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East Asia and Pacific Region

China assists North Korea in copying American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4

March 28, 2025 GDC 0

North Korea has once again demonstrated its ambitions to bolster its strategic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the public unveiling of the Saetbyol-4, a High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drone that bears an unmistakable resemblance to the […]

Europe

Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Encircles Crimea with SIGINT Kit

April 27, 2021 GDC 0

The Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone flew for the first near the Russian military base in Crimea, reports Tass news agency. A few hours ago, near the borders of Crimea, the flight of the Turkish attack-reconnaissance […]

Air Platform

Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk Makes First Flight

April 20, 2021 GDC 0

A RQ-4B Global Hawk high-altitude, remotely-piloted, surveillance aircraft built for Japan made its first flight on April 15. “The unarmed RQ-4B Global Hawk will provide Japan with on-demand intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information supporting the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

October 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) has received the fourth and final Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it ordered from the United States in 2014. […]

  • Royal Danish Navy’s Ivar Huitfeldt Class Frigates

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  • Russian Kh-35 anti-ship missile crashes in Krasnodar region

    June 25, 2024 0
    A Russian Kh-35 missile, designated NATO name AS-20 ‘Kayak’, has crashed in Krasnodar Krai, within the North Caucasus region of Russia’s southwest. Ukraine Launches New Neptune Anti-ship Cruise MissileDateApril 6, 2021Ukraine is developing a new [...]
  • Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class Submarine

    September 23, 2022 0
    Saab announced on September 14, 2022 that it has received new orders from FMV (Swedish Defense Materiel Administration) for the upgrade of HSwMS Södermanland. Saab has received new orders from FMV regarding submarine upgrades. The [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $14.2 Billion

    January 10, 2023 0
    Canada has finalized an agreement with the United States and weapons maker Lockheed Martin to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets, the government announced, as it seeks to upgrade the country’s ageing fleet. Boeing’s Super Hornet Does [...]
  • Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

    June 30, 2020 0
    China’s bizarre addiction to the outside appearance of American-made fighter jets, warships and tanks is out of control. Chinese defence experts told CCTV that Chinese defence companies and the military need to get out of [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • South Asia

    Pakistan extended delivery date of T129 attack helicopter

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile and drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 missile system and Novorossiysk oil terminal.

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Welcomes Two More Chinook Heavy-lift Helicopters

  • Middle East

    Russia helped Yemeni Houthi terrorists with British and American cargo ships tracking data

  • Middle East

    China is offering more missiles to Iran for free to deplete U.S. missiles, as the CIA did in the 1980s Afghan war.

  • Europe

    UK delivers 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    IRIS-T SLM Proved Hundred Percent Efficacy Against Missiles, Drones, And Aircraft: Ukrainian MoD

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Lowered Interest Rate For Royal Thai Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Acquisition

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s S-400 dud’s 92N2 radar and 96L6 high-altitude radar

  • Air Platform

    Missiles On Demand: Boeing’s New 16 Air-To-Air Missile Carrying F-15EX (2040c / X)

  • Air Platform

    AI pilot defeats human in a VR dogfight flying F-16 fighters

  • South Asia

    Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina personally ordered political prisoners to be tortured and killed at DGFI’s secret detention facility named ‘Aynaghar’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    20 Indian Soldiers Killed In A Violent Clash With Chinese Soldiers

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Awarded Contract To Produce 38 Eurofighter Tranche 5 Aircraft For Germany

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed’s F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet Carried Out First Flight

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31K Absent From Air Sorties After Exhausting Service Life

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force’s first KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker completes maiden flight.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Iraq grounds Mi-17 and Mi-28NE helicopters, purchases American helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Africa

    Chad Latest Muslim Country Opens Embassy In Israel

  • Middle East

    Dubai air show 2021: Rosoboronexport failed to sign a contract for Su-75 Checkmate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia Should Sign Nuclear Arms Sharing Agreement With the U.S.?

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s Patriot missile’s success in the Ukraine war silenced most critics of the system

  • Central Asia

    Top Russian Commander Among Troops Killed During Azerbaijan’s Attack On Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    L3Harris Awarded Contract To Provide Smart Munition Release System For Morocco, Jordan And Bahrain

  • Europe

    German Police Arrested Man For Supply Engines Worth $3 Million For Russian Orlan-10 Drone

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russian forces leaving southern town of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region

  • Europe

    Russia’s actual manpower losses is 145,000, Putin’s closest allies are looking to exit Russia, Kremlin insider says

  • Air Platform

    IAF will place firm order of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets by end of 2020

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

  • Counter-drone System

    Lithuania is buying the American-made Merops counter-drone system.

  • Europe

    Russian Man Killed Military Commander Recruiting Conscripts For Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia Moves Warship and Landing Craft in Baltic Sea, Would Gotland Invasion Repeat?

  • Air Platform

    Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • Defense Industry

    Germany mulls buying Australian Boxer CRV armored vehicles worth $1.9 billion

  • Middle East

    Israel, Hamas Agree on Ceasefire After 15 Months of Bloodsheds

  • Air Platform

    Inside Israeli Air Force’s Training Centre That Produces Brilliant Pilots

  • Naval Platforms

    German ThyssenKrupp to deliver Invincible-class submarine to Singapore in 2022

  • Americas

    Bullseye (B/E): Pentagon Sends Six EA-18G Growler Radar Jamming Aircraft, KC-46 Tankers and USS Delbert D Black to the Middle East.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone boat shot down Russia’s two Su-30SM fighter jet over Black sea using AIM-9 missile

  • Europe

    Freshly Mobilized Russian Conscripts Killed Each Other At Belgorod Army Base

  • C4iSR

    Russian troops say Starlink alternative Yamal-601 and Yamal-602 satellites are unreliable, costly, complex setup and low data volume.

  • Americas

    No Such Terms as “CAATSA Waiver For India” Under CAATSA Law

  • Middle East

    F-35 deal with UAE will benefit Israeli Defense Industries

  • Europe

    Greece acquires French warships in multibillion-euro defense deal

  • Europe

    Damen Shipbuilding Group secured a US$6.7 billion deal to build MKS 180 Frigate for the German Navy

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

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