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Europe

Ireland debates on joining Transatlantic alliance amid Russian aggression

June 23, 2023 GDC 0

An anti-NATO demonstration in its opening session on Thursday disrupted a public debate on Ireland’s international security policy, including its long-standing military neutrality. Protesters shouted “No to NATO” and unfurled a red banner reading “NATO […]

Europe

Ireland to consult the public in preparation for joining NATO after Finland abandoned military neutrality

April 6, 2023 GDC 0

Ireland’s government is to ask the public for their views on the country’s tradition of military neutrality in a consultative forum, the foreign minister said on Wednesday, the latest sign of a possible shift in […]

Europe

U.S. will withheld F-16 sale until Turkey approves NATO bid for Sweden and Finland  

February 3, 2023 GDC 0

The U.S. Congress cannot support the $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey until Ankara ratifies the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland, a bipartisan group of senators said on Thursday. Sweden and Finland applied […]

Europe

NATO Confirmed Ukraine’s Bid To Join The Transatlantic Military Alliance

November 30, 2022 GDC 0

NATO has doubled down on its commitment to one day include Ukraine, a pledge that some officials and analysts believe helped prompt Russia’s invasion this year. The world’s largest security alliance also pledged to send more aid […]

Europe

Why Sweden and Finland’s NATO Membership Have Russia Worried?

May 26, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Finland And Sweden Formally Apply For NATO Membership

May 18, 2022 GDC 0

Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their applications to join Nato, in one of the biggest geopolitical consequences to date of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, personally accepted the Nordic neighbours’ membership […]

Europe

Finland is on the edge of war with Russia in 2022

May 14, 2022 GDC 0

In Japan, Iceland or California, it might be the threat of natural disaster that changes your architecture. Here in Finland, they know exactly what the threat is, and it’s not an earthquake or a volcano. […]

Europe

Sweden and Finland Will Strengthen NATO’s Warfighting Capability

May 13, 2022 GDC 0

Finland must apply to join Nato “without delay” in the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, its president and prime minister have said, signalling a historic shift in the country’s security policy that drew a […]

Europe

UK Signs Security Pact With Sweden and Finland, Amid Russia tensions

May 12, 2022 GDC 0

The war in Ukraine might not be over any time soon. America’s spy chief Avril Haines has offered a grim outlook on the possible trajectory of Vladimir Putin’s invasion. She says the conflict could escalate […]

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  • Tarique Siddique, DGDP and Sheikh Hasina embezzled $76.4 million from the Bangladesh army’s black hawk helicopter contract.

    November 14, 2025 0
    The Bangladesh Army is acquiring four refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters from the United States to boost its air mobility and operational capabilities. These versatile utility helicopters are renowned for their reliability and will be [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

    June 11, 2024 0
    In the latest show of force against Russian forces in occupied Crimea, the Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces on June 10 claimed to have successfully struck three Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. The Ukrainian [...]
  • $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

    September 16, 2023 0
    The US Air Force is once again having problems with its $96bn Sentinel program, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). In recent months, US officials have repeatedly made it clear that the US Air [...]
  • Boeing Delivers 400th V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

    June 16, 2020 0
    Boeing announced in a statement that V-22 team recently delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22 for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The first production V-22 was delivered on May 24, 1999, and today deliveries occur [...]
  • Russia offered S-400 system to Iraq to take advantage of diplomatic row between the US and Iraq

    January 7, 2020 0
    Russia could sell Iraq its S-400 air defence missile system in the wake of Qassem Suleimani’s killing, a member of the Russian Defence Ministry’s public council has suggested. Igor Korotchenko, a former magazine editor also [...]
  • Australia received two new Chinook Helo

    July 12, 2021 0
    The Royal Australian Army has taken delivery of two Boeing CH-47F helicopters, the first of four obtained under a recently approved acquisition. According to Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD), the two rotorcraft were delivered to [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    French Government To Spend $2.3 Billion To Develop F4 Standard For Rafale Aircraft

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Air Platform

    Fifth-gen Aircraft Are Necessity, Says Thai Air Force

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase HIMARS rocket launchers for Ukraine

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries will build Peru-class Next-Generation Submarine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Turkish shipyard floats two new İstif-class frigates for Turkish Navy

  • Americas

    US Army successfully launches Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran are high.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to deliver Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the Royal Danish Army

  • Civil Aviation

    Boeing Awarded the Largest Aircraft Production Contract by Qatar Airways

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers fifth GlobalEye to the United Arab Emirates

  • Air Platform

    China Plans to Export FC-31 Fighter Jets, But Where is the Buyer?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russian Army Proved Repeatedly That They Are Incompetent As Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk Region

  • Europe

    The West misinterpreted Ukraine’s need to strike anywhere inside Russia not allowing Russia to regroup

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • South Asia

    China’s CCTV Surveillance Empire at Home and in Nepal Built on American Technologies.

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Elbit subsidiary acquires Israeli autonomous AI-powered off-road robotic vehicle company.

  • C4iSR

    Saab will open research facility in Hungary

  • Americas

    Australia transfers Adelaide-class frigates to Chilean Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid coronavirus insecurity, China opens territorial tensions with Southeast Asian neighbors

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin successfully tests precision strike missile

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Commander Andrei Medvedev Seeks Asylum In Norway

  • Air Platform

    U.S. would welcome Turkey back to F-35 program if S-400 issue is resolved

  • Europe

    U.S. Considers Supplying Deadly HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

  • Europe

    Ukraine wiped out 58,965 pieces of Russia’s military equipment

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Military Used DJI and Norinco Supplied Weapons in Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    Explosions Heard In Tehran As Israel Fired Barrage Of Missiles At Iran’s Military Facilities

  • Middle East

    The US State Department Approves Spares and Supports for Apache Helicopters of UAE

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court imposed travel bans on 26 former ministers amid corruption allegations

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force To Receive 16 M-346 Advanced Training Jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s Slavyansk oil refinery in Krasnodar region

  • Americas

    US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius Used Dutch Navy’s SMART-L Radar To Engage Standard Missile 3 Missile

  • Americas

    Secretary Antony Blinken advocating for Ukraine to be allowed to use American weapons to strike inside Russia

  • Naval Platforms

    F-110 Bonifaz-class Frigates of the Spanish Navy

  • Air Platform

    Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

  • Europe

    US, Canada, Norway Set to Join EU Military Mobility Projects

  • Europe

    Armenia Turns To France To Get Help Rebuilding Its Military

  • Europe

    American-made HIMARS Destroys 69 Ammo Delivery Trucks Of Russian Army

  • Europe

    FN Herstal Awarded 4,000 ‘FN Minimi’ Light Machine Guns For Norway

  • Europe

    NATO Defense Ministers Scheduled Meeting to Discuss Ukraine War

  • Americas

    Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine shot down 52 Iranian-made Shahed drones in Kyiv using German-made Gepard anti-air gun

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