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  • [ July 13, 2026 ] Russian moron flung from helicopter machine gun turret in viral training video. Europe
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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 […]

  • U.S. Reaffirmed Support to Indonesia Against Chinese Agression

    October 29, 2020 0
    JAKARTA (GDC) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo renewed the Trump administration’s rhetorical onslaught against China in Indonesia on Thursday as the American presidential election looms. With China a central theme in President Donald [...]
  • Finland delivers 130 mm M-46 howitzers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

    November 4, 2023 0
    According to a tweet by @UAWeapons, a video published by the Ukrainian army using the M-46 howitzers on the battlefield. Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers RequirementsDateJanuary 20, 2021Bayraktar TB2 could play a [...]
  • Putin Will Not Live To See 2024, Says Exiled Russian Official

    February 25, 2023 0
    Ilya Ponomarev, the exiled Russian opposition figure who was the only member of the Russian parliament to vote against Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, has said that Vladimir Putin will not live to see [...]
  • Royal Navy To Integrate Meteor BVRAAM and SPEAR missile into F-35B stealth jet

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  • US-operated AN/TPY-2 radar installation in Turkey aided Israeli Air Force

    July 14, 2025 0
    As missiles fly between Israel and Iran in their most dangerous confrontation to date, attention is turning to a high-tech radar system located in eastern Turkey. Israeli Air Force destroyed Iran’s Shiraz Electronics Industries, a [...]
  • Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

    March 24, 2025 0
    The Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) program includes the planned acquisition of 80 to 98 self-propelled 155mm howitzers to replace the 33 US-made M777 towed systems currently in service. Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled HowitzersDateJuly [...]
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. […]

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Upgrades Air Warfare Destroyers With Baseline 9 Aegis combat system

  • Air Platform

    French Rafale Conducts Maritime Exercises with French Navy’s Warship Forbin

  • Air Platform

    The combat range of the Bayraktar TB2 drones has been doubled

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukraine Unveils Cutting-edge Laser Weapons That Can Take Down Russian Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia needs to reduce its dependence on great power as it did for a century

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Takes Delivery of First Domestically Built Corvette

  • Europe

    German Startup to Deliver Hypersonic Missile for Bundeswehr in 2029.

  • Industry

    Russian Arms Makers Kalashnikov Lost $760 Million Due to CAATSA Sanctions: Report

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent special forces to Azerbaijan during the Iran war.

  • Americas

    Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone (USV) Struck Russian Port In Novorossiysk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Received Rheinmetall HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed a MiG-29 at the Crimea airfield, burned the St. Petersburg oil terminal and damaged the naval base.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • Land Platform

    South Korea Deploys K2 Black Panther and K9 Howitzers in Qatar for Multi-national Exercises

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-20 and J-35A Fighter Jets Are Far From Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Americas

    The US flew Super Hornet fighter jets over Guyana to send clear message to Venezuela

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • Europe

    The West misinterpreted Ukraine’s need to strike anywhere inside Russia not allowing Russia to regroup

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    German Navy Trials New Directed-energy Weapon System Developed By MBDA

  • Europe

    Ukraine Receives PT-91 Twardy Tanks From Poland

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Qatar Deploys Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile System.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strike Killed Iranian General Vahid Hakan Linked to Iran’s Satellite Network.

  • Europe

    Ukraine reports gains around Bakhmut, Ukrainian MoD says

  • Americas

    President Trump is expected to abolish 1987 arms control treaty to export sophisticated drones to South Asia and the Middle East.

  • Europe

    Military neutrality of Serbia, an act to balance between Russia and the NATO

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman And Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned ASW Capability

  • Americas

    Brazil’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project SN-BR Making Progress

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Buk, Pantsir, Tor and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Offers HDP-1500, HDP-2200 and HDP-10000 warships to Malaysian Navy.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Industries Manufactures Smart Bomb HGK-82 Kit

  • Europe

    Romania buys TB2 combat drones from Baykar worth $321 million

  • Europe

    Turkiye unveils Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic missile

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems successfully tests new self-propelled howitzer

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia collaborates with Turkey on UAV-mounted air-to-surface missiles

  • C4iSR

    RAF set to acquire five E-7 Wedgetails to replace E-3 Sentry

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Systems inked a contract to produce maritime surveillance drone worth $352.8 million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Adopts QBZ-191 Assault Weapons

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Negotiating With Taiwan To Sale M109A7 Paladin Howitzer

  • Air Platform

    Israel to Ask U.S. for Arms to Offset UAE F-35 Sale: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Welcomes Jose Rizal (FFG150) Frigate

  • Land Platform

    US state department approves 555 M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment packages for Egypt

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