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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Malaysia’s king vows wider hunt for the corrupt military officers as scandal engulfs top ranks. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS. Americas
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Taiwan to develop land-based point defense system

September 1, 2020 GDC 0

TAIPEI (GDC) — The Taiwanese Air Force has entrusted the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) with evaluating and potentially developing a land-based close-in weapons system (CIWS) after canceling plans to purchase ones […]

Infantry Weapons

AN/TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System

February 17, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Turkish Defense Industries Will Make Major Deliveries, Says Ismail Demir

    October 27, 2021 0
    In 2021, Turkish defense industries will make the first deliveries of the AKINCI Attack UAV. The low altitude air defense missile system HİSAR-A will enter the inventory and its first deliveries will be made, reported [...]
  • Milkor Launches UAE-designed UCAV

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  • Barrett MRAD: A Brand New Sniper Rifle

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  • U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

    May 23, 2021 0
    The United States has approved export licenses to Turkey for the sale of its homegrown T129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter (ATAK), powered by an American engine, to the Philippines, an official from the manufacturing [...]
  • China displays FK-3 and FK-2000 (Sino Pantsir) air defense systems

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  • The mastermind of antisemitic attacks in Australia, Major General Majid Khademi, was allowed into Australia on a tourist visa.

    April 13, 2026 0
    According to reports from The Australian, former IRGC counterintelligence head Major General Majid Khademi travelled to Australia on a tourist visa in 2022. This visit occurred while Australian officials were internally debating whether to list [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Europe

    F-16 VS F-16: Greek Pilots Locked on Turkish F-16

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft for Singapore.

  • Americas

    Brazil’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project SN-BR Making Progress

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Thales launches compact AESA radar for light combat aircraft

  • Americas

    US Senate Confirms First African-American Air Force Chief

  • Americas

    President Biden Gave Permission To Strike Inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Potential Sale Of JASSM, AIM-120 AMRAAM And AIM-9X Sidewinder To Poland

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia purchases 24 more Rafale fighter jets to retire Russian-built fighter jets

  • Europe

    Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First Landing And Take-off Exercises

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another Russia’s shadow oil tanker.

  • Europe

    Russia increases defense budget to $125 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Middle East

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

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    Elbit Systems Showcases Skylark 3 Hybrid Tactical UAS at Singapore Airshow

  • Europe

    Dassault Aviation Sets Plan B For FCAS Program If Tri-nation Fighter Project Fails

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Helicopters Fleet

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s Discontent with Russian S-400: China abandoned the Russian S-400 discovering its vulnerabilities and weaknesses

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    Kuwaiti Government Agrees To Sale F/A-18 Hornets To Malaysia

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

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    Royal Thai Navy acquired two Airbus C295 surveillance aircraft.

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt and Indra complete the first Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 radar upgrades

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Proposes AGM-184C LRASM Anti-ship Missiles For Australian Army’s LAND 4100 Phase 2

  • Europe

    Ukraine repelled missiles attack in Kyiv, air defense command said

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Military Receives ScanEagle Drone and Bell Utility Helicopter from US

  • Americas

    Navy christens USS Fort Lauderdale transport dock ship

  • Europe

    Dutch army’s airmobile brigade receives first GRF tactical vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 MRTT Completes Automated Refuelling Trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China tests maritime blockade strategy in Miyako Strait near Japan.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers Gripen and GlobalEye Production in Canada with Technology Transfer.

  • Africa

    Putin Linked Russian mercenaries (Wagner Group) abandoned Libyan National Army

  • Europe

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce Aster 30 Missiles For Royal Navy

  • Europe

    German Government Approves Sale Of 100 PzH 2000 Howitzers To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Sweden orders 10 mobile lightweight Giraffe 1x Radar for RBS-70 MANPAD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Approves Terma CMS For KCR-60 FAC

  • Europe

    Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour ready for F-35 integration

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

  • Africa

    Abu Dhabi Ship Building awarded contract to build three BR71 MKII corvettes for the Angolan navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Receive Hand-held Black Hornet Surveillance Drone From Norway

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroy Russia’s multi-billion dollars ammunition depot

  • Europe

    Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China launches CNS Fujian Aircraft Carrier.

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded Contract to Produce CERETRON Multispectral Sensors and Data Processors for German Army.

  • Americas

    Canada Suspends Export Of L3Harris Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB2 Drones

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