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  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Israel sent special forces to Azerbaijan during the Iran war. Central Asia
  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit Russia’s Svetlyak-class patrol vessel in the Sea of Azov. Europe
  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Sweden’s Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine’s air combat with Russia. Air Platform
  • [ June 5, 2026 ] Armenia armed its Su-30 fighters with Iranian glide bombs as Russia failed to deliver missiles. Air Platform
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UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jet

October 27, 2024 GDC 0

The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet, and announced that a trilateral government organization would be established by the end of this […]

Air Platform

Royal Navy to modernize fifth-generation F-35B fighter jets to Block 4 standard

October 14, 2024 GDC 0

The UK Royal Navy plans to modernize its fleet of fifth-generation F-35B short take-off and vertical landing fighters. This was announced by the UK Minister for Defense Procurement James Cartlidge. Britain’s F-35B fighter jets will […]

Air Platform

UK Begins Manufacturing Sixth-generation Combat Aircraft

August 9, 2024 GDC 0

The United Kingdom’s leading defense industry partners have announced that the main structure for the country’s first crewed combat air demonstrator in a generation is now being manufactured and assembled. According to a press release […]

C4iSR

Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets and their pilot’s bionic helmets helped Israel repel Iran’s drone

April 16, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Russia jams signal on RAF plane carrying British defence secretary Grant Shapps

March 15, 2024 GDC 0

Russia has been accused of jamming the satellite signal on an RAF plane carrying Defence Secretary Grant Shapps in its latest act of hostility. The country’s latest act of hostility took place while the Defense […]

Europe

UK village Lakenheath could be Putin’s first target in World War III

February 23, 2024 GDC 0

Nuclear weapons could be making a return to a US Air Force base in Suffolk, prompting fears the area will become a target for Vladimir Putin. Pentagon documents suggest that RAF Lakenheath is preparing to […]

Air Platform

Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Aircraft Landed On Highway In Finland

February 2, 2024 GDC 0

Two RAF Typhoon fighter jets from Lincolnshire have landed on a regular road in a drill to see if they could outmanoeuvre an enemy. They landed and took off from a single-lane road in Tervo, […]

Air-Launched Weapons

MBDA accelerates the development of SPEAR-EW stand-in jammer

January 9, 2024 GDC 0

MBDA has received additional funding from the UK Ministry of Defense to accelerate the development of the SPEAR-EW stand-in jammer. SPEAR-EW is a novel electronic warfare effector designed to confuse and suppress enemy air defence, […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Royal Air Force To Replenish Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Stock With Israeli Rampage Missiles

November 20, 2023 GDC 0

The UK is looking to purchase Israeli Rampage air-to-ground missiles to replenish its stock following deliveries of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine. A team of Royal Air Force officers and Defence Equipment and Support technicians […]

Air Platform

BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) Technology for Eurofighter Typhoon

November 18, 2023 GDC 0

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  • Philippines fixes airstrip on South China Sea island

    June 25, 2020 0
    MANILA (GDC) — Philippines on Tuesday said it completed the construction of a beaching ramp on Thitu Island in the South China Sea, allowing it to proceed with runway repairs. A Filipino soldier patrols the shores [...]
  • Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

    February 15, 2020 0
    The Pakistan Navy has commissioned a 2300 Tonnes Corvette PNS YARMOOK (F-271) – a Damen OPV 1900 – in a ceremony held at Constanta Port, Romania on 13th February 2020. Attending the event was Vice Admiral Muhammad [...]
  • Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

    January 20, 2025 0
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  • Ukraine shoot down Russia’s Newest Su-30S fighter jet, the pilot captured

    April 12, 2022 0
    At least one Russian Su-35S Flanker-E fighter jet was shot down by Ukrainian air defenses in the country’s eastern region. Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S Using Stinger MANPADDateApril 4, 2022Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomberDateMay [...]
  • HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

    August 26, 2020 0
    Royal Australian Navy’s first frigate to complete the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade, HMAS Arunta, has successfully fired surface-to-air missiles at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in Hawaii. Conducted alongside ships from [...]
  • Sweden approves new lethal aid package for Ukraine worth $314 million

    August 19, 2023 0
    The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Sweden Donates 51 CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To UkraineDateFebruary 16, 2023Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part [...]
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

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

May 11, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Received the First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers Third Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat

  • Air Platform

    Raytheon Tests Air-launched Coyote Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Type 625 Anti-air Gun System

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Air Platform

    Israel Buying More F-35I Adir Stealth Jets And KC-46 Tankers

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI poised to secure $905 million contract for Indian Air Force refuelling aircraft.

  • Europe

    Estonia is planning to procure up to 300 armoured vehicles

  • Middle East

    Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

  • C4iSR

    Saab Upgrades Giraffe AMB Radar of French Air Force

  • Europe

    Orizzonte Sistemi Navali awarded contract to build six next-gen OPVs for the Italian Navy

  • Middle East

    Turkiye to sale tanks, missiles and warships to Saudi Arabia worth $6 billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norwegian-German defense companies jointly develops supersonic missile

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Police Signed MoU To Buy Two Helicopters From Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Awarded Contract to Integrate AGM-158C LRASM into RAAF’s Super Hornet

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Army Started Using Taiwan-made Revolver 860 Drones

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • Air Platform

    KAI developing next-generation high-speed helicopter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian air force bombed its own territory with FAB-250 bombs due to GLONASS errors

  • Europe

    Soviet-era Mindset: Russia’s death toll to rise 500,000 by sending poorly trained and AK-47 equipped soldiers to Ukrainian slaughterhouse

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

  • Air Platform

    Only three MiG-29s are Operational with the Bangladesh Air Guard, and cannot be overhauled due to the Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Russia halts Su-57 production after major fires, derailed export potential in India.

  • Europe

    EU Members Are Sending More Small Arms And Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Norwegian Army Orders More K9 Thunder Howitzers From South Korea

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Has Approved Spare Parts For Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Valued At $385 Million

  • Americas

    The US Army to deploy offensive and defense measures to counter missile threats

  • C4iSR

    Saab awarded a contract for the delivery of Saab 2000 Erieye to an undisclosed customer

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Four Multi-mission Surface Combatant For Hellenic Navy

  • C4iSR

    Japan will deploy space-based sensors to counter China.

  • Europe

    Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000

  • Africa

    When Su-27 Fought MiG-29 in Africa, As Always MiG-29 Became The Loser

  • Defense Industry

    Western Arms Production Ramp Up As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles of Ammunition

  • Defense Industry

    China’s Norinco, Poly Group And Huawei are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine with raw materials and dual-use technology

  • Africa

    Boko Haram Destroyed Chinese-made VT-4 Temu Tanks in Nigeria using RPG

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First Female Completes Load Master Training At Indonesian Air Force Academy

  • Air Platform

    US Marines say F-35 stealth fighter squadron clocked 5,000 hours without any mishaps.

  • Americas

    President Trump to Favor Big Defense Spenders Establishing ‘America First Arms Transfer Strategy’.

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines plans to purchase South Korean CTM Anti-ship Ballistic Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Subaru to participate Japan’s sixth-generation F-X fighter jet programme

  • Americas

    US blocks deliveries of engines and flight control systems of Comac C919 to China

  • Naval Weapons

    Leonardo’s 127mm 127/64 LW – Vulcano

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Luftwaffe Eurofighters Get Meteor BVRAAM

  • Europe

    Serbia Unveils NORA next-gen 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Armed Drones And Its Variants

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    How America and NATO Will Kill S-400 and S-500 Surface-to-air Missiles?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

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