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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
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Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

March 4, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF’s) Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering (DAE) has awarded a contract for the upgrade of the service’s 11 Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D multirole combat aircraft to the latest MS20 standard, reported […]

  • Japanese Murata, American Texas Instruments, French Thales and German Siemens Supplied Communications, EW and Computation Equipment For Russia’s Su-57 Jets

    October 2, 2024 0
    OSINT researchers from Frontelligence Insight have played a crucial role in uncovering how Russia continues to bypass Western sanctions to produce its Su-57 fighter jets. Their investigation has exposed procurement schemes for high-tech equipment crucial for creating [...]
  • Myanmar’s General Min Aung Hlaing’s Children Involved In Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering In Thailand

    February 24, 2023 0
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  • Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

    January 31, 2024 0
    Kuwait reportedly transferred more than 150 M-84AB tanks (modified licensed T-72 of Yugoslav production) to Croatia for repair and subsequent transfer to Ukraine. Roughly 150 M-84ABs of an original 215 ordered (170 M-84ABs, 15 M-84ABI [...]
  • United Arab Emirates scraps trade embargo against Israel

    August 31, 2020 0
    The ruler of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has scrapped an economic boycott against Israel, allowing trade and financial agreements between the countries in another key step towards normal ties. The US-brokered deal to open [...]
  • India’s Brahmos supersonic missiles hit Pakistani paddy fields

    May 11, 2025 0
    Pakistani military spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that most of the incoming missiles ended up hitting the wrong targets, and some hit Pakistani civilians and military targets. Most of the Brahmos missiles ended [...]
  • Russia’s Sarmat nuclear ballistic missile has had six failed test launches since June 2024

    September 22, 2024 0
    A handful of tests launches of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s newest nuclear-capable missiles have either been canceled or failed since June, according to a report. Independent Russian news outlet Sirena reported on Wednesday, citing a [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

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

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

  • Europe

    European Union Kick Off Historic Accession Process For Ukraine And Moldova

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • Europe

    German Eurofighter Chases Down Russia’s Su-30SM Jets Over Baltic Sea, Wider European Conflict Real Possibility

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Ready To Provide Nuclear Submarines To Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce CAMM Missiles For Sweden’s Visby Class Corvettes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

  • Africa

    TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 Helicopter

  • Europe

    Airbus Eurofighter Typhoon kicks off Finland’s HX Evaluation

  • Central Asia

    Armenia takes rival Azerbaijan to UN court

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to sell arms to Asia, Africa and the Middle East to counter Russia.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offers Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 For Panavia Tornado Replacement Programme

  • South Asia

    Fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Faces 8,500 Pages of Chargesheets, including 1,400 Murders, 3,500 Disappearances, Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering

  • South Asia

    2018-2019 Defence Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany delivers new Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Why Pakistan Surprised India Despite India Spends Billions On Its Air Force

  • Middle East

    State Department approves upgrade packages for Kuwaiti Patriot Batteries

  • Europe

    Tucker Carlson faces economic sanctions and travel ban from European Union for interviewing war criminal Vladimir Putin

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down another Russian Su-30 aircraft over Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Negotiating With Taiwan To Sale M109A7 Paladin Howitzer

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese CH-AS-X-13 Is The Largest Air-launched Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine confirms downing Kinzhal hypersonic missile using U.S.-made Patriot missile system

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Air Force owns the most advanced variant of Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Russia Launches a Record 70 missiles at Ukraine in One day, Many Miss Targets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Formally Requests To Buy Israeli Iron Dome Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Tests SEAD Missions Using F-35

  • Defense Industry

    Indian Navy signs contract for construction of 17 naval vessels

  • South Asia

    Corrupt Bangladeshi officials issued 54000 passports to Rohingya refugees, says foreign minister

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Combat Exercise Cobra Gold Reaffirms Ties Between the US and Thailand

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

  • Industry

    Indian TASL To Produce Aircraft For Indian Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves 180km range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM For Germany Worth $2.9 Billion

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Successfully Tests Precision Strike Missile

  • Middle East

    Israel Will Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Former IDF Officer Said

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Croatia retires all cold war-era MiG-21 jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

  • Air Platform

    Boeing To Deliver 14 Extended-range Chinook Helicopters To Royal Air Force

  • Europe

    Corruption, stolen Swedish and German technology, and lack of engine forced Russia to shut down T-14 Armata project

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started using F-16 against Russian forces, President Zelensky said

  • Americas

    US Army Orders M109A7 Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

  • Europe

    MBDA’s Marte ER Anti-Ship Missile Successfully Passes Final Test

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • Air Platform

    Copycat J-16 Is Superior To All Other Su-30 Fighters, Says PLAAF

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