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  • [ July 15, 2026 ] PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have begun manufacturing the Evolved Scorpene-class Submarine. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] Germany becomes the first international site for ATACMS missile production. Ballistic Missile
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] China Flexes Dong Feng 17 Ballistic Missile in First Live Firing Demonstration. Ballistic Missile
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Naval Platforms

Bangladeshi Khulna Shipyard lays keel for five more Padma-class patrol vessels for Bangladeshi Navy

January 3, 2020 GDC 0

Bangladesh’s Khulna Shipyard Ltd has begun construction of a second batch of five Padma-class patrol vessels on order for the Bangladeshi Navy (BN). The navy said in a 3 December statement that a keel-laying ceremony […]

  • Indonesia cleared to buy eight MV-22 Osprey worths $2 billion

    July 8, 2020 0
    Indonesia was cleared to spend an estimated $2 billion to buy eight MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft. Also included are 24 AE 1107C Rolls-Royce engines; 20 each of the AN/AAQ-27 forward-Looking infrared radars, AN/AAR-47 missile [...]
  • Russian Su-27 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Black Sea

    March 28, 2020 0
    MOSCOW – A Russian Su-27 fighter jet crashed near black sea on Wednesday learned GDC quoting sputnik news. “The information about a radio beacon signal, registered by rescue serviced, has not proven true during supplementary [...]
  • British Government Launched Corruption Probe into Bangladeshi-origin British MP Tulip Siddiq’s Alleged Involvement in Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant and Arms Dealing with Russia

    December 20, 2024 0
    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed Tulip Siddiq, Downing Street indicated, after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Her Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy [...]
  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told President Trump that he was ready to recognize Israel.

    May 26, 2026 0
    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told evangelical leader and Trump ally Mike Evans that he was ready to recognize Israel “today,” but that his father, King Salman, remained the obstacle, Evans told The [...]
  • Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

    December 18, 2019 0
    In a 15 December ceremony held at Meiktila Air Base to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the MAF’s founding, the Myanmar military’s (Tatmadaw’s) commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, presided over the commissioning of two [...]
  • #Buymeafighterjet: Ukrainian Pilots Launch Crowdfunding To Buy Fighter Jets

    April 17, 2022 0
    If you’re looking for an example of patriotism, courage and determination, look no further than Ukrainian Pilots. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amidst the war, has been requesting NATO and the USA for fighter jets without [...]
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. […]

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

  • Americas

    Pentagon picks defense-technology firm Kratos to develop hypersonic flight-testing vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Russia confirms that the second A-50 early warning aircraft was downed by the Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system

  • Naval Platforms

    JMSDF Atago-class destroyer

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded £135 Million For Eurofighter Typhoon’s Capability Enhancement

  • Europe

    Russia on the hunt for Ukraine’s FPV drone operators who kill thousands of Russian troops

  • Europe

    Western special forces on the ground assisting Ukrainian forces, leaked intelligence documents

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia and Nauru sign landmark security pact

  • Europe

    Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall offers next-generation KF51 main battle tanks to Romania.

  • South Asia

    Death Squad: Drug Dealings, Brutal Killings And Demanding Ransom by Bangladeshi Police Unit Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)

  • C4iSR

    Saab to upgrade German Tornado’s radar warnering receiver

  • Europe

    KGB Putin ordered FSB to mass report against Twitter accounts and Youtube channels posting the true story of the Ukraine invasion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defense Department cancels US Marines annual training deployment to northern territory Australia amid COVID19 concerns

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • Europe

    British Type 31 Frigate Passes Critical Design Phase

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 damaged during a dogfight with Greek F-16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia should ditch the conventional submarine project and build nuclear submarines?

  • Europe

    U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in Ukraine

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • Europe

    Putin deliberately denies ammunition to Wagner fighters, Yevgeny Prigozhin says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Soviet-era Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier Used as Theme Park in China Catches Fire Again

  • Europe

    Ukraine pinned down Russia’s special forces unit in Bakhmut

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Nuclear Triad Took A Hit After Nuclear Submarine Sank In Port

  • Naval Platforms

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

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Received Record Orders from Domestic and International Customers

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Tests Next-gen Sky Shield EW Attack Pod

  • Air Platform

    Boeing receives $265 million orders for nine Chinook helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Established A New Baseline Design For RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • Europe

    Russia’s Wartime Arms Manufacturing Creates Long-term Problems For Poor Russians

  • Air Platform

    IAF will place firm order of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets by end of 2020

  • South Asia

    Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a former Chatra League leader and Indian RAW agent, orchestrated the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

  • Europe

    Russia’s ruble has plunged amid fresh sanctions and collapsing economy

  • Europe

    Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy’s AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile Enters Production Phase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ST Engineering launched Singapore Navy’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel.

  • South Asia

    The U.S. zero tariff on Bangladeshi garment products ushers in a new era in U.S.-Bangladesh relations, as pro-Indian dictator Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy secures new $15.4 billion deal for Columbia-class submarines.

  • Europe

    Turkey Exported $900 Million Of Dual-use Technology To Russian Defense Industries, Violating International Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 2 Strike And Surveillance Drone

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • 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

    Temu tank: Nigerian Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 tank takes 30 minutes to cool down the turret and are incapable of rapid fire.

  • Air Platform

    Qatar Received Its First Eurofighter Typhoon From The UK

  • Air Platform

    Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

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