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  • [ July 7, 2026 ] China sentences former Nanjing city official Yang Youlin to death for taking $325 million in bribes over 30 years. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 7, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, 2700 km from the Ukrainian border. Europe
  • [ July 7, 2026 ] Germany shot down a drone near an Israeli-made Arrow 3 missile defense system. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 7, 2026 ] Tuareg rebel group shoot down a Russian Mi-24P helicopter in Mali. Africa
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Lithuanians Crowd-fund $5.4 Million To Buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 For Ukraine

June 5, 2022 GDC 0

Hundreds of Lithuanians clubbed together to buy an advanced military drone, the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2, for Ukraine in its war against Russia, in a show of solidarity with a fellow country formerly under Moscow’s rule. […]

Europe

Russian Army Lost 40 Percent of Its Warfighting Capability, Ran Out Of Ammo and Shells

May 31, 2022 GDC 0

A new phase of the Ukraine war is shaping up in the eastern part of the country, where Russian troops are aiming to overcome early setbacks and pummel Ukrainian forces in a long-distance ground battle. […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Claims Its MiG-29 Shot Down A Russian Su-35 In Eastern Ukraine

May 28, 2022 GDC 0

According to the Ukrainian military, the Fulcrum downed the Flanker derivative over Kherson region earlier today. “Today, May 27, around 14.00 o’clock a MiG-29 fighter of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine […]

Air Platform

Czech Republic Transfers A Squadron Of Mi-24 Helicopters To Ukraine

May 27, 2022 GDC 0

The Czech Republic has supplied Ukraine with a number of Mi-24 attack helicopters and, together with Slovakia, is currently repairing dozens of armored vehicles, which will return to combat once restored. This was reported on […]

Europe

Russian invasion in Ukraine is not going according to plan, says Jens Stoltenberg

May 27, 2022 GDC 0

Nato’s secretary-general says Russia’s war in Ukraine is not going to plan and that its attempt to capture the eastern Donbas region has “stalled”. Jens Stoltenberg also said Ukraine could win the conflict. Britain’s Ministry […]

Europe

Sloppy Putin’s invasion effort, Russia deploys 60 years old T-62 tanks in Ukraine

May 26, 2022 GDC 0

Amid massive tank losses in Ukraine, Putin is now deploying old and outdated Russian T-62 tanks, signalling that the Kremlin has no T-90 tanks to send to Ukraine after their vehicles have been made into […]

Europe

Denmark Delivers Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine, Game Over For Russian Navy

May 26, 2022 GDC 0

The Danish Armed Forces are sending long-range anti-ship missiles to Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told reporters on Monday. The range of Denmark’s coastal defense Harpoons could put Russian ships at risk in […]

Air Platform

Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

May 25, 2022 GDC 0

In the 90 days since Russia began its illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military has lost several dozen Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to open-source-intelligence analysts who scrutinize photos and videos on […]

Europe

Vladimir Putin Survived An Assassination Attempt, Reports NY Times

May 24, 2022 GDC 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin survived an assassination attempt earlier this year, the New York Times reported citing Ukraine’s intelligence chief. Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, told the online website Ukrayinska Pravda that the Russian […]

Europe

‘So ashamed’: Russian top diplomat Boris Bondarev resigns, blasts war in Ukraine

May 24, 2022 GDC 0

A Russian diplomat in Geneva has left his job in protest of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, telling colleagues: “Never have I been so ashamed of my country.” Boris Bondarev, a counsellor at Moscow’s mission […]

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  • Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

    November 6, 2025 0
    China dominates the world’s supply of rare minerals. It has banned their export for use by foreign militaries. Now, it’s worried Australia may return the favour. China parades DF-26 ballistic missilesDateAugust 9, 2020China Unveils DF-26 [...]
  • Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

    December 29, 2023 0
    Ukrainian-piloted F-16s are on the horizon—and not a moment too soon for Kyiv. Ever Declining Sales Order & Reputation of Russia’s MiGDateApril 11, 2018Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATODateApril 11, 2021US [...]
  • Thailand approves purchases of Chinese-built S26T submarines despite worries about Chinese-made engine.

