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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
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Europe

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

June 11, 2020 GDC 0

The decks of HMS Queen Elizabeth are roaring with the sound of F-35 Lightning jets as the famous Dambusters squadron landed on the aircraft carrier for the first time today. Pilots, engineers, cyberspace and mission […]

Naval Platforms

F-35B STOVL Fighter Jet: Air Superiority Over South China Sea

June 2, 2020 GDC 0

F-35B is a stealthy aircraft carrying long-range sensors and ability to internally carry Raytheon’s AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile make it the world’s most effective air supremacy fighter, after the F-22. The Joint Strike Missile (JSM), […]

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 […]

  • India will test Nirbhay cruise missile with indigenous propulsion system

    February 9, 2020 0
    The Indian Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will test fire a nuclear-capable Nirbhay Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) fitted with an indigenous propulsion system in April 2020, according [...]
  • HJ-12 ATGM: An American FGM-148 Javelin Copycat

    April 12, 2020 0
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  • Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

    March 31, 2026 0
    The U.S.-Iran war began February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and striking nuclear sites, prompting Iranian missile retaliation and the Strait of Hormuz closure. Israel slaughtered Russian [...]
  • Egypt signed contract to purchase 100 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea

    April 19, 2025 0
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  • Serbia unveils new multi-role armored vehicle.

    September 22, 2025 0
    Serbia has presented a new family of 4×4 armored vehicles, known as “Alexander the Unifier,” during the “Strength of Unity” military parade held on the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and National Flag. The event [...]
  • Poland purchases 180 South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks

    July 4, 2025 0
    South Korea’s government announced Wednesday that it has finalized a $6 billion export agreement with Poland for an additional batch of K2 Black Panther tanks, marking the first major arms deal under President Lee Jae [...]
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

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Europe

    Naval Group starts upgrading French Navy’s Courbet La Fayette-class frigate

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Overhauls HMAS Canberra’s IFF Antennas

  • Uncategorized

    U.S State Department Approves Sale Of Rocket Launchers Ammunitions To Finland

  • Middle East

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full occupation of the Gaza Strip to dismantle Hamas’s control.

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract To Supply Seagull USV For Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Air Platform

    Faulty Engine, Design Deficiencies Resulted Third MiG-29K Crash: Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAF and RAAF to Sign Major Agreement on Joint Cooperation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Started Training With CM-34 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers fifth GlobalEye to the United Arab Emirates

  • Air Platform

    India Sets To Acquire Predator-B MALE UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Considers Directly Supplying Arms To Ukraine After Three Years Of Indecisions

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Unveils First Locally Produced Gripen E/F Fighter Jet.

  • C4iSR

    French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

  • Americas

    Babcock and HHI partnered to develop patrol submarines for Canada

  • Air Platform

    India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s new Visby-class copycat warship spotted during sea trials

  • Europe

    Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands Delivers Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 Pilot Dies During Crash Landing

  • Americas

    US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Test Fires Harpoon Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India’s DRDO Flight Test New Helina ATGM

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army Planning Rwanda Style Genocide As It Imports Guns, Bullets, Flamethrowers And Tear Shells From China

  • Europe

    Putin Will Not Live To See 2024, Says Exiled Russian Official

  • Air Platform

    The Brazilian Air Force Officially Inducts Gripen E Into Service

  • South Asia

    Rohingya crisis might not have arisen if there was sufficient air power in Chittagong: Bangladesh Army Chief (thief) said.

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy Escorted Russian Navy’s Damaged Submarine Novorossiysk in North Sea.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy continues to provide lethal aid to Ukraine, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said

  • Americas

    US war plans for Yemen leaked to the Atlantic in Signal group chat involving Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Rubio

  • Europe

    European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Sacked Two More PLA Senior Generals.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army To Finally Inducts ‘Owl’ Electric-Powered Kamikaze Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Hit Kerch Bridge With 1000kg Underwater Explosions

  • South Asia

    এয়ার চিফ মার্শাল সেরনিয়াবাত বলেছেন, অযোগ্যতা এবং আমলাতন্ত্র বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ডের সম্পূর্ণ ব্যর্থতার দিকে পরিচালিত করেছে (Translated)

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroyed Russia’s Saturn tugboat that towed Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Air Platform

    Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Stand Up Second Tejas Squadron

  • South Asia

    Russia started production of five S-400 air defense systems for India

  • Europe

    COVID-19: Eurofighter Typhoon production lines will be kept Open

  • Europe

    French Army Ordered 109 Next-generation CEASAR Mk2 Howitzers

  • Americas

    Boeing Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract to Produce Patriot PAC-3 Missile.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems awarded contract to produce jam-resistance GPS

  • Europe

    23 Retired Army Generals Of France Threaten A Coup D’état

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed, TATA Joint Venture Hopeful About Winning India’s MRFA Project With Its F-21 Fighter Jets

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