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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

ThyssenKrupp Delivers First MEKO A-200 Frigate To Egyptian Navy

December 4, 2022 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-class Modernization Equipment

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of MEKO Class Frigate Modernization and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. The Government of Greece has requested […]

Middle East

Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

October 7, 2021 GDC 0

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has started installing weapons and on-board equipment at its shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on the Al Aziz frigate, the first of six MEKO A-200 ships commissioned by the Egyptian Navy. In particular, […]

Middle East

Sa’ar 6: A Modern Corvette of Israeli Navy

November 10, 2020 GDC 0

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Europe

Greece announced €10 billion military modernization plans

September 13, 2020 GDC 0

Greece plans to arm very heavily and it will spend more than €10 billion in the next 5 years to strengthen its military. What appears to be Greece’s most ambitious military overhaul in nearly two […]

Europe

Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

August 14, 2020 GDC 0

An extraordinary event took place last night with Turkish media remaining completely silent about the renewed tensions in the Aegean. Last night, the Greek frigate Limnos rammed and damaged the Turkish Kemal Reis war ship […]

C4iSR

MMR-3D NG G-band multirole radar

May 30, 2020 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Reutech optical radar tracker (ORT)

May 29, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Platforms

Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

May 29, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Philippines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jet

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  • US Navy received final Block 2 Super Hornet

    April 26, 2020 0
    The US Navy (USN) has received into service its final Block 2 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft, ahead of the retrofit and new-build Block 3 upgrade effort learned GDC quoting the US Navy. The [...]
  • Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch Rocket System.

    April 18, 2026 0
    The Australian army has test-fired its first-ever locally assembled Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or GMLRS, a key step toward eventually producing long-range strike weapons locally rather than importing them. Australian Army successfully test-fired the [...]
  • China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

    December 13, 2023 0
    Analyst John Pollock’s recent observations highlight China’s ongoing construction of settlements along the contested border with Bhutan, stirring increased tensions in the Himalayan region. China has accelerated settlement-building along its disputed border with Bhutan, with [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth Jets

    May 31, 2023 0
    The US Department of Defence has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to produce and deliver the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets. The Pentagon officially announced the deal on its website. Lockheed Martin awarded [...]
  • Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 40 Kh-55, Kh-101 and 28 Kalibr Cruise Missiles Using NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

    June 25, 2023 0
    Despite Russia’s looming military coup, it has not forgotten to launch a missile attack on Ukraine. And it was the most powerful in months. Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 157 Russian Cruise Missiles Using Patriot [...]
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

    Tata, Lockheed Martin bring new cutting-edge aerospace technology to India

  • Europe

    Naval Group rolls out second Barracuda submarine

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces ‘Sayeret Matkal’ raided and destroyed Iranian chemical weapons factory in Syria, reports say

  • Europe

    Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to Romania.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan is the 11th largest arms importer

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Europe

    Rise of Turkey As A Drone Power

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine requests evil twins of Storm Shadow, 500km range bunker busting Taurus cruise missiles from Germany

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky signed a contract to supply 24 MH-60R Maritime helicopters for Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Military Units Will Arrive In Ukraine Early July In Return Of Spy Satellite From Russia

  • Europe

    Patria delivered the first 6×6 vehicles to Latvia

  • Europe

    Germany’s Rheinmetall opens first joint production facility in Ukraine

  • Industry

    Austal to Acquire Queensland-based BSE Marine Solutions

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Europe

    Italy begins negotiations with Rheinmetall to buy new Leopard 2 tanks

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Achieves First F-35B Fighter Jet Landing on Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge.

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver Air Defense Radar To Iraq

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force becomes first air force in the world to crash over 550 aircraft and lost 150 pilots in the last 30 years

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Vietnam Shift Its Arms Import Policy From Russia

  • Europe

    The armed forces of Ireland are not ‘fit-for-purpose’ military in Europe, cannot defend itself

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Approved To Buy 12 F-16V Block 70/72 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Test Two F-15EX Jets in Northern Edge 21 Exercise

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signs letter of intent with Leonardo Company to purchase M-346F Block 20, rejecting JF-17 Temu jet.

  • Central Asia

    Afhgan Air Force Strikes Killed 45 Pakistan-backed Taliban militants : gov’t

  • Americas

    US Army Unveils $185.9 Billion Capital Expenditure Budget Plan for 2025

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines to acquire Elbit Systems ATMOS self propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    The Production of B-21 Stealth Bombers Is On Track

  • South Asia

    Maldives cancels defense contact with India on hydrographic surveys

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • Air Platform

    Boeing to Build Loyal Wingman in Queensland, Australian

  • Europe

    Russian Navy’s Number of Operational Ships to Decline by Next Year

  • Air Platform

    Colombian Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets against Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The U.S. Will Completely Destroy Iran’s S-400, HQ-9B and BAVAR-373 Anti-air Missile System.

  • Air Platform

    India Retires Russian-made MiG-21 ‘The Flying Coffin’ After 400 Crashes And Multiple Defeats In Kashmir Skirmish

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Airbase In Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Turkish T929 Atak II Helicopter Started Flight Trials Using Ukrainian Engine

  • Air Platform

    Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract For US Navy’s LCS Sensors Suite

  • Europe

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

  • Middle East

    U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse as the U.S. Navy Clears Strait of Hormuz Mines.

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to buy American and European fighter jets until KAAN is combat ready.

  • South Asia

    Trump Administration could sanction Bangladesh for allowing antisemitic and pro-Hamas rallies. Instead, Bangladesh should focus on Abraham Accord

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rafael Spike LR II Missile System: The Ultimate Tank Killer

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

  • Air Platform

    The Phillippines receives first two T129 attack helicopters from Turkey

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