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  • [ July 30, 2026 ] China delivers 400 QW-12 and FN-16 Man-portable Missiles to Iran via Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy. Air Platform
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Surveillance Radar for NATO Deployment. C4iSR
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Europe

UK must spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defense, says departing armed forces minister

April 9, 2024 GDC 0

The departing Armed Forces minister said the UK must ‘urgently’ invest more in defense. James Heappey, who announced he would quit the government, issued the public demand from the Commons despatch box yesterday. He wrote […]

  • Anschütz awarded contract to produce integrated bridge for Hunter-class frigates

    November 25, 2023 0
    Anschütz announced the delivery and integration of the navigation and bridge systems (WINBS) for the Hunter class frigates. Hunter-class Frigate to Receive Anschütz Integrated Navigation and Bridge Management SystemDateDecember 2, 2023Anschütz Acheived Design Milestone with [...]
  • Royal Thai Air Force Requested U.S. State Department To Approve The Sale Of Two F-35A Stealth Jets

    December 29, 2022 0
    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has affirmed its intention to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States. Thailand Commits to Procure Gripen E/F Fighter Jets to Replace Ageing F-16DateNovember 8, 2023Thailand’s Defense Minister [...]
  • No SATNAV and datalink: Russia’s special forces using 1940s paper map to navigate in Ukraine

    March 23, 2023 0
    Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine confirmed that, despite the propaganda, Russian troops were poorly trained and equipped.  Ukrainian Troops Ambushed Russian Elite Airborne, Destroyed Column Of BMD VehiclesDateJune 3, 2022Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops [...]
  • Romania Received First MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense Systems

    February 25, 2021 0
    Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic Orban called the transfer of the first American Patriot anti-aircraft missile system to the country’s Armed Forces “a historic moment”. In total, Bucharest is to receive seven Patriot batteries, which will [...]
  • Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

    October 31, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces have shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet with a RBS-70 shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missile close to the fiercely contested Donetsk town of Avdiivka, a Ukrainian official has said. Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 fighter [...]
  • Britain will send warship to Guyana amid tensions with Venezuela

    December 27, 2023 0
    Britain will deploy a naval ship off Guyana later this month, its ministry of defense said on Sunday, as the South American nation faces a border dispute with neighbour Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo region. [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army to purchase EVA M2 155mm howitzer

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strike Blows Up Russian ‘Command Center’ in Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine says its Neptune cruise missiles hit the Russian airbase in Crimea damaging 12 Su-30 and one Su-24 aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine received more TRML-4D AESA radars from Germany

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel considering special operations mission to seize Iran’s weapons-grade uranium stockpile at the Isfahan nuclear facility.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia interested to procure Austrian Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones

  • Counter-drone System

    Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils HYPNOSIS Electronic Jamming System to Counter-drone Swarms.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Once Again Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Using Patriot PAC-3 Missile

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Pledges $164 Million In F-16 Ammunition for Ukraine

  • Land Platform

    Indian army’s T-90 tanks appear with cope cage defense on top of turret

  • Americas

    US Army Pushes M10 Booker Through Extreme Testing in Arizona.

  • Air Platform

    IAF will place firm order of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets by end of 2020

  • Air Platform

    Vietnam Ditches Russia As Ally, Decided To Purchase F-16V Fighting Falcon From America

  • Middle East

    Saudi, Qatar Diplomatic Rows Made Qatar A Strong Military Power In The Middle East

  • South Asia

    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones.

  • Europe

    Turkey to equip Altay tanks with AKKOR active protection system

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s inner circle Oligarchs planning another coup to oust Putin

  • Europe

    A Top Russian General In Charge Of Nuclear Protection Killed In Bomb Blast

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys half of Russia’s ‘key’ Pantsir air defense systems, security service says.

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases 116 Second-hand M1 Abrams Tanks From U.S. Inventory

  • Americas

    Russia Steals Lockheed Martin’s Promotional Video in Su-75 Checkmate Propaganda Video: Report

  • Americas

    US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army pushes for 20% salary hike

  • Europe

    Naval Group starts upgrading French Navy’s Courbet La Fayette-class frigate

  • C4iSR

    Norwegian Kongsberg To Deliver Counter Drone Networks To Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    No sh$t: Russian soldiers are using bow and arrow in the Ukraine war

  • Middle East

    Lockheed’s F-35 at the heart of UAE, Israeli Peace Deal

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 Exposed: Why Do Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate And Su-57 Have Visible Screws (Part 2)?

  • Americas

    Dynetics Beats Out Iron Dome For $237M U.S. Army’s Missile Defense Contract

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 conducts 40 strike missions on Ukrainian targets

  • Middle East

    Dubai air show 2021: Rosoboronexport failed to sign a contract for Su-75 Checkmate

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Awarded Contract to Produce Falcon Albatros Maritime Surveillance Aircraft.

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky awarded maintenance contract for Australian MH-60R helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Declassified Patent of Su-57: Not A Stealth Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy Receives Funding to Buy Two Corvettes From South Korea

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Lawmakers Urge Biden Admin To Fast-track Delivery Of B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Americas

    Irving Shipbuilding Awarded Contract for the Construction of River-class Destroyers

  • Europe

    Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian heavy 2S5 Giatsint-S artillery system

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia to Receive First Rafale Aircraft in 2026

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan acquires Leonardo M-346 advanced training aircraft

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

  • Air Platform

    UK purchased six H145 helicopters for training mission

  • Europe

    Major Explosion Rocks Russian Oil Depot In Long-Range Ukrainian Strike

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