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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 […]

  • Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blitz Moscow for the second night

    March 15, 2025 0
    Ukraine has blitzed Moscow for the second time in days with a major Russian oil refinery exploding in a huge fireball blast. Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in the Kaluga region in fifth [...]
  • President Trump Intends to Deliver F-35 Stealth Jets to Turkiye

    July 2, 2025 0
    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed on Wednesday recent progress on a top issue with the United States – the delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter [...]
  • Axiom Precision win a contract to supply parts for F-35

    June 28, 2020 0
    A former South Australian car parts maker has won more work in Australia on the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program after landing a new contract with BAE Systems Australia. Axiom Precision Manufacturing currently supports [...]
  • Chinese Type 094 Nuclear Submarine in ‘embarrassing’ South China Sea incident

    October 17, 2019 0
    A photo of a Chinese Type 094 nuclear-powered submarine surfacing beside a Vietnamese fishing vessel Hanoi- On October 17 2019, an enormous nuclear missile submarine has mysteriously surfaced among Vietnamese fishing boats in the South [...]
  • U.S. Air Force deploys MQ-9 Reaper drone in Estonia

    July 13, 2020 0
    For the first time in history, the U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone has been temporarily deployed to Amari Air Base, Estonia. The Scramble Magazine has reported that during mid-June 2020, some 15 months after becoming Fully Operational [...]
  • New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

    September 30, 2021 0
    UK’s defense and security electronic system provider SEA has been awarded a contract by New Zealand’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) to update the communication systems on Anzac-class frigates. Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines NavyDateJune 4, 2024New [...]
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

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Germany will establish a new military division for territorial defence

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Defense Industry

    Too Expensive and Complex Export Laws: Japanese Defense Industries Faces Existential Threat Without Exports

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • Europe

    UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery suggests Russia’s T-55, T-72, and T-80 tank reserve is nearly gone.

  • Air Platform

    US Defense Department Proposes F-16V and Super Hornet Block III for Indonesia

  • Europe

    Putin’s FSB setup explosive charge aboard Wagner chief’s plane killing Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • Americas

    Boeing submits proposals for next-gen interceptor to U.S. Missile Defense Agency

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDF

  • Europe

    Turkey is likely to buy second batch of S-400

  • Middle East

    Where are Iran’s main nuclear sites, and what is it used for?

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Europe

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

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and attack drones

  • Europe

    HIMARS Destroying Russian Logisitics And High-value Targets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CAES Awarded Contract To Produce Advanced Electronics Worth $172 Million

  • Europe

    Mastercard, Visa and American Express Payment Networks Blocked in Russia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    What are Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?

  • Land Platform

    Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle

  • Europe

    France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says Britain is not sharing Global Air Combat technology with Japan and Italy

  • Americas

    New Zealand Sells 22 Armored Vehicles to Chilean Navy

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Delivers First Two Of Planned 32 AW149 Helicopters To Poland

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia purchased $5 billion worth of cruise missile, ballistic missile, ammo and drones from Iran.

  • Europe

    Russian Ka-52 helicopter blew up their own MT-LB tracked armored vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • Naval Platforms

    India Downselects German Type 214 Submarine Design for Future Submarine Fleet.

  • Air Platform

    Global Hawk drones to be converted for hypersonic testing

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Unveils New Hypersonic Aircraft Concept

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Defense Minister Sabu called Ex-PM Najib Razak “A Stupid” For Buying Su-30MKM Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Boeing-Saab T-7A RedHawk completes first inverted flight

  • Middle East

    Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy receives its sixth Evolved Cape-class patrol vessel

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (MRR)

  • Middle East

    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems delivers the second MEKO A-200 class frigate to the Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Massive explosions rip through Russian air base in Crimea as Ukraine launches ten ATACMS missiles

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets Sale To Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan To Boost South China Sea Deployment

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes First Engine Test For T-929 Atak-II Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Saab to Deliver Six Gripen E to Brazilian Air Force

  • C4iSR

    Thales to Deliver Second Air Defense System and Radars to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: American And Israeli Copycat Drones of China Available to Export Market

  • C4iSR

    EuroTrophy Signs $450 Million Contract to Produce APS for Leopard 2A8.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashes

  • Europe

    7,684 Armored Vehicles Destroyed In Ukraine War, Desperate Russia Wants To Replenish Armored Vehicles Inventory

  • Europe

    Serbia, Poland To Buy Israeli Spike LR Anti-tank Missiles

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