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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

Israeli Commando Unit Maglan Used Iron Sting Mortar Bomb For The First Time Against Hamas

October 23, 2023 GDC 0

Israeli forces released footage of the “Iron Sting” system launching a mortar bomb to take out a rocket launcher in its first-ever use in an operation on Sunday. The Maglan commando unit has begun using […]

  • The US Air Force set to upgrade nukes stationed in Germany

    April 10, 2020 0
    Germany’s air force is preparing to adapt some of its Tornado warplanes to carry more up-to-date US atom bombs in light of plans by Washington to modernize its nuclear arsenal in Germany, media reported on [...]
  • Denmark to field unmanned surface vessels for monitoring busy shipping routes

    May 18, 2025 0
    U.S.-based Saildrone will deploy four large unmanned surface vessels in Danish waters next month to conduct maritime surveillance missions and help protect critical undersea infrastructure. Indonesia Looking At Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigate To Boost TNI-AL’s Blue [...]
  • Greece Awarded Contract to Sikorsky to Produce MH-60R ASW Helicopters

    October 30, 2020 0
    American company Lockheed Martin has won a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce four MH-60R helicopters for Greece. It was reported in February 2019 that the Greek Navy is in the final stage of activating the [...]
  • Boeing Australia advances the developments of Loyal Wingman for the RAAF

    April 11, 2020 0
    Boeing Australia’s first Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft prototype has stood on its own wheels and powered up its electrical system for the first time, the company announced on 8 April. The latest development milestones follow [...]
  • Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

    October 30, 2023 0
    The request by the Jordanian army follows from fears over a widening of the war in Gaza across the region. U.S. Patriot Air Defence Positions Near Iran Exposed in New Satellite ImageryDateFebruary 16, 2026US Army [...]
  • Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

    April 21, 2026 0
    As President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to decide whether to extend a two-week ceasefire between the countries approaches, attention is increasingly turning not to Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, but to a shadowy Revolutionary Guard [...]
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

    Belarus Cozzies Up With Turkey, A Snab To Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA to manufacture Patriot Missile at Bavarian Factory in Europe.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force’s F-35A Drops B61-12 Nuclear Bomb

  • Europe

    German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

  • Europe

    Turkey Delivered Precision Strike Capable TRLG-300 Missiles To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Using Starstreak Missile

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Interim Government sent three former DGFI Directors and Army Generals to forced retirement, and one General dismissed amid human rights violations and corruption

  • Europe

    U.S. claims 188,000 Russian killed in the Ukraine war since Vladimir Putin launched the invasion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China displays FK-3 and FK-2000 (Sino Pantsir) air defense systems

  • Africa

    Morocco Deploys Israeli-made Spyder Air Defense System.

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hamas Using Chinese-made A200 Rockets With 120km Range To Attack Israel

  • Europe

    Germany commits to 2% NATO spending goal by 2031 for first time

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Pakistan Unveils AZB-81LR Guided Bomb For Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Unveils Fast Attack Craft Design

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In Crimea Airbase

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries To Develop UAS Launching Capable MC-X Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles destroyed the Belbek airbase in the occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 10X As Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare Systems (MAWS)

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan test fires FD-2000 air-defense missiles

  • Europe

    The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Ordered Two Columbia-class nuclear Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Has Shown Interest In F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Fourth PPA Patrol Ship

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkiye unveils Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at SAHA 2026.

  • Europe

    Humiliating pictures showed the destroyed Russian submarine with massive hull breaches

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force and Navy Claim Complete Air Superiority in Iran.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy intercepted all Chinese-made CM-302 missiles fired at USS Abraham Lincoln.

  • Defense Industry

    The U.S. State Department Approves 155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System For Taiwan

  • Naval Platforms

    French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

  • Europe

    Thousands Of Mobilized Russian Conscripts Are Unfit For Military Service In Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    President Bashar al-Assad killed in a plane crash while trying to flee Syria aboard Russian-made IL-76 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    US Marines say F-35 stealth fighter squadron clocked 5,000 hours without any mishaps.

  • Europe

    Putin Would Be Signing ‘Suicide Note’ If He Nukes Ukraine, Says John Bolton

  • Europe

    UK Details Eurofighter Typhoon Offering To Finland’s HX Competition

  • Europe

    Babcock, Saab to collaborate on Swedish Navy’s Luleå-class corvettes

  • Middle East

    Iran Enriched Enough Uranium Stored in Isfahan to Make 10 Nuclear Warheads, Says IAEA.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea baby drone destroyed Russian hovercraft in Black Sea

  • Middle East

    U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s Surveillance Radar and Drone Sites.

  • Middle East

    Turkish Military Demonstrated Firepower Using Fighter Jets, Drones, EW and Artillery Neutralizing Assad’s Forces In Idlib

  • Americas

    US Allies Should Not Buy Russian Weapons, Secretary Blinken

  • Europe

    Germany awarded a contract to acquire Damen MKS 180 Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Poland considers Boeing F-15EX fighter jets for air superiority role.

  • Europe

    Russian troops received Chinese ShaanXi Tiger 4×4 armored vehicle

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