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  • [ July 14, 2026 ] France agrees to supply Ukraine with 16 Rafale fighter jets and a license to produce missiles. Air Platform
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] Israeli Rafael Offers Iron Dome Missile Production in India. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] Japan is setting up its first centralised intelligence agency to counter China. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 14, 2026 ] US Navy used a Saronic Corsair kamikaze sea drone to destroy an Iranian submarine. Middle East
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Lockheed Martin’s F-35B is the right fighters for Singapore

October 1, 2021 GDC 0

Singapore has finally decided to acquire four F-35 aircraft with options for eight more, initially for evaluation purposes. The purchase appears cautious, well-timed, and cost-effective. Cautious, in that development remains ongoing with a full-rate production decision not likely until late 2019. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The U.S. state department approves the sale of F-35 to Singapore

January 13, 2020 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 12 F-35 fighter jets and related equipment to Singapore at an estimated cost of $US2.75 billion ($A18.57 billion), pending approval from Congress, the US […]

Air Platform

Leonardo M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft

November 9, 2019 GDC 0

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  • No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

    October 3, 2024 0
    No other countries could not have “coped” with the sort of massive missile blitz that was unleashed on Israel by Iran on Tuesday. Israel successfully tests Arrow-2 missile interceptorDateAugust 16, 2020Arrow Missile Defence SystemDateMarch 7, [...]
  • US Military’s Apache Helicopter Jammed Russian-made Igla Missile in Venezuela.

    January 7, 2026 0
    This is the moment a Venezuelan soldier allegedly fires a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) missile at a US helicopter over Caracas only to miss – with the chopper returning fire seconds later. Ukraine Shot [...]
  • Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

    September 5, 2020 0
    The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesia’s defence ministry formally launched the modernization, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and [...]
  • Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

    April 12, 2021 0
    Myanmar’s military – the leaders of its recent coup – are funded by a huge chunk of the national budget. But the armed forces also draw a vast and secretive income from sprawling business interests. [...]
  • Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

    August 8, 2020 0
    In mid-June, Berlin announced the termination of a cockpit and mission system update for the type, saying programme delays had caused “insufficient operational readiness, without any foreseeable improvement”. Valued at almost $220 million and awarded [...]
  • President Biden Gave Permission To Strike Inside Russia

    May 31, 2024 0
    U.S. President Joe Biden has secretly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia – solely near the area of Kharkiv – with American weapons, Politico reported on Thursday, citing a U.S. official and two other [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer $19.1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine over the next few years

  • Europe

    Russia’s Top General Valery Gerasimov Wounded In Eastern Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Israel approves travel to Saudi Arabia under two circumstances

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS strikes destroyed five Russian MSTA-S howitzers in key counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Russian Commanders Refused To Cross Dnieper River Using Inflatable Boat Purchased From Chinese TEMU, Termed As ‘Suicidal’ Mission

  • South Asia

    Why Pakistan Surprised India Despite India Spends Billions On Its Air Force

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad signs decree for second conscription of 147,000 men

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military video appears to show Chinese F-16 releasing chaffs in the flight path of Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft over South China Sea

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • Europe

    Ukraine War: Russian Economy Shrinks By 4% In A Single Quarter

  • Counter-drone System

    KNDS Unveils AI-assisted RAPIDFire Counter-Drone System.

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Copies American C-RAM And Produces LD-3000 CIWS System

  • Defense Industry

    Fincantieri, Naval Group, Navantia Submit European Multirole Patrol Corvette Proposal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s $50 billion dollars Short-fin Barracuda submarine is nine months behind the scheduled delivery date

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Eight Archer Howitzers From Sweden

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Military Used DJI and Norinco Supplied Weapons in Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia’s glorified S-300 failed to launch interceptor missile

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Kratos Pitch Valkyrie Loyal Wingman for German Air Force

  • Air Platform

    UK’s Tempest Fighter To Get A Brand New AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s feud with the Kremlin will lead him to the same fate as Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down A Su-35S Using Stinger MANPAD

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Engineers Retrofit Light Rocket Launchers On Humvee And Ford F150 Truck

  • Central Asia

    Armenia will leave Collective Security Treaty Organization, Armenian premier says

  • Industry

    Ukrainian Defense Industry Capabilities

  • Africa

    Libyan Army Completes Turkish Army’s Training

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E Fighter Jet Performs Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2AD) Role Through Superior EW, Situational Awareness, and Cutting-Edge Weapon System

  • Europe

    FDI HN: Naval Group Cuts Steel for Second Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started negotiating with Sweden to purchase Saab Gripen and GlobalEye AWACS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions with China.

  • Infantry Weapons

    MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T Air Defense System: The most advanced missile defense systems

  • Air Platform

    India purchases locally-made 156 light combat Prachand helicopters

  • Europe

    Italian Customs Seized Chinese Wing Loong II Drone Destined To Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Deploys PHL-03 MLRS In Xinjiang Province

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s raging civil war creates human catastrophe for displaced Karen, Kachin and Rohingya

  • Industry

    South Africa Bans On Arms Export To Arab Countries Hurting Its Economy

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force To Practice Highway Takeoff And Landing After Three Decades

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Build 10000 Tons Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall sets up maintenance hub in Romania for Ukraine weapons

  • Africa

    Algeria Is Third Country To Deploy S-400 Surface-to-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Boeing F/A-18 Semi-Stealth Advanced Super Hornet Block III

  • Americas

    Britain will send warship to Guyana amid tensions with Venezuela

  • Air Platform

    Spain plans to purchase Turkish KAAN fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Ukraine will receive Ground-launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) this winter

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Develop New Hypersonic Weapons For US Marines

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection Knocks Drones Out Of Sky

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