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East Asia and Pacific Region

Kim Jong Un Tours Major Ballistic Missile Factory Near Pyongyang.

September 2, 2025 GDC 0

North Korean state media has released photos of Kim Jong Un’s tour of a major munitions factory, which he hailed as central to the country’s military modernization, state media reported. The inspection took place ahead […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

New Close-up Image Shows North Korean Shipyards Was Inept and Lacked Technical Know-how on Launching Destroyer

June 1, 2025 GDC 0

North Korea wanted to show strength, or at least tried to…. What it ended up showing was a monumental failure. Its most advanced destroyer, equipped with a vertical missile launch system, sank just minutes after […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Kim Jong Un’s 5,000-ton Destroyer Sank in Front of His Eyes

May 23, 2025 GDC 0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reprimanded officials over a “serious accident and criminal act” that resulted in damage to a newly built warship, state media has reported. The 5,000-tonne destroyer damaged its hull […]

Ballistic Missile

North Korea Test Fires New Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

January 8, 2025 GDC 0

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said that a new hypersonic missile system used in a test launch on Monday would help deter the country’s rivals in the Pacific, the KCNA state news agency reported. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Kim Jong Un to visit Moscow to sign reciprocal deal for North Korea receives spy satellites and Russia receives Hwasal-2 cruise and KN-23 ballistic missiles

November 27, 2024 GDC 0

South Korea’s defense chief Shin Won-sik said on Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could visit Russia soon. North Korea is preparing a mass shipment of cruise missiles and ballistic missiles as Russia […]

Americas

North Korean Fake Companies Subcontracted To US Tech Giants To Fund Kim Jong-un’s Missile Program

November 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

North Korea Sending 10,000 Troops To Russia As North Korean Soldiers Started To Surrender And Desert In Ukraine

October 16, 2024 GDC 0

The United States is “concerned” by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a White House spokesperson said on Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy this week accused North Korea of transferring 10,000 […]

Ballistic Missile

North Korean KN-23 failed in the Ukraine war, but that didn’t stop Kim Jong Un from having a photo opportunity with the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile

July 29, 2024 GDC 0

North Korea’s new arsenal of ballistic missiles is set for its first real-world test on the battlefield in Ukraine. But Kim Jong-un may be worried based on the success of US interceptor systems in that […]

Europe

Desperate Putin To Meet Tyrant Kim Jong Un For New Shipment Of Ammunitions, Tanks And Missiles

June 18, 2024 GDC 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting on Tuesday, both countries announced, amid international concerns about their military cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised North Korea for “firmly […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea delivered millions of rounds of ammo, but its poor quality hurt Russian soldiers and damaged turrets

February 4, 2024 GDC 0

Russia is using low-quality, often-defective artillery shells from North Korea that can cause problems on the front lines, Ukraine’s army said in a Facebook post Tuesday. In some cases, the North Korean-supplied shells damage cannon […]

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  • Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

    August 21, 2024 0
    Labour candidate accused of going to extraordinary lengths to cover up links to Putin and a $1.2 billion arms deal between Bangladesh and Russia. Tulip Siddiq was born on 16 September 1982 in Sutton, London. [...]
  • Russia orders more Tor-M2 missiles as Ukraine keeps destroying them with cheap drones

    September 2, 2023 0
    The Russian Armed Forces will receive additional Tor-M2 tactical surface-to-air missile systems as part of a new deal between the Ministry of Defense and builder Kupol Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant. Ukraine destroyed two Russian Tor-M2 surface-to-air [...]
  • Ukraine Announces Revival of AN-178 Transport Aircraft Project

    January 21, 2021 0
    Ukraine announced the revival of the Antonov aircraft plant and started production of An-178 transport aircraft. Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport AircraftDateMarch 15, 2021Antonov to Replace Russian-made Components of An-178 Transport AircraftDateOctober 2, [...]
  • Bangladesh army officer arrested for alleged involvement in public unrest, militant training, and receiving instruction from the Indian RAW.

