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Americas

Secretary Esper Unveils new military symbols banning confederate flags

July 22, 2020 GDC 0

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper issued a new Defense Department policy last Friday that will act as a de facto ban on the display of the Confederate flag. The new guidance governs the display and depiction of […]

  • South Korean and Israeli Defense Companies Benefit from $243 Billion Middle Eastern Defense Spending.

    November 21, 2025 0
    Middle East defense spending hit $243 billion in 2024, driven by regional tensions and economic diversification, with Israel and Saudi Arabia leading growth. Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with IsraelDateSeptember 9, 2020Israel Arms Exports [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s 9S32M fire control radar of overhyped S-400V4 surface-to-air missile system.

    January 16, 2026 0
    Still of a video purporting to show a Russian 9S32M missile guidance radar just before being struck by a UAV, shared by Ukraine’s MoD on 6 January 2026. Kazakhstan Latest Country To Buy Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • A Russian pilot tried to defect to Italy with his Tu-22M3 strategic bomber like the MiG-25 Foxbat defected to Japan

    July 10, 2024 0
    Russia on Monday said it had foiled an attempt by Kyiv to get a Russian military pilot to defect with his strategic bomber to Ukrainian-held territory. An unknown group of personnel offered the pilot and [...]
  • Portugal joins Czech initiatives to purchase ammunition for Ukraine

    April 11, 2024 0
    Portugal has committed to contribute 100 million euros to the Czech Republic-led initiative to provide artillery ammunition to Ukraine. This decision positions Portugal among a growing list of countries actively supporting Ukraine in its current [...]
  • Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.  

    April 15, 2026 0
    Pakistan Army has warned Iranian delegates during the Islamabad talks that Iran does not have military means to fend off American air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles, as Pakistan has its own failure with Chinese-made [...]
  • Leonardo Delivers First ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar to UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon

    July 4, 2023 0
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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 […]

  • Americas

    Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Modernized Su-34M Fighter Jet In Chernihiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Strategic Partnership with China and Russia Means Avoidance of Alliance. Ask Armenia, Pakistan, Iran, Venezuela, Cambodia and Bangladesh. 

  • Europe

    Russians Fleeing as Sabotage Caused Huge Explosion at Ammunition Depot in Crimea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed 116 shadow fleet vessels in week-long sea drone attacks on Russian oil tankers.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Europe

    Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Jets Chases Russian Su-35 Out of NATO Skies

  • Americas

    DZYNE Technologies Test Fires Low-cost IonStrike Kinetic Energy Interceptor.

  • Air Platform

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

  • South Asia

    Human Rights Watchdog Urges Bangladesh’s Interim Government to Dissolve the RAB, DGFI, ISPR, DGDP, AFD, and NSI.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Completes Gripen Fighter Jets Lithium-ion Battery Upgrades

  • Americas

    BWXT Awarded $1 Billion Contract for Naval Nuclear Reactor

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    NZ Army Ordered 43 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Americas

    US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missile

  • Europe

    Biden Administration Announced New Military Aid To Ukraine, Included HIMARS, Patriot Missile and Howitzers

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into Service

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FPV drones destroyed Russia’s T-80BV battle tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s failure prompted China to head hunt globally to teach them air combat tactics and manoeuvres

  • Americas

    Two Ukrainian pilots are in the U.S. for training assessment on F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

  • Air Platform

    First F-35A For Denmark Takes Flight

  • Air Platform

    The TAI Anka-S Armed MALE UAV

  • Europe

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

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

  • South Asia

    WHO Director Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is corrupt, criminal and part of racketeering gang

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strike Blows Up Russian ‘Command Center’ in Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune MPA Commence Operations from INS Hansa

  • Middle East

    Russian Spetsnaz special forces surrendered to Syrian rebels

  • Europe

    Ukraine to localize the production of Czech CZ BREN 2 assault rifles

  • Europe

    Cold war between Putin and his criminal buddy Prigozhin continues to divide Kremlin

  • Ballistic Missile

    US Navy Destroyer USS Carney Shot Down Three Toufan Ballistic Missiles Fired At Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

  • Europe

    Israeli’s defense technology is playing a key role in Greece’s military modernization.

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

  • Americas

    Ukrainian startup Himera supplies secure radios to the US Air Force

  • Africa

    Algeria Plans to Purchase 14 Sukhoi Su-57 Fighters

  • Americas

    US Navy Christened Future Virginia-class USS Hyman G. Rickover Submarine

  • Europe

    A Growing Cooperation Between Ukraine and Turkey is Soft Power of Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivered Final Two River-class OPV

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Takes Controls of Parts of Bangladeshi Territory As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • Africa

    African Lion 21: U.S. Army teams up with troops in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal for exercise

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall win a contract to supply 225 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • Europe

    Russian pro-invasion bloggers criticize Putin for not providing military leadership

  • Air Platform

    New Zealand Plans To Buy 28 Secondhand F-16C/D to Replace Skyhawk

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