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  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker, Fire Point, moves into ballistic missile defence. Europe
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Belgium will buy 10 NASAMS and 20 Skyranger anti-air system. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 8, 2026 ] Denmark will buy two P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Air Platform
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Air-Launched Weapons

Rafael Extends SPICE 250 Munition’s Range With New Turbojet Engine

February 6, 2021 GDC 0

At the Aero India 2021 exhibition, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition, with the addition of an integrated turbojet engine. The new variant dubbed SPICE […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army to acquire RQ-11 UAV and Spike Smart Munitions

July 15, 2020 GDC 0

The Indian army has set its eyes on acquiring hand-launched, remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle Raven from US and state-of-the-art Israeli Spike Firefly “loitering” ammunition to add lethality to its ground infantry apart from long-range […]

  • RAN’s All Female Crews Take MH-60R To The Sky For The First Time

    January 30, 2021 0
    A Nowra-based crew has made Australian history by becoming the first all-female flight team to operate an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparednessDateApril 9, 2020Australia Purchases 12 More MH-60R ASW [...]
  • Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

    January 17, 2023 0
    Russia is avoiding flying its advanced combat jets over Ukraine for fear of the wreckage from a crash giving away the plane’s secrets, an expert told Global Defense Corp. Ukraine War: Hyped Up Su-75 Checkmate [...]
  • Aero Vodochody F/A-259 Light Attack Aircraft

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  • Australia Day: Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Australian Army’s Aviation Command Received Conspicuous Service Medal

    January 26, 2024 0
    Approval of the UH-60M Black Hawk acquisition for Army, a process typically spanning three to four years, was completed in less than 12 months, resulting in a Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineer (RAEME) aviation [...]
  • Rheinmetall awarded subcontract for Norway’s Leopard tank order

    May 13, 2023 0
    Rheinmetall has been hired as a subcontractor in the Norwegian armed forces’ order for 54 Leopard 2 battle tanks from Krauss-Maffei Wegman (KMW), the German manufacturer said on Friday. Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 [...]
  • Roketsan tests TRLG-122 laser-guided rocket against naval target

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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

    Russian Army General arrested on large-scale bribery charges

  • Europe

    Turkey decided to remove the S-400 missile system to re-enter the F-35 program.

  • Air Platform

    China Developed Armed Reconnaissance CH-6 UCAV

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Jordan Asks U.S. To Deploy Patriot Missile Defense System In Amman, Amid Tensions With Iran

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Selected Swedish Gripen E/F Over American F-16V Block 70

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

  • Air Platform

    Boeing has offered to produce the Ghost Bat drone in Poland as part of its 32 F-15EX sales pitch.

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract To Build Homes Moon’s Orbit

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan offers Mogami-class frigate and Taigei-class submarine to Indonesia.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ultra-modern Mogami-Class Frigates Are Headaches For PLA Navy’s Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Saab Giraffe AMB gains 1-second scan capability for near-real-time air surveillance.

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force’s Su-30 Crashed Near Oum El Bouaghi District

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, and Md Harun Ar Rashid should face the International Criminal Court for the massacre of students

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea to deliver Pokpung-ho main battle tanks to Russia

  • C4iSR

    Saab unveils a new mobile high-mast solution for the Giraffe 4A radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S., Australia and Japan complete exercise Southern Jackaroo

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Becomes a Leading Customer for Israeli High-tech Weapon System.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany Purchases 3,266 Brimstone 3 missiles for Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Middle East

    SyAAF MiG-29-fleet is in bad shape, as obvious from the recent crash of MiG-29

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Europe

    Turkey Starts Mass Producing HISAR-A+ And HISAR-O+ Missiles

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Europe

    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

  • Europe

    Greece to purchase PULS artillery system from Israel.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-24 fighter bomber using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Europe

    The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

  • Americas

    Venezuelan Air Force Grounded All Su-30MK2 Aircraft

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli IAI Secretly Supplied Counter-UAV Drone Guard Systems to Maldives and Sri Lanka

  • Europe

    In Major U-tern, Germany Sends Stinger Missiles, Armored Vehicles and Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches military alliance with Russia and opt-in for European fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    French Air Force Placed Additional Order of 42 Rafale F4 Jets

  • Air Platform

    Gripen has the best multi-domain warfare capability, says Hungarian pilots

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russian Ammunition Depots in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Long-range missiles and stealth fighters, Japan Ready to fight China

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman, Hasina’s in-law, shut down the army’s overseas shell company bdmilitary.com that lobbied for Norinco and Rosoboronexport

  • Air Platform

    Australia cannot deliver F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to Ukraine until 2024

  • Air Platform

    Australia Should Upgrade F-35A Stealth Jets to TR-3 Standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Whiskey Project Group will build two new Light Landing Craft for the Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand’s $20 billion plan to revamp military by 2030

  • Central Asia

    China Quietly Supplying Arms To Central Asian Nations

  • Europe

    Only Israel Can help Greece With Drone Guards

  • Air Platform

    Putin’s Shame: An Old Ukrainian Man Was Given A Medal For Shooting Down Russian Su-34 Using A Rifle

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 fighter jet wipes out Russia’s drone operations base using Hammer precision-guided bombs.

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