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  • [ February 22, 2026 ] Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber. Europe
  • [ February 22, 2026 ] Italy Considers Boosting the Number of Troops by 60 Percent. Europe
  • [ February 22, 2026 ] Ukraine’s kamikaze drone struck Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile manufacturing factory. Europe
  • [ February 22, 2026 ] China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Americas

Raytheon Awarded $358 Million Contract For Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2

October 6, 2021 GDC 0

Raytheon has won a $358 million contract in support of the fiscal 2021-2023 Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 full rate production requirements. The ESSM program is an international cooperative effort to design, develop, test, […]

  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s Buk surface-to-air missiles using artillery strikes

    March 14, 2023 0
    Ukrainian artillery strike reportedly takes out the Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system. Ukrainian artillery strikes blew up 46th Russian Buk surface-to-air missilesDateJuly 19, 2023Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile SystemDateFebruary 23, 2018Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane [...]
  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s Chkalovsky air base near Moscow

    August 18, 2024 0
    Russia’s Chkalovsky air base in the Moscow region is reported to have been targeted by drones in an attack on Sunday night. Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air BasesDateDecember 25, 2024Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike [...]
  • Akash SAM

    Bharat Dynamics to supply additional Akash SAM to Indian Air Force

    July 26, 2021 0
    Indian state-owned company Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) announced on 8 July that it has secured a $67 million contract for the production and supply of additional locally developed Akash medium-range, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) to the [...]
  • Ukraine has provided the West with vast intelligence about Russian weaponry that CIA, NSA, MI6, Bundesnachrichtendienst, DGSE failed to collect

    February 14, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s made good use of its Western-provided Patriot air-defense systems, shooting down plenty of Russian missiles, aircraft, and drones, including some advanced, albeit overhyped, weaponry. Ukraine has shared Russia’s missile intelligence with Patriot maker Lockheed [...]
  • Indian Air Force Ordered 83 HAL Tejas Aircraft Despite Aircraft Failed In Crucial Spin and Tight Turn Tests

    November 17, 2023 0
    The (LCA) is the LCA, from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which has been keeping the IAF changing in balance since 1983 on its order of 83 such aircraft. India Orders 83 HAL Tejas Worths $6 [...]
  • Royal Australian Air Force Plans to Join British-led Global Combat Air Program Sixth-gen Fighter Jet Consortium

    April 2, 2025 0
    A Royal Australian Air Force official said on March 27 that Australia received classified briefing on the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan’s joint project to build a sixth-generation fighter during the Avalon Australian International Airshow. [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    Gripen has the best multi-domain warfare capability, says Hungarian pilots

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army envisions new land-based hypersonic weapon

  • Europe

    Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed, another humiliation for Putin

  • Asia-Pacific

    Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan becomes as launch customer for Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • Defense Industry

    France unveils €413 billion military budget spread over next 7 years, amid Ukraine war

  • Americas

    US senator blocks arms sales to Hungary over stalling Sweden’s NATO bid

  • Cruise Missiles

    US State Department Approves $2.19 Billion Tomahawk Cruise Missile Sale to Netherlands

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar’s Rebels Shot Down Karakorum-8 (K-8) Ground-attack Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Israel Sold Kamikaze Drones To Saudi Arabia And Singapore

  • Europe

    Russia’s military restructuring is a response to NATO expansion, says General Valery Gerasimov

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Shows off KF-21 Fighter Jet as Its Arms Sales Surge

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed Hezbollah’s Weapon Smuggling Chief Suhail Hussein Husseini

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia to Receive F-16V Block 70 FighterJets in 2024

  • Air Platform

    Poland considers Boeing F-15EX fighter jets for air superiority role.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Canadian Bombardier Defense Opens New Office in Australia

  • South Asia

    Leaked Conversation Shows Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Regime’s Blatant Violation of National Security Clearance Allowing Indian Nationals Work In Top Security Projects

  • Americas

    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Newly Released Infrared Footage Shows the U.S. Testing Either F-47 Sixth-gen Fighter or Hypersonic Glide Vehicle.

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. Army Selects Smart Shooter Small UAV Killing Weapons

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force activate first overseas F-35A squadron in England

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

  • Americas

    Lockheed to Develop New Electronic Warfare Hardware For F-35

  • Naval Weapons

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Exocet anti-ship missile to block 3 standard

  • AUV Platform

    Japan orders HII REMUS 300 uncrewed undersea vehicles

  • Europe

    Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

  • Americas

    The U.S. Is The Largest Arms Exporter, Who Are Buyers?

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Destroyed Sevastopol Shipyard In Occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchased Additional 12 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian mercenary Wagner group’s headquarters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Commissions Fourth Taigei-class Conventional Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Purchases Additional Gripen E, Sweden Purchases Brazilian KC-390 Transport Aircraft In Bilateral Deals

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippines and Canada sign a new security pact.

  • Europe

    What type of weapons does Ukraine need right now to drive Russia out of Ukraine, including Crimea?

  • Europe

    British MoD report lays bare a 20% reduction in Britain’s combat power

  • Anti-drone System

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

  • Americas

    AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” Howitzer

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Purchases Gripen E/F Fighter Jets Amid Tensions With Cambodia

  • Europe

    Russian media called BMP-2 and BMP-3 IFVs are a death trap for troops

  • Europe

    Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First Landing And Take-off Exercises

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to build new $7.4 billion bases for nuclear submarines

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Dropped GBU-72 Bunker Busting Bomb On Hezbollah Headquarter, Possibly Killing Terrorist Group’s Leader Hassan Nasrallah

  • Americas

    US Air Force Seeking Shahed-136 Drone Replica to Improve Countermeasures.

  • Europe

    EU Members Are Sending More Small Arms And Missiles To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

  • Europe

    Putin recruited 190,000 homeless men to fight in the Ukraine war

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