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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
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  • [ July 24, 2026 ]  US State Department Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Kamikaze Drones to Greece. Europe
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Europe

World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure.

June 24, 2026 GDC 0

Russia is set to import fuel by sea this ​month as it seeks to manage a gasoline shortage following extensive drone attacks on ‌its refineries, four industry sources said. In a rare move for one […]

Europe

U.S. Imposed Toughest Sanctions on Russia’s Oil and Gas Sectors

January 12, 2025 GDC 0

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is confident sanctions will ‘significantly reduce Russia’s petrodollar income’. The United States has imposed “sweeping” sanctions on Russia’s energy sector as Washington pushes to choke Moscow’s funds for the war […]

Europe

Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

January 7, 2025 GDC 0

This is the unbelievable moment a gargantuan explosion violently rips through a Russian oil depot after a spectacular Ukrainian drone attack. As Ukraine braced itself for a new attack by Putin’s “unstoppable” Oreshnik nuclear-capable ballistic […]

Europe

Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

August 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian drones have set oil tanks on fire at an depot in Russia’s southern Rostov region, Russian Telegram channels reported on Wednesday. Russia’s air defence units destroyed four drones over the Rostov region overnight, the […]

Europe

Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

August 24, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has launched another drone strike on an oil depot that has already been burning for six days in Russia’s Rostov region, and Russians fear the blaze could reach nearby kerosene reservoirs, triggering a much […]

Europe

Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

May 31, 2024 GDC 0

On the night of May 31, 2024, Ukrainian drones targeted an oil depot at Port Kavkaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, causing significant damage and casualties. The attack resulted in fires at the depot, with reports […]

Europe

Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil depot and sea terminal in Novorossiysk

May 17, 2024 GDC 0

Drones and missiles struck an oil refinery and seaport in the Russian city of Novorossiysk in the early hours of May 17, causing explosions and power outages, the Russian Telegram news channel Astra reported. Novorossiysk […]

  • Tempest Partners Detailed Progress On Six-generation Tempest Fighter

    October 23, 2020 0
    The UK’s Team Tempest group has outlined the financial and employment benefits of the nation’s future combat air system (FCAS) project, as it prepares to submit an outline business case proposal to advance the effort. [...]
  • Anxious China requests U.S. to withdraw marine raiders from Taiwan

    October 12, 2021 0
    China called on the United States to withdraw troops from Taiwan on Friday in response to reports that a small presence of American troops have been training forces there for at least a year. The [...]
  • Israelis are armed to the teeth, ready to fire at Hamas terrorists

    December 7, 2023 0
    ISRAELI citizens have been arming themselves with glocks, AKs and any other firepower they can get their hands on in a desperate attempt to defend themselves against future terror attacks. Hamas Terrorist Killed 480 Israeli [...]
  • Pratt & Whitney hits a key milestone on the next-generation fighter engine.

    May 13, 2026 0
    Pratt & Whitney has completed a fully digital assembly readiness review for its XA103 adaptive engine, clearing the last major design-phase hurdle before the company begins procuring physical hardware for the first test build of [...]
  • Saab to upgrade German Tornado’s radar warnering receiver

    May 27, 2021 0
    Saab has received an order from Panavia Aircraft GmbH to upgrade the radar warning equipment on the Tornado aircraft operated by the German Air Force. The order value is approximately 400 million SEK. Germany Selects [...]
  • Syrian Rebels capture Russian and Syrian army bases in Aleppo, including MiG-23 and air defense system

    December 3, 2024 0
    Syria’s rebels seized most of Aleppo on Saturday as their sweeping advance ousted Russian forces from at least three military bases around the city. Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and [...]
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

    Germany Sold 1.6 Billion Euros Arms To Arab Countries In 2020

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Proved Full Potential Of Patriot Missile Defense System Than The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

  • Defense Industry

    Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

  • South Asia

    Prime Narendra Modi Wants Sheikh Hasina To Leave India In 48 Hours As UK, USA and Finland Reject Her Asylum Bids

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

  • C4iSR

    Saab and CAE sign agreement to train GlobalEye AEW&C operators.

  • Defense Industry

    Iran Achieved 60% Uranium Enrichment, A Threat To World Peace

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and Rafael compete over defense industry know-how and control over markets.

  • Europe

    Germany purchases drones, missiles and assault rifles worth €2.9 billion.

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in Mariupol by a car bomb

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Receives A Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Proposes AGM-184C LRASM Anti-ship Missiles For Australian Army’s LAND 4100 Phase 2

  • Central Asia

    ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

  • Defense Industry

    UK allocates $6 billion to replenish weapons delivered to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is a nuclear cartel that promotes covert nuclear proliferation in Iran, Myanmar, Pakistan, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Sent Formal Request To Buy 40 F-16V and 80 Upgrade Kits Worth $6 Billion

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army deploys Mahindra light specialist vehicles in Chicken neck near Bangladesh

  • Central Asia

    Amid Tensions with Iran, Turkey sends military equipment and troops to Azerbaijan

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to domestically produce GE engines for its KAAN fighter jet

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany Looks Towards Ukraine for Flamingo Long-range Strike Missile.

  • Americas

    USS Harry Truman Sustained Damage After Colliding With Merchant Ship

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Russian Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky District

  • Europe

    European Union To Build Unified Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin sends F-35A for evaluation by Finish HX programme

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norwegian NASAMS air defense system saves lives in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

  • Americas

    Brazil rejects Indian-made Akash SAM, citing accuracy issues with the missile

  • Air Platform

    Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military base in Vanuatu would be a great concern for Australia

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army and Its Special Forces Started Raids In Gaza Strip

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Army Training Ukrainian Troops With Electronic Jamming Kit

  • Americas

    U.S. Announced New Aid Package Includes GLSDB Launcher and Ammunitions

  • Europe

    Turkey Could Get Militarily Involved In Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Disputes?

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall will sends 139 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

  • Americas

    Ties with Russia not an alternative to US or NATO, says Ankara

  • Europe

    Credit Suisse bank freezes $19 billion in Russian assets

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s Patriot crews told Lockheed that Americans are making mistakes by firing multiple missiles at the same target in the Middle East, which is wasteful.

  • Americas

    US Army Selected Swiss Designed APC9K Submachine Gun

  • Americas

    Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov floats the idea of annexing Alaska from the U.S.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg Defense Awarded $2 Billion Contract To Produce Naval Strike Missiles For Poland

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes First Engine Test For T-929 Atak-II Helicopters

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