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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. 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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  • Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

    December 14, 2019 0
    At least one person was killed after Russia’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, caught fire on Thursday morning during repair work in Russia’s Arctic Sea port of Murmansk, according to Russian state sponsored news agency Sputniknews. [...]
  • BAE Systems Announced Industry Partnerships For Next-gen Howitzers

    December 12, 2023 0
    ARCHER Artillery Alliance announces its approach for the UK’s Mobile Fires Platform and to revitalise critical UK artillery capabilities. BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled HowitzerDateNovember 19, 2020British Army Deploys Archer Howitzers In The FieldDateOctober 3, [...]
  • Russia lost the highest number of aircraft in a day since the Ukraine war began; two MiG-31s and six Su-25 were downed

    May 25, 2024 0
    Ukraine has destroyed several Russian jets in little over a week, according to reports from Kyiv’s military, Ukrainian media and Russian sources. On May 23, 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, particularly the 110th Separate Mechanized [...]
  • China transfers drone technology to Saudi Arabia

    June 1, 2020 0
    Saudi Arabia’s key science and technology organisation has confirmed that one of the deals sealed during Saudi King Salman’s visit to China was an agreement to set up the first factory for Chinese aerial drones [...]
  • Meghan Quinn promoted the Chinese-made Comac Jet in Australia and was appointed Secretary of Defence.

    April 29, 2026 0
    Meghan Quinn is a mate of Glyn Davis, the China-friendly former head of the Prime Minister’s Office. She worked on the Asian Century White paper. Davis put pressure on PM Albanese because Beijing doesn’t like [...]
  • Gripen E, EA-18 Growler And F-35: Why Are They Premium SEAD Platform?

    August 19, 2020 0
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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

    Turkish TRMotor To Develop Engines For TF-X Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Export 12 Hurkus-C Aircraft To Unknown Customer

  • Europe

    Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ Blown Out By Explosions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • Civil Aviation

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Digital Tower For Lithuania

  • C4iSR

    Japan Receives More E-2D Hawkeyes amid AEW restructure

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hanwha Awarded K9 Howitzer Contract For Egyptian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace obtains certification for T625 helicopter

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM Missiles

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Air Force Publishes Concept For NGAD Project AKA Sixth-Gen Fighter

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy Additional Six Patriot Batteries From The U.S.

  • Land Platform

    Indian army’s T-90 tanks appear with cope cage defense on top of turret

  • Europe

    U.S. delivers M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy Marder IFV From Rheinmetall

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia increases defense budget to $10.6 billion despite coronavirus pandemic

  • South Asia

    Russia to accept mandarins instead of money amid payment difficulties related Western sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Legendary F-15EX: The U.S. Air Force’s Bombs and Missiles Trucks

  • C4iSR

    Swedish MoD Issued RFI to Procure GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strike

  • Europe

    Russian Lawmaker Admits Moscow Failed to Achieve Any Goals in Ukraine War

  • Americas

    Senate chairman moves toward CAATSA sanctions on Turkey as Turkey test Nebo-M radar against F-16

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed Russian 48Y6-K1 Podlet surveillance radar

  • C4iSR

    Thales, Tawazun Council to co-produce Ground Master Air Surveillance Radar

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Rafael’s Releases Animated Promo Video of New Missile Hitting Russian Ship

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For US Army

  • Europe

    Saab Signs Two Contracts for Next Generation Corvettes for Sweden

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Middle East

    Biden Administration Pauses Precision Guided Munitions Sale To Saudi Arabia

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Raytheon Awarded Contract For SeaRAM Block 2 For Egyptian Navy

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Bulgaria purchases Naval Strike Missile for Coastal Defense System.

  • Africa

    U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Designated BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu as Chinese Peoples Liberation Army-owned companies.

  • Europe

    Sweden Sending Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tank to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Sending Prison Inmates To Fight Ukraine, In Return Of Freedom

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Developed Unmmaned Surveillance Vehicle

  • Europe

    Biden Admin To Provide Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia strikes Ukraine with North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk trainer completes taxi tests before maiden flight

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

  • Europe

    Iran begun supplying 40 gas turbines to Russia as Russia cannot manufacture gas turbine.

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers 30 Gepard Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Russian Tanks Commander Drive His Tank Through Minefields

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rejected Russia’s Su-57E and Recommends F-35 Acquisition

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