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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Russian troops have a 20-to 35-minute life expectancy at the front line. Europe
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Europe

Export potential is the Key to arms procurement, says British ministry of defense

July 24, 2024 GDC 0

Export potential of new equipment key for MoD procurement shake-up, says ministerChange is part of reforms aimed at improving UK’s disastrous record in buying kit and weapons. The export potential of new equipment will become […]

Europe

British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

March 12, 2024 GDC 0

Britain’s combat power has been slashed significantly over the past eight years, a Government report has revealed. Ministry of Defence figures show that deep annual cuts since 2016 have had an impact on almost every […]

Air Platform

Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

August 11, 2021 GDC 0

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Europe

UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

January 22, 2021 GDC 0

Decisions on two major UK armoured fighting vehicle procurement programmes have been delayed to allow them to be considered as part of the country’s ongoing Integrated Security, Defence, and Foreign Policy Review, which is now […]

Europe

British MoD Facing Budget Crunch As It Tries to Plug £7 billion holes

May 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a pummelling during the latest meeting of the defence committee in parliament. It comes as the powerful body of MPs looks to scrutinise the effectiveness of Whitehall’s strategy […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia’s Defense Exports Surged in FY2018-19

January 16, 2020 GDC 0

The recently published DEC statistics reveal that approved defence export permits during FY2018-19 was far more than in previous years, representing a mandated requirement – from 1 January 2018 – for exporters to provide the expected […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

August 21, 2019 LM Publications 0

Defense Budget of China 2019-2020 China on Tuesday set its 2019 defense spending at 7.5 percent higher than a year ago — or 1.19 trillion yuan ($177.61 billion). That’s lower than the 8.1 percent growth […]

South Asia

Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

April 26, 2018 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, intends to procure Fighter Aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) which is to be “Made in India”. The proposal is to procure approximately 110 fighter aircraft (about […]

South Asia

Indian MoD asks IAF to issue an RFI for 100 Fighter Jets worth $15 billion

April 7, 2018 GDC 0

Overview India Air Force is seeking to buy around 110 fighter jets, the air force said in a request for information (RFI) issued on Friday, marking the first step toward a long-delayed deal that could […]

  • NATO deploys Turkish Navy’s amphibious assault ship TCG Anadolu (L400) in the Baltic Sea.

    February 21, 2026 0
    NATO said on Friday that it is deploying a Turkish drone carrier to the Baltic Sea.The deployment comes in response to “repeated” Russian airspace violations, NATO said. NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over EuropeDateMarch 31, [...]
  • Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

    April 26, 2024 0
    Ukrainian activist and volunteer, Serhii Sternenko, has shared video footage showcasing the use of a new FPV drone equipped with autonomous targeting capabilities. The drone reportedly demonstrated its ability to strike targets without direct operator [...]
  • Ukraine Received Two More IRIS-T SLM Missile Batteries

    January 6, 2024 0
    Ukraine said Thursday that it had received new IRIS-T anti-aircraft systems from Germany, as it looks to bolster air defenses in the face of increasing Russian missile strikes. Ukraine to receive six IRIS-T SLM anti-air [...]
  • Turkish Rocketsan Delivers Food Aid To Covid Hit Bangladesh

    May 30, 2021 0
    Roketsan distributed food packages among 1,000 families in Bangladesh through the Turkish Red Crescent. Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To BangladeshDateJune 6, 2021Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021DateMay [...]
  • Why Doesn’t Sukhoi Name Fighters With Block Upgrades?

    August 14, 2021 0
    While the Su-35 grabs the headlines as Russia’s most advanced fighter, the majority of its air force consists of older types. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) “The Military Balance 2018,” Russia [...]
  • Philippines signs $369 million deal with India to buy BrahMos cruise missiles

    February 1, 2022 0
    Indo-Russian multinational aerospace and defense corporation BrahMos Aerospace Limited has signed a contract with the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Philippines for the supply of shore-based anti-ship missile systems for the Philippine Navy. [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Why Azerbaijani Wins In Nagorno-karabakh Is A Win For Israel?

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Hanwha Group Buys Daewoo Shipbuilding

  • Europe

    Tourists Flee From Greek Islands After Turkish F-16 Creates Sonic Booms

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Started Prototyping Australia’s Hunter-class Frigate At Osborne Naval Shipyard

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous Turn

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract to Extend the Life Cycle of Super Hornet Block II.

  • Industry

    International Arms Trade: Grease Payments by Rosoboronexport and Rostec

  • Americas

    Norwegian Kongsberg wins a contract to supply Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Turkey is on track to developing a long-range Siper anti-air system

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Submit Final Eurofighter Proposal To Finish HX Competition

  • Air Platform

    China Begins Delivering J-10C To Pakistan Air Force

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

  • South Asia

    American-ally India provided sanctioned goods such as spare parts, medicine, microchips, and machinery to Russia worth $10 billion

  • Europe

    Russian bridge blown up with homemade bomb planted by saboteurs

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones destroyed two new Vasily Bykov class patrol boats

  • Europe

    Iran Delivers First Batch of Body Armor And Helmets To Russia

  • Air Platform

    Saab wants second Gripen production hub as Ukraine placed 150 jet orders.

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25 ballistic missiles fired by Russia contains American, European and Japanese components

  • Americas

    Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Approves Type 88 Anti-ship Missiles for the Philippines Navy.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Formally Inducts Chinese-made J-10C Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Middle East

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

  • Europe

    #Buymeafighterjet: Ukrainian Pilots Launch Crowdfunding To Buy Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Norway allocates additional $5.7 billion to Ukraine until 2030

  • Americas

    China wants to redevelop JY-27A, JYL-1, Type 305A and H-200 radars after Venezuela failure.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines intends to buy ground-launched Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded a contract to upgrade AMRAAM’s software

  • Europe

    Russia Hit by Gas Shortages as Kamikaze Drones Attack Its Biggest Black Sea Oil Refinery

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan commissioned first Soryu-class Submarine equipped with lithium-ion batteries

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Middle East

    U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russian investigators confirmed Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Is Not Crimea: China’s land-grabbing attitude could cost its economy dearly

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Ends Partnership With India’s Adani Group For MRFA Competition

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Air Force completed full fleet of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon

  • Europe

    Leaked Video Proves That Moskva Was Indeed Hit By Ukrainian Neptune Missiles

  • Europe

    Norway Boosts Ukraine Aid by $633 Million

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • Americas

    The US Navy to order next-generation frigate FFG (X)

  • Europe

    Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    P-8I Neptune: A Superior Submarine Hunting Machine For Indian Navy

  • Americas

    What Attributes Make A Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet?

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Navy to Receive Four P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Credit Suisse bank freezes $19 billion in Russian assets

  • Middle East

    President Trump Deploys F-22 Raptor and F-35 Stealth Jets to Bomb Tehran

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