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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project. Air Platform
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Naval Platforms

French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

November 10, 2020 GDC 0

The first French naval cruise missile launch was carried out by the nuclear-powered attack submarine Suffren. On October 20th 2020, the Suffren, the first-in-series of the six nuclear-powered attack submarines in the Barracuda programme, successfully […]

Naval Platforms

Barracuda-class Attack Submarine and it’s derivatives

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  • Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

    June 15, 2023 0
    A rare Russian RP-377LA Lorandit electronic warfare system has been obliterated in a huge explosion after Ukrainian forces carried out an artillery strike. Ukrainian PzH2000 artillery blows up Russia’s new electronic warfare systemDateFebruary 15, 2023Ukrainian [...]
  • The Threat of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Real

    January 14, 2022 0
    Poland is among the NATO members that are most hawkish in confronting what it sees as Russia’s revisionist ambitions in Eastern Europe. Poland could be right when predicting Putin’s intention to re-enact the former Soviet [...]
  • Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

    June 29, 2020 0
    Last March, a number of Russian Tupolev TU-95 “Bear” bombers, also used as long-range maritime patrol planes, entered Irish airspace. What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?DateMarch 16, 2020Ireland needs fighter [...]
  • Indian Navy Receives Scorpene-class Submarine INS Vela

    November 26, 2021 0
    The Indian Navy got its fourth submarine INS Vela under Project75 after completing all trails at the sea, the Indian Navy said. Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class SubmarineDateMarch 14, 2021India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class [...]
  • Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Awarded Contract To Provide Cyber Defense In Dubai

    June 27, 2021 0
    The world is waking up to the emerging threat of cyber-attacks, which can lead to physical damage and casualties, reported JNS quoting an Israeli defense company executive. Israel eyes privatization of defense giants IAI and [...]
  • Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

    March 21, 2022 0
    This process, also called ‘keeling,’ was done at the Spirit AeroSystems facility where all Boeing 737 fuselages, nacelles and pylons are designed and built. Laying the keel is an important production milestone during the build [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Awarded Contract to Produce Falcon Albatros Maritime Surveillance Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone boat destroyed a Russian spy ship ‘Ivan Khurs’ in the black sea

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Survived An Assassination Attempt, Reports NY Times

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought A Large Number Of Israeli Weapons And Well Prepared For The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit Moscow’s Domodedovo civillian airport

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong Un Tours Major Ballistic Missile Factory Near Pyongyang.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Second Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian new defense vessel ‘Reliant’ kicks off maiden voyage

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Deploys Nuclear Capable B-52 Bombers In Australia

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s MiG-35 is absent from Ukraine War

  • Americas

    New Double-V Hull A1 Stryker variant spotted during exercises

  • Europe

    Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to destroy military industries in Luhansk

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 MRTT Completes Automated Refuelling Trials

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Awarded Contract To Supply EW Suite And Guns for Philippines

  • Africa

    Morocco Signed Agreement To Buy 24 AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    First Polish Pilot Flies F-35 Stealth Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Sino-India War: Thousands of Indian and Chinese Troops Take Positions in Pagong Lake

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) Signs Letter of Intent with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon Jet.

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Sayeret Matkal Preparing To Rescue Captives From Hamas Terrorists Group

  • Air Platform

    Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Xi Jinping sacked more political advisors, military Generals, nuclear engineers and scientists amid the Iran war.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • Loitering Munitions

    The U.S. and Gulf States want Ukraine’s Bullet and Sting interceptor drones.

  • Europe

    Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov admits Russia is at war in Ukraine, not a ‘special military operation’

  • Europe

    Russia’s tank losses are so bad that Russia could have 500 tanks left in 2025 if Ukraine war continues  

  • Americas

    US Marines Corps purchases more TRV-150C cargo drones

  • Europe

    The long-awaited Turkish Altay main battle tanks enter mass production.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Singapore’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Greece will purchase four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships from the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 Replacement

  • Europe

    Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar buys C295W transport aircraft from Jordan

  • Middle East

    China Started Transporting Weapons to Iran Through Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor and Caspian Sea.

  • C4iSR

    Polish private company sold Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to Russian army and Wagner mercenary group

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Europe

    Dassault Aviation Stock Plunged Amid Five Rafale Losses in Kashmir Skirmish

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling South China Sea With The US Navy

  • Europe

    Damen selects Rheinmetall to supply next-generation MLG27-4.0 gun systems for F126 frigates

  • Africa

    Senegal moving forward with its acquisition of FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s New DDGX Destroyer Features Lasers, Hypersonic Missiles And Stealth Technology

  • South Asia

    Afghan Air Force To Fight Back Against Taliban Insurgents Using A-29, AC-208 And Black Hawks

  • Americas

    Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

  • Middle East

    Satellite Images Show Israeli Air Strikes Have Damaged Iranian Missile Bases and Air Fields

  • Counter-drone System

    South Korea Launched Hard-kill Counter-drone System.

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Submits Final Bids To Finland’s HX Programme

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Conscripts Dying By Thousands In Each Day In Bakhmut

  • South Asia

    New Book Reveals that the Indian RAW had a hand in the assassination of former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Mujib in 1975.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded contract to upgrade Small Diameter Bomb

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