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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Natuna Island Could Be PLA Navy’s Choke Point

June 20, 2020 GDC 0

Indonesia has made it clear that the Natuna Islands is its sovereign territory by opening a military base on the edge of South China Sea. The base is located in Selat Lampa on Natuna Besar […]

  • Boeing Joins Front and Aft Sections of T-7A In Record Time

    May 27, 2021 0
    The front fuselage of the first Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer was joined with its aft section in less than 30 minutes. Saab Delivers Third T-7A Aft Section To Test ProgramDateOctober 5, 2021Saab Delivers Additional [...]
  • Amid tensions with Russia, Sweden increases defense budget by 40%

    October 19, 2020 0
    Sweden will increase military spending by about 40% in the next five years and double the number of people conscripted into its armed forces as it aims to strengthen its defence amid growing tensions with Russia, the government [...]
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin suffers cardiac arrest, collapses in bedroom: Telegram channel reported

    October 25, 2023 0
    Kremlin officials have broken their silence on Vladimir Putin’s health after it was claimed the Russian President suffered a suspected cardiac arrest. Cancer Riddled Vlad Falls Down Stairs and Soils Himself While Doctors Stabilize HimDateDecember [...]
  • Hamas launched 20 kamikaze drones from Gaza in Israel as IDF continues to bomb Gaza

    October 12, 2023 0
    Hostile aircraft that soared into Israel today did not come from Lebanon, as the IDF rules out fears of a second front opening in the war. Hamas used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to target Israeli positions, [...]
  • Hensoldt to produce 200 ECRS Mk1 AESA Radar.

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  • Lockheed Martin to integrate augmented reality on T-50 trainer aircraft

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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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Top 100 Global Airborne Drone Manufacturers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Missiles Mega-base Near Vietnam

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Inaccurate FAB-500 is the primary reason Russia lost so many aircraft in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    No Medivac: One Russian Dying Every Three Minutes To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For Japan

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 162 Aircraft, Desperate Russia Reactivating Soviet-era MiG-29 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

  • Europe

    Russians queues at money exchange as new U.S. sanctions forced Russia to halt transaction in dollars and euros

  • Europe

    Swedish Parliament Approves Defense Budget Increase to 3.5 Percent of GDP.

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Trackfire Remote Weapon Station.

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • Air Platform

    Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the U.S. forces to strike the regional rival Iran and its proxies.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF Super Hornet to Showcase Dazzling Flypast during the Christmas Weeks

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Aircraft Damaged By Ukrainian MANPADS Hit

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Partners Ready to Share Nuclear Propulsion Information with Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese ZBD-09 infantry fighting vehicles spotted with metal screens atop to protect against FPV drones

  • Europe

    Spanish Company Delivered Forging Machine to Russia Violating International Sanctions

  • South Asia

    Ukraine war: Indian Army will replace all Russian-origin tanks, IFV and armored vehicles with domestic vehicles

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Received Record Orders from Domestic and International Customers

  • Infantry Weapons

    Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-R Surface to Air Missile

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Gripen E Starts Supersonic Flight Test

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tu-22M bombers 1770 km deep inside Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Super Funds to Bankroll Missile Production in Australia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian RAW supplies arms to the Arakan Army to destabilize Chinese efforts to build deep-sea ports and gas pipelines in Rakhine state

  • Americas

    The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

  • Europe

    UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development project led by Finland.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Warships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Progressively Ahead of Other European Navies

  • Americas

    US Army’s Bradley vehicle replacement (OMFV) programme

  • Europe

    Denmark Delivered 2,700 Anti-tank Rockets and 300 Stinger Missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Drone Swarms Over Moscow, Including Putin’s Resident

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    The Type 26 frigate and its derivative, the Hunter-class, serve as a cautionary tale for Australia and the UK.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Rheinmetall and Destinus accelerate RUTA Block 3 cruise missile development.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone destroys two more Russian Raptor patrol boats

  • Americas

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft for three forces

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japan will transfer PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the U.S. to backfill U.S. stocks

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Start Construction of French Navy’s Chevallier-Class Replenishment Tanker

  • Europe

    British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship caught fire

  • Africa

    Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

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