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  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Taiwan commissioned the Dan Chiang, a Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Singapore’s ST Engineering Launched Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed S-400 launchers, radars, and a drone warehouse in Crimea. Europe
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Saab was awarded a contract to produce two GlobalEye early-warning aircraft for the UAE. C4iSR
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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 […]

  • US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

    March 17, 2025 0
    The U.S. Air Force has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower with the introduction of new software upgrades for the MQ-9 Reaper, according to a recent service news release. As part [...]
  • Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

    April 22, 2026 0
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  • Boeing Integrated Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems into AH-64E Apache and T-7A RedHawk.

    November 24, 2025 0
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  • Virginia-class Submarines: The Guardian of Indo-Pacific Region

    November 16, 2021 0
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  • Boeing Appoints Jinnah Hosein As VP Software Engineering

    November 9, 2020 0
    CHICAGO (GDC) — The Boeing Company today named Jinnah Hosein as the company’s vice president of Software Engineering, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Hosein will report to Greg Hyslop, Boeing chief engineer and [...]
  • Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing Indian RAW networks inside Bangladesh’s DGFI, Army, Navy and Air Forces

    August 7, 2025 0
    How did Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman, the much-discussed key figure in the Indian intelligence agency ‘RAW’ network in Bangladesh, escape? Investigations have revealed that General Mujib fled to India through the Dhobaura border in [...]
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

    Ukraine hits Russian shipyard in Crimea port, destroying cruise missile carrier the Askold

  • Europe

    Putin Arrested Russian Army Commanders For Exaggerating Battlefield Gains

  • Middle East

    Russia deployed an inflatable dummy S-300 air defense system in Al Tabqah airbase

  • Europe

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia to purchase South Korean Cheongung-II anti-air missiles

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    U.S. donates $500 million in military aid to Ukraine

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • Americas

    Fincantieri Delivers 21st LCS to the U.S. Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Romania Considers Sending Patriot System to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland Signs Contract With South Korea To Buy K2 Tanks And K9 Howitzers

  • Europe

    A Turkish F-16 shot down an Armenian Su-25

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan confirms fielding of new 400km range ASM-3A air-to-surface missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Opens Hypersonic Weapons Production Facility

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal Air Force

  • C4iSR

    UK developed radio wave to take out drone swarm for $0.12 a shot

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • Middle East

    Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

  • Middle East

    President Bashar al-Assad killed in a plane crash while trying to flee Syria aboard Russian-made IL-76 aircraft

  • Central Asia

    Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

  • Air Platform

    V-22 Osprey conducts first landing on the deck of a ship

  • Africa

    US Marines F-35C Struck Houthi Positive In Historic First Combat Sorties

  • Americas

    BWX Technologies Awarded $2.1 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Contract

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

  • Infantry Weapons

    Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Around The World

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trinidad and Tobago Commissions Two Cape-class Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Failed Intimidation Tactics, Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Crashes Near Finish Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels destroying Chinese-made armored vehicles like tin can

  • South Asia

    China Directly Assisted Pakistan with Satellite Intelligence, Air Defense Radar Coverage and Military Expert Advice During Recent Kashmir Conflict

  • Air Platform

    GE Delivers F414 Engines For South Korean KFX Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Repeat Incursions By PLA Air Force Into Taiwanese Airspace

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s shadow oil tanker and killed top Russian General.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Upgrade F-16 Fighters To F-16V Standard

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought Armored Vehicles, Ambulances From Turkey

  • South Asia

    Panicked India deploys S-400 missile system and Rafale fighter jets near Bangladesh, which has no meaningful Air Force

  • Europe

    Sweden And Finland Deliver Additional Ammunitions To Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

  • Africa

    Damen Shipyard Launches New LST 100 for Nigerian Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

    A drunk Russian driver drove the S-350 Vityaz air defense system straight into mines

  • Europe

    Biggest Environmental Catastrophe Unfolding in the Black Sea after Ukraine’s drone strikes set Russia’s oil refinery ablaze.

  • Europe

    German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived direct missile hit

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

  • Air Platform

    The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

  • Naval Platforms

    Lürssen’s OPV80 – Royal Australian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

  • Europe

    British Intelligence Retrieved Nuclear Secrets During Sergei Shoigu Tenure As Defense Minister Reason For His Sacking

  • C4iSR

    Japan will deploy space-based sensors to counter China.

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Trained Russian Pilots Crashed Six MiG-31K Interceptor Aircraft Since February 2022

  • Europe

    Psychopathic Putin Lost Astounding 1.5 Million Russians to Capture a Few Kilometres of Ukraine’s Territory in Four Years.

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