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  • [ May 25, 2026 ] Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are under pressure to join the Abraham Accords with Israel after the Iran deal. Middle East
  • [ May 25, 2026 ] Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V block 70 detected J-20 and targeted J-16 with Sniper Pod, a chilling warning to Xi Jinping. Air Platform
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Americas

Lockheed Martin will invest $7 billion to expand missile production.

April 12, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has invested more than $7 billion to expand production capacity for key defense systems, including advanced air defense munitions. The investment is aimed at increasing output to meet growing demand from the United […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

February 8, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor productionIsrael’s closest parallel to the THAAD is the Arrow anti-missile system, but the systems employ different defensive capabilities. Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the US […]

Americas

Boeing Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile.

October 25, 2025 GDC 0

Aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a series of multiyear contracts valued at approximately $2.7 billion to manufacture more than 3,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seekers through 2030, the company announced. The seekers are built […]

Americas

Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

September 7, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has signed the largest contract in its history for the production of Patriot missiles, awarding Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion agreement to manufacture nearly 2,000 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors through […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

December 22, 2024 GDC 0

The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to expand production capacity for the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) missile to 650 units annually. Lockheed emphasized that this initiative is a crucial step […]

Air Platform

Taiwan Wants To Purchase 40 F-35 Stealth Jets And 400 PAC-3 Missiles

November 26, 2024 GDC 0

Taiwan may buy a US weapons package worth more than $15 billion to show President-elect Donald Trump it is serious about defending itself against China. According to the Financial Times, the package could include 60 […]

Infantry Weapons

An In-depth Look At The Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System

February 27, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

July 11, 2020 GDC 0

­­­WASHINGTON (GDC) – The U.S. State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles for an […]

Infantry Weapons

Raytheon wins $314 million contract to enhance Patriot Missile Defense System

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems has been awarded a contract valued $314m for the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System. It is the third annual indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) order out of a total of five such […]

Europe

Saab Gripen Exits from Swiss Air 2030 Program

February 22, 2020 GDC 0

Switzerland kicked off the fly competition last April for the five types of combat aircraft under consideration (Eurofighter Typhoon, the Boeing F-18 Super Hornet, the Dassault Rafale, the Lockheed Martin F-35A and the Saab Gripen […]

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  • Japan sent three warships to South China Sea for anti-submarine warfare

    October 13, 2020 0
    Japan’s Maritime Self-defence Force conducted anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea on Oct 9, deploying three vessels including a helicopter aircraft carrier and a submarine, according to the Japanese defence ministry. The purpose of [...]
  • Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

    April 14, 2024 0
    Russian troops used a mobile strike team on motorcycles to attack Ukrainian positions. Soldiers have released a video that shows rapid assault groups mounted on motorcycles swiftly advancing toward Ukrainian positions following artillery bombardment of [...]
  • Failed Intimidation Tactics, Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Crashes Near Finish Border

    April 12, 2022 0
    A MiG-31 Foxhound fighter jet flying during routine training exercises crashed near the Finnish border in the Leningrad region of northwestern Russia on Friday, but the pilots were safely ejected. and no injuries were reported. [...]
  • India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

    August 11, 2020 0
    In a bid to boost their fire power in the middle of ongoing operations against China, the defence forces have proposed to equip around 100 Heron drones with missiles to tackle out enemy positions. “A [...]
  • Poland to purchase South Korean KSS-III submarine under the Orka program

    January 19, 2024 0
    During 2022-2023. Poland has ordered a number of South Korean weapons systems worth billions of dollars. Perhaps tanks, aircraft and howitzers will be joined by a submarine. Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Indigenous KSS III Submarine [...]
  • Russian Military Stages Biggest Nuclear Missiles Drill Amid Ukraine Tension

    February 19, 2022 0
    The Russian military on Friday announced massive drills of its strategic nuclear forces, a stark reminder of the country’s nuclear might amid Western fears that Moscow might be preparing to invade Ukraine. Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • C4iSR

    Link 16 Airborne Terminal Technology And Data Net Systems

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • C4iSR

    Polish-made kamikaze ‘Warmate’ drone destroyed Russia’s Podlyot radar complex

  • Europe

    Ever Declining Sales Order & Reputation of Russia’s MiG

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

  • Europe

    Poland Ready Transfer MiG-29 Fighter Jets Via U.S. Base In Germany

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s FrankenSAM scored the first kill against Russian forces

  • Naval Platforms

    China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Erratic Behavior And Land Grabbing In Southeast Asia Could Cost Its Economy

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy launched sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS)

  • Africa

    Morocco Normalize Diplomatic Relations with Israel

  • C4iSR

    Saab unveils a new mobile high-mast solution for the Giraffe 4A radar

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Naval Weapons

    Mk41 strike length vertical-launching system (VLS)

  • Europe

    Italy, UK, Japan fighter jet programme could open up to UAE and Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

  • Europe

    British MoD Authorized £1.4 Billion Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Americas

    Trump expected to name China and Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

  • Europe

    Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia signed an agreement with Iran to purchase ammunition with the headline saying ‘In the name of Allah’

  • Europe

    Blast Reported In Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plant

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Putin has sent S-400 surface-to-air missiles to North Korea in return of 20,000 troops

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar to Develop Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroys Three S-400 Launchers and 96L6 Radar Using ATACMS Cluster Munitions In Donetsk

  • Europe

    After big wins in Nagorno-Karabakh, demands of Turkish armed drones soar

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • Middle East

    Hamas talks about Islam, but its leaders steal billions of dollars in aid funds depriving Gazans of basics

  • Europe

    Russia sends the exhibition T-90MS tank reserved for the UAE’s IDEX to the frontline.

  • Middle East

    Advancing Nuclear Ambitions of Saudi Arabia With China and Pakistan’s Help

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 42 F-16A/B To F-16V Standard

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin inks deal for SPY-7 radar manufacturing

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Rejected Chinese J-35A Fighter Jets Concerning Its Stealth Feature, Engine, Radar and Avionics

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received First Battery Of Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense with Second SAMP/T System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War In Galwan Valley: Chinese Smartphone Manufactures Are the Biggest Losers

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Ziaul Ahsan: The Butcher Of Bangladesh

  • Europe

    China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

  • Americas

    Trump says Tulsi Gabbard is wrong about Iran, then why Trump appointed this inept donkey as the director of national intelligence

  • South Asia

    U.S. Ambassador cautions Bangladesh over China ties, offers American military hardware.

  • Air Platform

    China’s J-20 fighter jet enters into mass production stage

  • Europe

    Poland, UK and the Czech Republic Send Tanks, Missiles and Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Indian Navy signs contract for construction of 17 naval vessels

  • Americas

    Tom Cruise Received US Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award For His Role in Top Gun Movie

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Manufacture M4 Carbine And Drones

  • Europe

    The U.S. sends warship in Crete to monitor Greece, Turkey tensions

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

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