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  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Malaysia purchases Turkish Anka-S drones worth $103 million. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine Purchases 500,000 Domestically Developed Brave1 Interceptor Drones to Combat Russia’s Shahed Drones. Europe
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Ukraine says Saab Giraffe Radar Plays Crucial Role in Defeating Russia’s Drone Swarms. C4iSR
  • [ June 27, 2026 ] Rafael Awarded Contract to Produce Short-range Air Defense System for Romania. Anti-air Missiles
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Americas

Russia Admits Committing World Largest Environmental Catastrophe in Antarctica

December 26, 2020 GDC 0

Russian authorities said the fuel spill at an Arctic power station earlier in 2020 was the largest in world history, a top emergencies official said Thursday.  Some 21,000 tons of oil poured into the surrounding […]

  • Indian Tajinder Kumar becomes first RAAF officer

    September 17, 2020 0
    A decade after Tajinder Kumar landed in Australia and took up a job as a washroom cleaner, he is set to become a commissioned officer with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). After spending the [...]
  • Ukrainian Engineers Retrofit Light Rocket Launchers On Humvee And Ford F150 Truck

    January 19, 2023 0
    Ukrainian engineers have developed an improvised ground-based light rocket launcher that fires S-8 aircraft rockets. Ukrainian volunteers convert Humvee into mobile 120mm multiple rocket launcherDateMarch 17, 2024Ukrainian Defense Industry CapabilitiesDateAugust 24, 2019Ukraine received more heavy rocket [...]
  • Belgium to join Franco-German Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jet Project

    June 21, 2023 0
    The Belgian government has hinted at its willingness to join a multinational programme to develop a European sixth-generation fighter jet. Belgium Request To Join Franco-German FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets ProjectDateOctober 8, 2023Italy open to Germany [...]
  • Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

    November 30, 2023 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a major $1.2 billion agreement to supply air defense systems to a foreign customer, IAI announced Thursday. Israel eyes privatization of defense giants IAI and Rafael via public share [...]
  • The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

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  • Germany approved $3 billion missile purchases for IRIS-T SLM and Patriot air defense system

    January 24, 2024 0
    The German Parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the procurement of guided missiles for over three billion euros. Germany Delivers Additional IRIS-T Anti-air MissilesDateDecember 18, 2022Germany Approves Sophisticated IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System For UkraineDateMay 17, 2022Switzerland [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Gazprom declares first annual loss in 22 years as trade sanctions hit Russian gas export

  • Europe

    Notorious, Lone Wolf Canadian Sniper ‘Wali’ is Alive in Ukraine, Report of His Death is Fake

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bradley IFV is destroying Russia’s T-90 tanks and MT-LB IFV

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Army shuts down military forum critical of army’s role in Pakistani politics

  • Air Platform

    Turkish New Drone Akinci Completes Another Flight Tests

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Air Force Signs Contract for 20 KAAN Fifth-gen Fighter Jets.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt To Locally Produce Fire Control System For K9 Howitzers

  • Naval Platforms

    Mighty US Navy: This Is How US Can Take Spratly Islands!

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force’s F-35 Stealth Jets To Receive HACM Hypersonic Missile

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt’s Arms Purchase Surged By 136 Percent After 30 Rafale Order

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Aselsan Ramps Up EOTS Production For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Air Platform

    USAF’s Red Flag 21-1 Exercise Involves Air Combat, Space, Cyberspace Elements

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • Europe

    China Launches 10th Type 055 Destroyer, Increases Production At Dagushan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael Unveils Aerospike Missile For Close-air Support Mission

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 fighter jet using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike Second Russian Fighter Jet Base in Three Days

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • Air Platform

    UK, Italy and Japan jointly built GCAP sixth-gen fighter jet to take to the skies by 2035

  • South Asia

    Is Bangladesh Military A Perfect Puppet of India?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Americas

    Dictator in Chief Donald Trump Wants Chinese-style Military Parade in Washington DC

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy, France Develop Next-gen SAMP/T Anti-air Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS John McCain Passes Through Taiwan Straits

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • Americas

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

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E records the radar signature of the opponent

  • Europe

    ThyssenKrupp will develop new lithium-ion battery for German Navy submarine

  • Defense Industry

    The PRC to spend $202 billion on defense in fiscal year 2021

  • Defense Industry

    Norway Signed Agreement With Germany To Buy Six Type 212CD Submarine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Test Fires Nuclear-tipped Air-to-air Missiles

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. sends more NASAMS missiles, Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashed in Crimea

  • Europe

    BYPOL uprising: Poland deploys HIMARS, tanks and troops near the border of Kaliningrad exclave

  • Europe

    Ukraine blitzed Russian forces in the Kursk region as Russian forces surrendered to Ukrainian forces

  • Europe

    Decree Could Give Ukrainian Citizenship to Foreign Fighters, President Zelenskyy

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Gathering Intelligence From Intact Iranian Ballistic Missile That Landed In Israeli Desert

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

  • Air Platform

    U.S. to Replenish Polish MiG-29 Inventory With F-16, If Poland Transfers MiGs to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ Hit By Unknown Drones, Ukraine Denies Responsibility

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR Radar

  • Defense Industry

    Germany mulls buying Australian Boxer CRV armored vehicles worth $1.9 billion

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall begins KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle production in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany Set to Receive Super Hornet By 2025 and Retire Tornado by 2030

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