    August 8, 2025 0
    The Bangladesh Army has formed a court of inquiry against an army officer over allegations of his political involvement and a preliminary investigation has found the allegations true, said a press release issued by the [...]
  • Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia sign agreement to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

    November 10, 2020 0
    Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia signed an agreement on Tuesday to end six weeks of fierce fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh in a deal Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described as “unspeakably painful” in an emotional Facebook post. [...]
  • Putin’s Russia in panic and disarray after armed rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don

    June 25, 2023 0
    Vladimir Putin has decried an armed rebellion by a private military group as a treasonous act of “betrayal”. Defecting Wagner Boss Shot Down Russian Helicopter, Putin Deploys Troops in Moscow Fearing CoupDateJune 24, 2023Mad Vlad [...]
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. […]

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 […]

  • Middle East

    Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, sent a resignation letter to Khamenei, citing total takeover by IRGC commanders.

  • South Asia

    ভারত, চীন প্রতিযোগিতা বাংলাদেশের সামরিক বাহিনীকে জাতীয় নিরাপত্তার চাহিদা মেটাতে অক্ষম করে দিয়েছে (Translated)

  • Air Platform

    Finland Prepares to Receive Its First F-35A Stealth Jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • Defense Industry

    Too Expensive and Complex Export Laws: Japanese Defense Industries Faces Existential Threat Without Exports

  • Air Platform

    China’s New WJ-700 Completes Maiden Flight

  • Middle East

    Vaccine Diplomacy: China Takes Syria In Its Orbit

  • Africa

    Turkey, Ethiopia and Morocco signs arms deal for supplying drones to African countries

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

  • Defense Industry

    Australia to buy three nuclear-powered submarines with option to buy two more -White House

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft Completes First Supersonic Flight

  • Defense Industry

    Romania Cancels Warship Deal With France’s Naval Group

  • Africa

    Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

  • Europe

    Rocketsan, Kale Jet Engines signed agreement to build jet engines for cruise missile.

  • Europe

    Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

  • Americas

    USS Abraham Lincoln captain becomes the first woman to take a US aircraft carrier to sea

  • Africa

    China launches OPV for Algeria based on Type 056 corvette

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 may not be built with quality workmanship, says Vietnam’s MoD

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin “realizes he’s made a mistake” with the invasion of Ukraine, says Commander James Stavridis

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • Americas

    Raytheon Standard Missile 6 is the most versatile missile ever deployed by the U.S.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases 173 SM‑6 and 577 SM‑2 missiles from the U.S.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • Europe

    Ukrainian using Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones against Russian soldier’s hideouts, killing hundreds of soldiers

  • Middle East

    Lockheed’s F-35 at the heart of UAE, Israeli Peace Deal

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Cyber

    Chinese Spy Risks His Life to Defect to Australia

  • Middle East

    Earth Shattering Explosion In Beirut As Israeli Air Force Sent GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb 50 Meters Deep In Hezbollah Bunker

  • C4iSR

    Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • South Asia

    India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Column Of Russian 1960s D-30 Howitzers Before It Fired Any Rounds

  • Middle East

    Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

  • Europe

    Swedish Saab, Polish WB Group Sign MoU to explore cooperation on UAV systems.

  • Europe

    Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijani President orders armed forces to transition to NATO standard and bans Russian oil tankers from entering Baku port.

  • Air Platform

    French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    20 Indian Soldiers Killed In A Violent Clash With Chinese Soldiers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia reorganizes the defence department and creates a separate delivery agency.

  • Infantry Weapons

    AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration To Review Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia And UAE

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    Europe

    U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not to Sale F-16V to Turkey

  • Defense Industry

    German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 Poseidon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China poses a real threat to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Europe

    Germany and Norway jointly started building six Type 212CD submarines

  • South Asia

    TKMS links up with Indian firm to work on submarine weapons technologies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • Americas

    South Korea delivers K2 Black Panther battle tank to Peru

  • Air Platform

    Can Cash-strapped Pakistan Afford To Buy 40 J-35 Fourth-gen Fighter Jets From China?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS rocket artillery takes out the Russian drone team

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