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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Destroyed Two Railway Bridges in Russian-occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ 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
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers. Air Platform
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Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 GDC 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 […]

Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 GDC 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

Europe

Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

August 23, 2025 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukraine unveils upgraded Bogdana artillery system

June 23, 2024 GDC 0

Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavlyuk, has unveiled the latest generation of the domestically developed self-propelled 155mm artillery system, the 2S22 “Bogdana,” in a recent announcement. […]

Europe

KNDS and Elbit Systems Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Rocket Artillery Systems

January 20, 2024 GDC 0

KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) and Elbit Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement for the EuroPULS at DSEI London to address the growing needs of precision rocket artillery capabilities. The agreement, that comes shortly after the […]

Europe

Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

January 12, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers to Poland

October 5, 2023 GDC 0

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has announced the successful integration of the first 3 Jelcz trucks with K239 Chunmoo launchers. The Polish version of the K239 Chunmoo is called the HOMAR-K and is based on an […]

Europe

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

September 14, 2023 GDC 0

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vowed “full and unconditional support” for Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as the two leaders isolated by the West held a summit that the U.S. warned could lead to a […]

Central Asia

Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce 300km range PULS artillery rocket for Azerbaijan

July 21, 2023 GDC 0

Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems on Tuesday announced that it was awarded a $150 million contract to supply PULS (Precise and Universal Launching Systems) rocket launchers and a package of precision-guided long-range rockets for Azerbaijan. […]

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  • General Atomics Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground combat capabilities.

    February 12, 2026 0
    Designed as a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground capabilities, including suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), deep precision strikes, and electronic warfare. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has unveiled Gambit 6, [...]
  • U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the United Arab Emirates

    April 24, 2021 0
    The Biden administration is seeing pushback from Senate Democrats after going ahead with a Trump-era deal to sell F-35 fighter aircraft to the United Arab Emirates. Citing national security concerns, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman [...]
  • Australian Super Hornet Fighter Jets Will Receive New Infrared Search And Tracking System

    September 9, 2024 0
    A spokesperson from the Australian Department of Defence confirmed that the 12 Block II IRST pod delivery is planned for 2024 and 2025. The spokesperson also clarified that these systems do not require the F/A-18Fs [...]
  • Vice Admiral David Johnston Appointed As New ADF Chief, Amid Major Command Shake-up

    April 10, 2024 0
    It was always short odds a Royal Australian Navy officer would become the next chief of defence force after the announcement of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine pact, and now the services boat has come on [...]
  • Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap Deal for Ukraine

    January 27, 2024 0
    Germany is in discussions with Britain about a possible cruise missile swap arrangement for Ukraine, German media reported Thursday. Ukraine requests evil twins of Storm Shadow, 500km range bunker busting Taurus cruise missiles from GermanyDateMay [...]
  • Dwindling Supplies, Low Morale, and Reliance on Iran and North Korea, Russian Forces Could Collapse In Winter

    December 9, 2022 0
    Putin has been reeling from sanctions impacting Russia’s weapons production. In contrast, his botched mobilization has seen well-publicized complaints from drafted troops about a lack of gear. Cutting from the global supply chain, Russia is [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The Disruptor

  • Air Platform

    Finland Selects Lockheed’s F-35A In HX Competition

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan’s F-16 Gets Major Boost as the US Approves New Upgrade Package.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Tests Fire AMRAAM-ER Missiles

  • Europe

    Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Israel and Singapore Develop High-tech Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    Estonia Purchases 12 K9 Thunder Howitzers

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract Torpedo 62 Life Extension

  • Air Platform

    US Army’s Apache Helicopters Armed With Spike NLOS Anti-tank Missiles

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics updates on Helicopter programme

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases 173 SM‑6 and 577 SM‑2 missiles from the U.S.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    David’s Sling downs rocket headed for Tel Aviv in first real-world interception

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia cannot manufacture its S-400 missile defense system due to international sanctions, RUSI reported.

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department Approved Foreign Military Sale Of $150 Million Hellfire Missiles For Netherlands

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese J-10 jet drops flares in front of Australian Navy’s Sea Hawk helicopter above international waters

  • South Asia

    Nepal arrested Russian people smugglers tried to recruit Gurkhas to fight in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers delivering ASTER 30 long-range anti-air missiles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran Facing Major Crisis With Its Air Defense System That Failed To Deter Israeli Attacks

  • Naval Platforms

    VARD Marine Awarded Contract To Design LCT For Bangladesh Navy

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $321 Million Stinger Missiles Contract For U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    In 2026, the Indian Air Force lost 11 fighter jets and a helicopter in the biggest peacetime losses.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Remote Country Girl Joins Aussie Troops In Afghanistan

  • Middle East

    Iran-backed Terrorists Group Claimed Responsibility Of Drone Attacks That Injured 24 U.S. Soldiers In Iraq And Syria

  • C4iSR

    Saab In The Spotlight As It Delivers Third GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System To UAE

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin developed a phobia of FPV drones and lives inside a bunker.

  • C4iSR

    Philippines plans to purchase Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Digital Arsenals : US Army Deployed Stryker Mounted EW System In Europe

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

  • Europe

    A report warns of the British military’s capability gaps in platform warfare and ammunition

  • Industry

    Hindustan Aeronautics Ends Production Of Su-30MKI Fighters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Air-to-air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad signs decree for second conscription of 147,000 men

  • Americas

    President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his re-election campaign, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used E-7A Peace Eagle To Hunt And Destroy S-300 Using TB2 Drones

  • C4iSR

    Mitsubishi Electric Landed First Australian Contract To Produce Laser Surveillance For RAAF

  • Europe

    US seeks EU allies’ backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Belgium Set to Purchase SAMP/T NG Missile Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Shows Huge Gas Pipeline Explosion In St Petersberg, Suspected Sabotage Within Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And F-15EX Procurement

  • Europe

    BAE Systems confident on winning new contracts from Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • Africa

    Algerian Navy’s Powerful MEKO-200AN Frigate to Exercise with French Navy

  • South Asia

    Disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for ‘crimes against humanity’, Bangladesh demands India extradite her.

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