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  • [ July 31, 2026 ] U.S. firm built autonomous platform that enables drones to launch and recover from moving unmanned ground vehicles. Americas
  • [ July 31, 2026 ] Ukraine’s AI-enabled counter-drone system will automatically choose Shahed-type drones as its own targets. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 31, 2026 ] U.S. Agrees to Provide Export License for GE Engine for Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet. Air Platform
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Europe

German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

March 19, 2020 GDC 0

Germany’s biggest aerospace employee union, IG Metall has warned the country’s government that it risks jeopardising the entire European defence industry if it selects a US-built Super Hornet fighter to replace the Luftwaffe’s Panavia Tornado […]

  • Canada’s defense giant Bombardier Defense, General Dynamics unite to export new Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

    February 25, 2024 0
    The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), in collaboration with General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Bombardier Defense, has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster export prospects for Canada’s advanced long-range multi-mission patrol aircraft [...]
  • Ukraine killed more than 1,000 troops in Donetsk region, deadliest day for Russia  

    February 9, 2023 0
    Ukraine said on Tuesday the last 24 hours were the deadliest of the war so far for Russian forces as Moscow pressed on with an intensifying winter assault in the east, bringing tens of thousands of freshly [...]
  • Ukraine Released Details of Crimea Operations By Its Special Forces

    August 29, 2023 0
    This is the proud moment Ukrainian crack troops landed deep in Crimea to blow up Vladimir Putin’s defences in a daring special forces raid. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break [...]
  • South Korea, Peru Signed Multi-domain Security Agreement

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  • Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

    January 23, 2024 0
    The German budget committee has approved the procurement of a short-range air defense system for some 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). Germany Receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Anti-air SystemDateFebruary 8, 2025Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger [...]
  • Battle for Russia: The Ukraine war is driving Russians to drink more alcohol, undermining society and raising rampant domestic violence

    January 24, 2024 0
    Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions in Ukraine are driving his fellow Russians to alcohol addiction. The number of people with alcohol addiction and alcoholic psychoses has started to grow in Russia – for the first time [...]
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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK has abandoned plans for a mid-life upgrade of the Meteor BVRAAM.

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Shot Down Armenian Su-25 Using MANPAD

  • Air Platform

    Colombian Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets against Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to domestically produce GE engines for its KAAN fighter jet

  • Africa

    Algeria Test Fires Iskandar Tactical Missile

  • Americas

    Oshkosh Defense Awarded $942.9 Million Contract For Stryker Armaments

  • Cruise Missiles

    Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabian SAMI signs agreement with Turkish Baykar Defense on Drone Production

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

  • South Asia

    DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of Citizens By Bangladeshi DGFI And RAB

  • Europe

    German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

  • Air Platform

    Madness by IAF: Russian Fighters Wouldn’t Bring Victory For India Against PLA Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Gripen Armed with Meteor BVRAAM Gains Air Superiority over Russia’s Su-57 and Su-35.

  • Air Platform

    KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

  • Land Platform

    KAPLAN MT Medium-Weight Tank And IFV

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Americas

    Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded contract to produce propulsion for next-generation interceptor

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

  • Europe

    French to build six new patrol boats for New Caledonia

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic Donates Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy Unveils Additional Details About the Next-Generation Trump-class Battleship.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian military receives dozens of surveillance drones from Volunteers

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic donates new batch of Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar TB3 to perform maiden flight in 2022

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases M72 MK2 Enhanced Capability Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapons

  • South Asia

    Leonardo and Baykar to co-produce TB2, TB3, Kizilelma and Akinci UCAV.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines army received first batch of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China First Policy: Pakistan to Protect Gwadar Ports From India

  • Europe

    Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace delivers three new armed UCAV to the Turkish Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Type 054A Multi-mission Frigate

  • Europe

    Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of Pakistan Navy 8

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

  • Americas

    Ankara Defies Washington: Implement CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey Now!

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles left in the dark for two and half years about ADF’s war preparedness

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • Air Platform

    Rafale F5 Fighters Will be Equipped with ASN4G Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles by 2035

  • Counter-drone System

    Ukraine’s AI-enabled counter-drone system will automatically choose Shahed-type drones as its own targets.

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, South Korea announced whopping $253 billion military modernization plan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

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