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  • [ July 23, 2026 ] CENTCOM Video Evidence Undeniably Proves that U.S. Drones Destroyed Two Chinese-made HQ-17AE Short-Range Missiles. Middle East
  • [ July 23, 2026 ] South Korea emerged as a major arms supplier to Europe. Defense Industry
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Myanmar Army’s $40 Billion Crystal Meth Business

April 20, 2021 GDC 0

The coup d’état in Myanmar has restored the powerful armed forces, or Tatmadaw, to full control of the country, after a decade of nominally civilian rule. The carefully constructed 2008 Constitution constrained the ability of […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The West Should Support Myanmar’s Rebels As They Do In Syria

March 30, 2021 GDC 0

SIPRI estimates suggest that between 2015 and 2019, Myanmar imported 49 percent of its arms from China while the share of Russia and India stood at 16 percent and 14 percent respectively. Barely a week […]

  • Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian Grad rocket launchers

    July 25, 2023 0
    Ukrainian artillery reportedly destroyed Russia’s Grad-1 rocket launcher in Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine Destroys Soviet-era Uragan Artillery RocketsDateOctober 24, 2022American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian ArmyDateOctober 19, 2022Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s [...]
  • M-61A1 20mm Gatling gun

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  • Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

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  • Germany Purchases Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Drone.

    January 28, 2026 0
    The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) on January 12 ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from US manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare. According to a Bundeswehr press release, the Medium Altitude [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $10.8 Billion Contract To Upgrade F-22 Raptor

    November 8, 2021 0
    The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Lockheed Martin a $10.8 billion contract for the modernization of the F-22 fleet. Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth JetsDateMay [...]
  • Bangladesh Army Plans to Setup Joint Venture with American Eleris Energy

    December 18, 2020 0
    U.S. developer Eleris Energy has initiated talks to set up 2.2 GW of solar power plant capacity in Bangladesh. Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power PlantDateSeptember 14, 2021Rocketsan Delivers [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Evidence Shows Polish Missile Attacks Were Russian-origin S-300 Missile Fired From Belarus, Not From Ukraine

  • Europe

    F-16 VS F-16: Greek Pilots Locked on Turkish F-16

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Air Platform

    RAF Typhoon will get new advanced ECRS MK2 AESA radar

  • Middle East

    S-300 failed: Syria says Israeli F-16 strike puts Damascus airport out of service again

  • Europe

    Spanish Army Purchases 394 Armored Vehicles Replacing M113 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    ATACMS could be a game changer for Kyiv’s goal of retaking Crimea, former U.S. General Ben Hodges has said

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

  • Cruise Missiles

    UK startup Rotron Aerospace tests new long-range cruise missile.

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

  • Americas

    US Army Orders M109A7 Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI poised to secure $905 million contract for Indian Air Force refuelling aircraft.

  • Europe

    President Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to set up separate service branches for drone forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • C4iSR

    NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet Receives Next-gen Electronic Attack Pod

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland purchases Patriot missile defense system worth $2.2 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Sends More Gepard Anti-air Systems To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive more CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The underperforming Indian Brahmos missile was sold because of China, not because of its performance

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

  • Americas

    Russian FSB human trafficking Cubans to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China supplies arms to Australia’s backyard

  • Air Platform

    Swiss RUAG to produce payload suspensions for Saab Gripen E/F

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Tests Bunker Busting SARB-83 Munition

  • Europe

    Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territory

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary boss says Ukraine makes gains in Bakhmut; Kyiv says counteroffensive yet to begin

  • South Asia

    Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France and Spain Signed Agreement On FCAS Fighter’s Propulsion

  • Air Platform

    Israel Buying More F-35I Adir Stealth Jets And KC-46 Tankers

  • Europe

    Ever Declining Sales Order & Reputation of Russia’s MiG

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    H&B Awarded Contract Support AUKUS Submarine’s Supply Chain

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Army Deploys Second THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belgorod Governor Orders Fortification Of Border With Ukraine As Ukrainian Counteroffensives Continue In East

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Delivers First Operational Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany.

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 is no match for Turkish F-16s supported by Peace Eagle AEW&C says Chinese defense expert

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded $192 million contract to produce AMRAAM missile for Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions San Antonio-class LPD, USS Fort Lauderdale

  • Americas

    HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

  • Air Platform

    Boeing begins building P-8A Poseidon for Norway

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Japan purchases 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles worth $1.7 billion

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Uncategorized

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $311 Million Contact To Produce 1,800 Javelin Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Philippine Air Force inducts A-29B Super Tucano training aircraft

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