on Israel – launching 5000 rockets from the Gaza strip.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Israel that it is “at war” with Hamas militants that rule the […]

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  • Ukraine expects Gripen and F-16 fighter jets from Sweden, Netherlands and Poland

    March 2, 2023 0
    A Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in late January 2023 ended inconclusively, with many countries stopping short of promising to deliver new tanks to Ukraine.  Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced [...]
  • Kim Jong Un Tours Major Ballistic Missile Factory Near Pyongyang.

    September 2, 2025 0
    North Korean state media has released photos of Kim Jong Un’s tour of a major munitions factory, which he hailed as central to the country’s military modernization, state media reported. North Korea Fires Two Ballistic [...]
  • Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashed in Crimea

    May 14, 2023 0
    Two crew members on a routine training flight were killed Friday when a Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in annexed Crimea, Russia’s military said. Russian Air Force’s Mi-8 Crashed In The Leningrad RegionDateJune 25, 2021Russian Mi-28 [...]
  • Pakistan in talks with China to purchase L-15 trainer aircraft

    February 13, 2024 0
    During the 2023 Dubai Airshow, China’s Hongdu Aircraft Company confirmed that Pakistan is engaged in formal negotiations to acquire light attack aircraft from China. The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat AircraftDateSeptember 16, 2019Hongdu L-15/JL-15 Falcon [...]
  • Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

    January 17, 2023 0
    In a first at sea, the Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6-class corvette has intercepted a target simulating an advanced cruise missile with the long-range Barak weapon. Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile InterceptorsDateMarch 30, [...]
  • Inconvenient Truth: Ordinary Women Sell Sex to Survive in Iran, and Iranian Mullahs Enjoy Luxurious European Goods and Alcohol

    June 20, 2025 0
    “I am ashamed of what l am doing, but what choice do l have?” says Neda, a divorcee in Tehran. By day she works as a hairdresser, but by night she works a second job [...]
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

    Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

  • Infantry Weapons

    Swedish Defense Giant Saab to Setup Carl-gustaf Manufacturing Facility In India

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil refinery in Smolensk and Voronezh regions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia deploys 8×8 combat vehicles for its mechanized forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

  • South Asia

    Systemic corruption, Ponzi scheme, and Russian and Chinese companies bribing, but European and American companies don’t bribe: a retired Bangladesh army general exposed the inside story.

  • Industry

    To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply Arms: Russia And China Faces Dilemma Over Supplying Arms To Iran

  • South Asia

    Russia to accept mandarins instead of money amid payment difficulties related Western sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Plans To Issue Fresh Tender For 114 Medium Multi-role Fighter Aircraft

  • Europe

    Germany delivers Wiscent 1 mine clearing vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Land Systems started design work of next-generation Abrams tank

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Deliver AN/TPS77 Long-Range Air Defense Radar To RAAF

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh inviting Western sanctions for reinstating ‘except Israel’ inscription on passports

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    After Australia, Japan Wants Nuclear Submarines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Purchasing Add-on Seeker For Ukraine’s JDAM-ER

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s electronic surveillance equipment in Kherson

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Has Shown Interest In F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FPV drone blew up Russian TOR air defense system

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Europe

    No ration: Russian conscripts are seen poaching geese from the farm, and Ukrainian forces pound them with shells

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey working with Rolls-Royce on 5th-gen TFX combat aircraft engine

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchases 20 tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Destroyed Two Railway Bridges in Russian-occupied Crimea.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce L-SAM for South Korea.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider To Debut On December 2022

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Destroyed Russian Military Headquarter In Luhansk

  • Europe

    Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Havelsan Developed Kamikaze Drone that Kills Enemy Drones

  • Europe

    Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges Urges Ukraine To Ignore Joe Biden’s Warning And Keep Striking Russian Oil Refineries

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Quietly Grounded All JF-17 Block I Fighters

  • Middle East

    Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei: Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Net Worth $95 Billion Through Drug Dealings, Corruptions, Money Laundering, Real Estates and Prostitutions

  • Air Platform

    Russia could directly supply RD-93MA engine to Pakistan for JF-17 Block III

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Start Construction of French Navy’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

  • Explore

    Russian army is no longer capable of ground-based tactical warfare, UK defense intelligence report

  • Europe

    MiG-35 (MiG-29M2) multi-role fighter jet completes factory trials

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D AEW&C With HF Radio

  • Air Platform

    Future Combat Air System (FCAS): Franco-German-Spanish sixth-generation fighter jet project

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivered 2,700 Anti-tank Rockets and 300 Stinger Missiles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Use Ukrainian Turboshaft Engines For ATAK 2 Helo

  • Air Platform

    Russian military’s deception doctrine, known as maskirovka killed MiG-35 fighter jet program.

  • Middle East

    China Started Transporting Weapons to Iran Through Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor and Caspian Sea.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Surface-to-air Missiles For Its Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A leaked document shows China’s WS-19 and WS-21 Huangshan engines underperforming compared to Chinese propaganda claims.

  • Air Platform

    French-made SAMP/T Anti-air Missile Shot Down Sukhoi Fighter Jet

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