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Middle East

Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous Turn

May 12, 2021 GDC 0

Israeli special forces are believed to have been behind an attack on a ship used by Iranian commandos in the Red Sea, escalating an undeclared maritime war between the two nations. Iranian officials confirmed that […]

  • Poland Received 18 New Chunmoo MLRS Launchers From South Korea

    May 9, 2024 0
    As part of an expanded defense partnership between South Korea and Poland, Hanwha Aerospace has recently delivered 18 K239Chunmoo launchers to the Polish Armed Forces. This initial batch is part of a larger contract signed with [...]
  • UAE Stops Issuing Visas for 11 Muslim Countries, But Continues to Welcome Israelis

    November 29, 2020 0
    Travel agencies in countries across the Middle East and Africa said the United Arab Emirates has temporarily halted issuing new visas to their citizens, even as the Gulf state allows Israelis into the country visa-free [...]
  • Hamas used Iranian-made kamikaze drones to target Israeli positions, and IDF started bombing Hamas Positions

    October 9, 2023 0
    Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a short video of an improvised attack drone, also known as a kamikaze drone, launched during a Saturday morning surprise attack on Israel. Israeli Kamikaze Drones Struck At Iranian [...]
  • France Acquires 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

    December 22, 2023 0
    Last week, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces confirmed that Dassault will resume the delivery of Rafale fighter jets to the French Air Force. According to some reports, like one from Les Echos, the [...]
  • UK village Lakenheath could be Putin’s first target in World War III

    February 23, 2024 0
    Nuclear weapons could be making a return to a US Air Force base in Suffolk, prompting fears the area will become a target for Vladimir Putin. Pentagon documents suggest that RAF Lakenheath is preparing to [...]
  • Danish company OMT unveils the 01 family of combat vessels and patrol boats.

    January 29, 2026 0
    Danish company OMT builds upon its experience with the Knud Rasmussen-class oceanic patrol vessels and the Multi-Role Combat Vessel to present their new O1 family of designs, offering four distinct vessels –85 Coast Guard, 85 [...]
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. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAN receives third and final Hobart-class destroyer

  • Americas

    Peru to purchase South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Americas

    BWXT Awarded $1 Billion Contract for Naval Nuclear Reactor

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 ADS

  • Europe

    The Netherlands Delivers YPR-765 Infantry Vehicles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Facebook Bans Myanmar Military’s Facebook And Instagram Pages

  • Europe

    Russia confirms death of senior Russian naval officer in Berdyansk

  • Air Platform

    The KUS-FS UAV to be deployed for RoKA Ground Operations Command

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese HQ-22 (HQ-12 or KS-1) Surface-to-Air Missile

  • Air Platform

    Belgium will send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2024

  • Middle East

    Satellite imagery shows before and aftermath of US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear sites

  • Americas

    Pentagon Announced Combined Arms Training For Ukrainian Soldiers

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Buys 12 Used Dassault Rafale F3R Fighters

  • Land Platform

    KAPLAN MT Medium-Weight Tank And IFV

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Poland

  • Air Platform

    Northrop Grumman Delivers First Production IFC-4 Triton UCAV To U.S. Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) Orders Leonardo’s Kronos Surveillance Radar.

  • Europe

    Colt CZ presented the Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher at Milipol 2025.

  • Americas

    U.S. DoD Completes Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) Flight Tests

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • Air Platform

    Leaked Documents Show Russia Struggling to Manufacture Gearbox for Su-57, Su-75 and PAK DA Aircraft.

  • Europe

    US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

  • Europe

    Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gotland-class Submarines

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    P-8I Neptune: A Superior Submarine Hunting Machine For Indian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s laser targeting system and laser-guided bombs have low efficacy, missing their targets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China is a nuclear cartel that promotes covert nuclear proliferation in Iran, Myanmar, Pakistan, North Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Russian Pilots Complain in Tiktok Videos About Poor Working Conditions, Frostbite, No Food And No Water

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department approves $304 million sale of AN/TPS-78 long-range radar to Egypt

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab secures $80 million NATO order for AT4 anti-armor weapon

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System To Poland

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s Type 83 Destroyer Will Enter in Concept Phase by 2022

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is weighing ground operations on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub and has bombed Bandar Abbas Airbase in the ongoing war.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine authorized to use British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles and Paveway IV bombs to strike inside Russia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Using Starstreak Missile

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Defense Manufacturer Buying Semiconductor And Chips From China And America Bypassing Sanctions

  • Central Asia

    Armenia purchased French armored vehicles ditching Russian BTR-82A vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea Purchases SM-6 Block 1 Missile For Its Navy

  • Europe

    Rostec to unveil a new aircraft at MAKS 2021 airshow

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 Multi-role Combat Aircraft

  • Europe

    Syrian War Provides Us With Clue Why Russia Failed in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rusted guns, no food, and filthy beds: Putin now sends troops to fight Ukrainians on the backs of horses

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