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  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils HYPNOSIS Electronic Jamming System to Counter-drone Swarms. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Airbus Unveils U760 Ravenstorm in Global Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race. Europe
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Germany is pushing to join Britain’s future fighter-jet programme after pulling out of the FCAS deal with France. Air Platform
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit a Russian cargo ship transporting weapons to Iran. Middle East
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Europe

Fincantieri awarded contract to upgrade the Italian Navy’s patrol frigate into a combat-capable frigate.

April 28, 2026 GDC 0

Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems. The effort, managed by European procurement agency OCCAR, will convert vessels in the […]

Middle East

Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

December 28, 2023 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

October 18, 2023 GDC 0

Austal’s on-time delivery of the Evolved Cape-class patrol boat continues an “enviable track record of Australian shipbuilding efficiency and productivity”. The ADV Cape Pillar. Austal Australia has delivered the sixth of eight Evolved Cape-class Patrol […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Kongsberg’s propulsion systems for Philippine Navy’s new OPVs

August 5, 2023 GDC 0

Kongsberg Maritime announces the sale of six sets of controllable pitch propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for installation in six new 94-metre offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Philippine Navy. Each propulsion set […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

March 28, 2022 GDC 0

The vessel, ADV Cape Otway, was officially accepted and named by the Minister for Defence, The Hon. Peter Dutton MP at a ceremony held at Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia, shipyard. He was accompanied by the Chief […]

Middle East

Egypt to Build Armed Offshore Patrol Vessels

December 11, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Singapore’s ST Engineering Awarded Contract for Falaj 3 OPV for UAE Navy

November 21, 2021 GDC 0

ST Engineering today announced that its Marine business in Singapore has been awarded a sub-contract by Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB) for the supply of design, platform equipment and technical assistance for the construction […]

Africa

China launches OPV for Algeria based on Type 056 corvette

September 4, 2021 GDC 0

China launched the first 1,500 ton-class offshore patrol vessel derived from Type 056 corvette for the Algerian Navy on August 23. The customizations are expected to make the Algerian version more powerful than its Chinese […]

Middle East

Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Delivered “Al Doha” OPV To Qatar Navy

August 27, 2021 GDC 0

Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard delivered the ‘Al Doha’ armed training ship for the Qatar Navy today; The armed training ship will continue its tactical training in the next few months before setting off for Doha. The […]

Middle East

Fincantieri Delivers Second Musherib-class OPV To Qatar Navy

July 11, 2021 GDC 0

Fincantieri Shipyard delivers the Qatar Navy’s second Musherib-class Q62 offshore patrol vessel (OPV).  As part of the National Naval Procurement Program organized by the Qatar Ministry of Defense on 5 June 2021, the Sheraouh Q62 […]

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  • Israeli Air Strikes Killed IRGC Chief Devil Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

    June 9, 2026 0
    The claims, starting around 5 a.m. UTC, came from pro-Israel accounts and Iranian opposition sources, often stamped with ‘ELIMINATED’ over Vahidi’s photo. Leaked Exchange Reveals Iran’s President Pezeshkian and Vahidi Clash Over U.S. Talks and [...]
  • France purchases Saab GlobalEye Early Warning And Control Aircraft

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  • Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

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  • Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

    January 11, 2026 0
    Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US [...]
  • Russia’s Su-57 and Su-75 Checkmate Are Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions

    April 30, 2022 0
    Su-57 and Su-75 development could be delayed due to international sanctions on Russia, and Russia could not import semiconductors and high-tech machining equipment from the European Union. Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate Remained As [...]
  • Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

    March 16, 2024 0
    Greece is reconsidering the delivery of its Russian-made S-300 PMU1 and Tor-M1 surface-to-air defense missile systems to Ukraine following a Russian military strike that occurred close to its Prime Minister during a visit to Ukraine. This reassessment marks a [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russian conscript dropped a grenade on a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt unveils domestically developed 40km range Raad 200 multiple rocket launcher

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Expands Military Cooperation With Russia, Commander-in-Chief Says

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Rocketsan Unveils New Cruise Missile, CAKIR

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s second oil refinery

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered Bunker Buster M141 Grade Launcher To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    India cancelled 21 MiG-29 orders from Russia

  • Europe

    Australia sends more drones to Ukraine, sanctions Russian entities

  • Americas

    BAE, Oshkosh to build prototype cold-weather vehicles for U.S. Army

  • C4iSR

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

  • Air Platform

    UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jet

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Europe

    Czech Excalibur Army Upgrades Ukraine’s T-72 Tanks Armored Protection

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Could Become Export Success For Its Defense Industries

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Considers Supplying 370km Range JASSM Missiles to Ukraine, Which Could Alter Course of War

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wants Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System

  • South Asia

    Russian Missiles Don’t Work, Says Indian Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Industry

    Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Su-34 ‘Fullback’: An Accident-prone Aircraft of RuAF

  • 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.  

  • Europe

    Sweden places major artillery ammunitions orders

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin To Step Down Due To Rumoured Parkinson’s Disease

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

  • Americas

    Trump Admin will unfreeze $20 billion of Iranian assets in the U.S. in exchange for Iran’s enriched Uranium stockpile.

  • Middle East

    Iran Seeks Help from China, Russia, Serbia and India to Rebuild Its Industrial Bases After 12 Days War Against Israel.

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Gets One Step Closer To Fly F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Air Platform

    Sweden sent Gripen spare parts to Ukraine as precursor to Gripen C/D jets

  • Land Platform

    India Finally Ditches Russia’s T-90 Tanks, Opt-in For French Leclerc MBT

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Supply Sea Giraffe For Canadian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Defense Ministry Sold INS Viraat to Ship Breaker

  • Europe

    Russian Taganrog military aircraft maker reports heavy financial losses after repeated Ukrainian missile attacks.

  • Europe

    Russia sent 70 years old T-54 tanks to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Germany purchases 227 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia Executing Their Own Retreating Soldiers Near Avdiivka

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • Americas

    Raytheon Excalibur Artillery Projectile Fired at Record Range From CAESAR Howitzer

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Intelligence Sent Exploding Goggles to Russia’s Drone Operators, Blinding Drone Operators

  • C4iSR

    IAI and HHI to Supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D Radar Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Tracks Second Chinese Combat Patrol Near Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone.

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to deliver EW suite for German Chinook helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s first fighter jet KAAN conducts maiden test flight

  • Middle East

    Trump Orders Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Shipping Damages in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Confirmed Second Rafale Fighter Jet Crashed Today Totalling Nine Aircraft Loss

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel used a “Rampage” missile in its strike on Iran, Israeli media reported.

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