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  • [ July 30, 2026 ] China delivers 400 QW-12 and FN-16 Man-portable Missiles to Iran via Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy. Air Platform
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Surveillance Radar for NATO Deployment. C4iSR
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s secretive submarine program progressed

December 12, 2021 GDC 0

 For more than two decades, Taiwan tried to buy a fleet of modern conventional submarines to fend off an existential threat – invasion by China. There were no takers. The United States, Taiwan’s main ally, […]

  • MBDA Deutschland to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into Lockheed’s F-35 stealth jets

    July 2, 2024 0
    European missile manufacturer MBDA plans adjustments to its Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) to make it capable of deployment on Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The MBDA Meteor compete with Raytheon’s medium range [...]
  • Eurofighter Consortium Expects 200 Additional Fighter Jets Order in 2026

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  • US Navy Launched Trident II D5 Ballistic Missile in the North Atlantic, Amid Tension with Venezuela.

    September 23, 2025 0
    A suspected U.S. submarine launched a Trident II D5 missile in the North Atlantic on September 21, 2025, in an event widely observed from Puerto Rico. US Navy test fires Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic [...]
  • Vietnam Ditches Russian Arms Opt For South Korean and American Weapons

    January 27, 2025 0
    The U.S. ambassador to the Southeast Asian country said in December that U.S. weapons manufacturers could collaborate with Vietnamese counterparts to help build up Vietnam’s armed forces. “Our goal is to ensure that Vietnam has [...]
  • Lockheed Delivers First F-16V Block 70 To Bulgaria

    February 1, 2025 0
    Lockheed Martin announced on Jan. 31, 2025, the delivery of the first F-16 Block 70 jet to Bulgaria, marking a major step forward in the country’s efforts to modernize its air force. Bulgaria To Purchase [...]
  • Taiwan Deployed Hai Feng Shore-based Anti-Ship Missile Amid China Tension

    May 25, 2024 0
    A defense official said yesterday that the armed forces will establish the Republic of China Navy Sea Control Missile Command in Yunlin County’s Huwei Township by the end of the year. Taiwan will deploy 1400 [...]
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 […]

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norwegian-German defense companies jointly develops supersonic missile

  • C4iSR

    A Long Road Ahead of Russia’s Phazotron-NIIR Zhuk AESA Radar to Pass the Test

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan navy’s fourth and final Milgem-class corvette hits the water in Karachi

  • Defense Industry

    Egypt Is The Largest Buyer Of German And French Weapons

  • Europe

    Turkey develops homegrown 1,500-horsepower tank engine

  • Americas

    Pentagon Approves Long-range Tomahawk Cruise Missile for Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin’s Power Weaken After Wagner Mercenary Group’s Armed Rebellion, President Zelensky Says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    LAND 400 Phase 3: Australian Army’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project

  • Africa

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

  • Africa

    Damen delivers FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Nigeria’s Homeland

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Inept Russian Ground Crew Rammed Fuel Truck Into Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    The US State Department clears 4,569 MRAP excess defense articles to UAE

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa Jet Strike Iran with RAMPAGE missiles.

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Wants To Replace MQ-9 Reaper Drones

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves MH-60R Helicopters to Spain

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Kizilelma Unmanned Fighter Jet Carrying TEBER-82 500lb Guided Bomb.

  • Europe

    Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy’s Gotland Class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines intends to procure truck-mounted Brahmos supersonic anti-ship missile system from India

  • Americas

    Boeing and General Atomics join forces on new laser weapon

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Destroyed More Iranian Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

  • Europe

    Norway purchases two more Type 212CD submarines.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Kamikaze Drones Are Destroying Russian-made Air Defense Systems in Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s MHI Launches Yahagi Fifth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For JMSDF

  • Europe

    Greece Awarded Contract to Sikorsky to Produce MH-60R ASW Helicopters

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Africa

    Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

  • Americas

    Dwindling NORAD: Why Canadian Don’t Think Defense Procurement Like Ice Hokey?

  • Africa

    Tuareg rebel group shoot down a Russian Mi-24P helicopter in Mali.

  • Americas

    President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

  • Americas

    South Korea Proposes Advanced Cooperation in Space and Defense with Canada.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Name Their Children Javelin and Javelina, U.S. Boost Missile Production

  • Europe

    Royal Navy To Replace Harpoon Anti-ship Missile With Kongsberg NSM Stealth Missile

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • Europe

    Spain Delivers Apside and Hawk Surface-to-air Missiles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    General Dynamics Awarded Contract to Produce Next-Generation Battle Tank Design.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Funds Indonesian Naval Training Center To Counter China

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Taneco oil refinery shutting down oil production

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran unveils new long-range Shahed-136B kamikaze drone

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

  • Africa

    US Marines F-35C Struck Houthi Positive In Historic First Combat Sorties

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 28 Super Hornet Of Kuwait

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Can You Name A Thing, China Didn’t Copy From The West?

  • Middle East

    Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to be among pioneers of AI-controlled warplane, says President Erdoğan

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force bombards military and government buildings across Syria, including Russia’s Khmeimim base and Tartus naval base

  • Air Platform

    47th President Trump awards Boeing the contract to build sixth-generation F-47 NGAD fighter jets

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