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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
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  • [ July 24, 2026 ]  US State Department Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Kamikaze Drones to Greece. Europe
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Anti-air Missiles

Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

July 1, 2026 GDC 0

Türkiye is “evaluating all options” to boost its air defenses, including the potential purchase of Patriot systems from Washington ⁠or Franco-Italian SAMP-T systems, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler said Tuesday. For years, Türkiye has been ramping […]

Anti-air Missiles

Türkiye’s SIPER 2  Layered Air Defense System Hits Milestone with Successful Live-Fire Test.

June 17, 2026 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Indonesia Sent Letter of Intent to South Korea to Purchase MSAM-II Cheongung II Missile System.

June 10, 2026 GDC 0

Indonesia’s issuance of a non-binding Letter of Intent for South Korea’s MSAM-II Cheongung II system signals a decisive acceleration in Jakarta’s transition from fragmented point-defence architecture toward a geographically distributed layered air-defence network capable of […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Increase THAAD Interceptor Missile Production.

May 25, 2026 GDC 0

U.S. Company Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of THAAD interceptor air defense missiles with a new facility announced on May 22, 2026. This move signals an urgent push by the U.S. and its allies […]

Anti-air Missiles

Missile defence gaps made Great Britain small Britain.

April 14, 2026 GDC 0

Great Britain becomes small Britain without any anti-ballistic or cruise-missile defence. British military bases and vital infrastructure are vulnerable to drone and missile attacks. A $1,000 drone can blow up a $100 million F-35A stealth […]

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

Germany Purchases Additional Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Worth $3.1 Billion.

December 22, 2025 GDC 0

On December 18, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a new defense contract with Germany valued at approximately $3.1 billion to expand the Arrow-3 air defense missile system. The agreement builds […]

Anti-air Missiles

Leonardo Company to build ‘Michelangelo Dome’ missile defense system.

December 13, 2025 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Israel Delivers First Operational Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany.

December 4, 2025 GDC 0

System will be stationed at Holzdorf Air Base, about 40 kilometers south of Berlin; base is set to become German military’s largest installation in the east and will serve as a frontline defense point against […]

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 […]

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  • Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

    June 14, 2024 0
    Six officers of the Bangladesh Air Guard have been sent to early retirement or sacked following an internal investigation by the Bangladesh Ministry of Defense. On 30 May 2024, the Ministry of Defense issued two [...]
  • Retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says Putin saved NATO and the EU by invading Ukraine

    February 24, 2023 0
    Former president Donald Trump offered his most explicit statement that he threatened not to defend NATO allies from attacks by Russia. Russian MP Mikhail Abdalkin hang noodles on his ear during Putin’s speech. Mikhail Abdalkin [...]
  • Ukraine developed kamikaze drones that can hit targets beyond 700km

    September 3, 2023 0
    A long-range weapon developed by Ukraine has successfully hit a target in Russia from a distance of 700 kilometers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post on Aug. 31. Ukrainian kamikaze Beaver drones [...]
  • Poland to build Life Guard Maritime Rescue Ship

    August 1, 2020 0
    The Armament Inspectorate invited to negotiations on the Ratownik Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA ship, the spokesman of this institution, Maj. Krzysztof Płatek. This marks a return to the program of building this rescue ship. The invitation to [...]
  • Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

    February 10, 2023 0
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  • 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 [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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

    Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

  • Europe

    Fincantieri launches first next-generation OPV for Italian Navy.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    COVID-19 Could Delay $45 Billion Frigate Program of Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia expressed its interest in joining the Turkish KAAN fighter jet program

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan plans to purchase 48 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden.

  • Europe

    Russia’s arms export hit rock bottom, only $1 billion of arms exported in 2024, reported SIPRI

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027 after missile, radar and fighter jet debacle in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

  • Americas

    Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate for US Navy

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Seized Mi-35 Helicopter In Afghanistan Gifted By India, Reported Hindustan Times

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italian Army has received its first new-generation SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defense systems.

  • South Asia

    Pakistani F-16 Carried Out Air Strikes Targetting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s Leader Noor Wali Mehsud.

  • Europe

    Germany’s Rheinmetall opens first joint production facility in Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian DRDO Tests Short-range VL-SRSAM Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased 60 Turkish Bayraktar TB3 Drones

  • Anti-ship Missile

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

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • Air Platform

    Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

  • Industry

    Naval Group awarded sub-contracts to local suppliers for Australian submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

  • South Asia

    Hindu Nationalist Narendra Modi was over-interested in corrupt and murderous Sheikh Hasina, looting Bangladesh to undermine its national security rather than investing in Bangladesh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)

  • Cruise Missiles

    Poland develops Lanca long-range cruise missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Jet-powered Drone and Missile Test as ‘Hell’ Fired on Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Yörük among 5 finalists in Japanese armored vehicle tender

  • Air Platform

    Boeing receives $265 million orders for nine Chinook helicopters

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Networks F-15 and F-22 Raptor

  • Europe

    Boeing rolled out first P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Norway

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Captured Russian BRM-1K Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Land Platform

    Dutch Army takes delivery of Electronic Warfare Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Army Received New Barak Fifth-generation Tanks Fitted With High-tech Sensors And Helmet Mounted Display

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Send 30 Additional Bushmaster Vehicles To Ukraine, Train Ukrainian Soldiers In UK

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to export attack helicopters to Germany and drones to USA

  • Europe

    Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko undergoing major surgery in Minsk hospital

  • Middle East

    Navantia Launches Second Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins SAR Mission For Missing Indonesian Submarine

  • Europe

    India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class Submarine

  • Europe

    France Test-fires M51 Nuclear Ballistic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s CNS Shandong Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Russia Losses In Ukraine Invasion Is Significant And Damaging To Russian Army’s Warfighting Capability

  • Americas

    Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

  • Infantry Weapons

    Sweden tests new RBS 98 surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Bell Helicopter Started Manufacturing AH1-Z Helicopter For Bahrain

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian air base housing thousands of Shahed kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Turkish Navy Commissions New SALVO Unmanned Surface Vessels.

  • Air Platform

    Dassault CEO Frustrated With Airbus Over FCAS Delays

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan to Deliver AESA for F-16 Fighter Jet by 2022

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