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Air Platform

Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

January 1, 2026 GDC 0

The United States government has approved the proposed sale of three Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to Denmark through the Foreign Military Sales programme. The approval moves Denmark closer to joining other NATO allies already […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

May 16, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force’s desire to radically reshape and accelerate the way it develops future fighter planes could propel China to ramp up its plans for next-generation aircraft, Chinese experts said. A military insider familiar […]

Europe

Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

August 8, 2020 GDC 0

In mid-June, Berlin announced the termination of a cockpit and mission system update for the type, saying programme delays had caused “insufficient operational readiness, without any foreseeable improvement”. Valued at almost $220 million and awarded […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

U.S. Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Flew Near Shanghai Coast

July 31, 2020 GDC 0

US warplanes have again approached the Chinese mainland, including one that came less than 100km away from Shanghai, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise with the tit-for-tat closures of consulates. A P-8A […]

  • Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle fires HKG-82 precision-guided bomb

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  • Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

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  • Ukraine’s allies urge European countries to supply F-16 jets to Ukraine

    February 1, 2023 0
    Ukraine’s allies have been urged to supply F-16 jets as “the natural next step” in the war with Russia. Ukraine aims to receive 100 F-16 fighter jets from Western countriesDateJune 1, 2023Ukraine will not be [...]
  • Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

    October 8, 2022 0
    Ukraine said Thursday it had recaptured over 400 square kilometers in Kherson in less than a week, after Moscow claimed to have annexed the southern region. Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To [...]
  • Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

    October 17, 2024 0
    Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo. Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter [...]
  • China is supplying weapons and material support to Iran’s IRGC through Russia, Turkmenistan and Pakistan.

    April 1, 2026 0
    After heavy bombardment from the U.S. and Israeli forces, Iran’s IRGC is still fighting back with occasional drone and ballistic missile strikes in the Middle East and Israel. To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Turkey continues to test 6×6 special ops vehicle

  • Air Platform

    The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contract to Produce Ammo for Israeli Air Force.

  • Europe

    Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Air Force to receive 12 JF-17B twin seat fighter aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 30 HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestically produced long-range Siper missile

  • Middle East

    Explosions Heard In Tehran As Israel Fired Barrage Of Missiles At Iran’s Military Facilities

  • Middle East

    Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Cleared $4.9 Billion Funding For New Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Needs U.S. And British Nuclear Engineers To Work Aboard RAN’s Nuclear Submarine

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s First H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests

  • Americas

    The type 26 Global Combat Ship to defend Canadian Coast for decades to come

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Tokamak Nuclear Reactor Generated Whopping 101 Million Degree Celsius

  • Americas

    Pentagon considers sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East for Trump amid the Iran war.

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Modi under fire for bear-hugging ‘children killer’ Putin during Moscow summit

  • Americas

    First Brazilian Gripen E arrives in Brazil

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Built Military Bases In Laos And Sudan

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Pursuing Modi Government To Purchase 40 More Rafale To Counter Bangladesh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Guided Bomb Kits, Bulldozers and Demolition Equipments to Israel

  • C4iSR

    Saab Upgrades Giraffe AMB Radar of French Air Force

  • Europe

    Russia Fears Cross-border Raid By Ukrainian Special Forces; Kremlin Deploys Tank Regiments In Moscow After Drone Strikes

  • Europe

    Poland sent 150 refurbished BTR-70 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    State Of Emergency Declared In Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Ukraine’s Advances

  • Europe

    U.S. approves the sale of NSM Coastal Defense Systems to Romania

  • South Asia

    China lays keel for Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A class frigate

  • Europe

    France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore, Australia conducts joint naval exercises

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN tests camcopter drone onboard HMAS Ballarat

  • Europe

    Destination Transnistria: Putin Aiming An Wider Conflict in Europe

  • Defense Industry

    Russia imports 80 percent of its missile components from Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, USA and South Korea

  • Americas

    General Dynamics AbramsX Tank To Receive New Gun And 120mm Mid-range Ammo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia orders 268 upgraded Bushmaster vehicles in $750 million contract.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian SA-8 Gecko air defense system

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco Delivers Sky Dragon 50 To Morocco

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Counter-drone System

    Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones.

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Sent To Jail After Complaining About Poor Training

  • Europe

    Talks Underway To Replace Vladimir Putin As Russian President

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s DDG 51 Destroyer Starts SPY-6 Radar Testing

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Defense Forces Received First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon System.

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded $800 Million Contract For Development Of Sixth-Gen Tempest Fighter Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine forces use US-made AN/MPQ-64 radar to fight off Russians

  • Europe

    Finland Purchases M72 MK2 Enhanced Capability Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapons

  • C4iSR

    SmartShoort Awarded Contract to Produce SMASH 3000 Fire Control System for Australian Army.

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