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  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils HYPNOSIS Electronic Jamming System to Counter-drone Swarms. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 26, 2026 ] Airbus Unveils U760 Ravenstorm in Global Collaborative Combat Aircraft Race. Europe
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China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) just released a video showing the launch of a new hypersonic missile from a Type 055 cruiser. The missile is likely the Eagle Strike YJ-21. Naval News regular contributor […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

COVID-19 Started In Peoples Liberation Army’s Biolaboratory: Dr Li Meng-Yan

August 10, 2020 GDC 0

A Chinese medical expert, who fled to the US, has backed claims that the Covid-19 pandemic began in a military lab and was covered up by Chinese officials. Dr Li Meng-Yan, a virology specialist from […]

Air-Launched Weapons

China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

June 17, 2020 GDC 0

In a ground test in Beijing, Dr Fan Xuejun and colleagues from the Institute of Mechanics fed extremely fast, super-hot air into the engine and took the burn to the maximum for 600 seconds, according […]

Infantry Weapons

China’s new PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)

June 1, 2020 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China has announced $178.2 billion defense budget, a 6.6 percent growth for this year

May 23, 2020 GDC 0

Singapore (GDC) — China has announced a 6.6 percent growth in its defense budget for this year, its lowest rate of increase for almost three decades although China’s economy shrinking by 6.8 percent in the […]

Land Platform

Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

May 11, 2020 GDC 0

China’s first batch of homemade airdrop-capable four-wheeled armored vehicles have entered service, which will boost the all-terrain mobilization capacity of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and provide paratroopers enhanced firepower, mobility and protection. […]

Infantry Weapons

Norinco QBZ-191/QBZ-19 Standard Issue Assault Rifle

April 27, 2020 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Has Conducted Low Yield Nuclear Tests

April 17, 2020 GDC 0

Washington DC (GDC) -The US State Department reported that Beijing may have conducted secret low-level underground nuclear tests, learned GDC quoting Wall Street Journal. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters on Thursday that China […]

Africa

China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

April 15, 2020 GDC 0

A long-time commercial partner with numerous African countries, the People’s Republic of China is looking to improve its defense ties on the continent, with particular emphasis on cooperating with South Africa on defense technologies. As […]

Infantry Weapons

Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

September 7, 2019 GDC 0

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  • Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

    July 22, 2025 0
    Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US firm Kratos to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029. Kratos Defense Unveiled Low-cost Cruise Missile.DateOctober 25, 2025Sweden and [...]
  • Singapore will purchase eight F-35A stealth jets to complement its fleet of 12 F-35B jets

    February 29, 2024 0
    IThe Ministry of Defense will buy eight F-35A fighter jets, and this will complement the 12 F-35B jets that it has already ordered, Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said. Italy Procures Five F-35A and [...]
  • Top 100 Global Airborne Drone Manufacturers

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  • Turkiye new armed USV ‘SALVO’ passes initial firing trials

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  • Construction begins on new fleet of river-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy

    September 1, 2024 0
    Initial construction is beginning on a new fleet of warships for the Royal Canadian Navy, with the vessels expected to be operational by 2035, service and government officials said. Canada started the construction of state-of-the-art [...]
  • Sweden Sending Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank to Ukraine

    January 28, 2023 0
    According to information published by the Daily Newspaper “Svenska Dagbladet” on January 25, 2023, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced that Sweden does not exclude sending Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank to Ukraine. The Stridsvagn [...]
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

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • Air Platform

    Structural Cracks Appearing on Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder’s Vertical Stabilizer

  • Americas

    Watch: US Navy band sing Bollywood song ‘Yeh jo des hai tera’

  • Air Platform

    The Philosophy Behind the Fighter Jet Design

  • Anti-air Missiles

    In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

  • Defense Industry

    Türkiye’s defense exports surpassed $11 billion annually.

  • Europe

    Putin asked Lukashenko to join the fight against Ukraine as Russia struggles to contain drone attacks in Moscow.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    KGB Putin Commits Genocides in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Calculates The Cost of Invading Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian special forces landed in Crimea for covert operations

  • Middle East

    Bad Timing: Israeli Police Arrested Military Contractors For Supplying Kamikaze Harop Drones To China

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco’s Sky Dragon 12 SHORAD

  • South Asia

    India to pledge more defense procurement from the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    French Air Force Placed Additional Order of 42 Rafale F4 Jets

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy takes delivery of Aster-30 Missiles and Vulcano Munitions for FREMM frigates

  • Europe

    Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Debuts Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sent Formal Request To U.S. State Department To Purchase 25 F-15EX Fighter Jets

  • Akash SAM
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    India deploys indigenous Akash SAM in Ladakh

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • Defense Industry

    Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Nuclear Program Severely Damaged by US Bombing, CIA reported citing credible intelligence

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo Awarded Contract To Equip E-2D AEW&C With HF Radio

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Rafale to Compliment Lockheed’s F-35, says UAE Air Force

  • Europe

    Patria to restart 155mm artillery ammunition production

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. to send Avenger air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Arakan Army Takes Controls of Parts of Bangladeshi Territory As Inept Bangladesh Army Watches

  • C4iSR

    Australian Bushmasters To Receive Electronic Warfare Capability

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Trump’s Executive Order to Freeze USAID Hit Hard on Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Purchased Taiwanese MIM-23B Hawk Anti-air System For Ukrainian Forces

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded $70 million contract to provide EW solution to an undisclosed Customer

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Delivers Modernized CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Dutch Army

  • Air Platform

    Unconscious Russian Pilots Crashed Su-30SM Fighter Jet Into Apartment Building

  • Europe

    A lone Ukrainian M1 Abrams tank decimates Russian troops in precision strike

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Europe

    Video Shows Russian Upgraded T-72B3 Tank Suffering Catastrophic Explosion

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 Drone Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare Vehicles

  • Europe

    Royal Navy unveils new testbed ship XV Patrick Blackett

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Operates 60 Illegal Casinos and Money Laundering Dens in Dhaka

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • Central Asia

    Why does Israel highly values friendly relations with Muslim Azerbaijan?

  • Middle East

    An Israeli ADS shot down a Su-22 fighter over Syria

  • Air Platform

    From Israel To China: An In-depth Analysis of The J-10 Vigorous Dragon Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia rolls out first Loyal Wingman for RAAF

  • Europe

    Turkish-made P235 MPA Joins Dynamic Manta NATO Drill

  • Air Platform

    In 2026, the Indian Air Force lost 11 fighter jets and a helicopter in the biggest peacetime losses.

  • Americas

    Boeing Started Manufacturing E-7A AWACS for US Air Force

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