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  • [ July 14, 2026 ] France agrees to supply Ukraine with 16 Rafale fighter jets and a license to produce missiles. Air Platform
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] Israeli Rafael Offers Iron Dome Missile Production in India. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency to counter China. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] US Navy used a Saronic Corsair kamikaze sea drone to destroy an Iranian submarine. Middle East
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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 […]

  • Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

    August 21, 2024 0
    Labour candidate accused of going to extraordinary lengths to cover up links to Putin and a $1.2 billion arms deal between Bangladesh and Russia. Tulip Siddiq was born on 16 September 1982 in Sutton, London. [...]
  • Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

    March 7, 2025 0
    A high-value Russian air defense radar was engulfed in flames in occupied Crimea. Footage shared online shows the burning 96L6 radar system, which supports S-300 and S-400 missile batteries, on the Yevpatoria highway’s roadside near [...]
  • What Field Marshall Asim Munir achieved at the Whitehouse, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman failed to achieve?

    October 10, 2025 0
    Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, demonstrated a capacity for negotiating with foreign leaders that astounded many veteran politicians. Pakistan Promotes General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal, A Significant Event in India-Pakistan Geopolitical [...]
  • U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

    December 23, 2020 0
    The US Navy (USN) looks set to field the Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules in the Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) survivable nuclear communications role, with a solicitation for fatigue test aircraft issued on 18 [...]
  • In-depth Look At China’s Upgraded J-10C Vigorous Dragon

    January 21, 2022 0
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  • Denmark votes overwhelmingly to join EU’s common defense policy

    June 2, 2022 0
    Danes overwhelmingly voted to join the European Union’s defense policy on Wednesday, in yet another sign of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is reshaping the bloc’s security landscape. US, Canada, Norway Set to Join EU [...]
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. […]

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • Middle East

    Hamas Tunnels: High-tech Israeli Armed Forces Face The Biggest Challenge

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Purchases Additional Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Worth $3.1 Billion.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Philippines Air Force Received Spyder Surface-to-air Missile From Israel

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-35 fighter is being briefly used against Ukraine, UAC reported

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Fresh Contract To Produce NLAW For British Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $8.5 Billion Sale Of 60 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters To Germany

  • Air Platform

    MiG-35 : A Lemon from Russia’s Mikoyan Design Bureau

  • Air Platform

    Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Extra-judicial Killings and Human Rights Violations By Bangladesh Military (Thief), DGFI, RAB and Border Guard

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine forces use US-made AN/MPQ-64 radar to fight off Russians

  • Air Platform

    Polish Air Force To Receive 16 M-346 Advanced Training Jets

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Army Received New Barak Fifth-generation Tanks Fitted With High-tech Sensors And Helmet Mounted Display

  • C4iSR

    Azerbaijan captured Russian-made electronic warfare system in Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Europe

    Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russian Patrol Boat in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Receive First Type 31 Frigate In 2025

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia faces critical shortage of anti-air missiles to defend Russian cities

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Shoolika Mk6 Drone And Brave1 UGV: ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh and Israel’s trade and security cooperation is growing despite not having formal ties

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • Americas

    US Navy Sold Two Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Yards For One Cent

  • Europe

    Moldova’s President-elect Asked Russia to Withdraw Troops From its territory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Patriot Missile System’s Support Package For Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    UK Begins Manufacturing Sixth-generation Combat Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Offers 32 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 to the Philippine Air Force.

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 056 Jiangdao Class Corvette

  • Europe

    EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

  • Europe

    Russian Oil Depot On Fire After Ukrainian Missile Strike

  • Europe

    Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

  • Americas

    US Army Selected Swiss Designed APC9K Submachine Gun

  • Middle East

    what are Iran’s ballistic, cruise missile and drones capabilities?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China Unveils Extended Range HQ-16FE Surface-to-air Missiles

  • Middle East

    The F-35 stealth fighter made its combat debut in Syria

  • Middle East

    Syrian armed opposition bans forced wearing of hijab

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Intercepted Barrages of Ballistic Missiles Fired from Iran.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany will receive Israeli top-tier Arrow-3 anti-ballistic system

  • Europe

    Explosion in Military Plant: Anti-Putin Troops Sabotage Russian Military Plant in Bryansk

  • Europe

    UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Hobart-class air warfare destroyers to be upgraded with Aegis combat system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

  • Europe

    Kremlin’s power struggles between wagner boss Prigozhin and defense minister Shoigu as sickly Vlad’s exit plans finalized by FSB

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Engine Problem: A Long Road Ahead of China’s J-20 Fighters to Fix Its Weaknesses

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Europe

    Russian troop losses in Ukraine surpass the one million mark

  • Middle East

    Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as Palestinian death toll passes 10,000

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