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  • [ June 11, 2026 ] Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed Russia’s logistics, Mariupol port and military installations. Europe
  • [ June 11, 2026 ] France orders multi-layer SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system with ASTER and MICA VL interceptors. Anti-air Missiles
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Europe

Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

February 19, 2018 LM Publications 0

On 31 January, Belarus’s state military-industrial committee reported that the export of Belarusian arms in 2017 exceeded the previous year by 15%, reaching more than $1bn sales— says BelarusDigest. According to Stockholm based research organisation […]

  • The Philippine Navy’s José Rizal-class frigate

    November 10, 2019 0
    South Korean shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the second José Rizal-class frigate on order for the Philippine Navy. The Rizal-class is based on HDF-3000 ship design of HHI. A ceremonial launch of [...]
  • Indonesian Army Received First Batch Of Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

    November 27, 2023 0
    The Indonesian military has taken delivery of 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles donated by the government of Australia. Australia delivered new batch of Bushmaster armored vehicles to UkraineDateDecember 9, 2023New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster [...]
  • Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

    June 4, 2024 0
    The transfer of HMAS Anzac would improve force projection and maritime security for the receiving Philippines Navy. Its long-range capabilities are ideal for extensive patrols and crucial for securing territorial waters and exclusive economic zones [...]
  • Putin’s troops are humiliated in Syria as locals mock and spit at Russians as they flee Syria

    December 17, 2024 0
    Vladimir Putin has faced further humiliation as his troops were mocked during their hasty retreat from Syria. Locals in Syria are seen spitting at Russians as they flee Syria. Syria war: What did Russia accomplish?DateMarch [...]
  • Denmark purchases MBDA’s VL MICA anti-air missile system

    July 26, 2025 0
    Denmark has purchased MBDA France’s VL MICA air defense system, according to a statement released by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (FMI). The contract, signed as part of the Danish military’s accelerated investment [...]
  • UAE’s EDGE to equip Turkish Bayraktar drones with precision-guided bombs

    May 21, 2024 0
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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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    Copycat J-16 Is Superior To All Other Su-30 Fighters, Says PLAAF

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries 12th Mogami-class Frigate for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Commissioned Fourth Type 055 Destroyer ‘Anshan’ With PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy Marder IFV From Rheinmetall

  • Europe

    Russian Military Has Lost 850,000 Troops and 10,000 Tanks In The Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Drone hits Russian Ilyushin aircraft plant in Taganrog

  • Americas

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s S-400 SAM in Donetsk Oblast

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of Donbas

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Russian-made drone of Armenia

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Supply FLASH Dipping Sonar to German Navy

  • Air Platform

    How Russia Rebrand Same Fighter Jets And Sale Soviet-era Su-27 As Su-30 and Su-35?

  • Europe

    Why Azerbaijani Wins In Nagorno-karabakh Is A Win For Israel?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Land Platform

    Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle

  • Europe

    PayPal shuts down its services in Russia, a blow to Russian retailers

  • Europe

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pushes for Western warplane ‘coalition’

  • C4iSR

    Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets and their pilot’s bionic helmets helped Israel repel Iran’s drone

  • Europe

    Russia’s FM Sergei Lavrov Claims Hitler Was A Jew, Sparking Sharp Criticism From Israel

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter

  • Middle East

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

  • Europe

    Fincantieri cuts steel for French Navy’s logistics support ships

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg awarded contract to manufacture Naval Strike Missile in Australia

  • Middle East

    S-300 failed: Syria says Israeli F-16 strike puts Damascus airport out of service again

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s gamble in Bakhmut paid off, gaining territory, killing commanders, injuring top General and decimating 10,000 soldiers

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Anti-corruption Commission Investigates Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina, 49 Ex-ministers For Siphoning $150 Billion To India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Australia, UK, USA And New Zealand, But Exclude General Waker-uz-Zaman

  • Africa

    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Penske Australia Awarded $40 Million Contract For Australian Army’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Received First Airborne Laser Weapons

  • Americas

    Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK has begun supplying Ukraine with the Gravehawk anti-air missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar signs a North Korean-style security pact with Russia to deploy 10,000 Myanmar soldiers in the Ukraine war.

  • Middle East

    Israelis are armed to the teeth, ready to fire at Hamas terrorists

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver 100 Otokar Cobra II APC to Uganda

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier Destroyer

  • Civil Aviation

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Digital Tower For Lithuania

  • Europe

    Turkey, Greece Vow To End Decades Old Political Anonymity Between Both Nations

  • Europe

    Facebook’s parent company Meta bans Russian state media outlets for spreading disinformation and propaganda

  • Europe

    Turkey Test Fires Domestic anti-ship Atmaca missile

  • Defense Industry

    Russia copies a feature of Northrop YF-23 into Checkmate LCA

  • Land Platform

    U.S. Army sets to upgrade Abrams tank with Israeli Trophy APS

  • Air Platform

    China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • Middle East

    Iran Attacked Israeli Oil Tanker Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy Commissions First Type 054A/P Frigate

  • C4iSR

    RAF set to acquire five E-7 Wedgetails to replace E-3 Sentry

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