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  • [ July 15, 2026 ] PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have begun manufacturing the Evolved Scorpene-class Submarine. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] Germany becomes the first international site for ATACMS missile production. Ballistic Missile
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] China Flexes Dong Feng 17 Ballistic Missile in First Live Firing Demonstration. Ballistic Missile
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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 […]

  • Australia Joins French-led Naval Exercise In The Bay Of Bengal

    April 5, 2021 0
    Australia has sent two warships to take part in French-led naval training with other members of the so-called Quad – the United States, India and Japan. The French-led “La Perouse” war game will be conducted [...]
  • Russia’s astounding number of military hardware losses in Avdiivka will haunt Putin’s forces next year

    November 10, 2023 0
    Russia has recently suffered serious military equipment losses in its latest offensive surrounding the Ukrainian village of Avdiivka — and that’ll likely hurt Moscow’s future offensive capabilities, according to war analysts. Russia lost more than [...]
  • Russian fighter plane crashed near Tver was shot down: Report

    October 24, 2020 0
    The Russian Su-30 fighter that crashed on September 22 in the Tver region was being shot down by the friendly fire. This is reported by TASS with reference to an unnamed military source in the Russian Air Force [...]
  • Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

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  • Russian Akula-class submarine powered by tugboat!

    September 26, 2021 0
    The Northern Fleet’s Project 971 ‘Shchuka-B’ (NATO reporting name Akula) nuclear-powered submarine Vepr has run aground after its repairs and upgrade and is set to re-enter service with the Fleet in mid-July, a source in [...]
  • Boeing has offered to produce the Ghost Bat drone in Poland as part of its 32 F-15EX sales pitch.

    February 2, 2026 0
    As the Polish Ministry of National Defence is advancing plans to purchase up to 32 new fighter jets, Boeing is pitching the F-15EX jet, emphasizing its air superiority fighter’s payload, range and speed. Poland considers [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    KNDS to unveil next-gen main battle tank at Eurosatory 2024

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Defense System Shot Down Four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Jet-powered Drone and Missile Test as ‘Hell’ Fired on Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First South Korea Designed Submarine Starts Sea Trials

  • C4iSR

    Sweden purchases the Thales GM200 multi-mission compact radar

  • South Asia

    Top Indian Army General Confirmed that India Wants the Bangladesh Military Paralyzed.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh says Indian-made military hardware lasted three months, Chinese-made K-8W and F-7 aircraft grounded, and Chinese-designed Padma-class OPV inoperable

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveils ‘game changing’ grenade launcher

  • Americas

    U.S. destroyer breaks Navy record for longest stint at sea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany in talks with Israel to buy more Arrow 3 air defense systems.

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • C4iSR

    Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

  • Air Platform

    Russia curtailed the Su-57 flight along the border after Ukraine received Gripen jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • C4iSR

    The USAF taps Boeing to select new F-15 sensor supplier

  • Air Platform

    Peru confirmed purchases of 24 Gripen E/F fighter jets instead of Rafale and F-16V

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine forces use US-made AN/MPQ-64 radar to fight off Russians

  • Air Platform

    Aksungur ASW: Meet Turkish New Advanced Land and Naval Warfare Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Army targets Beijing with its newly developed long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic missile from Japan

  • Europe

    Royal Marines Commandos have taken part in ‘high-risk’ covert operations in Ukraine, commandant general reveals

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan started mass producing TC-2 short-range air defense system

  • C4iSR

    Su-35’s Irbis-E FCR: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • Europe

    US sending latest generation 155mm M777A2 howitzers to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Britain, Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Military Junta

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands Cancelled Sale Of 28 F-16 Fighting Falcon To Draken International In Favor Of Ukraine

  • Europe

    Beretta Defence Proposes Next-gen GRAYBURN Rifle for British Armed Forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Researchers Find Chinese Submariners Are Suffering From Mental Health Problems

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland purchases several hundred JASSM extended-range cruise missiles worth $735 million.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones In Kherson

  • Europe

    Turkiye new armed USV ‘SALVO’ passes initial firing trials

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine requests THAAD anti-ballistic missile, F/A-18 Hornet, C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopters from the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debt trap: These countries owe China billions. Most are struggling to pay back

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government has sent high-ranking air guard officers and police officers to retirement who worked as India’s RAW informants.

  • Europe

    Saab Launches New Autonomous Ocean Core for Naval Vessels

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aselsan To Replace Canadian Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB3 Drones

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

  • Anti-air Missiles

    India to shelf Akash and Trishul SAM as the radar can’t see the target

  • Ballistic Missile

    Rocketsan Test Fires Tayfun Short-range Ballistic Missile

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed in Cox Bazar District

  • Europe

    Russia Destroying Its Own T-90M Proryv Tank Using Lancet Drone To Stop Ukrainian Forces Capturing Tank

  • Europe

    NATO fighter jets intercept Russia’s MiG-31 fighter jets over Estonian airspace.

  • Europe

    German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

  • Middle East

    Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades.

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Has Shown Interest In F-35 Stealth Jets

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s Indian passport is circulating on social media

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russian Oil refinery 130 km from Putin’s palace

  • Air Platform

    Ecuador Grounds Indian-made HAL Dhruv Junk Helicopters After Four Crashes

  • Air Platform

    South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

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