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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
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Central Asia

The U.S. Should Back Anti-Taliban Resistance Groups, Says Lawmaker

August 26, 2021 GDC 0

Hundreds of Taliban fighters were ambushed by resistance forces in the Panjshir Valley. Resistance forces drove more than thousands Taliban terrorists out of the valley, says anti-Taliban resistance group in Afghanistan says it has thousands […]

  • Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

    January 25, 2025 0
    Both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force envisioned something similar. IAF wants to replace the MiG-21, and PAF wants to replace the F-7 (reversed-engineered MiG-21). The competition between both nations has seen worse [...]
  • Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

    January 24, 2024 0
    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid after more than four hours of debates. Turkish President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO BidDateJuly 11, 2023Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last HurdleDateJanuary 27, [...]
  • Vard Marine Awarded Contract To Build Next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel For Italian Navy

    June 29, 2023 0
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  • Algeria Plans to Purchase 14 Sukhoi Su-57 Fighters

    November 27, 2020 0
    Algeria has signed a contract to buy 14 Russian Sukhoi Su-57 bombers as the arms race with its neighbour Morocco intensifies, a Moroccan MINA news site reported. Algeria to Receive Su-57 in 2028DateDecember 9, 2020Sukhoi [...]
  • BAE Systems Awarded $169 Million For Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

    August 12, 2023 0
    The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). The contract award of $ 169 million is for 33 vehicles. [...]
  • Philippines could be the first export customer of Korean KF-21 Borame

    August 6, 2024 0
    The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter looks poised to join a long-running competition in the Philippines. The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition ProgramDateOctober 19, 2024Korea Aerospace Industries Started [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Decommissioned All Type 051 Destroyers

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems awarded $348.77 million contract for development of Tempest fighter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons

  • Europe

    Ukrainian military videos showed a soldier taking out a Russian tank using a U.S.-made Javelin missile.

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Europe

    North Korea Delivers 1973’s Type 73 Machine Guns To Russian Army

  • Americas

    Boeing to expedite T-7A Red Hawk Trials

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

  • Air Platform

    US Army’s Apache Helicopters Armed With Spike NLOS Anti-tank Missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S.-made AGM-114 Hellfire Fragmentation Found In Enerhodar, Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian troops use a penguin costume to camouflage themselves on the front line.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

  • South Asia

    India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

  • Europe

    Ukrainian F-16 shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in another humiliation for Russia

  • Europe

    MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Europe

    Grandpa’s Army: Putin raises servicemen retirement age from 65 to 70 years

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish HAVELSAN and Malaysia’s MIMOS signed defense cooperation agreement.

  • Naval Platforms

    Fincantieri Launched The 2nd PPA ‘Francesco Morosini’ OPV For The Italian Navy

  • Europe

    Russia tells Israel not even think of attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Ramps Up FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft Production After Export Success In Poland, Thailand And Malaysia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Navy Wants Four New Type 09IV Nuclear Attack Submarines

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian PzH2000 artillery blows up Russia’s new electronic warfare system

  • Europe

    Russia’s improvised Soviet-era Kontakt-1 ERA drone protection for the T-90M tank will make the tank heavier, slower and easier to destroy

  • Europe

    Ukraine handed over T-90M tanks and BTR-82A armored vehicles to British Intelligence agencies

  • Europe

    Sweden purchased four French FDI Frigates worth $4.2 billion.

  • Americas

    Trump to ease restrictions on arms exports to non-NATO countries

  • Europe

    Russian partisan groups ‘Freedom of Russia Legion’ captured BTR-82A armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attacks destroyed two Tu-22M3 nuke bombers and three Su-34 bombers at Soltsky-2 airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un Tours Major Ballistic Missile Factory Near Pyongyang.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Agrees On Bilateral Security Cooperation With Thailand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia to receive up to 60 Kizilelma unmanned fighters from Turkiye.

  • South Asia

    Indian ATS Arrests A HAL Employee For Supplying Aircraft Information to Pakistan

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Companies to Supply Engines for Turkey’s Altay Tank

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to upgrade U.S. Air Force’s LITENING targeting pod

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India tests locally made anti-radiation missiles

  • South Asia

    TKMS links up with Indian firm to work on submarine weapons technologies

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to manufacture Fuchs KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin prepared the Russian army to use nuclear weapons against Baltic states, Western intelligence

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan Deploys 250KM Hsiung Feng III Anti-ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    China’s copycat J-16D EW is not a EA-18 Grolwer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Children Of Myanmar’s Military Asked Their Father To Quit Their Position

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW sabotages Bangladesh’s readymade garments markets by setting a blaze at the cargo terminal.

  • Europe

    Polish Army Purchases M72 Light Anti-tank Rockets

  • Infantry Weapons

    China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Manufacture Munitions For HIMARS In Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

  • Europe

    Credit Suisse bank freezes $19 billion in Russian assets

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