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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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Europe

Turkish Army to Get New Indigenous Heavy Machine Guns

March 6, 2021 GDC 0

A new domestically-produced heavy machine gun developed by Turkish firm Sarsılmaz has cleared all tests stages and is now ready to be delivered to the military. The weapon, SAR 762 MT-type 12.7 mm heavy machine […]

South Asia

The Indian Army Buys Negev Light Machine Guns from Israeli IWI Worth $116.4 Million

April 19, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) to supply 16,479 Negev 7.62X51 mm Light Machine Guns (LMGs) for $116.4 million (INR 880 crore). India is the largest weapons importer of Israeli […]

  • Myanmar’s rebel group captured junta’s northeast military command

    August 4, 2024 0
    A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group said on Saturday (Aug 3) it had captured a regional military command after weeks of clashes, in what would be a major blow to the junta. Myanmar rebels seized [...]
  • Rafael unveils Iron Wasp weapon system against the drone threat.

    July 2, 2026 0
    Partnering with SpearUAV, the Israeli defense company is developing Iron Wasp, a vehicle-mounted interceptor aimed at one of the fastest-growing challenges on modern battlefields. Israel Delivers Second Batch Of Iron Dome To US ArmyDateJanuary 4, [...]
  • BAE Systems sold £15bn worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia during Yemen assault

    April 16, 2020 0
    Britain’s defense giant BAE Systems sold £15bn worth of arms and services to the Saudi military during the last five years, the period covered by Riyadh’s involvement in the deadly bombing campaign in the war [...]
  • Lithuania purchases Swedish RBS-70 Short-range air defense system

    January 9, 2024 0
    The Lithuanian government has officially entered into an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the joint purchase of an unspecified number of RBS 70 NG mobile short-range air defense systems (MSHORAD). Notably designed [...]
  • Ukrainian military receives dozens of surveillance drones from Volunteers

    August 1, 2022 0
    The Kyiv-based Come Back Alive foundation, which provides targeted and effective support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, announced the delivery of dozens of modern surveillance drones to Ukrainian Soldiers. Australia delivers autonomous surveillance drone [...]
  • North Korean Troops Thought Ukraine War Was an Exercise with Russia

    January 21, 2025 0
    North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine thought the war was a military exercise, according to videos released by Ukraine. North Korea sent additional 1500 troops to Russia totalling 3000 troopsDateOctober 24, 2024U.S. Defense [...]
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. […]

  • Cyber

    Russia Shuts Down Internet to Prevent Drone Attacks and Limit Access to Independent Information.

  • Europe

    British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks smashed through Russian frontline in Kursk region

  • Europe

    Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny mysteriously died before the 2024 election

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Thunder Block-III Will Surpass Capability Of Tejas MK2

  • Africa

    Sanctions Hit Rostec, China Quietly Replaced Russia As Arms Exporter

  • Europe

    Lithuania purchases 100 CV90 armored fighting vehicles.

  • Americas

    Argentine Army Received First Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

  • Air Platform

    Smoky bandit: China’s J-35 fighter jet gushing smokes as it begins trials on aircraft carrier

  • Europe

    Greek and British companies have teamed up to offer unmanned surface vessels to the Hellenic Navy.

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-14 Armata tanks aren’t ready to fight in Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Parliament Approves 181 Pages Defense Bill Extending Gripen And GlobalEye Aircrafts

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s strikes on Kerch and Chonhar bridges in Crimea are disrupting Russian logistics ISW reports

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense To Produce Upgraded Bayraktar TB3 Armed Drone

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E Fighter Jet Performs Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2AD) Role Through Superior EW, Situational Awareness, and Cutting-Edge Weapon System

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces blew up Russia’s mining platform in Black Sea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Australia To Develop Guided Missiles Production Capability in Australia

  • Europe

    U.S. Asks Turkey To Transfer S-400 To Ukraine And Get F-35 And Patriot System

  • Air Platform

    German Tornado fighter jets spotted carrying nuclear bombs at Edwards Air Force Base in California

  • Middle East

    Russia has provided Iran with intelligence to help strike the U.S. and Israeli military assets.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force’s Non-combat Losses During The Ukraine War Accounts 84 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gotland-class Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production.

  • C4iSR

    Swedish-made AWACS shadowed Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet before F-16 shot down F-16

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Test Fires Barak MX Anti-air Missiles

  • Africa

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

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

  • Air Platform

    Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Air Platform

    Denmark to donate 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by summer: acting defense chief

  • Europe

    23 Retired Army Generals Of France Threaten A Coup D’état

  • Europe

    Russian jets are avoiding Ukraine’s airspace during sorties to avoid being shot down – report

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman demonstrates flying data center, processing real-time intelligence from satellites and drones to aid military operations

  • South Asia

    India and Pakistan’s nuclear arms purchase networks

  • Europe

    Russian MoD sued Rosoboronexport JSC subsidiary NIMI for corruption and embezzlement

  • Air Platform

    Denmark will buy two P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine to receive AGM-158 JASSM, AGM-154 JSOW, AGM-120 AMRAAM with F-16 fighting falcon

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completed delivery of Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Hellenic Air Force Purchases Israeli Spice Air-to-surface Precision Guided Munitions

  • Europe

    What Are Cluster and Vacuum Bombs? Will KGB Putin Face ICC?

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Injured Russian General And Killed Two Admirals In Occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Russia lost 180 artillery systems in just three days

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenaries assault their commander using shovels

  • Air Platform

    China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves Multi-billion Missile, Radar and Counter-drone System to the Gulf States.

  • C4iSR

    Moldovan Army Plans To Buy Thales Ground Master 200 Surveillance Radar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Arrow-3 Interceptor Missile Shot Down Houthi Ballistic Missiles For The First Time

  • Infantry Weapons

    India will test Nirbhay cruise missile with indigenous propulsion system

  • Europe

    Denmark purchases 129 Patria armored vehicles

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