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  • [ July 13, 2026 ] Russian moron flung from helicopter machine gun turret in viral training video. Europe
  • [ July 13, 2026 ] BAE Systems Completes Preliminary Design Review of Communication Systems of Hunter-class Frigate. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Europe

Boeing rolled out first P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Norway

July 14, 2021 GDC 0

The first P-8A Poseidon aircraft for Norway today rolled out of the paint shop in Renton, in Royal Norwegian Air Force livery. Norway is one of eight nations to have acquired the P-8A as their […]

  • Ukraine Announces Revival of AN-178 Transport Aircraft Project

    January 21, 2021 0
    Ukraine announced the revival of the Antonov aircraft plant and started production of An-178 transport aircraft. Antonov to Replace Russian-made Components of An-178 Transport AircraftDateOctober 2, 2021Peru to Receive First An-178 Military Transport AircraftDateMarch 15, [...]
  • Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions.

    February 1, 2026 0
    There were many problems with the new Russian regional airliner program right from the beginning. One of them – at least according to some – was the fact that the aircraft itself was not really [...]
  • US, Maldives Defense Pact: Both Nations Complete First Ever Defense And Security Dialogue

    January 9, 2021 0
    Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi signed the “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence Defense and Security Relationship” in [...]
  • Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

    December 22, 2024 0
    The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to expand production capacity for the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) missile to 650 units annually. Lockheed Awarded $9.8 Billion Contract to Produce 1,970 Patriot [...]
  • Ukraine’s ATACMS strikes destroyed two Russian duds S-400 surface-to-air missiles, 96L6E radar and command center

    May 24, 2024 0
    Ukraine used 5 ATACMS missiles to destroy air defenses near Russia’s Mospyne airfield in the occupied Donetsk region at 12:50 pm May 22 2024. The performance of the Russian military’s top air-defense system in Ukraine [...]
  • Israeli Aerospace Industries Awarded $145 Million Contact To Produce Loitering Munitions For Undisclosed EU Nations

    May 6, 2024 0
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Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    Sweden And Finland Confirm NATO Membership Bid

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Aselsan awarded $905 million contract to produce the Steel Dome 2 missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Iran Wants 36 J-10C, China Says Show Me The Money!

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s defense industry faces serious challenges in export markets

  • Europe

    Germany proposes to supply Ukraine with 100 modern PzH 2000 howitzers

  • Africa

    Algeria To Receive 14 Su-34E Medium Bombers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Putin’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile In Belgorod Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

  • South Asia

    Sikorsky to deliver MH-60R to Indian Navy earlier than expected enhancing sub hunting capability to counter China

  • Europe

    Sweden, France Sign Letter of Intent on Defense Cooperation

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SkyGuard, SPADA And SAMP/T Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Thanks to Javelin, Russian Military Lost 31 Tactical Battalions, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine just got JDAM-ER smart bombs that could change everything

  • Europe

    Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Asalsan Awarded Contract to Produce Communication System For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fires Eight Generals Over Losses in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK becomes first country delivering long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • Europe

    ‘Denazify Ukraine Is A False Narrative’: Putin’s Flirting With NATO Caused 273,000 Russian Deaths And Destroyed Russia Completely In 13 Most Crucial Areas

  • Europe

    Lithuania plans to buy 120 Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to domestically produce GE engines for its KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strike destroyed Russia’s Buk-M3 missile.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

  • Europe

    Several ATACMS strikes at Dzhankoy airbase destroyed five S-400 launchers, 15 helicopters and killed 30 Russian airmen

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches its biggest drone attack on Russian Rosneft’s fourth-largest oil refinery

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract to Enhance SEAD/DEAD Mission Capability of F-35

  • Air Platform

    Soviet-built Bulgarian Air Force’s MiG-29 Crashed

  • Europe

    Sweden reveals how Ukrainian crews were trained to use CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • Africa

    Sudan’s RSF militants questions the efficacy of the Chinese FB-10A and FK-2000 missile system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Strike At Russian Convoy As They Take A Nap

  • Industry

    BlueScope Awarded A Contract To Supply Steel For Hunter-class Frigate

  • Europe

    German Aerospace Employee Union Warns Government About Buying Super Hornet

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract For Sea Skimming Target Vehicle

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish HAVELSAN and Malaysia’s MIMOS signed defense cooperation agreement.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s tank fires destroyed Russia’s armored column in Kursk region

  • Europe

    Russia Lost 54 Artillery Systems, 54 Armored Vehicles and 27 Tanks in a Day

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s Civil War Just Started As Taliban Battles Isis-K, Panjshir Valley’s NRF And Itself

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems to deliver two maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines navy

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian MiG-29 Embarrassed Putin’s Military By Shooting Down 15 Aerial Targets Including Su-34 and Su-35 Aircraft

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • Middle East

    Abraham Accords Could Unlock Saudi Arabian Defense Markets, Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Machlis Said.

  • Europe

    Elderly Russians setting army’s recruitment centers on fire

  • Defense Industry

    Cash-strapped Denel Dynamics Is Shattered, What Next?

  • Middle East

    Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Soviet-built Mi-8 Helicopter Lacked Instrument Flying Capability, Suffered Hard Landing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why India and China should be given secondary sanctions?

  • Middle East

    Israel Army Deploys Troops Near Syrian Border To Create Buffer Zone

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