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  • [ March 5, 2026 ] Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets. Middle East
  • [ March 5, 2026 ] Chinese military officers and commentators lambast Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela. Middle East
  • [ March 5, 2026 ] U.S. Navy’s HMAS Stirling-based AUKUS Rotational Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine USS Minnesota Torpedoed Iranian Frigate off Sri Lanka. Middle East
  • [ March 5, 2026 ] Iran fumed after Chinese-made Shahed copycat SF-200 drones were intercepted by America’s Patriot missile system. Loitering Munitions
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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea to upgrade K1A2 main battle tank

April 9, 2020 GDC 0

The South Korean Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DATQ) announced in March that it will conduct “advanced research” between June and October 2020 to determine how best to enhance the Republic of Korea Army’s […]

  • Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers In UK

    October 27, 2022 0
    The 30 additional Bushmasters will bring the total number of the protected mobility vehicles sent to Ukraine to 90. As well as Bushmasters, Australia has donated six M777 towed howitzers and ammunition, 28 M113 armored vehicles, anti-armor [...]
  • An-12 Cargo Aircraft Carrying 11 Tons Munitions For Bangladesh Army Crashed In Greece

    July 17, 2022 0
    A large cargo aircraft transporting munitions from Serbia to Bangladesh has crashed and exploded in a ball of flames in northern Greece, killing all eight crew onboard. An Antonov An-12 cargo plane operated by a [...]
  • President Biden Gave Permission To Strike Inside Russia

    May 31, 2024 0
    U.S. President Joe Biden has secretly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia – solely near the area of Kharkiv – with American weapons, Politico reported on Thursday, citing a U.S. official and two other [...]
  • EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

    October 24, 2025 0
    Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term [...]
  • India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

    June 9, 2020 0
    Indian and Chinese military commanders met over the weekend to try to resolve a bitter standoff along their disputed frontier high in the Himalayas where thousands of troops on both sides are facing off. The [...]
  • The U.S. State Dept Approves 36 F-15EX To Indonesian Government

    February 12, 2022 0
    The US State Department has just approved the planned purchase of 36 F-15EX fighter jets from Indonesia on Thursday. This new fleet will polish the capabilities of Indonesia’s air military which previously relied on F-16s [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine Requests More Bushmaster And Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

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

  • Americas

    US Coast Guard Commissions 44th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JASDF Is Routinely Intercepting Chinese Aircraft In Japanese Airspace

  • Middle East

    US Sate Department approves $2.3bn refurbishment package for 43 of Egypt’s AH-64E Apaches

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile Enters Production Phase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing to produce 205 additional AH-64E Apache helicopters for international customers

  • Europe

    Another Sabotage Attack With Massive Explosion Derailing Crimea Train

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI Unveils “Fire Storm 250” Armed Drone.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

  • Air Platform

    Polish MiG-29 Crashed, Pilots Flee The Scene

  • South Asia

    Tarique Siddique, DGDP and Sheikh Hasina embezzled $76.4 million from the Bangladesh army’s black hawk helicopter contract.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Achieves First F-35B Fighter Jet Landing on Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Africa

    Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

  • Europe

    Baykar Defence To Produce AI Integrated Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • Europe

    Ukraine laid foundations for greater air and sea drones warfare against Russia

  • Air Platform

    The British Army will operate uncrewed aircraft alongside AH-64 Apache helicopters.

  • Air Platform

    UAE Negotiating With South Korea to Purchase KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. disengaged itself from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

  • Middle East

    U.S. Approves $6.67 Billion Arms Sales to Israel and $9 billion arms sales to Saudi Arabia.  

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats from Australia

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Plans To Sell Su-57E To Myanmar and Vietnam At $100 Million Apiece

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Bulgaria purchases Naval Strike Missile for Coastal Defense System.

  • Middle East

    Israel Confirms That Slain Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah’s Successor Hashem Safieddine And Other Top Leaders Dead In Air Strikes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ministry of Defense to test first artificial intelligence enabled aircraft in 2025

  • Americas

    USS Zumwalt destroyers first to receive hypersonic missiles under new deal

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Will Replace Yak-130 Aircraft With Aero L-39NG Advanced Jet Trainer Amid Yak-130’s Flight Control System Issues

  • Europe

    Russian BTR-82 Armored Personnel Carriers Blowing Up In Ukraine Like Tin Cans

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Downed With RBS-70 MANPADS Near Avdiivka: Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia finally cancel Su-35, seek F-35 from the US

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Offers Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) to Slovakia

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves NASAMS Anti-air System For Kuwait

  • Central Asia

    Anti-Taliban Resistance NRF Captured Four More Districts

  • Europe

    FN Herstal Launches Evolys LMG

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 100 Turkish KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets

  • Europe

    Germany purchases Israeli-made PULS artillery rockets

  • Defense Industry

    Eurofighter Consortium Expects 200 Additional Fighter Jets Order in 2026

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

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