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  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Taiwan commissioned the Dan Chiang, a Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Singapore’s ST Engineering Launched Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). East Asia and Pacific Region
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Air Platform

Panama purchases A-29 light combat aircraft amid Trump tensions

March 15, 2025 GDC 0

The C295 and Super Tucano deals for its National Aeronaval Service were approved as part of an emergency procedure by the government on 11 March. The Panama government has given the greenlight for the purchase […]

Americas

Panama to Cut Ties With China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

February 6, 2025 GDC 0

US Navy ships will go through the Panama Canal for free, an American official said following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Central American country during the weekend, Bloomberg reported. Panamanian authorities did […]

  • South Korea Conducts Second SLBM Test from KSS-III Submarine

    April 27, 2022 0
    The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) conducted a second successful test-firing of South Korea’s domestically designed submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the KSS-III submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083), defense officials announced Thursday. South Korea [...]
  • 2018-2019 Defence Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

    June 8, 2018 0
    India ($46.16 Billion for a fiscal year) The Indian defence budget rose by 7.81% percent to $46.16 billion, against $43.59 billion in the previous year. The Air Force will receive $5.58 billion to purchase new [...]
  • Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina personally ordered disappearance of 1569 BNP leaders out of 6000 forced disappearances cases under her authoritarian rule.

    January 8, 2026 0
    Thousands of forced disappearances under Hasina rule in Bangladesh: InquiryThe Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances finds that Sheikh Hasina personally ordered disappearance of 1,569 dissident, 287 fell into the ‘missing and dead’ category. Ousted [...]
  • Taiwan unveils new domestically developed 105mm Cheetah wheeled tank

    August 16, 2025 0
    Taiwan’s Armaments Bureau has revealed the latest version of its domestically developed 105mm “Cheetah” wheeled tank, designated the D3 prototype. Taiwan develops new armored combat vehicleDateOctober 1, 2024Taiwan Develops Wheeled Anti-tank VehiclesDateJanuary 19, 2021Myanmar Army [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Taiwan to purchase Rafale fighter jets to replace ageing Mirage jets.

    September 28, 2025 0
    Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has confirmed that Taiwan is showing clear interest in acquiring the Rafale fighter jet as its fleet of Mirage 2000s nears the end of its operational life. [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Cruise Missiles

    India’s DRDO Test Fires Locally-produced Cruise Missiles Based on Soviet-era Kh-31 and Kh-55 missiles.

  • Europe

    An engine explosion caused the crash of the Su-27 in Crimea in March

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force is Looking to Adopt Saab’s Design Methodologies to Arm T-7A Red Hawk

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Europe

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • C4iSR

    BAE Systems completes acquisition of Collins Aerospace military GPS business

  • Europe

    Poland gets first US-made M1 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks

  • C4iSR

    IAI and HHI to Supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D Radar Systems

  • South Asia

    China lays keel for Pakistan Navy’s second Type 054A class frigate

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh reshuffled key Army positions to replace scandal riddled DGFI Director Major General Saiful Abedin

  • Europe

    Boeing rolled out first P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Norway

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Started Production Of Polish FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Rafael Peralta, a US Navy Destroyer spotted off coast of Shanghai as PLA Navy begins 11-week exercise in Yellow Sea

  • Europe

    Australian-made SYPAQ cardboard drones destroyed four Su-30SM, one MiG-29 and two Pantsir air defense in Kursk airfield

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot down Iranian-made Mohajer-6 Drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Test Fires New Air-Launched Missile

  • Europe

    A Turkish F-16 shot down an Armenian Su-25

  • Counter-drone System

    Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won US Air Force contract worth up to $476 million

  • Europe

    Swedish Armed Forces Will Grow by 27,000 Men and Women

  • Naval Platforms

    Rubin Design Bureau’s S-1000 Compact Submarine

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force sends three B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Receives Scorpene-class Submarine INS Vela

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Army Test Fires Ghauri Medium-range Range Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russian missile factory and gas plant

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received A Batch Of CAESAR Howitzers From France

  • Europe

    Russia pulling out troops from Ukraine in humiliating retreat to save Kursk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Spanish Navantia Proposed To Build Three More Air Warfare Destroyer For Royal Australian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • Americas

    Biden Administration redirects Patriot missile defense system orders to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Plan To Procure Gripen Jets, Drones, GlobalEye AEW&C And Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Equips Domestically-made Stealth Fuel Tanks for F-35I Adir.

  • Europe

    Poland wants to establish nuclear deterent by establishing nuclear forces

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • Air Platform

    RCAF’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) Is On Track To Select Either Gripen, Super Hornet Or F-35

  • Europe

    Sweden scrambles Gripen fighter jets after Russian military plane enters airspace

  • Europe

    S-400 failed: Ukraine wiped out Russian military base in Luhansk using four UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Explosion in Military Plant: Anti-Putin Troops Sabotage Russian Military Plant in Bryansk

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Air Platform

    HAI to lose contract to supply F-16 aircraft parts to Lockheed Martin

  • Middle East

    Cyber attacks hit Iranian government websites and nuclear facilities

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivered 142 F-35 Last Year Exceeding Expectations

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Americas

    TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré frigates

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won $200 million contract to supply ATMOS howitzers

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