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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
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Middle East

Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

February 17, 2020 GDC 0

On February 16, the Soho news publication reported that in Syria, in the last 72 hours, three military helicopter was shot down. We are talking about the Mi-35 rotorcraft, which was also reportedly destroyed by […]

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  • Inconvenient Truth: Ordinary Women Sell Sex to Survive in Iran, and Iranian Mullahs Enjoy Luxurious European Goods and Alcohol

    June 20, 2025 0
    “I am ashamed of what l am doing, but what choice do l have?” says Neda, a divorcee in Tehran. By day she works as a hairdresser, but by night she works a second job [...]
  • Ukraine will not be the last country Putin invades, sending Polish and Dutch F-16s to Ukraine would defend Baltic states

    February 13, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s close ally Poland has warned that sending fighter jets to Ukraine is ‘not an easy decision’ – after Rishi Sunak dodged Volodymyr Zelensky ‘s appeal. Polish president Andrzej Duda warned there were ‘serious problems’ [...]
  • Denmark reactivates coastal defence system based on Naval Strike Missile

    April 19, 2025 0
    Denmark considers to reactivate its coastal defence with NSM batteriesRoyal Danish Navy’s truck-mounted Harpoon launcher, part of a Mobile Missile Battery. Denmark purchases Naval Strike Missile from Kongsberg for Coastal Defense System.DateFebruary 2, 2026Denmark Delivers [...]
  • India postponed order of another batch of Rafale due to COVID-19

    July 28, 2020 0
    Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier hinted at a new Rafale jet export contract in the making while speaking at his company’s first-half 2020 financial results conference in Paris earlier this week. “A potential new Rafale [...]
  • Lockheed’s F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Carried Out First Flight

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  • US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles

    May 19, 2024 0
    Today marked a significant milestone for the U.S. Army as it revealed the inaugural batch of M10 Booker combat vehicles during a dedication ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground. US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 [...]
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. […]

  • South Asia

    Death Squad: Drug Dealings, Brutal Killings And Demanding Ransom by Bangladeshi Police Unit Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)

  • Americas

    US Army Validates Next-generation Patriot Radar Successor in Realistic Ballistic Missile Interception Test

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

  • Africa

    Sudanese lawmakers to review Russian naval base deal: Sudan’s Foreign Minister

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured TOS-1A heavy flamethrowers and turned them against retreating Russian troops

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rheinmetall Australia to Produce Ammunition for F-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase four Type 212CD submarines

  • Europe

    Turkey’s 1st local anti-ship missile engine breaks world record

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Shipbuilder Lays Keel for Navy’s New Air Warfare Frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Patriot crews told Lockheed that Americans are making mistakes by firing multiple missiles at the same target in the Middle East, which is wasteful.

  • Europe

    Swedish DMA Extends Gripen Maintenance Contract With Saab

  • Europe

    Turkey seeks to repeat its drone success story for unmanned ground vehicle

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

  • Europe

    Germany Agrees To Send 50 Gepard Air-defense Tanks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Europe

    BMC to deliver Altug 8×8 armored combat vehicle to Turkish Army

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $192 Million Sustainment Contract For Australian Navy’s Aegis Destroyer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why Do F-22 Raptor and F-35 Illuminate Targets Without Adversary Seeing the Source of Illumination?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hezbollah used Iranian-made Almas anti-tank missile for the first time

  • Europe

    Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

  • Europe

    Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-16 Aircraft Dangerously Fly Past RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon MPA In International Airspace

  • Air Platform

    TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine War, Diminished of Black Sea Fleet and Destroyed Shipyard Sent Russian Navy Back to 1990s

  • Middle East

    U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s Surveillance Radar and Drone Sites.

  • Defense Industry

    Australia To Invest $3.4 Billion In Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) Projects

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches High-tech Submarine Using American And British Technology

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone Strike Killed Russian Commander Travelling In A BMP-3 IFV

  • Europe

    Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO military exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

  • Infantry Weapons

    Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Completely Destroys Syrian Naval Fleet

  • Europe

    French Navy’s First FREMM DA Alsace To Start Sea Trials In October 2020

  • Europe

    Turkey speeds up the development of anti-ballistic missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Procurement Process Was Flawed While Australia Faces Unprecedented China Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Firm Converted Manned Helicopter into Unmanned Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia’s renewed ties with North Korean regime worries South Korea about KF-21 technology leaks.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets Contract

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Purchasing Add-on Seeker For Ukraine’s JDAM-ER

  • Americas

    US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

  • C4iSR

    Polish-made kamikaze ‘Warmate’ drone destroyed Russia’s Podlyot radar complex

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Air Platform

    UAE seeks permission from France to transfer 30 Mirage 2000 jets to Morocco

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Counter Strikes Forced Russian Retreats From So Called ‘Proclaimed Donetsk’

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Struck Russian Moskva Cruiser With Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin LANTIRN navigation and targeting system

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