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  • [ June 21, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed Kerch Bridge, Oil Terminal, 4 S-400 Radar, and 2 Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba. Americas
  • [ June 21, 2026 ] MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio. Europe
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MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 GDC 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 […]

Europe

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

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.

January 16, 2026 GDC 0

Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany are planning on establishing a joint venture for their naval laser activities in the first quarter of 2026. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the successful implementation of […]

Anti-air Missiles

Northrop and MBDA will jointly develop Germany’s air and missile defense System.

November 26, 2025 GDC 0

Northrop Grumman and MBDA have teamed up to strengthen Germany’s air and missile defense. The collaboration will integrate Northrop’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with MBDA’s air defense solutions. IBCS is a modular system that […]

C4iSR

France and Germany signed agreement to jointly develop a European missile early warning system.

November 11, 2025 GDC 0

France and Germany have signed an agreement to jointly develop a European missile early warning system, combining space- and ground-based sensors to strengthen continental defense. The Jewel (Joint Early Warning for a European Lookout) initiative […]

Anti-ship Missile

MBDA to supply TESEO Mk2 Anti-ship Missile to Italian Navy.

October 6, 2025 GDC 0

Defense company MBDA has signed a contract with the National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the production of the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, which is currently under development for the Italian Navy. As disclosed, the […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA to manufacture Patriot Missile at Bavarian Factory in Europe.

September 30, 2025 GDC 0

European defense manufacturer MBDA has announced that it can ramp up Patriot missile production at a new Bavarian factory and potentially produce launchers, provided it secures industrial cooperation with Raytheon. It meets customer demand, Reuters has reported. Patriots are the only systems Ukraine and […]

Cruise Missiles

MBDA Unveils STRATUS Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).

September 23, 2025 GDC 0

At DSEI UK 2025, MBDA along with British, French and Italian officials unveiled STRATUS, the new name for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW). In addition, the final missile design for the subsonic STRATUS […]

Cruise Missiles

MBDA awarded contract to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile for UK and France

August 5, 2025 GDC 0

The extension of the production will allow the two countries to restock the Storm Shadow/SCALP stockpiles as the work on the next-generation cruise missile. The United Kingdom and France announced on Jul. 9, 2025 that […]

Anti-air Missiles

MBDA accelerates ASTER missile production for partner countries

August 2, 2025 GDC 0

On 23 July 2025, MBDA delivered the first batch of ASTER missiles less than two and a half years since the order was placed as part of a joint acquisition led by OCCAR with Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint […]

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  • Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport Aircraft

    March 15, 2021 0
    August 2020 Ukrainian State company “Antonov” presented the newest multirole transport aircraft An-178, which is to be delivered to Peru in 2021. The delivery is planned within the contract to produce an unspecified quantity of [...]
  • The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

    April 2, 2020 0
    ­­­WASHINGTON – The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea to upgrade its F-16 Block 32 aircraft with Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and Link 16 Tactical [...]
  • Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

    December 10, 2024 0
    A United States treaty ally in East Asia on Friday announced that it recently tested a new stealthy missile that is capable of conducting long-range attacks to sink hostile warships. Japan showcases 1,000km range Type [...]
  • Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

    March 13, 2026 0
    Taiwan expected to have world’s highest density of anti-ship missiles by year endAnti-ship missile inventory could exceed 1,400. Taiwan Deployed Hai Feng Shore-based Anti-Ship Missile Amid China TensionDateMay 25, 2024Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget [...]
  • US Air Force B1-B Lancer flew over black sea

    May 31, 2020 0
    US Air Force B1 Lancer flew over black sea off coast of Crimea and southern Russia escorted by Turkish and Ukrainian aircraft learned GDC citing Interfax. A few hours ago, American strategic bombers B1-B Lancer, [...]
  • Pakistan Army Deploys Chinese HQ-16A SAM System in Kashmir

    July 18, 2021 0
    In 2016, the Pakistan Army disclosed that it had procured six HQ-16A surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China for $373 million U.S. in fiscal year 2014-2015. This acquisition appears to be a follow-on from the [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

  • Middle East

    UAE Stops Issuing Visas for 11 Muslim Countries, But Continues to Welcome Israelis

  • Air Platform

    Boeing-Saab T-7A RedHawk completes first inverted flight

  • Europe

    Poland Received 24 K9 Self-propelled Howitzers From South Korea

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s first Turkish-built corvette ‘Hetman Ivan Mazepa’ starts sea trials

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces landed in Crimea for covert operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department approves Harpoon missiles to Taiwan worth $2.37 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz Acheived Design Milestone with Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Plans To Sell Su-57E To Myanmar and Vietnam At $100 Million Apiece

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Exposed: Why Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Fighters Are Inoperable?

  • Europe

    Ukraine keeps finding Western parts in Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik Drone

  • Europe

    A Car Bomb Killed Russian Senior General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik in Moscow

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy plans to purchase four Multi-Mission MMSC frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Begins Construction of Philippines Navy’s LPD

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Commissions New SALVO Unmanned Surface Vessels.

  • South Asia

    Turkey, Pakistan To Jointly Develop Satellite Project

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • Air Platform

    First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    PLA Navy Fired Weapons Grade Laser at Australian Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins French-led Naval Exercise In The Bay Of Bengal

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Releases Photo Of New Single Engine Fighter “The Checkmate”

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Stepped Up The Arrest Of Citizens Involved In Attacking Israel In Social Media

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Awarded Contract To Build New Frigates For JMSDF

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Built Military Bases In Laos And Sudan

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 and Tor-M2 Anti-air Missile.

  • Air Platform

    Amid Turkey Tensions, Greece Buys Six More Rafale Fighters Bringing Total to 24 Jets

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Arms Export Soars Amid Middle East Conflict And Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL Shipyard signed contract to build two Scorpene evolved class submarines for Indonesian Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman Reshuffles High-Ranking Army Positions to Dismantle Indian RAW Influence Inside the Bangladesh Army.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War In Galwan Valley: Chinese Smartphone Manufactures Are the Biggest Losers

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • Air Platform

    The first KC-46A constructed for Japan recently refueled another KC-46A

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $8.6 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter jets to Israel.

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian drove T-90M tank off the cliff, then hit by Ukrainian drone

  • South Asia

    Amid China tensions, Indian Defense Ministry’s $10 billion shopping spree

  • Europe

    British Government Pledged €3.8 Billion Military Aid To Ukraine

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    South Asia

    China launches third Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Americas

    President Trump gives orders to ‘obliterate’ Iran if regime assassinates him

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany in talks with Israel to buy more Arrow 3 air defense systems.

  • Uncategorized

    Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

  • Europe

    British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The Field

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”

  • Air Platform

    Spain Finalizes Deal to Buy Turkish Hurjet Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German-built IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missiles Intercept Rate Is 100 Percent, Ukrainian MoD

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

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