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  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Ukraine Unveils ‘Sweetheart’ Drone for Low-Cost Deep Reconnaissance Missions. Europe
  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force. Air Platform
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Middle East

Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

December 2, 2024 GDC 0

Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air-defense system, according to images widely circulating on social media, after rebel forces launched a surprise offensive last week in the north of the country […]

Air Platform

Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

July 21, 2024 GDC 0

Lithuania has handed over another military aid to Ukraine. It is an L-39ZA Albatross training attack aircraft. Another batch of military support prepared by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has arrived in Ukraine. Today, a […]

Europe

Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

November 6, 2021 GDC 0

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Slovak state defense company, LOTN as part of its effort to pitch its FA-50 advanced trainer jet for the Central European country’s L-39 […]

Europe

Russian Aerospace Force crashed another aircraft

August 16, 2020 GDC 0

A few days ago, the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu said that the Russian defense department is very seriously concerned about the increased frequency of accidents involving Russian […]

Middle East

Turkish Military Demonstrated Firepower Using Fighter Jets, Drones, EW and Artillery Neutralizing Assad’s Forces In Idlib

March 27, 2020 GDC 0

On Sunday, Turkish Air Force F-16 jet fighters shot down two Syrian Air Force Su-24MK2 bombers over Idlib province. The air battle is the latest clash in a mounting conflict between the Turkish military and forces […]

Middle East

Turkish F-16 shot down Syrian L-39 aircraft

March 4, 2020 GDC 0

Turkish F-16 on Tuesday shot down a Syrian L-39 warplane over the northwest Idlib province, the Turkish defense ministry said, the third such downing in three days. Over the weekend Turkey launched the “Operation Spring Shield” military […]

  • Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and Germany’s Rheinmetall signs strategic cooperation agreement

    May 25, 2023 0
    German defense giant company Rheinmetall and Ukraine’s state-owned defense corporation, Ukroboronprom, have inked a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense industry and, by extension, its national security. The partnership centers around the gradual [...]
  • Russia Releases Photo Of New Single Engine Fighter “The Checkmate”

    July 17, 2021 0
    After several failed attempts to sell its Soviet-era Su-35 and MiG-35 junk to Argentina, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation was in a desperate situation to get back into the [...]
  • AIR 6500 Project: CEA Technologies Awarded Contract To Build Four Air Defense Radar For Australian Air Force

    November 19, 2022 0
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  • The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

    March 4, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told conservative radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt that he had tasked Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James Geurts to look at accelerating the award [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Anti-Radiation Missile Enters Full-rate Production

    February 20, 2022 0
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  • Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

    June 30, 2020 0
    China’s bizarre addiction to the outside appearance of American-made fighter jets, warships and tanks is out of control. Chinese defence experts told CCTV that Chinese defence companies and the military need to get out of [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China has announced $178.2 billion defense budget, a 6.6 percent growth for this year

  • Europe

    Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

  • Defense Industry

    Finland, Sweden Jointly Procure Armed Vehicles

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI Unveils “Fire Storm 250” Armed Drone.

  • Europe

    China is selling Russian knockoff military gear back to Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Americas

    Pentagon Ordered 1700 Tactical ATACMS Ballistic Missiles And 700 HIMARS Launchers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defence Strategic Review 2023 Handed To The Albanese Government

  • South Asia

    India’s Rafale Dream Shattered, India’s Humiliating Loss of 3 Rafale, 1 Su-30MKI, 1 MiG-29, 1 Jaguar and 1 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Israeli Submarine Passes Through Seuz Canal

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

  • Europe

    Australia to send Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia will increase missile defense capability following China’s ICBM tests

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Purchases 18 FA-50 LCA From KAI Worth $920 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Europe

    Russian military abandoned tanks and vehicles in Ukraine, amid logistics problems and low morale

  • South Asia

    Shivangi Singh is the first woman set to fly a Rafale for IAF

  • Middle East

    Egypt itching for a war with Turkey, Can Egypt compete with Turkey?

  • Europe

    Germany Outlaws Public Display of Russia’s “Z” War Symbol

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Collins-class Submarines to Receive Sonar Upgrade

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Ordered Six T-50 Advanced Training Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Surface-to-air Missiles For Its Frigates

  • Europe

    French to build six new patrol boats for New Caledonia

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completed delivery of Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force

  • Middle East

    Iran warns about broader Middle East conflict If IDF responds to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Here’s why Russia’s setbacks in Ukraine are China’s nightmare

  • Europe

    Russia Admits Two More Commanders Killed In Botched River Crossing

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s T-5 Brave Eagle Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine in talks with Western weapons makers about setting up production line in Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Badass F-15EX: U.S. Air Force wants 72 of them

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US-ally Philippines Reports Confrontation With Chinese Coast Guard

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Deck-based KF-21N Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Iskander Ballistic Missiles Over Kyiv

  • Air Platform

    Raytheon Tests Air-launched Coyote Drones

  • Air Platform

    Russian Untrained Pilots Crashing Aircraft To Ground

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to receive helicopters and tanks from Japan as part of military grant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 18 F-16A/B to F-16V Standard

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Conscripts Dying By Thousands In Each Day In Bakhmut

  • Defense Industry

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

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