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East Asia and Pacific Region

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak and Defense Minister Zahid Hamidi Siphoned Billions of Dollars from Malaysian Navy’s Frigate Procurement Contract without Building any Ships.

May 17, 2026 GDC 0

The RM9 billion Malaysian Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) scandal is a massive defense procurement fraud in which billions were siphoned through shell companies and offshore accounts, resulting in zero ships being delivered despite vast payments. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

July 5, 2025 GDC 0

The Royal Malaysian Navy’s second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) was officially named Raja Muda Nala and launched on July 3 during ceremony at Lumut Naval Shipyard. Raja Muda Nala (pennant 2502) was officially named by […]

Europe

Greece will purchase four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships from the U.S.

August 13, 2024 GDC 0

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Americas

Lockheed Martin launches LCS 29, the future USS Beloit

July 18, 2022 GDC 0

The Lockheed Martin-led shipbuilding team launched Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 29, the future USS Beloit. Ship sponsor, Major General Marcia M. Anderson, USA (Ret.) christened Littoral Combat Ship LCS 29, the future USS Beloit, prior […]

Americas

US Navy christens newest Freedom-variant LCS USS Beloit

May 20, 2022 GDC 0

The US Navy has christened its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Beloit (LCS 29), during a ceremony held at Marinette, Wisconsin. LCS 29 is the 15th Freedom-variant LCS and 29th in the […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

February 9, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) Feb. 5, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Diane Davison Isakson is the ship’s sponsor and wife of the late Honorable Johnny […]

Americas

US Navy christens future USS Marinette

November 27, 2021 GDC 0

The US Navy has christened its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Marinette (LCS 25), at a ceremony held in Marinette, Wisconsin.  The keel-laying ceremony for the naval vessel was held in […]

Americas

Fincantieri Delivers 21st LCS to the U.S. Navy

November 26, 2021 GDC 0

The future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul is the 11th Freedom-variant LCS designed by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team at Fincantieri Marinette Marine, Marinette, Wisconsin. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder, part […]

Americas

US Navy christens future LCS USS Nantucket

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

The future USS Nantucket, the U.S. Navy’s 27th littoral combat ship, will be ceremonially christened on Saturday, the Defense Department announced on last Friday. The ceremony welcoming the third ship in Navy history to carry […]

Americas

Littoral combat ship USS Savannah delivered to U.S. Navy

July 2, 2021 GDC 0

The littoral combat ship USS Savannah has been officially delivered to the U.S. Navy, builder Austal USA announced on Monday. The arrival of the Independence-class variant, previously known as LCS 28, makes the littoral combat […]

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  • Russia Loses 32 APVs, Nearly 1,300 Soldiers in a Day

    December 4, 2023 0
    Russian forces in Ukraine have lost nearly 1,300 troops and 32 armored personnel vehicles (APVs) in the past 24 hours, as the country’s troops advance near the eastern Donetsk town of Avdiivka. Russia lost more [...]
  • Russia lost its first Chinese-made all-terrain vehicles in Ukraine

    December 5, 2023 0
    Recent footage released by the Ukrainian military confirms the destruction of two Chinese-made Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) near Krynky in the occupied Kherson region of Ukraine, marking a notable setback for Russia in the [...]
  • Australian Sailors Embed Aboard To Learn About Submarine Tenders For AUKUS Submarines

    February 5, 2024 0
    A group of 37 Royal Australian Navy officers and sailors have departed for Guam to embed on board USS Emory S. Land, the United States submarine tender. U.S. Navy’s Submarine Tender To Support AUKUS Pilar [...]
  • Serbia Unveils New Gavran 145 Kamikaze Drone Built to Decapitate Tanks.

    December 16, 2025 0
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  • Brazil delivers VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 APC armored vehicles to the Philippines

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  • China ramps up production and export of JF-17 fighters

    July 15, 2020 0
    China has ramped up production of JF-17 fighter jet, which was jointly developed with Pakistan. In the first half of 2020, the number of aircraft delivered was the most in the past five years, according [...]
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. […]

  • Americas

    Construction begins on new fleet of river-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Alexandria heads towards western pacific

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Rocketsan Unveils BURC Anti-air Gun and Missile System

  • Europe

    French President Macron warned that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    India signs deal with American General Electric for 113 GE-404 engines for HAL Tejas Mk1A.

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchases Atmos Howitzers From Elbit Systems Worth $101.7 Million

  • Middle East

    The UAE Ordered 50 F-35A Stealth Jets And 18 MQ-9B Drones Worth $23 Billion

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, and Md Harun Ar Rashid should face the International Criminal Court for the massacre of students

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy To Develop “Screaming Arrow” Hypersonic Anti-ship Missiles For Super Hornet Fighters

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Look At Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Two batteries Of NASAMS II Anti-air System

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils GlobalEye AEW&C For Poland

  • Air Platform

    The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine War: Rocketsan Started Mass Producing Guided Munitions For Drones

  • Europe

    Turkey rejects Russian Su-57 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s F-15EX To Receive First Hypersonic Missile

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo RAT 31DL and RAT 31DL/M 3D Radar Family

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey, Pakistan to enhance military cooperation

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Americas

    President Trump to lift ban on aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian F-16 shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in another humiliation for Russia

  • Air Platform

    Russia Reverse Engineered IAI Searcher II Drone, Exported Drone to Iran

  • Air Platform

    Joy Ride: Israeli F-35 Pilot Grounded For Creating Sonic Boom Over Residential Area

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Modernize F-22 Raptor’s Head-up Display (HUD)

  • South Asia

    Russia started production of five S-400 air defense systems for India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Should the Royal Australian Navy induct Lockheed Martin F-35B to counter PLA Navy?

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases twelve Alpha Jet aircraft from France

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland to Join NATO Soon, Prompted by Russian Aggression

  • Industry

    Belarusian Defence Enterprises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea.

  • Americas

    Kraken and L3Harris team up for underwater stealth drone

  • Europe

    Poland purchases three Swedish-built A26 class submarines.

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • Europe

    Poland signed $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 K9 howitzers

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drones hit deep inside Russia.

  • Europe

    Britain and Turkey Agreed to Provide Further Lethal Aid to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Test Fires Python IR Guided Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine reports gains around Bakhmut, Ukrainian MoD says

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    ‘Martlet’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Deploys Six THAAD Batteries in Guam Amid China Tensions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Asalsan Unveils Integrated, Multi-Layered Steel Dome at SAHA 2026.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands.

  • Europe

    Russia’s manpower losses in Ukraine surpassed 800,000 troops, Russia might need to import Chinese sperm to repopulate the country

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-15EX Lot 2 Fighter Jets Achieve Key Milestone

  • Air Platform

    Brazil To Purchase More Saab Gripen Fighter Jets, Defense Minister Jose Mucio Said

  • Air Platform

    France Deploys Rafale Fighter Jets in UAE to Protect Its Airspace.

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Starts Series Production Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

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