    September 2, 2025 0
    Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed. Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 [...]
  • Russia May Run Of Kalibr Cruise Missiles In January 2023 If It Continues To Mass Strike

    December 20, 2022 0
    A high-ranking Ukrainian official believes that Russia is running out of missiles to target critical infrastructure. Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence SaysDateOctober 26, 2023Ukraine To Nationalize Jet Engine Producer [...]
  • Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

    July 3, 2021 0
    The Pakistani government has announced its intention to increase defense spending in FY2021/22. up to 1.37 trillion Pakistani rupees ($ 8.78 billion). Pakistan Army pushes for 20% salary hikeDateMay 19, 20202019-2020 Defense Budget of India, [...]
  • Bulgaria selected Lürssen to build two multimission corvettes for Bulgarian Navy

    March 5, 2020 0
    The Bulgarian government has selected German shipbuilder Lürssen over Fincantieri of Italy to build two multi-role corvettes for the country’s navy, Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov announced on 27 February during a visit to Varna. Lürssen [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Turkish-made Long-range Artillery Rocket

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean awarded contract to build two Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigates for South Korean Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    A List of Weapons Carried By American Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone Headache

  • Air Platform

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

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

  • Europe

    Demoralized Russian Troops Killed Their Commander And Surrendered To Ukrainian Army

  • Cruise Missiles

    UK and Germany agree to jointly manufacture 2,000km range cruise missile.

  • Naval Platforms

    Japan retrofit Izumo-class helicopter carriers to support F-35B operations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $10.8 Billion Contract To Upgrade F-22 Raptor

  • Europe

    Russia sending 1970s T-72 tanks to fight modern Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia signed landmark treaty with the UK for nuclear-powered attack submarines

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greek Patriot Battery Intercepts Two Iranian Ballistic Missiles Over Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Cluster Munitions Wrecking Havoc on Russian Airfield and Military Bases

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands trapped in Chinese debt as it turned into a PLA naval base of the Indo-Pacific

  • Europe

    Russian propagandist and military commander Semyon Pegov stepped onto a landmine in Donetsk

  • South Asia

    Dr Yunus steers Bangladesh’s economy towards the West. India held hostages of Bangladesh’s economy for 15 years.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia to Receive First Rafale Aircraft in 2026

  • Air Platform

    South Korea buys 20 more KF-21 Boramae fighter jet

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone (USV) Struck Russian Port In Novorossiysk

  • Industry

    Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Commences Full-rate Production of T-7A Red Hawk

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s troops using Tesla Cybertrucks in the Ukraine war

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Awarded $4.9 Billion Contract To Develop Next-gen Adaptive Engines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone swarm wreck havoc over Moscow, Russia shuts down four major airports

  • Defense Industry

    Leonardo delivers HH-139B helicopter to the Italian Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany’s missile search draws attention to secretive Israeli startup Covenant.

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Drone Carrier LHD TCG Anadolu Starts Sea Trial

  • C4iSR

    France purchases Saab GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine Called Off Strike On Moscow At U.S. Request

  • South Asia

    Corruption, mismanagement, and poor training made the Indian military a paper tiger

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Fired Missiles In Response To North Korean Missile Launches

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military Junta

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Developed and Exported Modern Air-to-surface Missiles

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM Missiles

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Test-fires New Coastal Defense Variant Atmaca Anti-ship Missiles

  • Americas

    South Korea, Japan, New Zealand And Canada Will Join AUKUS Pillar 2 As Advanced Technology Development Partners

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoots Down Second Russian Su-25 Combat Jet In Five Days

  • Europe

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive Bastion armored vehicles from France

  • Cruise Missiles

    France and the UK authorize the use of Storm Shadow/Scalp Cruise Missiles Deep Inside Russia

  • South Asia

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

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Kursk region

  • Defense Industry

    Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 Parts

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