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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Japan taps a German company for its drone-killer program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 24, 2026 ]  US State Department Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Kamikaze Drones to Greece. Europe
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Middle East

Syrian rebels capture central city of Hama in severe setback to president Assad

December 6, 2024 GDC 0

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama and government forces withdrew, dealing another major blow to Syrian President Bashar Assad days after insurgents captured much of Aleppo, the country’s largest city. The […]

Middle East

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels close in on Russia’s Khmeimim air base, Russia vacates Syrian naval base

December 4, 2024 GDC 0

Turkish-backed rebel and opposition forces, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), are making significant territorial gains in northwestern Syria, advancing deeper into the Latakia Governorate. The advance, which began as part of a broader offensive […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

December 4, 2024 GDC 0

As Syrian rebels gain more ground in key government areas in northwestern Syria, an advanced locally made drone is being credited as a vital element behind the success of a lightning offensive. In just a […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

December 2, 2024 GDC 0

Insurgents in Syria appear to have captured an advanced Russian air-defense system, according to images widely circulating on social media, after rebel forces launched a surprise offensive last week in the north of the country […]

Middle East

Syrian Rebels Captures Towns Near Aleppo Without Any Counteroffensive From Russia

December 1, 2024 GDC 0

Damascus ally Moscow responded with its first air strikes on Aleppo since 2016 as the jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies pressed a lightning offensive they launched on Wednesday as a ceasefire took effect in neighbouring […]

Middle East

Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Took Control Of All Aleppo

November 30, 2024 GDC 0

Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said on Friday they had reached the heart of the northern city of Aleppo after a surprise sweep through government-held towns and nearly a decade after having been […]

Middle East

Russian troops reportedly began evacuating from Tal Rifaat airbase in Syria

November 29, 2024 GDC 0

“While Russia is unlikely to retaliate against any large-scale Turkish offensive in northern Syria, it will likely step up its effort to evacuate from Syria.” Russian troops in northern Syria gradually withdrew from the city […]

Middle East

Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

October 25, 2024 GDC 0

Turkey said it launched strikes on Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria Wednesday after blaming them for an attack that killed five people at a defense firm near Ankara. A further 22 people were wounded […]

Europe

Russian FSB Could Be Behind The Attack On Turkish Aerospace Industries To Derail The Development Of Fifth-generation KAAN Fighter Jets

October 24, 2024 GDC 0

Armed assailants launched a deadly “terror” attack on Turkey’s state-run aerospace company near the capital Ankara on Wednesday, government officials said.At least five people were killed and 22 injured in the “terrorist attack” on the […]

Europe

Turkey launches television channel in Russian as diplomatic relationship strains over Syria and Libya

May 26, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey’s state-run TRT broadcaster has launched a new Russian-language channel on digital platforms as differences between the countries widen over Libya, Syria and support of S-400 missile system learned GDC citing Bloomberg news. Turkish military […]

  • Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

    March 15, 2024 0
    Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has held a launching ceremony for PNS Hunain, one of a series of offshore patrol vessels (OPV) 2600 that Damen is constructing for the Pakistan Navy. Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built [...]
  • Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

    February 28, 2022 0
    President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday, while Ukraine’s embattled leader agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin’s troops and tanks drove deeper into the [...]
  • Serbia upgrades BTR-82A armored vehicles with new remote weapons station.

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  • Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

    July 18, 2021 0
    The Polish government will acquire the M1A2 Abrams System Enhancement Program version 3 (SEPv3), the latest configuration of the US main battle tank (MBT), for four armoured battalions, Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczynski announced at [...]
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

    January 22, 2025 0
    Lockheed Martin has secured an $8.7-million contract to upgrade Singapore’s F-16 fighter jets. Hellenic Air Force Received Upgraded F-16V Block 70 Fighter JetsDateNovember 8, 2023Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.8 Billion Contract To Produce 126 F-35 Stealth [...]
  • Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

    January 19, 2026 0
    The Moroccan Defence Ministry has begun evaluating a potential acquisition of up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, as part of a broader modernisation plan for the country’s ground forces. This [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • C4iSR

    Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

  • Naval Platforms

    Construction Of RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate Is On Track

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Navy commissioned two new P-72 MPAs

  • Air Platform

    Saab wants second Gripen production hub as Ukraine placed 150 jet orders.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • Europe

    Serbia Unveils New Gavran 145 Kamikaze Drone Built to Decapitate Tanks.

