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  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] L3Harris Awarded Contract to Produce Tactical Radio System for Germany. C4iSR
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine says Saab Giraffe Radar Plays Crucial Role in Defeating Russia’s Drone Swarms. C4iSR
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

September 18, 2025 GDC 0

The RAAF and Boeing’s trials validated MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s autonomous combat capabilities, data-sharing functions, and integration with manned aircraft. In partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Boeing has put the MQ-28 Ghost Bat […]

Air Platform

Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

July 22, 2025 GDC 0

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US firm Kratos to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029. In development since 2019, the XQ-58A is designed to […]

Air Platform

Saab Prepares For Gripen E Replacement With Sixth-gen Fighter Jet and AI-powered Loyal Wingman

February 2, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Dassault Aviation to build stealth loyal wingman for Rafale F5 fighter jet

October 10, 2024 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost Bat

March 24, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

November 6, 2021 GDC 0

Boeing Australia said one of the two Loyal Wingman aircraft (Airpower Teaming System) taking part in separate flight missions at the Woomera Range Complex recently engaged its landing gear for the first time. The flight […]

Air Platform

Boeing to Build Loyal Wingman in Queensland, Australian

September 26, 2021 GDC 0

Boeing has selected the site in Australia where it is to build the Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aerial vehicle, establishing the company’s first final assembly line outside of North America. The manufacturer […]

Air Platform

Turkish Baykar Defense To Manufacture Unmanned Fighter Jet

May 27, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish drone magnate Baykar closely follows global unmanned defense technology systems and it is working on unmanned fighter jets, the chief technology officer (CTO) of the company said Monday. Selçuk Bayraktar was speaking to Azerbaijan’s […]

Air Platform

Boeing Awarded Contract For Three Loyal Wingman For RAAF

May 19, 2021 GDC 0

Boeing Australia announced that it had received order of three Loyal Wingman aircraft to advance the air-teaming vehicle, payloads and associated support and training capabilities. The agreement will increase the aircraft’s production capability to six […]

Air Platform

Boeing Australia Completed First Flight Of Royal Wingman UCAV

March 3, 2021 GDC 0

SYDNEY (GDC) — Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) said on Tuesday (Mar 2) they had completed the first flight test on a pilotless fighter-like jet designed to operate in conjunction with crewed aircraft. […]

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  • French Rafale Could Fire Scalp Cruise Missiles At Ladakh Border

    July 22, 2020 0
    It was bound to happen, and India has no choice. Bullied by a menacing China, it must push every button, and then some. Military strategists know that one good strafing by French-made Rafale’s toting Meteor [...]
  • Pakistan Promotes General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal, A Significant Event in India-Pakistan Geopolitical Tensions

    May 22, 2025 0
    Pakistan’s government says it is recognising his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. But critics caution that the move could further entrench the military’s control over the country. Pakistan’s cabinet on Tuesday promoted Syed Asim Munir, [...]
  • Israeli suicide drone maker UVision targets $3.5 billion Nasdaq listing.

    June 24, 2026 0
    UVision will publish an initial prospectus next month, ahead of completion of the move based on its first quarter financial report. US Orders Modified Hero Loitering Munitions for Special Operation ForcesDateSeptember 2, 2024Hungary wants to [...]
  • Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed modernized $25 million TOR-M1S Missiles

    September 1, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Defense Forces have hit a Russian Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system. The system was not completely destroyed, but it will not be able to fulfil its tasks in the near future. Iran shot down [...]
  • Philippines purchases additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

    February 10, 2026 0
    The Philippine Air Force has been confirmed as the customer behind an undisclosed order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced on February 3 at the Singapore Airshow. The [...]
  • China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

    December 25, 2021 0
    Beijing is lobbying the government of Equatorial Guinea to build a “permanent military presence” in the small country, reports The Wall Street Journal. China, Solomon Islands security pact is a grave concern for Australia and the [...]
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 […]

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    Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territory

  • Air Platform

    IAI Heron Showcases Its Maritime Surveillance Capability For Royal Navy

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Hanwha Group Buys Daewoo Shipbuilding

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Underestimated Financial Impact on Russia’s Economy, Millions of Russian Lost Jobs

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • Europe

    200,000 Military-age Russian Men Fled To Kazakhstan, Georgia, Latvia And Finland

  • Europe

    Russia Repositioned Its Troops Near Kyiv, Intensify Bombing in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Shared Knowledge and Weaknesses of Su-30MKI To Japan’s Self Defense Forces

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Manufacture M4 Carbine And Drones

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Europe

    Turkish companies unveil indigenous point defense systems for warships

  • Uncategorized

    China unveiled DF-27 hypersonic glide vehicle aimed at British and American carrier group in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Europe

    Russian commander using captive punishment to clamp down poor discipline and alcohol abuse

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Europe

    Russia’s Finance Ministry Borrowed $13.6 Billion To Fund Faltering Ukraine Invasion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FrankenSAM scored the first kill against Russian forces

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • Air Platform

    Australian Air Force Received First Upgraded C-130J Hercules Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    More Aggression: China Hikes Defense Budget To 6.8% Of GDP

  • South Asia

    Indian spy agency RAW is behind the killing of anti-Indian protester Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Produced Iranian Shahed-136 Copycat Drone ‘Sunflower 200’

  • Europe

    Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

  • Americas

    US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) Programme

  • Europe

    Finland shut its land borders with Russia indefinitely

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Europe

    Poland’s bid to participate in NATO nuclear sharing agreement

  • Ballistic Missile

    ROKETSAN delivered TAYFUN Block-2 ballistic missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Patriot Missile System’s Support Package For Taiwan

  • Middle East

    Russia To Supply Advanced Spy Satellite To Iran, Washington Post

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan to Deliver AESA for F-16 Fighter Jet by 2022

  • Air Platform

    Sweden signs a landmark deal with Ukraine to export up to 150 Gripen E/F fighter jets.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of MQ-9B Predator Drones To UAE

  • Europe

    Israel shows images of tanks in Gaza as war on Hamas militants deepens

  • Africa

    Nigeria cleared to buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Should IAF Fulfill Fighter Jets Shortage By Procuring Super Hornet?

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Africa

    China launches OPV for Algeria based on Type 056 corvette

  • Europe

    Italian Customs Seized Chinese Wing Loong II Drone Destined To Libya

  • Europe

    Notorious Wagner Group Recruited African Prisoners To Fight In Ukraine War For Russia

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Air Platform

    France wants 80 percent workshare for Franco-German FCAS fighter jet

  • Europe

    Russian conscript dropped a grenade on a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine released photos of M1 Abrams tanks in the front line

  • Americas

    Embraer Developed Conceptual Design Of Advanced UCAV

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts sea trials

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