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  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed S-400 launchers, radars, and a drone warehouse in Crimea. Europe
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US Air Force Receives First Jolly Green II SAR Helicopter

November 20, 2020 GDC 0

The US Air Force (USAF) has received into service the first Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) helicopters. The USAF took delivery of its first two production Sikorsky HH-60W CSAR helicopters on 5 […]

  • Convicted disposed dictator Sheikh Hasina’s bleak political future in Bangladesh.

    February 7, 2026 0
    Convicted dictator Sheikh Hasina’s political future is currently at its most precarious point since she first entered politics in the 1980s. Following her ouster in August 2024, she remains in exile in India, while her [...]
  • Myanmar Coup: Ordinary People Joining Karen Rebel To Fight Junta

    June 6, 2021 0
    As the death toll from the military crackdown against peaceful protesters in Myanmar mounts, some in the Southeast Asian nation are turning to armed combat to fight back. They are trading peaceful resistance against the [...]
  • Algeria to receive Su-34 fighter-bomber from Russia.

    September 4, 2025 0
    An export-configured Su-34M, featuring an unusual desert-tone camouflage, has been spotted at Zhukovsky Airport near Moscow. These images, notably shared on X by @OsintWarfare, have fueled the view that Russia is preparing to deliver its [...]
  • No Picture

    Iran Unveils Fath 360 GLONASS Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System

    October 9, 2022 0
    Iran tested this September month its indigenously-produced Fath 360 satellite-guided ballistic missile during military exercises, an apparent bid to match America’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) that has been deployed with lethal success [...]
  • The Silent Predators: US Navy Orders $22.2 Billion Worth of Advanced Virginia-class Submarines

    December 3, 2019 0
    WASHINGTON – The US Navy on Monday awarded its most expensive shipbuilding contract ever, more than $22.2 billion worth of the world’s most advanced Virginia-Class Block V submarines. Read More Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine: Stealthy Menacing Nightmare For [...]
  • Libyan War Contributed Lucrative Arms Deal For Russia and China, Financed By UAE, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia

    May 28, 2020 0
    Rival factions in Libya’s civil war both claim that Russia has transferred six MiG-29 fighters and two Su-24 attack jets to Al Jufra airbase in central Libya to support the Benghazi-based Libyan National Army (LNA) [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    Pentagon wants Ukraine’s $2000 interceptor drones for the US Army.

  • Industry

    The top 10 countries exporting arms around the world

  • Europe

    Saab Leads the OCEAN2020 Baltic Sea Live ASW Demonstration

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

  • Europe

    Turkey Arrested Ten Retired Admirals Over Criticism Of Erdogan Government

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan Purchases MICA And Magic Missiles From France

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan sets to procure more AMRAAMs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Philippine Navy Receoved First Rajah Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel From South Korea.

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean High-tech Weapons Could Solve Ukraine’s Weapons Shortages

  • Middle East

    Navantia Launches Second Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

  • South Asia

    Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina offered rail-link, roads, ports, internet and power connection to India’s northeaster states to stay in power

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And UK Signed MoU To Build Frigates For RAN

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Deliveres Six Bayraktar Tactical Block 2 (TB2) UAVs To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attacks destroyed two Tu-22M3 nuke bombers and three Su-34 bombers at Soltsky-2 airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

  • Industry

    Pakistan, Ukraine To Sign Joint Ventures And Technology Transfer Deals

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Offers F-16V Block 70 to Philippines Air Force with Skilled Manpower Development Opportunity in Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Air Force To Receive 60 F-16 Block 50 From NATO Partners

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Ran Out Of Precision Guided Missile, Used 1960s Kh-22 Anti-ship Missile At Land Targets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Troops Thought Ukraine War Was an Exercise with Russia

  • Americas

    Modernized Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Get Raytheon Guidance Systems

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Raises Defense Spending By 7.1% To $229 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Su-34 Bomber Crashed Into Apartment Building, 14 Dead

  • Naval Weapons

    Sagem VIGY MM electro-optical fire control system for the 76mm cannon

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

  • Europe

    Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Trump Admin approves advanced AN/APG-83 SABR radar for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, worth $488 million.

  • Uncategorized

    USS America Amphibious assault ship arrived in Brisbane for Talisman Sabre drills

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • Americas

    U.S. military advances compact nuclear reactor program.

  • Air Platform

    India’s Tejas Fighter Jet Crashed For The First Time, Pilot Ejected

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems 

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Archer Howitzer Completes U.S. Army’s Trials

  • C4iSR

    UK developed radio wave to take out drone swarm for $0.12 a shot

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s AKINCI B UCAV Engages Sea Target For The First Time

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Navy commissioned two new P-72 MPAs

  • Americas

    Pentagon Formally Removes Turkey From F-35 JSF Program

  • Air Platform

    F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the Most Technologically Advanced Fighter Jets to Qatar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Tehran sent a mega arms purchase proposal to Beijing, fearing further air strikes by the IDF

  • Middle East

    Israel deploys Dolphin-class submarines amid rising tensions with Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Europe

    Serbia will sign major arms deal with France a shift from Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Europe

    French Navy Commissions First Air Defense FREMM ‘Alsace’

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

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