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Africa

Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

August 17, 2021 GDC 0

Ghana is looking to procure six Aero Vodochody L-39NG aircraft for the Armed Forces of Ghana through a loan agreement worth € 111.3 million ($ 132 million), local media reported in recent days. The agreement […]

Air Platform

Turkey To Export 12 Hurkus-C Aircraft To Unknown Customer

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish Aerospace Industries signed a contract to build 12 Hurkus-C armed close air support and training aircrafts for an unknown customer. Hurkus-C has the benefit of also offering a low-cost, flexible solution against asymmetric threats […]

  • AUKUS deal: HMAS Stirling to become homeport for Australia’s nuclear submarine under $8 billion naval base expansion plan

    March 28, 2023 0
    Western Australia will be home to Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines from the early 2030s, as part of an $8 billion expansion of Perth’s naval base. Australian industry started maintaining US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine as part of [...]
  • Malaysia to receive first FA-50M fighter jets this month

    May 12, 2024 0
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  • U.S. to co-fund procurement of two C-130H Hercules for Philippines

    July 11, 2020 0
    MANILA (GDC) – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will acquire two more Lockheed C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft to add to its existing fleet of five used to transport medical supplies and personnel tasked to contain the [...]
  • Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

    July 10, 2024 0
    Argentina formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner, a status that would facilitate greater political and security cooperation. President Javier Milei’s right-wing government aims to boost ties with Western powers and [...]
  • President Trump sends nuclear submarines towards Russia over provocative statements by drunk Medvedev

    August 2, 2025 0
    Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to be moved closer to Russia following “highly provocative statements” by the nation’s ex-President. Dmitry Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talksDateMarch 6, 2024Russia warns [...]
  • British-provided NLAW anti-tank weapons turned Ukraine into the graveyard of Russian tanks

    March 24, 2022 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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

    Australia to Fund $600 Million for Philippines Navy’s OPV

  • Air Platform

    TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK and Poland to develop 100km range CAMM-MR anti-air missile

  • Middle East

    Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Dismisses Three-Star General For Blowing The Whistle About Corruption

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major drone attacks on Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s ‘Three Brorherhood’ Rebels Seized The Largest Weapons Cache From Fleeing Junta Forces

  • Industry

    Lockheed Martin Is Awarded A Contract Worth $601M to Support Trident II Missile Program

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bomber over Kursk region

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates Navy Inducts Gowind Class Corvette Al Emarat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Virgin Airlines Pilot First to Spot Chinese Warships Off Australia’s East Coast

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FrankenSAM scored the first kill against Russian forces

  • Europe

    Gerlach armored tactical vehicle received Norwegian-made remote weapon station.

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Delivers First Airborne Surveillance Radar

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Started Shipping Ammo, Assault Rifles and Artillery Shells To Russia

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce counter-UAS system for the Netherlands

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From China

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of new L-SAM air defense system

  • C4iSR

    Saab launches second SIGINT ship for Poland.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation to accelerate Rafale production amid high market demands

  • Air Platform

    Finish Air Force quietly drops Nazi swastika from its emblem

  • Americas

    US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Come Back Alive Foundation donates Mk19 grenade launchers to Ukrainian forces

  • C4iSR

    China Arming Pakistan with HQ-19, J-35A Jets and KJ-500 Early Warning Radar to Defend Aksai Chin Disputed Territory

  • Americas

    Dwindling NORAD: Why Canadian Don’t Think Defense Procurement Like Ice Hokey?

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, Saudis Curious Attempts To Buy Israeli Iron Dome

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia readies for multinational exercise Talisman Sabre

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy requests $3 billion to replenish 785 Tomahawk missiles.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye plans to build ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Offers F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Air Force with Skilled Manpower Development Opportunity in Philippines

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin gets $447M to build 12 MH-60R helicopters for South Korean Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former DGFI Director Lieutenant General Mamun Khaled (Thief) Arrested in Dhaka for Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Europe

    Putin’s $120 million spy ship taken out by massive missile strike

  • Air Platform

    In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

  • Air Platform

    Armenia pauses Indian Tejas deal after Dubai air show crash.

  • Europe

    Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands transfer M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Inks Deal with OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran Imported Components From America, Japan And Canada To Manufacture Shahed-136 Drones

  • Europe

    Poland Received 18 New Chunmoo MLRS Launchers From South Korea

  • Europe

    Russia scraps Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier giving up blue water naval ambitions

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Struck Chemical Weapons Storage Facility in Syria

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