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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Russian troops have a 20-to 35-minute life expectancy at the front line. Europe
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Air Platform

Egypt And Algeria Received 1980s MiG-29 Airframes, Because MiG-35 Was Propaganda Jet

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

Russia’s MiG-35 is currently being viewed as an increasingly hard to sell combat jet, not only to the domestic military, but also to export customers. The only known series-production order for the classic MiG-35 fighter, […]

Air Platform

Here’s why Russia’s MiG-35 is absent from Ukraine War

October 1, 2022 GDC 0

Almost seven months into the Ukraine war, Russia’s MiG-35 has been no show in combat. Russia used its Soviet-era Su-25, Su-24, Su-27, Su-30SM and Su-35S, but not the over-hyped MiG-35. The MiG-35 “Fulcrum-F” is a […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Malaysian Defense Minister Sabu called Ex-PM Najib Razak “A Stupid” For Buying Su-30MKM Fighter Jets

November 1, 2021 GDC 0

Malaysia, which has purchased Russian Su-30MKM fighters for its Royal Malaysian Air Force, is complaining of a number of issues that have emerged with the planes. The aircraft are difficult to service, and it is […]

Air Platform

RSK-MIG Failed to Repair 19 Polish MiG-29 Aircraft

September 28, 2021 GDC 0

In December, Bulgaria’s government said that it has approved the defense ministry’s intention to increase its expenditure by $914,200 to ensure the overhaul of the country’s aging fleet of Russian-made MiG-29s. Bulgaria is in talk […]

Air Platform

Smoky Bandit: The Malaysian Air Force Retires All Russian Aircraft

September 2, 2021 GDC 0

On June 22, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense released a tender released for Lead-in Fighter/Trainer Aircraft; within the tender, the Malaysian air force intends to purchase a platform that combines combat training and strike aircraft. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

December 2, 2020 GDC 0

Nine warships, 14 aircraft as well as Indian Navy fast interceptor craft have been deployed to trace the missing pilot of a MiG-29K trainer aircraft which ditched mid-sea off Goa on November 26, learned GDC citing NDTV news. The Navy statement also […]

Air Platform

Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

December 1, 2020 GDC 0

New Delhi (GDC) — The crash of the Indian Navy’s MiG-29K aircraft Thursday has yet again put the spotlight on the Russian fighter jet that has had a troubled history, both in India and in its […]

Air Platform

The Differences Between MiG-29M2 and MiG-35

July 28, 2020 GDC 0

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South Asia

Indian Navy’s Mig-29K’s Engine Caught Fires, Pilots Safely Ejected From The Aircraft

November 17, 2019 GDC 0

Goa, India —On 16 November 2019, Indian Ministry of Defence released a statement that during a training mission, after take off from INS HANSA at Dabolim a Mig 29k aircraft suffered an engine fire. The […]

C4iSR

A Long Road Ahead of Russia’s Phazotron-NIIR Zhuk AESA Radar to Pass the Test

December 13, 2018 LM Publications 0

The Russia’s Phazotron-NIIR Corp. claims that it has the newly built Phazatron Zhuk AESA radar system. This is the first AESA of Russian origin. The 600-mm.-dia. (24-in.) Prototype radar with 680 transmit/receive (TR) modules has […]

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  • Rheinmetall delivered high-tech reconnaissance system to Ukraine

    April 5, 2023 0
    Dusseldorf-based Rheinmetall company has announced that it supplies Ukraine with automated reconnaissance systems. Rheinmetall sends more Leopard 2A4 tanks to UkraineDateNovember 21, 2023Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian ArmyDateJune 3, 2021Germany’s [...]
  • Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

    September 14, 2021 0
    Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant ‘Kupol’ of Russia, the manufacturer of Tor-M short-range air defense system, has supplied cooling systems to the ‘Ruppur’ Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Bangladesh and Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey. Almaz-Antey [...]
  • Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

    September 2, 2024 0
    Austria is considering a joint procurement with Italy of Leonardo M-346 trainers to replace the Saab 105 aircraft it retired in 2020. Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from ItalyDateSeptember 9, 2024Austria acquired 12 [...]
  • Explosion in Military Plant: Anti-Putin Troops Sabotage Russian Military Plant in Bryansk

    May 24, 2023 0
    Another Russian region is reportedly under attack from anti-Putin troops after a blaze was seen ripping through a suspected military plant. Explosions in Belgorod: Anti-Putin Russian Volunteer Corps and Freedom of Russia Legion Took Over [...]
  • Oshkosh Defense awarded contract to produce unmanned launcher vehicles for US Marines

    June 1, 2024 0
    The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded the Oshkosh Defense a contract for additional unmanned missile launcher vehicles. US Marine Corps forms first unit with ground-launched Tomahawk cruise missilesDateSeptember 20, 2023Japan fires a Type 88 anti-ship [...]
  • Philippines Invites Saab, Lockheed, KAI And TAI For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Tenders

    October 8, 2024 0
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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. […]

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief

  • Counter-drone System

    Saab Awarded $530 Million Contract to Integrate Nimbrix Drone Killer Missile onto Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

  • Middle East

    Iran retains half of its drone and missile capacity inside the bunker at the start of the ceasefire.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Killed Second Russian General Outside Kharkiv, A Serious Blow to KGB Putin

  • Cruise Missiles

    MBDA expands its Deep Precision Strike capabilities with the Land Cruise Missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS blew up North Korean-made 240mm M1991 rocket artillery

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabian SAMI signs agreement with Turkish Baykar Defense on Drone Production

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Set For Big Win In 2024 With Its Supersonic Jets And Drones

  • Naval Platforms

    China building a third aircraft carrier with ambitions to challenge US Navy

  • C4iSR

    Saab launches second SIGINT ship for Poland.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China Tensions, Japan, Vietnam Sign Defense Deal

  • Africa

    Sanctions Hit Rostec, China Quietly Replaced Russia As Arms Exporter

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia fired North Korean-made KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles on Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Casualties To Reach 110,000 Before This Christmas

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 094 Submarine Surfaced Again In Taiwan Strait Due To Technical Malfunction, A Sign China’s Troubled Nuclear Triad

  • Air Platform

    Saab delivers aft section of T-7A trainer for testing

  • Europe

    Russia’s Corvette “Provorny”, which is under construction, caught fire in St. Petersburg

  • Europe

    Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Poland delivers 18 Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

  • Europe

    Raytheon delivers NASAMS II to Lithuanian Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Receive Hand-held Black Hornet Surveillance Drone From Norway

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

  • Americas

    Shield AI brings its X-BAT VTOL autonomous fighter jet to Eurosatory.

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Ditches Pakistani JF-17 Fighter Jets in Favor of French Rafale F3R Jets

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Australia to deliver 30 more Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. designates Wagner mercenary as transnational criminal organization

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine forces use US-made AN/MPQ-64 radar to fight off Russians

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s MHI launches ‘Mogami’ first-in-class 30FFM Frigate for the JMSDF

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agreed to Buy 35 F-35 Stealth Jets, Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Unveils ASCOD Command Vehicle With Elbit’s Turret

  • Air Platform

    MAF to fly Su-30SM2 with a new engine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Army Steals Training Helicopters From Ukraine

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchases M142 HIMARS Worth $670 Million

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle at Modern Day Marine.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades.

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon’s GaN-based Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar for Patriot Missile Defense System

  • Europe

    A huge blast ripped through Russian oil depot and rail link in occupied Donetsk

  • Industry

    One Belt, One Road (OBOR), Plus Grease Payments: Chinese Arms Sales in Asia and Africa In The Name of Development

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