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  • [ February 1, 2026 ] Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions. Civil Aviation
  • [ February 1, 2026 ] Norway purchases two more Type 212CD submarines. Europe
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India Finally Ditches Russia’s T-90 Tanks, Opt-in For French Leclerc MBT

January 6, 2022 GDC 0

India plans to abandon the contract for the purchase of almost two thousand Russian T-72 and T-90 tanks, opting for the French Leclerc MBT. Delhi is actively negotiating with France regarding French-made main battle tanks. […]

  • Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

    July 20, 2021 0
    In yet another sign of strengthening India-US defence relationship, the U.S. has handed over the first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) to the Indian Navy to bolster its capabilities to ward off regional threats [...]
  • Sweden and Ukraine agree to localize Gripen production in Ukraine.

    November 10, 2025 0
    Ukraine is continuing discussions with Sweden regarding the supply of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as the future localisation of their production in Ukraine, according to statements made by Defence Minister Denys [...]
  • Israel offers Iron Dome batteries to Saudi Arabia

    June 7, 2021 0
    “Israel has advanced capabilities in the field and in the past there have even been reports that Saudi Arabia is seeking to purchase Iron Dome batteries from Israel.” The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian [...]
  • Sweden’s new A-26 Blekinge Class submarines can perform seabed warfare

    April 11, 2023 0
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  • MBDA successfully test fires AKERON LP missile

    February 11, 2025 0
    European missile manufacturer MBDA has confirmed the first successful test firing of the AKERON LP long-range missile under the MAST-F program, a joint European initiative managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). The [...]
  • PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kongsberg To Deliver Three Mk2 NASAMS Canisters Launcher To Australia

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Approves $23 Billion F-35 And MQ-9B Sales To UAE

  • Anti-drone System

    Russia tells its citizens to buy counter-drone tech by themselves

  • Europe

    Russia’s artillery strikes killed 2000 Wagner mercenary soldiers

  • Middle East

    Russia helped Yemeni Houthi terrorists with British and American cargo ships tracking data

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy to launch first Istanbul-class (MILGEM project) frigate this year

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina Herself Ordered the Disappearance of More than 3,500 Citizens, An Inquiry Reported

  • Europe

    Putin started wearing bulletproof vests in public appearance over assassination fears

  • Air Platform

    Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse Engineer Its Technology?

  • Air Platform

    IAI to unveil new long-endurance Heron MK II UAV

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-57 is the only fighter jet equipped with Soviet-era DIRCM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN, JMSDF, Royal Navy and US Navy Could Soon Face Chinese Type 055 Destroyer

  • C4iSR

    Land 4140: Hanwha Defense Signed MoU With Australia For SATCOMS

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Flys Unmanned Black Hawk Helicopters

  • South Asia

    British Government Launched Corruption Probe into Bangladeshi-origin British MP Tulip Siddiq’s Alleged Involvement in Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant and Arms Dealing with Russia

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt secured £1.5 billion contract from Airbus to develop AESA radar for Eurofighters

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hamas Using Chinese-made A200 Rockets With 120km Range To Attack Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

  • Europe

    Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

  • Americas

    South Korea, Japan, New Zealand And Canada Will Join AUKUS Pillar 2 As Advanced Technology Development Partners

  • Americas

    Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded a contract to build LPD 32 for US Navy

  • Europe

    Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov admits Russia is at war in Ukraine, not a ‘special military operation’

  • Europe

    US, Canada, Norway Set to Join EU Military Mobility Projects

  • Anti-drone System

    Swedish Startup Develop Low-cost Kreuger 100 Battery-powered Drone Interceptor

  • Cyber

    Kremlin-backed hackers breached Medibank data after Australian-made Bushmaster vehicles caused defeat for Russia in Avdiivka and Kharkiv

  • Americas

    US Military Selected Barrett Multi-caliber MRAD Sniper Rifle to Replace M2010 and M107 sniper rifles

  • Air Platform

    Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) Missiles

  • Middle East

    Australia deploys C-17 transport aircraft, KC-30 tankers and ADF personnel to the Middle-East

  • Europe

    Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Aero Vodochody delivers first three of L-39 Skyfox training aircraft to Hungary

  • Europe

    Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin ATGM For British Army

  • Central Asia

    Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Navy’s intelligence-gathering ship starts sea trials

  • Naval Weapons

    MBDA MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Reaffirmed Support to Indonesia Against Chinese Agression

  • Europe

    Russian Buyan-M Corvette Sustained Significant Damage By Ukrainian Drone Strikes

  • Middle East

    Emirati Sheikh Buys Israeli Soccer Club

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.

  • Europe

    Russia lost 45 percent of its special forces in the Ukraine war

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia to Locally Produce Components for U.S. THAAD Missile System

  • Middle East

    Naval Group Launched First Gowind Corvette for UAE Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    U.S. Navy Going Ahead with Sixth-generation F/A-XX Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC to manufacture a downgraded variant of the Yak-130 trainer jet.

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