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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

October 31, 2019 GDC 0

TOKYO — Japanese Government is considering selling air defense radar technology to the Philippines in what would be its first export of defense equipment since ending a nearly 50-year ban in 2014. The new conditions […]

  • Greece is looking for buyers of its ageing 18 Mirage 2000 fighter jets

    March 11, 2025 0
    The Hellenic Air Force General Staff is looking for a buyer willing to take 18 of its 4th generation Dassault Mirage 2000EGM/BGM multi-role fighters, which served 332 Hawk Squadron for over 30 years, until 2022. [...]
  • Canada to review American F-35 purchases, amid Trump’s trade war

    March 16, 2025 1
    Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Defense Minister Bill Blair to review the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet to see if there are other options “given the changing environment,” a spokesman for [...]
  • The engineering of the F-35 stealth aircraft makes it impossible for opposing forces to engage with surface-to-air missiles.  

    March 10, 2026 0
    Stealth aircraft aren’t “invisible”—they’re engineered to be extremely hard to detect across radar, infrared, acoustic, and visual spectrums. The engineering behind them is a fusion of physics, materials science, aerodynamics, and electronic warfare. The Saab [...]
  • PRC regrets buying Russian S-400 air defense system

    August 2, 2020 0
    The PRC authorities suspect Russia of fraud with the supply of weapons under a previously concluded contract regarding the S-400 Triumph air defense system according to Chinese Communist party run newspaper Global Times. China disappointed [...]
  • Iran, China 25-years secret Petrochemicals and military deals

    August 11, 2020 0
    Last August, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Zarif, paid a visit to his China counterpart, Wang Li, to present a roadmap on a comprehensive 25-year China-Iran strategic partnership that built upon a previous agreement signed in [...]
  • BAE Systems Achieves Major Milestone on Upgrading Hobart-class Destroyer.

    May 17, 2026 0
    Australia’s guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart has reached two major milestones in its ongoing modernization program. Osborne Shipyard Started Upgrading Australia’s Hobart-class Destroyers.DateFebruary 12, 2026BAE Systems Awarded $155 Million Contract To Upgrade Hobart-class DestroyersDateNovember 24, [...]
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. […]

  • Americas

    President Trump hosts Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, a transaction for 80 F-16V and 400 missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    France recalls ambassadors in the US, Australia in submarine deal backlash

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus Awarded Contract to Supply A330 MRTT Aircraft to Spain

  • Air Platform

    Serbia Plans To Buy Dassault Rafale Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Says Indonesia Still In KFX Programme Despite Rafale And F-15EX Procurement

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rostec Admits It was Forced To Replace Faulty Components of Chinese S-400

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg awarded contract to manufacture Naval Strike Missile in Australia

  • Naval Platforms

    Milgem-class Corvette: A National Warship Programme of Turkey

  • Europe

    Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones

  • South Asia

    President Trump embraces Pakistan, a great opportunity for Pakistan’s economy and armed forces.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China reverse-engineered Russia’s S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Confirms MBS Met With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  • Naval Platforms

    Leonardo’s AW159 Wildcat Maritime Helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Armenian Su-30s turned out to be useless in the Karabakh conflict: Professor Boris Sokolov

  • Africa

    Morocco is the first African country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Rafael To Upgrade Indian Army’s 700 BMP-2 IFV

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Eyes New Air Superiority Program After Losing NGAD Contest

  • Europe

    Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

  • C4iSR

    Naval Group showcases new drone management solution

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Intervened in PK Halder Graft Case to Remove Sajeeb Wazed’s Name from Indian CBI’s $123 Million Graft Cases

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

  • Air Platform

    Singapore will purchase eight F-35A stealth jets to complement its fleet of 12 F-35B jets

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Putin deploys presidential regiment to Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts amid troop shortage

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Navy Received S-70B Helicopters

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Conducted Fourth AGM-88G AARGM-ER Missile

  • Air Platform

    Russia adds GPS antennas to newly built Su-34 fighter-bombers after repeated GLONASS failures.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s first-ever autonomous sea drone combat rescue at sea is a milestone.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Partnership for Australia’s LAND 8710 Amphibious Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveiled two new Type 094A (Jin-class) submarines

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korean F-15K Test Fires Taurus KEPD Long-range Missile

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Middle East

    Chinese CPMIEC offered HQ-16 and HQ-9 ADS to Syrian regime: reports Sina

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM)

  • Europe

    Turkish Kalkan VTOL UAV Deploys FPV Drones in Midair.

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to offer Tranche 5 Eurofighters to replace German Tornados

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Plans To Buy Saab’s Gripen Fighters In 2022

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian Army

  • Air Platform

    TAI Unveils New T629 Unmanned Helicopter

  • Europe

    Russia Fines Google $20 Decillion Over Tech Giant’s Ban On Putin’s Propaganda

  • Europe

    Russia lost all North Korean Ammunition in Recent Drone Attacks

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