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  • [ July 23, 2026 ] CENTCOM Video Evidence Undeniably Proves that U.S. Drones Destroyed Two Chinese-made HQ-17AE Short-Range Missiles. Middle East
  • [ July 23, 2026 ] South Korea emerged as a major arms supplier to Europe. Defense Industry
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Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

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C4iSR

The USAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier

March 20, 2020 GDC 0

The US Air Force has delegated to Boeing the task of selecting a supplier for a $198 million upgrade of the F-15C/D that will enable the twin-engined fighter to detect at long range the heat […]

Air Platform

The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

December 12, 2019 GDC 0

Sweden’s air force says its Gripen E fighter jets are designed to kill Russia’s fearsome Sukhoi fighter jets, and that they have a “black belt” in that type of combat. […]

Air Platform

From Israel To China: An In-depth Analysis of The J-10 Vigorous Dragon Fighter Jet

October 4, 2019 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

October 31, 2018 LM Publications 0

The advanced simulated war game proved that Sweden’s Gripen defeats Russia’s Su-35 almost the same rate as the F-22 Raptor. The simulated WVR combat shows Swedish Gripen E fighter shooting down Russia’s best in class […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: Why is Gripen E deadliest among all 4.5 Gen fighter jet?

October 22, 2018 LM Publications 0

While complex high-end jet fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, dominate the headlines when it comes to the global fighter market, not every country needs or even wants a top-of-the-line warplane. There […]

Air Platform

Saab Gripen E/F: The Smart Fighter Jet AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

March 9, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • Ukraine unveils new domestic surface-to-air missile.

    April 17, 2026 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has, for the first time, publicly appeared alongside what is believed to be a new Ukrainian-developed surface-to-air missile during a video message marking the professional holiday of the country’s defense industry [...]
  • Decree Could Give Ukrainian Citizenship to Foreign Fighters, President Zelenskyy

    January 30, 2024 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a decree Monday that could grant Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners fighting in Ukraine against Russia. Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV to Ukrainian NavyDateJuly 27, 2021Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine [...]
  • Egypt Ordered Bastion-P Missile as rising tensions with Turkey

    July 4, 2020 0
    Egypt is seeking to provide more arms to its army in light of the Turkish threats in the Mediterranean and Libyan territories. Reports have been circulating since mid-June about Egypt acquiring the Russian Bastion land-based anti-ship [...]
  •  U.S. Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle Deploy GBU-31 Bunker-Buster Bombs Against Hardened Targets in Iran.

    March 8, 2026 0
    Images released by U.S. Central Command on March 5, 2026 show U.S. Air Force F-15 strike fighters carrying four GBU-31(V)3/B bunker-buster JDAM bombs during sorties over Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. The heavy [...]
  • Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

    November 28, 2023 0
    Russian forces in Ukraine have lost more than 1,000 soldiers, nearly a dozen tanks and almost 100 airborne drones in a single day, Kyiv’s military said on Sunday, after Moscow launched the “largest drone strike” [...]
  • Russia Denies Selling Su-34ME To Algerian Air Force

    June 29, 2023 0
    A Russian military official denied manufacturing Su-34 fighters for the Algerian Air Force this year. Algeria Plans to Purchase 14 Sukhoi Su-57 FightersDateNovember 27, 2020Sukhoi Delayed Delivery Of Su-57 Fighters To VKSDateMarch 27, 2021Russian Su-57 [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Canada plans to buy 72 4.5 generation fighter jets from Sweden or France

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli F-16 destroyed Iranian-made Bavar-373 anti-aircraft battery in Syria using HARM anti-radiation missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan vows to “fight to the end” if China attacks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea delivered millions of rounds of ammo, but its poor quality hurt Russian soldiers and damaged turrets

  • Counter-drone System

    ParaZero has clinched a new order for its DefendAir counter-drone system.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Dassault Aviation Agree On Industrial Partnership For FCAS Programme

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey exported unmanned aerial vehicles to 40 countries worth $5.5 billion

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar and Nigeria Ground JF-17 Blunder Fighter Jets Amid Reliability, Quality and Maintenance Issues

  • Americas

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

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea Defence Personnel Completes Australian Aviation Medicine Training Course

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CASIC HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • Europe

    Russia wasted 110,000 lives and $50 billion worth of military hardware in the Ukraine Invasion, achieved nothing

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy destroyed six Iranian attack boats in Strait of Hormuz.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Started Localized Ground Incursions Before Full-scale Ground Incursions In Northern Gaza

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile Block 1

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of 29 AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Australia

  • Air Platform

    Serbia plans to buy 20 T-7A Redhawk Light Combat/Trainer Aircraft

  • Americas

    The USAF wants commoditised F-16V for easier Foreign Military Sales

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea, the U.S., and Japan strongly condemned North Korea’s alleged supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Approves FMS of EMALS and AAG to French Navy’s Next-gen Aircraft Carrier Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army used Israeli drones, armored vehicles and spyware during the military coup

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean KAI Aims To Export KF-21 Fighter At $65 Million Apiece

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Industries Developing Advanced Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia’s WWI Styled Brutal Battle Failed In Bakhmut And Donetsk Region

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • South Asia

    Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missile With Kongsberg NSM Stealth Missile

  • Air Platform

    Russia confirms loss of two Mi-8s helicopters in drone strikes

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Commissions First Avante 2200 Class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Needs to Supply B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers to Australia to Save AUKUS Alliance

  • Land Platform

    Taiwan to receive M1A2T Main Battle Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan Signs Defense Pact

  • Americas

    What you don’t know about America’s super weapon, the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft?

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia purchases CAKIR anti-ship cruise missiles from Turkiye

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan to fund $348 million for Six Vietnamese Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    British MoD to invite RFP for Royal Navy’s support ships

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S., Australia, the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan are directly arming the Chinese Military by supplying dual-use technology and microchips to the PLA.

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

  • Europe

    Iskander missiles were intercepted by Israeli-made Barak-8 air defense, says Armenia

  • Europe

    French Navy’s First FREMM DA Alsace To Start Sea Trials In October 2020

  • Americas

    General Atomics completes first flight of Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aerial system

  • Europe

    Babcock completes building new assembly hall for Type 31 Frigate

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