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  • [ July 10, 2026 ] President Trump promises to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors. Americas
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] U.S. and Iran trade attacks on each other’s bases as Khamenei is buried. Middle East
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] Israel’s Aeronautics Group demonstrates simultaneous control and management of numerous Orbiter UAS platforms. Middle East
  • [ July 10, 2026 ] Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 Dud. Air Platform
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C4iSR

Australian Super Hornet Fighter Jets Will Receive New Infrared Search And Tracking System

September 9, 2024 GDC 0

A spokesperson from the Australian Department of Defence confirmed that the 12 Block II IRST pod delivery is planned for 2024 and 2025. The spokesperson also clarified that these systems do not require the F/A-18Fs […]

C4iSR

Taiwan’s F-16V fighters to receive IRST21 sensors that can track Chinese J-20

September 1, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

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  • Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

    May 10, 2021 0
    The Arrowhead 140 concept, one of four designs that have been shortlisted in a programme to procure follow-on frigates to the Martadinata class. PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian NavyDateJuly 28, [...]
  • Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.

    April 3, 2026 0
    Elbit Systems says the system is designed to intercept ballistic missile threats. “The UAE is part of the current war with Iran and represents significant potential for our systems,” said Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis, after [...]
  • President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

    May 21, 2023 0
    Training Ukrainian pilots to fly US-made F-16 fighter jets will ‘greatly enhance our army in the sky’, President Zelenskyy said. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed United States President Joe Biden’s decision to support the [...]
  • European Nations Band Together to Build Next-generation Main Battle Tank

    April 28, 2025 0
    Several European countries have launched the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech) project to “revolutionize” main battle tanks (MBTs) and adapt them to the evolving demands of modern hybrid warfare. European OCCAR Awarded Contract [...]
  • Bureaucratic Red Tape And Politics Of Australian Barracuda Class Submarine

    March 15, 2021 0
    The Future Submarine Program (FSP) will span decades and decisions that are made today will affect generations to come. If the program is to ultimately succeed in providing the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with a [...]
  • EDEX 2023: Turkey wants to transfer technology to Egypt

    December 9, 2023 0
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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

    Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea’s new KF-21 Boramae fighter jet cleared for active combat.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers In UK

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Buys CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s Pole-21 GPS jammer using GPS-guided bombs

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Test Fires Meteor Air-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Killer Treats: Russian FSB Foiled An Attempt To Poison 77 Russian Pilots With 20kg Cakes and Whiskey

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin’s unstoppable hypersonic missiles gaining bad reputation as Ukraine shooting them down every time it launched

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Tests SEAD Missions Using F-35

  • Europe

    Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Got Into A Serious Accident, Colliding With 4 Cars

  • Europe

    Turkey Trials Bayraktar TB3 Drone Aboard TCG Anadolu Carrier

  • Europe

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • Land Platform

    The VT4 MBT: A part Leopard, part Abrams main battle tank

  • Europe

    Chinese-made 60mm Type 83 (M-83A) mortar shells used by the Russian army in Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    NATO Members to Purchase Australian-made Apollo Laser Weapon System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 100A tank is another propaganda advantage for the Chinese army.

  • Europe

    Dead, wounded: The voices of desperate Russian soldiers trying to escape Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Arrest warrants issued against 5 former director general of Bangladesh army’s spy agency DGFI.

  • Central Asia

    President Trump hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders at the Whitehouse to sign peace treaty between central Asian neighbors.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

  • Middle East

    China’s L-15 advanced jet trainer showcased at Dubai Airshow

  • Europe

    Russian General Vladimir Sviridov and his wife found dead after calling Russian military ‘third-rate’

  • Industry

    Israeli IAI signed drone tech transfer deal with Indian HAL

  • Infantry Weapons

    Textron Systems’ cased-telescoped (CT) weapons and ammunition systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Continues To Strengthen Sovereign Supply Chain In Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) GBAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s mass exodus to neighbouring countries prompted junta to introduce mandatory conscription

  • Americas

    Airbus offers 15 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 and 17 surplus Tranche 1 to Colombia

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army, BGB, and Police blindfolded and tortured student protesters, shot from helicopter gunships, dropped hand grenades, hot waters into protests

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar Clocked 100 Hours on PT-6 Basic Trainer, Spent 60 Hours as F-7BJI Trainee and Absent from Flying Activities for UN Peacekeeping Mission

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea offers syndicated loans to export weapons to Poland worth $23 billion

  • Europe

    F-16 or no F-16, the West is already at war with Russia and China shipped lethal aid to Russia

  • Europe

    Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Government Stands Idle As Chinese Norinco Poaching DefendTex Business

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian R-77 air-to-air missile malfunctioned and missed its target in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Using Excalibur Precision Strike Artillery Rounds

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

  • Europe

    Several ATACMS strikes at Dzhankoy airbase destroyed five S-400 launchers, 15 helicopters and killed 30 Russian airmen

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Reportedly Will Cancel Contract With South Korean-made Submarine and Consider Turkish Type 214 SSk

  • Air Platform

    Turkey develops cargo drone for special forces

  • Europe

    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan Showcases MIDLAS Quad-pack Verticle Launching System

  • Naval Platforms

    The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s IDS Submarine to be Launched Ahead of Schedule

  • Europe

    Freshly Mobilized Russian Conscripts Killed Each Other At Belgorod Army Base

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

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