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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 […]

  • Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

    March 5, 2026 0
    An Israeli F-35I downed an Iranian YAK-130 in the first fighter jet dogfight of the war, the IDF announced at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The Russian-made YAK-130 started production in the 1990s. Putin dodged [...]
  • Facebook’s parent company Meta bans Russian state media outlets for spreading disinformation and propaganda

    September 19, 2024 0
    Meta threat reports indicate Russia has been the leading source of covert influence campaigns disrupted at the social networking giant’s platform. Meta said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the [...]
  • Ukraine To Receive Hand-held Black Hornet Surveillance Drone From Norway

    August 13, 2022 0
    The Ukrainian military will receive Black Hornet miniature surveillance helicopters. Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In DonbassDateJuly 7, 2021Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In DonbassDateMarch 18, 2021U.S. buys S-300 from Ukraine [...]
  • MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T Air Defense System: The most advanced missile defense systems

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  • Peru cleared to purchase 12 F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets.

    September 16, 2025 0
    Peru has received US government approval for the possible acquisition of 12 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 fighters, as Belgium and Norway are cleared for possible air-launched weapons sales. Peru has overturned the decision to [...]
  • The RSAF Trainee Pilots Are Cleared To Train at the US Naval Bases

    March 8, 2020 0
    The US Defense Department cleared Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) trainee pilots to resume training at US Naval bases, following the deadly terror attack carried out by one of the RSAF pilot in Florida late [...]
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. […]

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • Europe

    Dead Bodies Of Russian Soldiers Litered In Luhansk Region As Russian Didn’t Bother To Repatriate Corpses

  • Europe

    Putin stored hundreds of thousands of dead bodies in the secret morgue all over Russia

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.6 Billion Contract For 129 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. Official Confirms M1 Abrams Tanks To Be Delivered To Ukraine In April

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    55 Chinese submariners feared dead after a type 093 submarine ran into hook and anchor trap

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition Program

  • Air Platform

    Red 6 Awarded Contract To Retrofit Augmented Reality Into T-38 Training Jet

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Fourth PPA Patrol Ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The JMSDF Has Commissioned First Maya-class Destroyer

  • Europe

    Russia Fears Cross-border Raid By Ukrainian Special Forces; Kremlin Deploys Tank Regiments In Moscow After Drone Strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado

  • C4iSR

    Australian Military Setup Space Division With $7 Billion Budget

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    British MoD Authorized £1.4 Billion Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • Air Platform

    Egypt signed contract to purchase 100 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea

  • Middle East

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone struck Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile manufacturing factory.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Advances Talks With Saudi Arabia to Sell KAAN Fighter Jets.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Completes GE XA100 Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Engine

  • Air Platform

    China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

  • Americas

    Peru signed agreement with South Korea to produce armored vehicles locally.

  • C4iSR

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Europe

    Israeli Elbit Systems opens new drone factory in Romania.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Purchases 3,266 Brimstone 3 missiles for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Africa

    Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Acquires South Korean M-SAM Worth $3.5 Billion

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems delivers the second MEKO A-200 class frigate to the Egyptian Navy

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Skunk Works unveils Vectis stealth drone for future air combat.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Army Test Fires Ghauri Medium-range Range Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega Arms Deal Including Super Hornet Block III, MQ-9 Reaper, Apache Helicopter, NASAMS Missile, HIMARS and TPY-4 Radar.

  • Air Platform

    Indian to become the first Asian country to acquire American armed drone worth $3 billion

  • Europe

    Major explosions and fire have torn through Russian factory manufacturing engines for tanks and armoured vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia unveiled $36.8 billion defense budget for 2024 fiscal year

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Will Supply S-400 To India In December, The Looming CAATSA Sanctions On India

  • Europe

    Russia endured 100,000 casualties for battle of Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Assassination fear: cancer-stricken Vlad will never enjoy $1.3 billion mansion that has wine cellar, private marina, vineyard, indoor Ice hockey, mini casino

  • Americas

    President Trump cements his legacy with a new class of battleship for US Navy.

  • Europe

    Italy to purchase 1050 Rheinmetall Lynx infantry fighting vehicles under $18 billion program

  • Air Platform

    Indian Cabinet Approved The Procurement of 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s domestically developed AIP for project 75I submarine

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers Two M-345 Training Aircraft To Italian Air Force

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