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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 Wants To Buy Back CNS Liaoning From China

    February 8, 2023 0
    First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Far East and the Arctic Sergey Karginov (LDPR) proposed to buy from China the Soviet aircraft carrier previously sold to it by Ukraine and rename [...]
  • Royal Australian Air Force Received 50th F-35A Stealth Jets

    June 24, 2022 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has welcomed its milestone 50th F-35A Lightning II aircraft, with two more fighters arriving at RAAF Base Williamtown in May this year. Australia Receives Last Batch of F-35ADateNovember 29, [...]
  • Hyundai Rotem proposed K2 Black Panther for Polish MBT requirement

    September 16, 2020 0
    Hyundai Rotem is offering Polish defense industry players the opportunity to jointly produce the K2PL main battle tank, a variant of its K2 Black Panther. The South Korean company hopes it could benefit from the [...]
  • Missile defence gaps made Great Britain small Britain.

    April 14, 2026 0
    Great Britain becomes small Britain without any anti-ballistic or cruise-missile defence. British military bases and vital infrastructure are vulnerable to drone and missile attacks. A $1,000 drone can blow up a $100 million F-35A stealth [...]
  • Rocketsan test fires TAYFUN block 3 anti-ship variant ballistic missile at an unmanned surface vessel.

    July 13, 2026 0
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  • Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

    April 12, 2021 0
    Austal Limited announced that it has delivered the ninth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence. Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to TongaDateNovember 16, 2020Papua New Guinea receives third Guardian-class patrol boats [...]
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 […]

  • South Asia

    The U.S. Should Coordinate With EU, Australia And UK To Sanction Bangladesh RAB And DGFI

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone strike destroys Russian Su-30SM and Su-24 aircraft based in Crimea

  • Europe

    Turkish Air Force Received First Operational ANKA-3 Stealth Drones

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission uncovered $17.2 million new corruption scheme at Rooppur Nuclear Plant.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Raytheon Awarded $111 Million Sustainment Contract For NASAM

  • Europe

    Sweden sends $1.23 billion aid package to Ukraine

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Romania Starts Domestic Production of Piranha V APC

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops attacking Russian positions from all directions

  • Air Platform

    Canada Selects F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace CF-18 Hornet Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Request To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

  • Air Platform

    Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy: A Covert Billionaire, Cult of Personality Charged with Drunk Driving, Drug, and Unlicensed Firearms Possession in The U.S.

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Shipping Captured Arms to Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, A Banned Terrorist Group In Kashmir, India

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • Middle East

    Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

  • Air Platform

    Japan Sending F-35A Stealth Jets to Australia for Exercise ‘Bushido Guardian’

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was misinformed about F-7, poorly trained pilot was to blame for the F-7 crash

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorist Killed 480 Israeli Civilians, Israeli Defense Force Strikes Back

  • C4iSR

    The Saab’s Giraffe Radar Family

  • Middle East

    State Department approves upgrade packages for Kuwaiti Patriot Batteries

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian airfield housing 20 Su-34 aircraft in Rostov region

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Russian Caspian sea naval base in Kaspiysk

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s three warships, S-400 radar, Pantsir and S-300 missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers Gripen and GlobalEye Production in Canada with Technology Transfer.

  • Europe

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are assisting Russia’s UAC to manufacture the Soviet-era Su-35 jet.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh taking steps to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • C4iSR

    Saab Group awarded contract to support UAE’s GlobalEye AWACS

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-10C Defeats J-16 In A War Game: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Ambassador To Australia Hints A ‘Special Operation’ To Reunify Taiwan With China

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives Lightning 5 target designator order for Gripen

  • Middle East

    Will an Israeli strike on Iran via Azerbaijani airspace impending?

  • Central Asia

    Russia Won’t Halt Arms Supply To Azerbaijan, Says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu

  • Counter-drone System

    South Korea Launched Hard-kill Counter-drone System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s VT-4 main battle tank’s wheel falls off and stalls during the Zhuhai air show

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Submarines to Get Advanced Electronic Navigation Systems

  • Europe

    Finish and Swedish Air Force Provide Powerful Addition to NATO Air Policing.

  • Middle East

    US Navy used a Saronic Corsair kamikaze sea drone to destroy an Iranian submarine.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Moscow’s multiple shopping centers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received First F-16 Fighter Jets From NATO Ally

  • Industry

    Leonardo Company’s Naval Capability

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 42 F-16A/B To F-16V Standard

  • Defense Industry

    Indonesia Approves $600 Million To Procure A Submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

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