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  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Pantsir, and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks. Europe
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Castellion Awarded Contract to Produce Blackbeard Hypersonic Missiles for the U.S. Navy. Americas
  • [ June 19, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow’s oil refinery embarrass Putin for the second time in a row. 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 […]

  • Ukraine and Slovakia to jointly build 155mm self-propelled howitzer

    October 15, 2023 0
    Ukrainian media has reported that Ukraine and Slovakia plan to jointly develop a new 155mm self-propelled howitzer for the country’s armed forces. Slovak KONŠTRUKTA-Defence develops new 155mm self-propelled howitzerDateNovember 17, 2023Brazilian Army purchased Czech Zuzana 2 [...]
  • Russia’s MiG-35 fighter is being briefly used against Ukraine, UAC reported

    December 9, 2023 0
    The latest Russian fighter jet, the MiG-35, has been confirmed to be deployed in the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to statements by Sergei Korotkov, the Chief Designer at the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Ever [...]
  • Israel and Singapore Develop High-tech Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile

    May 13, 2022 0
    It’s an unlikely pairing at first glance: Israel Aerospace Industries and Singapore Technology Engineering, one in Asia, the other in the Middle East. Dig deeper, however, and the idea of pairing ST’s superb insensitive munition [...]
  • Ukraine Struck 50 Russian Targets In Forcing Russian Navy To Retreat From Crimea

    January 5, 2025 0
    In 2024, Ukraine struck 50 Russian targets in Crimea, forces Black Sea Fleet retreat from Crimea. Ukrainian Navy secured strategic maritime corridors for grain exports. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war [...]
  • Indian Air Force Grounds Tejas Fleet After Third Crash Due to Flight Control System Malfunction.

    February 22, 2026 0
    The Indian Air Force’s Tejas fighter jet fleet is under scrutiny following a recent crash during landing. This marks the third significant incident involving the aircraft, with the pilot escaping unharmed but the jet sustaining [...]
  • Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds warns Naval Group to meet contractual obligations

    February 24, 2020 0
    Relations between the Federal Government and the French company designing Australia’s future submarines have hit a new low, with the Defence Minister declaring she will hold the group to account on its local industry commitments. [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • South Asia

    Japan to sign security pact with Bangladesh.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan, a Perfect Puppet State of China!

  • Europe

    Two Russian colonels fell out of windows and found dead

  • Air Platform

    Russian Ka-52 Alligator gunship crashed during a combat sortie

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh to investigate alleged Indian RAW involvement during 2009 paramilitary mutiny.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan will conduct anti-ship missile firing exercises first time in Australia

  • Americas

    Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

  • Naval Platforms

    Hunter Class Frigates (Type 26 Global Combat Ship) of Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Started Fitting Out Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Mogami-class Friday

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive 300KM Range ATACMS Missiles, U.S. Department of Defense Reported

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Purchases VN1 Armored Vehicles Despite VT-4 Tanks and VN1 Failing in Border Skirmish.

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine signs defense cooperation agreement with Swedish Saab

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian Navy’s Buyan-M class corvette in Lake Onega.

  • Europe

    Finland is on the edge of war with Russia in 2022

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Five shipbuilders to outline their opening pitch for the Australian navy’s new $10 billion frigate project

  • Africa

    Chad Latest Muslim Country Opens Embassy In Israel

  • Defense Industry

    Spanish Sascorp To Unveil Amphibious UGV At FEINDEF 2021

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy’s New Type 054 AP Frigate Started Sea Trials In China

  • Air Platform

    A Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad suffered fuel pump failure in mid-flight.

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Ka-52 attack helicopters

  • Europe

    A luxurious mansion owned by Vladimir Putin in the Altai Republic mysteriously caught fire

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates human catastrophe for displaced Karen, Kachin and Rohingya

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS strikes destroyed a Russian oil depot in Luhansk region

  • Europe

    Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew Killed

  • Air Platform

    Super Hornet Block II can carry Stormbreaker glide bomb

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s 500km range SAPSAN ballistic missile program could be a game changer for its counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • Middle East

    Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia called off Su-35 negotiation with Russia

  • Americas

    China wants to redevelop JY-27A, JYL-1, Type 305A and H-200 radars after Venezuela failure.

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Overhauls HMAS Canberra’s IFF Antennas

  • Europe

    Russia scraps Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier giving up blue water naval ambitions

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded £135 Million For Eurofighter Typhoon’s Capability Enhancement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Suspends Death Sentences of Two Former Defence Ministers Accused of Corruption.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $870 Million F-35’s Sustainment Contract

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Taiwan to produce 1200 new missiles for its frigate.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army’s SAS – Who Dares Wins

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes used to strike Gaza ground targets

  • Europe

    Turkey’s President Erdogan hails country’s warship building capabilities

  • Americas

    U.S. Triples Patriot PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production to Meet Surging Air and Missile Defense Demand.

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • Europe

    Double Troubles For Russia: Ukraine Bought 5,100 MATADOR Anti-tank Weapons

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Europe

    Spanish F-110 Frigate Program Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Air Platform

    Peruvian Air Force Short-list Rafale F4, Saab Gripen And F-16V Block 70 For 24 Fighter Jets Requirements

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