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  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Serbia’s SDPR to open ​a drone manufacturing plant with Israel’s ​Elbit ⁠Systems. Europe
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils new domestic surface-to-air missile. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Swedish Gripen fighter jet intercepts a Russian Kilo-class submarine. Europe
  • [ April 17, 2026 ] Here’s why the Chinese Communist Party will secretly supply Iran with weapons despite President Trump’s letter to Xi Jinping. Middle East
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Middle East

Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

March 3, 2026 GDC 0

Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said on March 2, 2026, that Qatari air defenses shot down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer swing-wing attack jets and intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones targeting the country, according to an […]

Air Platform

Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

October 23, 2025 GDC 0

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited his country’s close ally Qatar on Wednesday, signing a series of agreements, including on defense, with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Ahead of his visit, reports indicated […]

Middle East

U.S. State Department Approves MQ-9B Drones For Qatar Worth $1.96 Billion

April 2, 2025 GDC 0

On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of State officially approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar to acquire MQ-9B drones and associated equipment, estimated at $1.96 billion. The Defense Security […]

Air Platform

Qatar considers purchasing 24 more Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

September 9, 2023 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Boeing Completes Delivery Of 36 F-15QA Aircraft To Qatar

August 12, 2023 GDC 0

U.S. giant Boeing has shipped the latest batch of 4.5 generation F-15QA Eagle fighters to Qatar completing the delivery of 36 aircraft under contract. They will replace the French Mirage 2000-5F aircraft. The Royal Qatar […]

Middle East

Ukraine War: Polish Soccer Team Was Escorted By Qatari Fighter Jets

November 19, 2022 GDC 0

Poland’s national team were escorted by F-16 fighter jets as they headed to Qatar for the World Cup. The global showcase begins on Sunday as the host nation takes on Ecuador in the opening game, The […]

Air Platform

Qatar Received Its First Eurofighter Typhoon From The UK

September 24, 2022 GDC 0

On Monday, 15 August 2022, the first Typhoon aircraft was delivered to the Qatar Armed Forces at a roll-out ceremony hosted by Cliff Robson, BAE Systems Group, Managing Director Air. The event was held at […]

Air Platform

Qatar Purchases M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer

January 29, 2022 GDC 0

Qatar has received its first Leonardo M-346 Master advanced jet trainer aircraft from Italy, the manufacturer confirmed on 26 January. The M-346s were ordered as part of an agreement for Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) […]

Defense Industry

UAE Buys 80 French Rafale F4 Jet For Its Air Force

December 6, 2021 GDC 0

In the presence of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and Sheikh Mohammed ben Zayed Al Nahyane, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Vice-Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates […]

Air Platform

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

November 8, 2021 GDC 0

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  • An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

    April 10, 2026 0
    Indonesian military officials are examining a mysterious underwater surveillance device believed to be from China after a local fisherman pulled it from the sea near a popular tourist destination. A Chinese underwater drone was caught [...]
  • Malaysia rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft due to quality concerns.

    February 8, 2026 0
    Malaysia has rejected India’s offer to buy license-built Dornier aircraft or to allow India to provide maintenance services for Scorpene submarines and SU-30MKM aircraft India purchased from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Malaysia plans to purchase KF-21 [...]
  • 2018-2019 Defence Budget of China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore

    June 12, 2018 0
    China ($173 Billion for a fiscal year) China will increase military spending by 8.1 per cent this year, the largest rise in three years, as it sees major shifts in its national security environment. The [...]
  • Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

    April 27, 2020 0
    TEL AVIV (GDV) – Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems said on Sunday it won a contract worth about $103 million to supply electronic warfare (EW) suites allegedly for Indian air force. The contract will be [...]
  • Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

    July 29, 2023 0
    Soldiers from Ukraine’s 37th Marine Brigade are using a new US laser-guided rocket to destroy Russian targets on the frontline according to a video that was released in May. BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon [...]
  • Kuwait Purchases Bayraktar TB2 Drones Worth $370 Million

    March 12, 2023 0
    Baykar has signed a contract worth $370 million with the government of Kuwait for an undisclosed number of Bayraktar TB2 drones. “Baykar started 2023 year with an export contract of $370 million signed with the [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

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

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

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

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

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

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Europe

    France And Italy Order More ASTER 30 Missiles Amid Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukraine received its first M1 Abrams tanks eight months after requesting American tanks

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia buys Turkey’s armed drones

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Will Make Major Deliveries, Says Ismail Demir

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s modernized Pantsir-SM-SV anti-aircraft missile system days after Russia boost its efficacy

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson Denies Reports of J-10C Sale to Egypt

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Only Seven Warships in Black Sea Fleet

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Aerospace Industries Upgrades Greek F-16 To Viper Standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China dismissed top ranking army Generals from their positions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Delivers First Tranche of 140mm Towed Mortars to Russian Army

  • Americas

    New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Recaptured 400 Square Kilometers In Kherson

  • Europe

    Lithuanian Army to receive Kongsberg Protector RWS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Groups ‘Three Brotherhood’ Alliance Seized Control of 1500 Outposts And Army’s Weapons Cache

  • Europe

    NATO Commitment: Germany wants to buy American fighter jet, but…

  • Central Asia

    Taliban, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, A Dangerous Quad

  • Air Platform

    Saab proposes GlobalEye for South Korean AEW&C requirement

  • Europe

    Royal Navy becomes paper navy, and British PM Starmer is begging President Macron to have the French Navy patrol British waters.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

  • Ballistic Missile

    French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to receive six IRIS-T SLM anti-air missiles from Germany

  • Defense Industry

    Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate To Be Operational In 2031

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build New Bases For Nuclear Submarines

  • Europe

    North Korea to deliver ammunitions, tanks and artillery to Russia in return of military satellite

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s 48YA6-K1 Podlet-K1 fire control and target destination radar worth $150 million

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Completes Delivery Of 36 F-15QA Aircraft To Qatar

  • Europe

    Russian Navy frigate collided with Swiss reefer in Oresund, Denmark

  • Anti-ship Missile

    French Navy frigate Alsace successfully launched a next-generation Exocet Mer-Mer 40 Block 3C anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone blow up Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber

  • Air Platform

    Israel to acquire additional squadrons of F-35I

  • Anti-drone System

    EOS Defence Expressed Interest In Producing Counter-drone System In Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Turkey Destroyed Syrian T-90 Tank Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • Europe

    Fearing Coup: Putin Removes Major General Vladimir Seliverstov From His Position

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, South Korea announced whopping $253 billion military modernization plan

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • Europe

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

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Captured Indian-made AK-47 and INSAS Rifles from the Terrorist Group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF).

  • Europe

    HİSAR-A Goes Into Serial Production For Turkish Military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia needs to reduce its dependence on great power as it did for a century

  • Americas

    The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

  • Americas

    BWX Technologies Awarded $2.1 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Contract

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates

  • South Asia

    Arrest warrants issued against 5 former director general of Bangladesh army’s spy agency DGFI.

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