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  • [ June 4, 2026 ] Ukraine’s long-range attack drones destroyed three of Russia’s corvettes stationed in Kronstadt. Europe
  • [ June 4, 2026 ] U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems. Americas
  • [ June 4, 2026 ] Armenia armed its Su-30 fighters with Iranian glide bombs amid reduced CSTO cooperation. Air Platform
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Trump Admin Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Israel Amid the Iran War.

May 3, 2026 GDC 0

The US State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The announcements came as the US and […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s Patriot crews told Lockheed that Americans are making mistakes by firing multiple missiles at the same target in the Middle East, which is wasteful.

April 14, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine has told Patriot manufacturer Lockheed Martin that the U.S. patriot crews in the Middle East made mistakes by firing multiple interceptors at the same target. Ukraine has been using the Patriot missile for more […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s Patriot crews intercepting ballistic missiles, with one missile proving Patriot’s 100 percent efficacy.

April 14, 2026 GDC 0

Ukrainian Patriot crews confirmed intercepting ballistic missiles with one missile instead of the standard two to four, per Air Force statement reported by Militarny. Footage from Air Command West showed a Patriot launcher loaded with […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin will invest $7 billion to expand missile production.

April 12, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has invested more than $7 billion to expand production capacity for key defense systems, including advanced air defense munitions. The investment is aimed at increasing output to meet growing demand from the United […]

Americas

U.S. Triples Patriot PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production to Meet Surging Air and Missile Defense Demand.

April 7, 2026 GDC 0

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of War announced a seven-year framework agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production capacity for seekers used in the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement, or […]

Anti-air Missiles

Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

March 25, 2026 GDC 0

Switzerland will consider acquiring a second long-range air-defense system, preferably produced in Europe, as delivery of previously ordered Patriot systems by the United States will be delayed by four to five years, the government said […]

Anti-air Missiles

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

March 22, 2026 GDC 0

The Greek Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday that the Greek Patriot anti-aircraft system deployed in Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles. “This morning, the Greek Patriot battery intercepted two missiles launched from […]

Europe

Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

February 22, 2026 GDC 0

Monitoring channels reported that an American Patriot missile shot down Russia’s Su-34 bomber around 11:20 p.m. local time, with the aircraft flying from Russia’s Armavir airbase toward the neighbouring Dnipropetrovsk region. Pro-Russian Telegram channels like […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian Armed Forces says MIM-104 Patriot is the most effective surface-to-air missile system.

February 19, 2026 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working with international partners to accelerate the delivery of missiles for U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, which it describes as the most effective air defense systems in […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Patriot Air Defence Positions Near Iran Exposed in New Satellite Imagery

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

The publication of American commercial satellite imagery has revealed the exact positioning of U.S. Army MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, one of several facilities at the forefront of […]

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  • Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

    October 10, 2022 0
    European missile maker MBDA announced on Tuesday that Poland is making progress on its future air defense system. Poland Purchases 23 Batteries Of Narew And CAMM-ER Surface-to-air Missiles From MBDA Worth $12 BillionDateDecember 30, 2023IAI And [...]
  • Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?

    March 13, 2018 0
    Overview The Syrian war is a seventh year running as of now. Russia has emerged from the Syrian crisis with its military and diplomatic reputation significantly enhanced in the Middle East. However, this has been [...]
  • Myanmar to launch its first satellite in orbit next year with Japan’s help

    May 13, 2020 0
    YANGON (GDC) — Myanmar plans to launch its first satellite in 2021, using Japanese technology. Engineers and researchers in the country will develop an ultrasmall satellite and launch it into Earth orbit with the help [...]
  • Why Russia didn’t use precision-guided munitions in Syria?

    August 3, 2021 0
    The Russian Air Force showed off a few precision-guided weapons in Syria; it was evident that Moscow still lacked specific capabilities such as an AESA radar, a Targeting Pod and Electronic Countermeasures. Russia seems to [...]
  • Rheinmetall Showcases Skyranger 30 Anti-air System

    July 27, 2022 0
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  • HMS Queen Elizabeth Departs For Training

    May 3, 2020 0
    LONDON (GDC) — Britain’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth departed its Portsmouth base April 29 for training, but only after 800 crews were tested for the new coronavirus, the Royal Navy announced. The 65,000-ton [...]
Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To Norway

  • Europe

    Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

  • Europe

    Killer Treats: Russian FSB Foiled An Attempt To Poison 77 Russian Pilots With 20kg Cakes and Whiskey

  • C4iSR

    Polish private company sold Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to Russian army and Wagner mercenary group

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 interceptor jet catches fire mid-air

  • Europe

    Desertion is spreading in Russia’s military as troops openly disrespect their commanders

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Plans To Deploy Bayraktar TB3 Drones From LHD TCG Anadolu

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia plans to purchase 16 KF-21 Block II fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Kremlin Suspends Major Defense Projects, Including Su-57, Su-75, PAK-DA, T-14, AK-12 Rifles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Unveils Cheongung-II Missile Defense System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan using Israeli “kamikaze drones” in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kuwait upgrades its Patriot missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Americas

    US blocks chip supplies to Chinese Huawei Technologies

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • Middle East

    Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are under pressure to join the Abraham Accords with Israel after the Iran deal.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    U.S. Sends More HIMARS Artillery Rockets And Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $625 Million

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Injured Russian General And Killed Two Admirals In Occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Sunk Russian Supply Ship Using Danish Supplied Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Europe

    Germany sends more ammunitions to Ukraine worth $700 million 

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Gets French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Boost From NATO Ally

  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    TKMS links up with Indian firm to work on submarine weapons technologies

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines.

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijani used TB2 drone to destroy second S-300 SAM of Armenia

  • Europe

    U.S.-supplied ATACMS dealt significant damage to Russian airbases in a recent attack

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Major F-35 Contracts Worth $15.5 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    EU To Block Merger Of Korean Shipbuilding Giants, Daewoo And Hyundai

  • Air Platform

    Tactical Heron eyes manoeuvring forces, awaits launch customer

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    HGK and KGK integration into Turkish ANKA+ and AKSUNGUR UAV begins

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Asked Egypt to Supply 50 MiG-29M2 to Ukraine in Return of F-15EX

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace obtains certification for T625 helicopter

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Europe

    Poland buys 1400 new infantry fighting vehicles amid Ukraine war

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s AVIC Executive Jailed for Taking Bribes

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Anti-tank Launchers for Poland

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deployed J-20 fighters near Indian border

  • Air Platform

    AESA Radar Equipped J-11B Enters Service With PLA Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received New Batch Of French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • South Asia

    Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir Skirmish

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • South Asia

    45,000 Rohingya refugees enter Bangladesh as Myanmar army burns and behead Rohingya

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