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  • [ April 20, 2026 ] U.S. State Department Approves $11.9 Billion Aegis Combat System Sale to Germany. C4iSR
  • [ April 20, 2026 ] Rafael Delivers Advanced Airborne Laser Weapon System to Israeli Air Force. Direct-energy Weapons
  • [ April 20, 2026 ] Taiwanese Navy is considering Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate for the next-gen frigate requirement. East Asia and Pacific Region
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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea To Develop New Submachine Gun To Replace K1A

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 31 March that it has begun seeking offers from local weapon manufacturers to develop a submachine gun to replace the S&T Motiv K1A 5.56 mm short‐barrelled […]

  • Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

    February 23, 2026 0
    The launch ceremony of the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “Ugolino Vivaldi” was held today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso. This is the first of four units that Fincantieri is building for the Italian [...]
  • The U.S. Must Supply Arms To African Countries To Counter Chinese Arms Exports

    May 8, 2021 0
    A widely-read Nigerian media outlet explained in a multipart published news why Nigeria felt it necessary to negotiate a series of covert military procurement deals with Beijing.  Sanctions Hit Rostec, China Quietly Replaced Russia As [...]
  • French Government To Spend $2.3 Billion To Develop F4 Standard For Rafale Aircraft

    August 17, 2021 0
    The French government has signed a $2.3 billion contract with Dassault Aviation to develop Rafale’s F4 standard, which is expected to be validated by 2024, although some functions will be ready by 2022. French Armed [...]
  • Indonesia Drops South Korean Submarine In Favor Of French Scorpene Class Submarine Worth $2.16 Billion

    May 20, 2023 0
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  • Ukraine’s SBU Blew Up Baikal–Amur Rail Bridge in Buryatia Sabotaging Russia’s Major Rail Link to China

    December 3, 2023 0
    A crucial rail link between Russia and China thousands of miles away from the frontline in Ukraine was sabotaged in an operation directed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), it has been reported. Ukraine’s [...]
  • Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

    August 18, 2021 0
    The first corvette ship built in Turkey for the Pakistan Navy was launched Sunday from a shipyard in Istanbul, announced Turkish Istanbul Shipyard. The MILGEM-class corvette, named PNS Babur, was launched in a ceremony attended [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

  • Naval Platforms

    India launches the fourth P15B destroyer and second P17A frigate

  • Europe

    First phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project kicks off

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

  • Europe

    BAE Systems successfully tests M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon

  • South Asia

    Rape and Abduction by Bangladesh Military: An Account of Indigenous Bangladeshi Girl

  • Americas

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

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Showcases New AESA Radar For FA-50 Fighter Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia’s Almaz-Antey Cyber Breach Exposed Indian Army’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile Contract Details

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate for Philippine Navy

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivered Final Two River-class OPV

  • Anti-air Missiles

    BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter Of Tatmadaw

  • Air Platform

    Embarrassing Display: Russia’s Su-35 shot down a Su-30SM2

  • Defense Industry

    Fincantieri, Navantia to work jointly on maritime domains

  • C4iSR

    Saab to deliver Giraffe ground-based longe-range surveillance radar systems to UAE

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Military Takes Full Control Of Country And Private Enterprises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Started Building Type 054B Frigate With Russian Subsystem

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Releases Photo Of First Rafale For Greece

  • Air Platform

    Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver kamikaze drones hit Moscow with huge explosions, creating air traffic chaos

  • Europe

    Russia secretly approached Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, Syria and Belarus to buy back weapons and helicopters engines it sold past years

  • Europe

    Finland To Donate Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Weapons China Copied From Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Israel and America

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Meat Grinder: Russia suffered 2,600 casualties in two days in Kharkiv offensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    European Countries Helping Taiwan Design And Build Submarines Domestically

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Received First Boxer Armored Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Extends State Of Emergency

  • Europe

    Canada Sent More Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT’s Kalaetron Attack Jammer To Provide Electronic Shield For Eurofighter and FCAS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire pact at ASEAN summit in Malaysia.

  • C4iSR

    Norwegian Kongsberg To Deliver Counter Drone Networks To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia To Purchase Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rockets System After Purchasing FA-50M From South Korea

  • Americas

    US Army unveils next-gen Bradley fighting vehicle

  • Americas

    US To Build Six Nuclear Powerplants In India

  • Middle East

    President Erdogan said that Turkey would bring down Su-35 warplanes over Syria using Russian-made S-400.

  • Europe

    Cyprus ready to donate T-80U tanks to Ukraine in exchange of Greek Leopard 2 tanks

  • Air Platform

    Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

  • Americas

    Damen To Build Sigma Class Frigates For Colombia

  • Africa

    Kyrgyzstan And Angola Are The Latest Countries To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • Europe

    Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    French To Seek Compensation From Australian For Cancelled Submarine Project

  • Europe

    Putin’s phobia: fear of flying and being poisoned, Vladimir Putin remains very anxious after Ukraine shot down IL-22 command post and Beriev A-50, IL-96-300PU presidential plane proved unreliable

  • Europe

    Losing all armors Putin’s Army is now fighting in Ukraine on Horseback

  • Air Platform

    Why Australia Needs B-21 Raider For Long-range Strike Missions?

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