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  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Russians are experiencing widespread internet outages, ATM failures, bank shutdowns, higher food prices, and fuel shortages.   Europe
  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Ukraine Unveils ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Reconnaissance Missions. Europe
  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force. Air Platform
  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles. Anti-air Missiles
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Middle East

Israeli Air Strikes Killed IRGC Chief Devil Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

The claims, starting around 5 a.m. UTC, came from pro-Israel accounts and Iranian opposition sources, often stamped with ‘ELIMINATED’ over Vahidi’s photo. Social media and Iranian opposition channels are buzzing with unverified claims that Maj. […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Strike Killed Iranian General Vahid Hakan Linked to Iran’s Satellite Network.

June 1, 2026 GDC 0

Social media rumors suggest that a man named Vahid Hakan, claimed to be an IRGC member belonging to the Khatam al-Anbiya network, lost his life in an Israeli airstrike at Andisheh, Tehran. These rumors appeared […]

Air Platform

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Extend F-35I Adir’s Combat Range Amid Iran War.

May 15, 2026 GDC 0

Israel set for first-ever F-35 external fuel tank upgrade in force buildup pushNew capability would reduce reliance on aerial refueling and improve operational flexibility in long-range missions. But it remains unclear if it would affect […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force.

April 20, 2026 GDC 0

“We delivered the Air Force the most advanced defense system in the world, but it does not become operational in one day” As Rafael reports record 2025 revenue and profit, CEO Yoav Turgeman emphasizes that […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli F-35 Stealth Jet Destroys Iran’s S-300PMU2 Air Defense Missile System in Precision Strike.

April 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli Air Force has destroyed one of Iran’s air defense systems in a precision strike, eliminating a Russian-made S-300PMU2 battery, according to a video released by the Israel Defense Forces on April 7, 2026. […]

Air Platform

Israeli Air Force destroys Mi-17 helicopter fleet near Iranian capital.

April 7, 2026 GDC 0

The Israeli Air Force struck IRGC Mi-17V-5 and Mi-171E helicopters at Fat’h Heliport in Karaj near Tehran using Delilah cruise missiles. The IDF released footage of the strikes, with analyst Babak Taghvaee confirming the targeted […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israeli Air Force Orders Airborne Laser Weapon System.

April 3, 2026 GDC 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 […]

Middle East

7 DJI drone experts are dead, and almost 400 Chinese military personnel are trapped inside a bunker, non-contactable or presumed dead in Iran.

March 18, 2026 GDC 0

Fresh intelligence from inside the Chinese Communist regime reveals a far larger disaster than previously known: at least seven technicians from Chinese drone maker DJI were killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, while 300 to […]

Middle East

Israeli Air Force Intensifies Attacks on Basij Checkpoints in Tehran as Iranians Directly Send Videos and Locations of Basij Checkpoints to the IDF.

March 16, 2026 GDC 0

Following reports of intense US-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military, IRGC, and Basij checkpoints starting around February 28, 2026, and intensifying in March 2026, there have been instances where Basij forces have reduced their street presence […]

Middle East

Israel and the U.S. Air Force destroyed 5,500 Iranian Targets and 60 ships.

March 13, 2026 GDC 0

The US military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian minelaying boats near the Strait of Hormuz amid a wider campaign to cripple Tehran’s military capabilities under Operation Epic Fury. The strikes come alongside a massive […]

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  • China deploys troops, tanks, and artillery near the Indian border

    October 22, 2023 0
    China has added more firepower to the border with India in 2022, marking a continued phase of military tensions, according to a new report. India Deploys Chinooks And Apache Helicopters In LadakhDateJune 20, 2020India and [...]
  • Russia wasted 110,000 lives and $50 billion worth of military hardware in the Ukraine Invasion, achieved nothing

    December 21, 2022 0
    According to the Ukrainian General Staff, almost 110,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine. Russian Casualties To Reach 110,000 Before This ChristmasDateDecember 21, 2022With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount [...]
  • Leonardo Awarded Contract To Supply Presidential Helicopter For Colombia