  • Europe

    Sweden to Have Operational Patriot Missile Defense Systems by 2025

  • Europe

    MBDA successfully test fires AKERON LP missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to export attack helicopters to Germany and drones to USA

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Quietly Grounded All JF-17 Block I Fighters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

  • Americas

    U.S. Golden Dome Would Require 7800 Space-based Interceptors Worth $1.2 Trillion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian navy’s collins-class submarines to get cutting-edge optronics system

  • Europe

    Tugboat Navy: Russia’s nuclear-powered submarine Orel (K-266) lost its power off the coast of Denmark

  • Air Platform

    Turkey develops cargo drone for special forces

  • Europe

    Ukraine Takes Control of Russian Pantsir Missile System, Destroys Russian Su-25 Jet

  • Americas

    Bullseye (B/E): Pentagon Sends Six EA-18G Growler Radar Jamming Aircraft, KC-46 Tankers and USS Delbert D Black to the Middle East.

  • Europe

    Putin Will Not Live To See 2024, Says Exiled Russian Official

  • Middle East

    US, UAE finalizing a deal for F-35 stealth jets

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $7.6 Billion Contract For 129 F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Russian Lieutenant General Yuri Kuznetsov detained in suspected criminal prosecution

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkey Launched First MILGEM Corvette For Pakistan Navy

  • Europe

    Turkish Hisar-A missile hits target aircraft in test-firing

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Leidos Australia to Arm Sea Archer and Long Bow Unmanned Surface Vessels with Naval Strike Missile.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones strike Russian ammunition depot

  • Europe

    Putin’s Ally Serbia Made U-tern On Political And Military Relationships With Russia Over Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned anti-submarine warfare vessels

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Selects Northrop Grumman to Develop a New Advanced Stand-in Attack Weapon

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Surrender Fully Operational Tanks and Defect to Ukrainian Side For $10,000

  • Air Platform

    F-16s for Ukraine arrived in Romania to train Ukrainian pilots

  • Americas

    Anduril signs an agreement with DoW to deliver more than 1000 missiles per year.

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland Will Strengthen NATO’s Warfighting Capability

  • Europe

    Credit Suisse bank freezes $19 billion in Russian assets

  • Defense Industry

    Japan Wants To Export Lethal Weapons, What Can You Buy From Japan?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine seeks U.S. authorization to produce Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to solve air defense crisis.

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Forces Failed in Ukraine War Due To Poor Planning, No Pilot Training, Ageing Fighter Fleets and No Airborne Early Warning System

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves sale of 38 Danish F-16 and Norwegian 4 P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina deterring Chinese influence

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • Air Platform

    GE Aviation delivers the first F414-GE-400K engine to KAI for KFX fighters

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Gets One Step Closer To Fly F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

  • Americas

    Fincantieri Delivers 21st LCS to the U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why China’s Chengdu J-10C Vigorous Dragon is worse than you think.

  • Europe

    Sweden Considers Supplying Deadly Archer Self-propelled Howitzer And RBS70 Anti-air Missile

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Israeli Air Strikes Degraded Iran’s Ballistic Missile Production Capability

  • Europe

    Ukraine war puts Rheinmetall’s technologically advanced Leopard 2 tank in spotlight

  • Middle East

    Houthis Shot down Saudi Army’s Chinese-made CH-4B Drones

  • C4iSR

    L3Harris Delivered 10,000th Enhanced Night Vision Goggles To U.S. Army

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