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  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Ukraine seeks U.S. authorization to produce Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to solve air defense crisis. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Russia puts garden mesh on its warships to stop kamikaze drones. Europe
  • [ June 23, 2026 ] Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Crimea Bridge, Oil Depots, and a Major Semiconductor Plant. Europe
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Europe

Ukraine Deploys Polish-made RAK 120 Self-propelled Mortar

December 12, 2023 GDC 0

As of December 10, 2023, the Ukrainian armed forces have officially incorporated the first units of the Polish-made RAK 120 Wheeled 8×8 self-propelled mortar carrier armored vehicles into their arsenal. Earlier in April 2023, the […]

  • QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

    June 30, 2020 0
    The joint Typhoon squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the UK and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has initiated flying operations. The initiative will provide the QEAF crew with necessary training and expertise [...]
  • Russia Loses 16 Artillery Systems in One Day: Ukrainian MoD

    June 28, 2023 0
    Russian forces fighting in Ukraine have lost 16 artillery systems in the past 24 hours, Kyiv said Thursday. A further three MLRS, or multiple launch rocket systems, were taken out over the previous day, the [...]
  • Ukrainian HIMARS artillery strike destroys Russian Command Post

    January 13, 2024 0
    The Ukrainian military said on Wednesday that Ukrainian Special Operations Forces directed HIMARS fire on a Russian Command Vehicle in the Southern Direction. According to the report, operators from the 73rd Marine Center of the [...]
  • Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Produce SkyStriker Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

    December 18, 2023 0
    Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems said on Monday that it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM), better known as kamikaze drones” to Ukraine. Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to [...]
  • Japan Announced Partners To Build Sixth-generation fighter jets

    November 5, 2020 0
    Japan has named Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as the prime contractor to build its next-generation fighter jet, with the Defense Ministry announcing earlier Friday that it signed a contract with the company. “We will steadily proceed with [...]
  • Royal Navy To Integrate Meteor BVRAAM and SPEAR missile into F-35B stealth jet

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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. […]

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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Africa

    Tunisia Bought 3 Anka-S Drones Worth $80 Million

  • Europe

    Poland to purchase South Korean KSS-III submarine under the Orka program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Army Plans to Setup Joint Venture with American Eleris Energy

  • Middle East

    South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

  • Europe

    Russia’s An-22 Transport Aircraft Crashed Due to Spare Parts Shortage.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Air Platform

    Saab Gripen E/F: The Smart Fighter Jet AKA “Sukhoi Killer”

  • Europe

    Norway and Germany to jointly develop next-generation supersonic strike missile

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Iran war unravels China’s underperforming propaganda-driven military and political purges, which cannot fix the technical problem.

  • Europe

    German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon and Electromecanica to produce SkyCeptor Missile Interceptor In Romania

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • Middle East

    Bangladesh Navy withdraws corvettes from peacekeeping mission in Lebanon after UN terminates UNIFIL mandate.

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq Plans To Buy Bayraktar TB2, T-129 And Koral EW From Turkey

  • Middle East

    European Union To Sanction Iran As It Kills 160 Student Protesters

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Shot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan teams with France and Germany to develop high-tech railgun

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Set to Buy 48 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets in $10 Billion Deal

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Tests Next-gen Sky Shield EW Attack Pod

  • Air Platform

    Slovakian Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Takes Maiden Flight In South Carolina

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian navy’s missile boat Ivanovets in Crimea

  • Europe

    Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Received Two More IRIS-T SLM Missile Batteries

  • Land Platform

    Pakistan inducts VT-4 main battle tank

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Swedish RBS 15 anti-ship missile to strike Russian Sivash offshore platform in the Black Sea.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drones destroying $4.3 million T-90 Proryv tank

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 64 Gripen E And Two GlobalEye In Its Final Bid For Finland’s HX Competition

  • Africa

    China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

  • Middle East

    The U.S. and Israel Launched GBU-43 MOAB, GBU-57 MOP, and BLU-109 JDAM Against Iranian Underground Nuclear Storage, Datacenter, and Banks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys long-range PCL191 MLRS near Indian border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to collaborate with the U.S. on Railgun development

  • Middle East

    Israeli Commando Unit Maglan Used Iron Sting Mortar Bomb For The First Time Against Hamas

  • Europe

    Pantsir Failed Again: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Moscow Building Four Kilometers From Kremlin

  • South Asia

    Turkish Rocketsan Delivers Food Aid To Covid Hit Bangladesh

  • Infantry Weapons

    S-400 Is A Strategic Mistake For India, Doesn’t Solve India’s Problems

  • Europe

    VKS Is Inferior To The US Air Force, Says Russian Tech Entrepreneur Mikhail Bolshakov

  • C4iSR

    Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh’s DGFI covertly cooperate with Israeli Mossad and purchase technologies from Israeli tech firms.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launched Huge Drone Attacks in Moscow and St Petersburg.

  • Air Platform

    German Navy to Buy 31 NH90 Sea Tiger ASW Helicopters Worth €2.7 Billion

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries suffer as France, Germany and America stop supplying spare parts and components to Turkish companies

  • Americas

    Irving Shipbuilding Awarded Contract for the Construction of River-class Destroyers

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Defense Industry

    Nexter Launches Infantry Fighting Vehicle At DEFEA 2021 In Greece

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Completes Flight Tests of Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Mitsui to build patrol boats for Vietnam

  • Uncategorized

    HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Flagship Role of NATO Maritime Force

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod For Indian Air Force

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