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  • [ June 25, 2026 ] Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor drone for the low‑altitude drone fight. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 25, 2026 ] Germany’s missile search draws attention to secretive Israeli startup Covenant. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ June 24, 2026 ] Australia signed $2.5 billion defence export deal to provide Canada with world-leading radar technology. C4iSR
  • [ June 24, 2026 ] Mad Vlad Orders Pulling Air Defenses Back from the Front-line to Moscow Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks. Europe
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Middle East

Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

November 26, 2025 GDC 0

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems confirms that discussions with Saudi Arabia are underway for a package that could include up to 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit drones, noting that the scope and configuration remain under review. […]

Europe

General Atomics Received Civil Aviation Certification to Fly MQ-9B Drones over Civil Airspace

May 24, 2025 GDC 0

U.S.-based drone maker General Atomics announced this week that it has achieved a key safety certification from British aviation authorities for the Protector drone. This certification will allow the unmanned aircraft to fly routinely over […]

Europe

Poland Purchases MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Worth $310 Million

December 20, 2024 GDC 0

The Polish government has signed a $310-million procurement agreement with General Atomics for an undisclosed number of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones. The American firm will deliver the systems by the first quarter of 2027, replacing […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

June 22, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

July 15, 2021 GDC 0

The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack […]

Air Platform

The USAF To Upgrade MQ-9A Reaper UCAV

July 4, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force operates a large number of MQ-9 Reaper fleet. Upgrades to the fleet of MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft will increase its effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force announced on Wednesday. Some existing […]

Air Platform

The State Department Approves 12 MQ-9B Guardian Armed Drones For Australia

April 26, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.651 billion. The Government of Australia has requested […]

Africa

Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

March 17, 2021 GDC 0

The Moroccan Air Force to receive four armed MQ-9B Guardian drone learned GDC citing  Reuters news agency. According to the agency, the deal, which must first be validated by Congress, has been negotiated for many months between […]

  • Weak Russia: Azerbaijan says it will continue the Nagorno-Karabakh offensive until Armenian military surrender

    September 20, 2023 0
    Azerbaijan’s Presidential Office said on Sept. 19 that it would continue the military operation against Nagorno-Karabakh until “the illegal Armenian military formations” surrender. Russian Peacekeepers Watch As Nagorno-karabakh Conflict Erupt AgainDateDecember 15, 2020Armenia Urges Russian [...]
  • Explosion rocks Russian-occupied Melitopol, amid Ukrainian counteroffensive

    April 5, 2023 0
    Explosions have been heard in Russian-occupied Melitopol amid growing rumours that Ukraine is laying the groundwork for a counter-offensive. Ukraine knocked out powerplant and supply trains in the Russian-occupied city of MelitopolDateMarch 30, 2023Ukrainian HIMARS [...]
  • India Buys 16 Used Mirage 2000 Fighters From France

    September 19, 2021 0
    In a step that will help in sustaining its fleet of Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force has signed a contract to buy phased out Mirages of the French Air Force, as per government sources. This [...]
  • Myanmar Navy Deploys UMS Mottama To Build Up Troops and Heavy Artillery Near Bangladesh Border

    June 18, 2022 0
    The Myanmar Navy (MN) has deployed its largest capital vessel and flagship, UMS Mottama (1501), a new South Korean-built landing platform dock (LPD), to support a rapid buildup of ground forces in western Rakhine state [...]
  • Israel Aerospace Industries unveils LAHAT ALPHA missile with 20km range.

    December 5, 2025 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched LAHAT ALPHA, the newest member of its LAHAT laser-homing anti-tank missile family, designed to meet rising demand for precise and cost-effective long-range strike capability. The system enables stand-off attacks [...]
  • Poland to purchase heavy infantry fighting vehicles

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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

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s troops using Tesla Cybertrucks in the Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    Russia started production of five S-400 air defense systems for India

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, sister Sheikh Rehana, and British MP Tulip Siddiq

  • South Asia

    Indian Defense Ministry approves purchase of 100 ASTRA BVRAAM and upgrade of MiG-29 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost the highest number of aircraft in a day since the Ukraine war began; two MiG-31s and six Su-25 were downed

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army’s T-84 Oplot Main Battle Tanks Fire at Cambodian Positions

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Shot Down Russian Su-34 and Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli 100kw Iron Beam air defense system is fully operational.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Xi Jinping sacked more political advisors, military Generals, nuclear engineers and scientists amid the Iran war.

  • C4iSR

    Royal Navy overhauls combat systems to improve threat detection after monitoring Russian warships

  • Air Platform

    Boeing to produce 205 additional AH-64E Apache helicopters for international customers

  • Air Platform

    Antonov AN-178 Multi-role Transport Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Shahed drones are beginning to fall apart midair as quality worsens.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Donald Trump Made Labor Party Great Again in Australia’s Election 2025

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine successfully de-militarized the ‘Russian Air Force’ killing more than 600 pilots and destroying 500 aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Under Pressure From U.S. Senate, Turkish President Erdogan Could Sale S-400 to U.S. Army

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchases CAMM Missile System for Visby-class Frigate.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • Europe

    Belgium Purchased 9 CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Russian Defense Industries Can’t Manufacture Drones, Russia Buys Drones From Belarus and Iran

  • Europe

    British startup unveils new high-speed ramjet artillery round

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone (USV) Struck Russian Port In Novorossiysk

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drone destroys Russian T-80 tank in fierce battle near Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI Sold Two Heron MKII UAV To Kazakhstan

  • South Asia

    India’s New Defense Pact with Russia Detrimental to Quad Alliance

  • Europe

    With hypothermia, constant drone attacks and shelling by Ukraine, Russian losses mount to 110,000 dead soldiers

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea To Develop High Altitude Interceptor Missile For KM-SAM

  • Europe

    How corruption in the Kremlin helped Ukraine win the war against the Russian Federation

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin sleeping in Kremlin office and using body doubles, amid fears of assassination

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone Headache

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will deploy 1400 anti-ship missiles by 2026

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Develop Air-launched Nuclear Cruise Missiles

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark reactivates coastal defence system based on Naval Strike Missile

  • Europe

    Russian Military Stages Biggest Nuclear Missiles Drill Amid Ukraine Tension

  • Air Platform

    China’s FC-31 Carrier Based Fighter Jet Shortcomings Impede PLA Navy’s Operations

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Air Force Gets First Gripen E Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Sweden Donates RBS-17 Anti-ship Missiles To Ukraine

  • Africa

    Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Awarded Contract To Produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • Europe

    Spanish Navy’s F-110 class frigate project hits a new milestone

  • Americas

    Canada to purchase Australian-made over-the-horizon radar JORN system, ditching American Raytheon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils DF-26 Ballistic Missile System That Can Reach Guam.

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye hopes to serve friendly countries for transport aircraft retrofit

  • Defense Industry

    American, Israeli And European Arms Makers Making Billions Out Of Ukraine War

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