    January 20, 2021 0
    The Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter will be the new Presidential Transport helicopter in the Republic of Colombia. The aircraft, in a special VVIP configuration, is expected to be delivered in spring this year and [...]
  • Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

    July 1, 2026 0
    Türkiye is “evaluating all options” to boost its air defenses, including the potential purchase of Patriot systems from Washington ⁠or Franco-Italian SAMP-T systems, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler said Tuesday. Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T [...]
  • Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

    January 11, 2021 0
    China has been developing a domestic turbofan engine since late 1990s, but failed to produce a reliable turbofan engine that could power domestically produced fighters. China developed WS-10 engine and its variants WS-10A/B/C are progressing [...]
  • Indian Cabinet Approved The Procurement of 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft

    September 14, 2021 0
    The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security today approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus Defence, Spain for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Airbus Signed Contract to build 56 C-295MW Aircraft for Indian [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Air Platform

    Brazil will buy 20 more Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to build stealth loyal wingman for Rafale F5 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Air Platform

    AH-64E Apache received ability to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones.

  • Africa

    Putin’s Ambition: Russia Built A Naval Base In Sudan

  • Europe

    Nine reasons the Russian Air Force lost more than 26 Su-35, 36 Su-34 and 2 A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    How Iron Dome Missile Systems Protects Israeli Cities?

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Delivers First MEKO A-200 Frigate To Egyptian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Fincantieri Signed Agreement With Italy To Build Two Next-generation Submarine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

  • Americas

    U.S. House Approves $1 Billion For Replenishing Israeli IronDome Missiles

  • Europe

    Dmitry Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks

  • Air Platform

    Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed MiG-31 Foxhound After Take-off

  • Air Platform

    Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court seeks Interpol warrant for former dictator Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed over corruption charges.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Request To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China warns Australia against following NATO and America’s footsteps to boost defense spending

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s DDG 51 Destroyer Starts SPY-6 Radar Testing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army to purchase EVA M2 155mm howitzer

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Europe

    Nexter And Thales To Deliver Next-gen Rapidfire CIWS To French Navy In 2023

  • Europe

    Turkish FNSS Defense Integrates Anti-tank Weapons in PARS Armored Vehicle

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine just got JDAM-ER smart bombs that could change everything

  • Europe

    Switzerland broke century-old neutrality traditions to supply arms to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed two of Putin’s oil refineries, reducing 8.8 million tons of refining capacity.

  • Cyber

    Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Awarded Contract To Provide Cyber Defense In Dubai

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Intruding Taiwanese Airspace Is Easy, But Loitering There Proved Difficult For PLAAF

  • Europe

    Putin’s war in Ukraine spiraled cost as the defense budget jumped to 282% in January 2023

  • Europe

    Russian conscript dropped a grenade on a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Buy 35 F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese Firm Donates Drones to Ukrainian Military Worth $35,000

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS delays could leave the Royal Australian Navy without submarines

  • C4iSR

    Taiwan Developed Anti-stealth Radar To Detect Next-Gen Aircraft

  • Europe

    15 Tugboats: What Russia Didn’t Tell The World About HMS Defender Incident?

  • Air Platform

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles For Sweden’s Visby Class Corvettes

  • Europe

    ATACMS missile hits a warship for the first time sinking Russian corvette ‘Tsiklon’ (Project 22800) in the port of Sevastopol

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Australia Test-Fires Next-Generation ATLAS UGV Automated Turret

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $311 Million Contact To Produce 1,800 Javelin Missiles

  • Europe

    Iran Delivers First Batch of Body Armor And Helmets To Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Growing Arsenal Of Conventional And Nuclear Ballistic Missiles Pose Serious Threat To Australia, Japan, And India

  • Europe

    Armenia Turns To France To Get Help Rebuilding Its Military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army.

  • Europe

    Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

  • South Asia

    Sheikh Hasina Offered Bangladesh Army (Thief) Billions of Dollars in Corrupt Businesses to Stay in Power: Report

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Middle East

    IRGC says Iran will hit Saudi, Qatari, Emirati and Kuwaiti power plants and water desalination plants as Saudi Arabia prepares strike packages against Iran.

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