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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow. Europe
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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] ROKETSAN delivered TAYFUN Block-2 ballistic missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces. Ballistic Missile
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Success of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is A Lesson For Britain: British Minister

July 20, 2020 GDC 0

British defence secretary emphasized the “game-changing” role of Turkish Bayraktar TB-2 UAVs in modern warfare in the Middle East and North Africa. “We need to look at the lessons of others. Look how Turkey has […]

Air Platform

BAE Systems unveils smart factory that will build the Tempest fighter

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

BAE Systems has unveiled the futuristic smart factory that will be used to develop and manufacture Britain’s Tempest fighter jet. Billed as a first-of-its-kind factory, the new facility at Warton, Lancashire combines robotics with other advanced […]

Middle East

QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

June 30, 2020 GDC 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 […]

C4iSR

RAF set to acquire five E-7 Wedgetails to replace E-3 Sentry

June 13, 2020 GDC 0

“To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timescale is for the delivery of each E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.” Kevan Jones, MP for North Durham, recently asked in a written Parliamentary question: “The current […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

May 22, 2020 GDC 0

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Europe

British MoD Facing Budget Crunch As It Tries to Plug £7 billion holes

May 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has taken a pummelling during the latest meeting of the defence committee in parliament. It comes as the powerful body of MPs looks to scrutinise the effectiveness of Whitehall’s strategy […]

Americas

US senators try to block deployment of F-35 to UK over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G network

May 6, 2020 GDC 0

Republican senators are trying to block 48 of the most advanced fighter jets ever created from being deployed to the UK, over Huawei’s involvement in building Britain’s 5G wireless network. The move is being led by Republican […]

Europe

The Royal Air Force declared P-8A Poseidon Operational

April 5, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Air Force has declared its new P-8A Poseidon aircraft ready for deployment. The announcement means the submarine hunter can now be tasked with helping to secure UK waters, as well as protecting the Royal Navy’s submarine […]

Americas

The US Marine Corps Declared First Operational F-35C Squadron

March 25, 2020 GDC 0

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 celebrated the results of over five months of F-35C transition training when they received their Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar March 20, 2020. SFFOC is an […]

Americas

What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

March 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Soviet-era Tu-95, Tu-142 and Tu-160 were never been maintained well enough to fly long distance and return to base safely. One major problem NATO and NORAD may face that these aircraft malfunction over European […]

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  • Boeing Awarded Contract for Training and Support of QEAF

    November 24, 2020 0
    Boeing today announced that it had received a contract to train Qatar Emiri Air Force crews and support F-15QA valued at more than $800 million. The first previously unannounced contract was awarded in 2019 and [...]
  • Hensoldt Awarded $241 Million Contact For Eurofighter’s AESA Radar

    April 26, 2021 0
    Hensoldt has been awarded a roughly $241 million contract to produce active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars for the German air force’s 38 Project Quadriga Eurofighters. Airbus ordered Hensoldt AESA radars for German EurofightersDateJuly 6, [...]
  • Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To Ukraine

    June 20, 2022 0
    Five months on from Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Australia is bolstering military aid to the war-torn nation, sending more armoured vehicles to the frontline. Ukrainian Soldiers Praised Australian Bushmaster Armored VehiclesDateSeptember 18, 2022Australia sends [...]
  • Iran announces development of new hypersonic glide vehicle

    November 21, 2023 0
    Iran showcased its strides in modern weapon system development with the recent unveiling of Fattah-2, a cutting-edge hypersonic missile. Amid China and Russia Tensions, US Races to Build Hypersonic Weapons: AnalysisDateMay 26, 2020The Pentagon successfully [...]
  • DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

    October 24, 2021 0
    South Korean shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched new next-generation submarine rescue ship at its Okpo shipyard built for the Republic of Korea Navy. South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class [...]
  • Turkish Air Force Used NATO-compitable Peace Eagle AEW&C And ELINT to hunt and Shot Down Syrian Su-24

    March 4, 2020 0
    Turkey may have used NATO-compatible Boeing Peace Eagle AEW&C which Turkey has received in 2015 to shoot down two Russian-made Su-24 fighter jets of the Syrian Air Force reports Turkish media hurriyet daily news. Read [...]
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 […]

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    Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

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    Australia issues RFI for lead-in fighter trainer for RAAF

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    Ukrainian Neptune Cruise Missile Hit Russia’s Command Post In Occupied Crimea

  • Defense Industry

    The capabilities of the Russian S-400 are a few, says Ismail Demir

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Developing KF-21EX, A Stealthier and Heavier Variant of KF-21

  • Americas

    US Navy Selects Proven Arleigh Burke Class Design For Future Destroyer

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Overestimated His Rusty Soviet Military, Gets A Bloody Nose

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Damen OPV 1900 (PNS Yarmook)

  • Air Platform

    India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft: China Copies Swedish Visby-class Corvette As New Ship Design For PLA Navy

  • Air Platform

    Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Defense Ministry Sold INS Viraat to Ship Breaker

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Scrambled Fighters To Intercept Chinese H-6 Bombers

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s indigenous artillery gun passes validation trials

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Europe

    How sanctions are affecting Russian defense industrial complex

  • C4iSR

    Airbus Sole Bidder For India’s AEW&C Requirements

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A leaked document shows China’s WS-19 and WS-21 Huangshan engines underperforming compared to Chinese propaganda claims.

  • Europe

    Czech company LPP Holding unveils “Hornet,” autonomous unmanned ground vehicle

  • Europe

    Trump Administration Imposed CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Shoots Down Chinese Spy Ballon

  • Air Platform

    The UK Wants Turkish-styled Drones For Its Military

  • Europe

    U.S.-made HIMARS Destroys Russian Ammunition Depot And Warehouse In Kakhovka

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Army’s Delegation Visits Pantsir SAM Production Facility In Russia

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Latvia delivers four helicopters to the Ukrainian army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

  • Africa

    Turkey, Ethiopia and Morocco signs arms deal for supplying drones to African countries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Inaugurates Redback Combat Vehicle Factory in Australia

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Mass Producing Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Europe

    Polish Rosomak APCs receives Huta Stalowa Wola ZSSW-30 turrets

  • Americas

    Canada could be the next target of the Russian GRU, warned the head of NATO

  • Europe

    Russia to hike defense budget by 70 percent to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan will increase its Harpoon anti-ship missile inventory to 1,800 by 2029.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Soviet-era 2S4 Tyulpan 240mm Self-propelled Heavy Mortar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Offers Spare Parts And Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Hungary deploys Israeli-made ELM-2084 air defense radar system

  • Naval Weapons

    RIM-161 Standard Missile SM-3 ABM

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopters Seldom Crashes

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Air Platform

    Cyber Espionage And Reverse Engineering Did Not Make Chengdu J-20 A Stealth Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Anti-tank Missiles Lags Behind China, Says Yuri Lyamin

  • Defense Industry

    Poland Purchases K2 Tanks And K9 Howitzers From South Korea Worth $5.76 Billion

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