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  • [ July 12, 2026 ] U.S. Air Force has destroyed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE and Iranian BAVAR-373 missiles in recent attacks. Middle East
  • [ 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
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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 […]

  • Australian-built MQ‑28A Ghost Bat achieve new flight milestone

    June 24, 2025 0
    On Saturday, Defence Australia announced that the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat conducted its first flight outside the Woomera Training Area during Exercise Carlsbad. The milestone marks a crucial development in the country’s modern air combat capabilities. [...]
  • South Korea Announced $262.8 Billion Defense Budget For Five Years

    December 15, 2023 0
    South Korea plans to spend 346.7 trillion Korean won ($262.8 billion) in the next five years to bolster its defense capabilities amid, according to the country’s Defense Ministry. Indonesia To Send Engineers To South Korea [...]
  • Austria considers purchasing M-346 light combat aircraft and trainers from Italy

    September 2, 2024 0
    Austria is considering a joint procurement with Italy of Leonardo M-346 trainers to replace the Saab 105 aircraft it retired in 2020. Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from ItalyDateSeptember 9, 2024Austria acquired 12 [...]
  • F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

    November 5, 2023 0
    The first U.S.-made F-16 combat aircraft the Netherlands is donating to Ukraine will arrive in Romania’s training center within two weeks, outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon [...]
  • Netherlands Cancelled Sale Of 28 F-16 Fighting Falcon To Draken International In Favor Of Ukraine

    May 21, 2023 0
    Draken International, a private company, will not be able to purchase a batch of F-16s. The Dutch government has cancelled the deal. This is reported by analysts at Oryxspioenkop. Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting [...]
  • Rheinmetall begins KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle production in Ukraine

    October 30, 2024 0
    Rheinmetall has launched its first factory in Ukraine, with a second facility nearing completion, according to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger’s interview with TSN. Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFVDateSeptember 11, 2020Rheinmetall to manufacture Fuchs KF41 Lynx [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Russia detained Major General Ivan Popov After Raising Concerns Over High Casualties In Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

  • Defense Industry

    UK allocates $6 billion to replenish weapons delivered to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of Iranian Drones

  • Europe

    Type 212CD submarine’s AIP will be game-changer for the Norwegian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia accused the West and Ukraine of orchestrating anti-semitic protests in Russia’s Dagestan

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Struck Russian Moskva Cruiser With Neptune Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    Russian Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov detained in suspected criminal prosecution

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drone destroyed Russia’s $4.3 million T-90MS main battle tank

  • Europe

    Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Tatyana Shevtsova Defected To France

  • Middle East

    Turkiye and Egypt defence cooperation produces Aqrab unmanned ground vehicle.

  • C4iSR

    Digital Arsenals : US Army Deployed Stryker Mounted EW System In Europe

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Tests Modernized T-72MS Tanks

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japan will transfer PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the U.S. to backfill U.S. stocks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why Missiles Fired From F-22 Raptor And F-35 Are Hard To Detect?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China enters semifinals in tank biathlon

  • Middle East

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Strikes in Aleppo For The First Time

  • Cyber

    Russia could cut Ireland off the internet by cyberattacks and sabotaging undersea cables

  • Europe

    Ukraine received German-made RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves MQ-9B Drones For Qatar Worth $1.96 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys T-84U Oplot Tanks In Kharkiv Region

  • Middle East

    Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for Egyptian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops find Ukraine’s Sentinel radar mockup

  • Europe

    Russia’s major military electronics producer Platan Electronic Research Institute engulfed in a huge fire

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK becomes first country delivering long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Partisan Freedom of Russia Legion Destroyed Russian Navy’s Serpukhov Missile Corvette In Baltic Sea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Arrow-2 missile intercepts Houthi’s ballistic missile and drones fired at Tel Aviv

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan seizes control of the second largest city of Nagorno-karabakh

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

  • Naval Platforms

    Boeing submits proposal for Indian Navy’s fighters requirement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lessons from the Ukraine war, China wants to develop conventional warfighting capability to counter the U.S. influence in Indo-Pacific

  • Air Platform

    Germany signs contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-35 stealth jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Putin’s Intermediate-range ballistic missiles are not unstoppable, Ukraine needs SM-3, Arrow-3 or THAAD missile defences

  • Air Platform

    Russia brings back mothballed Soviet-era Mi-8 helicopters

  • Europe

    British-supplied Brimstone Missiles Forced Russians To Retreat From Frontline

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy Submarine Force Could Sink The Chinese Fleet And Save Taiwan

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Ukraine destroys Bastion anti-ship launcher with Zircon missiles in Crimea.

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet completes second test flight

  • Defense Industry

    Western Arms Production Ramp Up As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles of Ammunition

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system shot down one more Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Children Of Myanmar’s Military Asked Their Father To Quit Their Position

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 will carry two missiles in the internal weapons bay

  • Europe

    Ukraine received M109A6 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzers

  • Americas

    The U.S. Developing New Microwaves Weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Su-30SM, Nioby-SV radar, Pechora-3 radar, and Protivnik-GE air surveillance radar in Crimea

  • Americas

    U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

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