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  • [ July 12, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils world’s first fully autonomous interceptor drone. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] Aselsan Awarded Contract to Produce Steel Dome Missile System for Turkish Armed Forces. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] US State Department approves the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. Cruise Missiles
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] RENK was awarded contract to produce transmission system for the KF41 Lynx tracked infantry fighting vehicle. 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 […]

  • Canada Selected German Type 212CD Submarine Design After Long Bidding War.

    July 10, 2026 0
    Canada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit this week. Germany and [...]
  • Russia Plans To Expand Its Military To 1.15 Million Soldiers, But Can It Pay Salary?

    August 26, 2022 0
    According to DW News, Russia has a record 40% unemployment rate due to mass exodus of foreign companies from Russia amid Western sanctions. Russia was unable repay its foreign debt due to SWIFT payment system [...]
  • Israeli IAI unveils Scorpius electronic warfare system for multi-threat countermeasures

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  • Virgin Airlines Pilot First to Spot Chinese Warships Off Australia’s East Coast

    February 27, 2025 0
    Airservices Australia has revealed that a Virgin Airlines pilot was the first to spot three Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast last week. Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese NavyDateFebruary 23, [...]
  • Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

    October 1, 2024 0
    The Israeli military said Tuesday that troops have started “ground raids” in villages in southern Lebanon after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted “enemy soldiers” at the countries’ border. Israeli drone attacks over Syria, [...]
  • Iran abandons Houthis under relentless US bombardment

    April 8, 2025 0
    Iran has ordered military personnel to leave Yemen, abandoning its Houthi allies as the US escalates an air strike campaign against the rebel group. Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous TurnDateMay [...]
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

    Canada to Join British-led Global Air Combat Program Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Consortium

  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft.

  • Middle East

    Israel Adopts Sa’ar 6 As Maritime Anti-ship Doctrine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone struck Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile manufacturing factory.

  • C4iSR

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

  • Air Platform

    Trump Administration Approves $6 Billion Arms Sale to Israel.

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    Poland Delivers Piorun Man-portable Air Defense System To Norway

  • Defense Industry

    Russia cannot export arms anymore, bleak prospects of Russian arms industries

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

  • Europe

    Norway allocates additional $5.7 billion to Ukraine until 2030

  • Americas

    Failed To Intercept HIMARS Rockets, Russian Hackers Launched Cyberattacks On HIMARS Maker Lockheed Martin

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

  • Europe

    Polish Coast Guard to procure OPV from France

  • Europe

    Russia lined up 165 soldiers to parade in front of Major General Oleg Moiseev, then Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed everyone

  • Industry

    Israel Arms Exports Increased By 77%, India Largest Recipient

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Successfully Tests New Akinci B Drone

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. air force to retire its older aircraft and buy F-15EX fighters

  • South Asia

    India-Pakistan Violated Cease Fire: Heavy Artillery Shelling by both sides

  • C4iSR

    BAE Systems completes acquisition of Collins Aerospace military GPS business

  • Europe

    Elderly Russians setting army’s recruitment centers on fire

  • Air Platform

    Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In Guam

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Karen National Union Seized Control of Myanmar’s Karen State, Established Parallel Administration

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Pilots Started Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon in Denmark

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Expert Believes That Taiwan Invasion Becomes a Pipe Dream for China for Now, as Chinese-made arms are failing in Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fighter Bombers

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: Russia has four million skilled and unskilled workers shortage

  • Americas

    NATO Leaders Draw Up Ten Years Security Roadmap

  • Central Asia

    Anti-Taliban Resistance NRF Captured Four More Districts

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Israel and Singapore Develop High-tech Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile

  • Industry

    India’s Adani Group to manufacture small arms and UAV through the joint venture with Israeli IWI and Elbit Systems

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Surveillance Drone

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Buys 12 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

  • Europe

    Patria awarded contract to produce 321 armored vehicles for Swedish army

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan to open F-16 maintenance and upgrade facility

  • Europe

    Türkiye delivers 1st batch of marine assault vehicles to marine forces

  • Europe

    Video shows Russian forces fleeing frontline after Ukraine deployed cluster munitions

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Hyundai Rotem proposed K2 Black Panther for Polish MBT requirement

  • Europe

    The U.S. sends warship in Crete to monitor Greece, Turkey tensions

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

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