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  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force. Air Platform
  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles. Anti-air Missiles
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Americas

Lockheed Awarded $9.8 Billion Contract to Produce 1,970 Patriot PAC3 Missiles.

September 12, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8 billion contract for the production of 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and associated hardware. This marks the largest contract in […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

January 30, 2025 GDC 0

The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia. The capabilities were sourced from the American military’s stockpile stored in Israeli territory, according […]

Anti-air Missiles

Germany purchased Patriot missile defense system worth $1.2 billion

March 23, 2024 GDC 0

The German Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the US company RTX to purchase additional Patriot air defence systems. The contract is worth $1.2 billion, as in addition to the launchers themselves, radar […]

Americas

Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

May 26, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s success with U.S.-made Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in the war with Russia has shocked even the Pentagon, according to a military analyst. Ivan Kirichevskiy, an expert at military media and consulting company Defense Express, […]

Europe

Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

May 16, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine claims it has shot down six “unstoppable” hypersonic missiles overnight after Russia launched an intense air attack on the capital. Six “Kinzhal” aero-ballistic missiles were launched from MiG-31K aircraft, nine Kalibr cruise missiles from ships in […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile Proving Russian Propaganda About Hypersonic Missile Wrong

May 5, 2023 GDC 0

Ukrainian troops reportedly shoot down a Russian hypersonic ballistic missile using a Western-made air defense system. According to Defense Express, Ukraine’s Armed Forces successfully intercepted a Russian Kinzhal (Kh-47) hypersonic missile at around 02:40 a.m. […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

February 12, 2023 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department cleared $700 million in a possible foreign military sale to Switzerland, along with other sales to Lithuania and Belgium, as the neutral European country works to modernize its Air Force by 2030. Switzerland now has approval […]

Europe

Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

August 16, 2022 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of State cleared a possible foreign military sale of 96 Raytheon-made Patriot surface-to-air missiles to the Netherlands in a deal estimated to be worth $1.2 billion. The Netherlands requested to buy the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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

April 10, 2022 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of equipment, training and other services worth $95m to support the island’s defence in what would be the third arms package since President Joe […]

Africa

Pentagon Approves MIM-104 Patriot Missiles For Morocco

November 23, 2021 GDC 0

 The Pentagon has approved a deal between Lockheed Martin and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces to supply the North African country with a US air defense system. “Lockheed Martin” is preparing to intensify the production […]

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  • North Korea made $14.4 billion in revenue through troop deployments and military equipment exports to Russia.

    March 18, 2026 0
    North Korea may have generated as much as $14.4 billion in revenue through troop deployments and military equipment exports to Russia during the war in Ukraine, according to a report released March 13 by a [...]
  • Royal Navy Trials Drone Launching From HMS Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier

    November 18, 2023 0
    The Mojave aircraft, which has a 55ft wingspan, successfully took off and landed on board HMS Prince of Wales in a ‘European first’. The remotely operated aircraft, codenamed Mojave, took off from and safely landed [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Analysis: JF-17 Thunder fighter or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong jets

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  • Bangladesh Air Guard’s helicopter crash-landed in Rangamati: Report

    October 31, 2020 0
    A helicopter of Bangladesh Air Guard crash-landed in Rangamati this morning, according to a press release of ISPR Bangladesh. Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Helicopter Crashed into Television Tower, 4 KilledDateDecember 15, 2020Bangladesh Army’s BELL-206 Helicopter [...]
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

    Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Stalled Taiwan’s Request to Buy MH-60R ASW Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Deliveres Six Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 (TB2) UAVs To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin’s Prison Recruits Gone Wild In Donetsk Oblast

  • Americas

    Two Ukrainian pilots are in the U.S. for training assessment on F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Moscow’s multiple shopping centers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock International Vying to Win South Korean LPX-II Aircraft Carrier Program

  • Air Platform

    Ghost of Snake Island: Why Is The Bayraktar TB2 So Successful In Ukraine War?

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi court issued arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed, sister Sheikh Rehana, and British MP Tulip Siddiq

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Starts M777 Howitzer Production in UK

  • Air Platform

    After Leopard 2 tanks, Ukraine seeks F-16 fighter jets from EU stocks

  • Europe

    Ukraine fired two Storm Shadow missiles at Kerch Bridge

  • Air Platform

    Airbus CEO criticizes German Bundestag for export ban on Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin’s AGM-114R Hellfire II Air-to-ground Missile

  • Europe

    Russia deploys Iskander nuclear ballistic missile in Belarus

  • Air Platform

    Germany will be a strong partner for GCAP sixth-generation fighter project, Leonardo CEO said.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norinco SH-15 or PCL-181 Howitzer’s Unstable Platform Causing Accuracy Problem For 155mm Shells

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy selects Naval Group’s Barracuda class submarine with Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone caused significant damage to Russia’s second-largest Ust-Luga gas terminal

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Europe

    Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Infantry Fighting Vehicles Reaches Initial Operational Capability

  • Middle East

    France, Israel And Cyprus Conduct Noble Dina Exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 20 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s new Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter takes first flight

  • Anti-ship Missile

    South Korea unveils new supersonic Haeseong‑5 anti-ship missile.

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Seized Massive Weapons Cache, Received Supplies From Pakistan

  • Land Platform

    UAE Ordered Wahash Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Civil Aviation

    Boeing Awarded the Largest Aircraft Production Contract by Qatar Airways

  • Americas

    Putin’s Puppet Donald Trump Wants Ukraine to Hand Over $500 Billion Minerals To U.S. or Hand Over Country to Russia

  • South Asia

    Pakistan to replace P-3 Orion patrol aircraft with Brazilian Embraer Lineage jetliner

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Moscow’s Domodedovo civillian airport

  • Air Platform

    Russia Proposes To Upgrade Indian Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Uncategorized

    Mosab Hassan Yousef, Son of Hamas Co-founder and Christian Convert Warns Israel ‘Hamas is More Dangerous Than ISIS’

  • Europe

    Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM intercepting Russian strategic cruise missiles Kh-101, Kh-55 and Kh-555

  • Europe

    Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army’s SAS – Who Dares Wins

  • Europe

    Australian Combat Medic Killed In Ukraine By Russian Troops

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 fighter jet wipes out Russia’s drone operations base using Hammer precision-guided bombs.

  • Europe

    Finland Cleared To Buy Extended-range Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

  • Air Platform

    UK Considers Sending AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Thyssenkrupp unveils powerful MEKO A300 class frigate

  • Americas

    Top 40 Global Defense Spenders

  • Europe

    Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded the contract to produce new CV90 combat vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to collaborate with the U.S. on Railgun development

  • Europe

    Major Explosion Rocks Russian Oil Depot In Long-Range Ukrainian Strike

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing unveils long-range air-to-air missile concept for sixth-gen fighters

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