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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Belgium will buy 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger anti-air system. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Denmark will buy two P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Air Platform
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Middle East

Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets.

March 5, 2026 GDC 0

An American-origin F/A-18 fighter jet of the Kuwait Air Force, and not Patriot surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) as initially believed, had taken out the three F-15E Strike Eagles in a friendly fire incident in Kuwaiti airspace […]

Air Platform

Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

October 21, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

June 27, 2024 GDC 0

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BAE Systems delivers four new Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait

January 18, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-ship Missile

Kuwaiti Air Force’s H225M Helicopters Equipment Exocet Anti-ship Missiles

March 22, 2023 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Kuwait Cleared To Buy 60 AIM-120 AMRAAM From Raytheon

August 27, 2022 GDC 0

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of Advanced Weapons in Support of the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft Program and related equipment for an estimated […]

C4iSR

In-depth Analysis Of Eurofighter Typhoon’s Cutting-edge ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar

July 8, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

February 3, 2022 GDC 0

Italy’s Leonardo said it is not subject of a judicial investigation in relation to the Kuwait Eurofighter program. The country signed a $9 billion order with Leonardo in 2016 for 28 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters. On Monday, […]

Defense Industry

Malaysia Negotiating With Kuwait to Buy Legacy F/A-18 Hornet

January 2, 2022 GDC 0

Malaysia is hoping to buy Kuwait’s entire fleet of Boeing F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter jets, although discussions between both governments over the sale have yet to begin. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in Malaysia’s parliament, […]

Air Platform

Leonardo Delivers First 2 Eurofighter to Kuwait

December 16, 2021 GDC 0

The first two Eurofighter Typhoons out of an order for 28 aircraft for the Air force of Kuwait landed in Kuwait City on Tuesday. The Eurofighter Typhoon for the Kuwait Air Force feature a wide […]

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  • Israeli Forces Seized 3,300 Weapons in Syrian Operations

    January 16, 2025 0
    Israeli soldiers have seized more than 3,300 items of military equipment from Syria, including weapons and electronic equipment, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday. Israeli Air Force Struck Chemical Weapons Storage Facility in SyriaDateDecember [...]
  • Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

    April 28, 2021 0
    Kenya spent an average of 5.1% of its allocated defense budget on capital expenditure (CAPEX) during 2015-2019. During the forecast period the country is expected to invest around 8.6% of its defense budget on CAPEX. [...]
  • U.S. Navy launches Arleigh-Burke-class Flight III guided-missile destroyer

    June 12, 2021 0
    The U.S. Navy launched the first of it’s Flight III guided missile destroyers, the future Jack H. Lucas, the branch announced on Monday. HII Started Building Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)DateJanuary 13, 2021HII [...]
  • Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

    April 10, 2026 0
    The United Arab Emirates emerged Wednesday as a suspected offensive actor in the widening Gulf conflict, with multiple Iranian sources and open-source military analysts pointing to UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets as the [...]
  • Anschütz Acheived Design Milestone with Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

    December 19, 2024 0
    Anschütz has completed the next milestone in the Australian Hunter Class Frigate Program. During the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems (WINBS), the overall system design was presented to [...]
  • An In-depth Look at GaN Based AESA Radar

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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. […]

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 1000 soldiers, 21 tanks and 93 drones in a day

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia launches RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile targeting Ukraine’s Dnipro city

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

  • Africa

    Temu tank: Nigerian Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 tank takes 30 minutes to cool down the turret and are incapable of rapid fire.

  • Europe

    U.S. Approves F-35, Super Hornet And Patriot Missile Defense System For Switzerland

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Tehran activates S-400 missile system, but Israeli F-35I Adir already breached S-400 in Syria

  • Europe

    Thales UK Awarded Contract To Produce RWS For Boxer IFV

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded Contract to Produce CERETRON Multispectral Sensors and Data Processors for German Army.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Raytheon Awarded $111 Million Sustainment Contract For NASAM

  • Air Platform

    Eight Russian Fighter Jets Crashed Since September Due To Technical Malfunctions And Poor Pilot Training

  • Air Platform

    Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashed in Assam’s Jorhat due to Faulty Maintenance by HAL.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy upgrades Tapper-class patrol boat with ASW capability

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Lets Israeli Commercial Planes Cross Its Airspace

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone unit blows up rare Russian Zaslon radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PRC regrets buying Russian S-400 air defense system

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $1000 Kamikaze Drones Blew Up Russia’s $100 Million Buk and Tor Surface-to-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Considers Sending Warship to the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

  • Africa

    Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West Africa

  • South Asia

    India to pledge more defense procurement from the U.S.

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Wants Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine Propulsion For Its Warships

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Produce CV90 combat vehicles

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s court sends 15 senior army officers to jail for crimes against humanity.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft: China Copies Swedish Visby-class Corvette As New Ship Design For PLA Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping panics during the Iran war concern regarding CIA infiltration and drone bans over Beijing.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Americas

    BWX Technologies Awarded $2.1 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Contract

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels seized key town in major defeat for junta forces

  • Naval Platforms

    Iran has requested India and Sri Lanka to take control of Iranian Navy’s ships, not return them to Iran.

  • Air Platform

    French Government To Spend $2.3 Billion To Develop F4 Standard For Rafale Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Emirati Sheikh Buys Israeli Soccer Club

  • Europe

    Leonardo Company set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Supply FLASH Dipping Sonar to German Navy

  • Uncategorized

    British Troops Survived A Friendly Fire From Estonian Troops in Mali

  • Air Platform

    No Simulators! Russian Air Force Glued GoPro Dash Cam On Modernized Su-30SM Fighter Jets

  • South Asia

    Indian Navy bans smartphones and social media at naval bases

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group releases propaganda clip of captives seized in assault on Israel

  • Middle East

    U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded $1.4 billion contract for C-130J aircraft

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

  • Air Platform

    CATIC Delivered 7 K-8W Training Aircraft to Bangladesh Air Guard

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • Europe

    Wagner boss Yevgeniy Prigozhin threatened to kill Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu son-in-law with a sledgehammer

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot Alexei who crashed Su-57, previously crashed Su-30, MiG-29 and Mi-8 helicopters: report

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