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  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile. Europe
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] U.S. intelligence detects signs that China considered providing Iran with JY-27A radar systems. C4iSR
  • [ April 22, 2026 ] Australia will invest $7 billion in drone and counter-drone technology. Anti-drone System
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Americas

US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius Used Dutch Navy’s SMART-L Radar To Engage Standard Missile 3 Missile

October 13, 2024 GDC 0

The US Navy’s destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) ‘Launch on Remote’ test using data from Thales’ SMART-L Naval Multi-Mission (SMART-L MM/N) radar. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile ship also used […]

Europe

German Navy Upgrades Radar Systems Of F124 Sachsen-class Frigates

September 1, 2021 GDC 0

The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a €220 million contract on August 23,2021, with Hensoldt Sensors GmbH for the manufacture, delivery and installation of four radar systems […]

  • Ukraine Received Avenger Air Defense System From The U.S.

    November 12, 2022 0
    In a late Thursday release late, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced an additional $400 million in aid to Ukraine, including Avenger air defense systems and more Stinger missiles.  U.S. Delivers Avenger Surface-to-air Missiles [...]
  • Ukraine War: Severe Impact on Russia’s Arms Exports 

    March 11, 2022 0
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  • Amid Turkey Tensions, Greece Buys Six More Rafale Fighters Bringing Total to 24 Jets

    September 14, 2021 0
    Greece announced on Saturday that it bought another six Rafale fighter aircraft as tensions continue to flare with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean, learned GDC citing France 24 news. Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 [...]
  • Mojtaba Khamenei, the grand thief of Iran, built a $3 billion property empire in London, Dubai, Frankfurt and Madrid.

    March 12, 2026 0
    Following an agreement among various factions of the Islamic Republic—including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—after eight days of deliberation, Khamenei’s second son, Mojtaba Khamenei (grand thief of Iran), who was wounded during the war, [...]
  • Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Is High Demand In Europe

    August 11, 2021 0
    European countries are lining up to purchase Turkey’s drones after their “publicized successes over three active war zones in 2020,” according to an article published on the website of American magazine Forbes. Turkish Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • Putin’s new air defense system is nets between lampposts to catch FPV drones, but it doesn’t help

    September 28, 2023 0
    The Russian military has come up with a new way of intercepting Ukrainian FPV drones. But it is not quite effective yet. Counter-FPV drone netting along Russian positions around Bakhmut – “during an FPV final [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan to Deliver AESA for F-16 Fighter Jet by 2022

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia signs letter of intent with Leonardo Company to purchase M-346F Block 20, rejecting JF-17 Temu jet.

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases 116 Second-hand M1 Abrams Tanks From U.S. Inventory

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed more than 1,000 troops in Donetsk region, deadliest day for Russia  

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greek Patriot Battery Intercepts Two Iranian Ballistic Missiles Over Saudi Arabia.

  • Air Platform

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN to equip naval fleets with Saab 9LV combat management system

  • Europe

    Naval Group, India’s GRSE To Build Kamorta-class ASW Corvettes

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces captured Russian T-80BVM tanks in Kherson

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BJI Aircraft Crashed on School, Killing 57 and Injuring 200 Civilians

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Drone.

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russian investigators confirmed Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China displays FK-3 and FK-2000 (Sino Pantsir) air defense systems

  • Europe

    French Navy to Purchase Swedish CB90 Assault Boats

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Rebuilds “101 Squadron” At Hashimara Base

  • Middle East

    Analysis: Had The U.S. Secretly Approved Sale Of F-22 Raptor To Israel?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US state department has approved foreign military sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For Three Loyal Wingman For RAAF

  • Americas

    Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Becomes More Advanced With Latest Technology

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Joins the Competition with Australia and South Korea to Buy U.S.-made Nuclear-powered Submarine.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper-1 Anti-air Missile Enters Service with Turkish Armed Forces.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Strike Second Russian Fighter Jet Base in Three Days

  • Air Platform

    India’s Defense Acquisition Council Approves $40 Billion to Purchase 114 Rafale Fighter Jets and Additional P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

  • Middle East

    Iran’s space ambition is a covert ICBM programme

  • South Asia

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale F5 fighter jets amid tensions with Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • Americas

    Brazil Issues RFP To Upgrade Leopard 1A Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debris Collected From North Korean Air Defense System Shows Noth Korea Uses Soviet-era Technology

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Destroys $16 Million Russian Ka-52 Alligator Helicopter in Drone Strike

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    The First Greek FDI frigate starts sea trials

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

  • Americas

    The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by Russian submarine and warships.

  • Europe

    KGB Putin’s $5 Million Kalibr Cruise Missile Hit A Beach Toilet Instead of Military Installation

  • Africa

    Sexual Abuse: The Dark Side of Bangladesh Army’s (Thief) UN Peacekeeping Operations

  • Middle East

    Iran Attacked Israeli Oil Tanker Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC delivers refurbished Su-34 aircraft to Russian Air Force

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan test-fires 450km range ballistic missile as tensions with India rise

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Achieves First F-35B Fighter Jet Landing on Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge.

  • Europe

    Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 combat aircraft near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian HIMARS Strikes Destroyed Russia’s S-400 SAM in Donetsk Oblast

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze sea drones damaged two Project 22160 patrol ship in Crimea

  • Americas

    Russia stole American hypersonic weapons design, President Donald Trump said

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russia’s most advanced T-90MS tank

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy Deploys Six Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers to Strike Iran.

  • Europe

    Navantia Starts Combat Systems Trial of Spanish S-81 Submarine “Isaac Peral”

  • Europe

    Why Did Russia’s Navy Repeatedly Fail To Defend Its Warship?

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