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  • [ June 18, 2026 ] South Korea Unveils Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer with VLS, AESA Radar and IEP System. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Ukraine became the global leader in manufacturing purpose-built interceptor drones to hunt Russian Shahed-type attack drones. Counter-drone System
  • [ June 18, 2026 ] Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns. Infantry Weapons
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Chinese-made HQ-9B anti-air missile is a Temu piece of junk.

January 17, 2026 GDC 0

The HQ-9B, developed by China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC) under China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), has been widely compared to Russia’s S-400 Triumf, according to Chinese propaganda. China’s HQ-9B air […]

Anti-air Missiles

Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

October 15, 2025 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Iran Unveils Buk-M2 Reverse-engineered Khordad Anti-air Missile

August 22, 2025 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

November 29, 2024 GDC 0

China has publicly showcased its HQ-19 long-range surface-to-air missile system for the first time at the Zhuhai Airshow, offering a rare glimpse into one of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense platforms. The HQ-19 is an […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia’s Weird Purchases of Disintegrated East-West Air Defense Systems to Counter Modern Threats

November 4, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Slovakia to buy Israeli-made Barak MX air defense systems

September 27, 2024 GDC 0

Slovakia has announced plans to buy six Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, totaling €554 million ($612 million). The Slovakian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the intergovernmental agreement for the purchase should be finalized […]

Anti-air Missiles

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

September 15, 2024 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Royal Thai Navy Parades Chinese-built FK-3 Surface-to-air Missile

January 15, 2024 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has publicly unveiled its new mobile medium-range SAM – the FK-3 purchased from Jiangnan Space Industry, also known as Base 061, which is a part of the China Aerospace Science […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

November 15, 2023 GDC 0

Israel’s Defense Ministry signed an agreement for the sale of the David’s Sling air defense system to Finland on Sunday, in a first-of-its-kind deal estimated at 317 million euros (NIS 1.3 billion). The deal was […]

Anti-air Missiles

China Unveils Extended Range HQ-16FE Surface-to-air Missiles

September 11, 2023 GDC 0

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  • Navantia’s AIP successfully performs factory acceptance tests

    January 27, 2024 0
    Navantia has successfully completed the factory acceptance tests of the AIP BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) system for the S-80 submarines, in a testing facility unique in the world. Navantia’s S80 Submarine Air Independent Propulsion passes [...]
  • Amid tensions with Iran, Azerbaijan purchases Israeli Arrow-3 (Hetz 3) anti-ballistic missile

    October 6, 2021 0
    According to the Israeli website NEWSru.co.il, Azerbaijan purchases two batteries of the Hetz 3 also known as Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system from Israel to protect against Iranian threats. Iran’s posturing could further cement Baku’s defense [...]
  • TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone

    March 2, 2020 0
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  • US Air Force Purchases E-11A Battlefield Communications Aircraft

    January 2, 2025 0
    The U.S. Air Force awarded Learjet a contract worth up to $465 million for Bombardier Global 6000 business jets, which will be modified into the E-11A aircraft used to relay data between platforms that cannot [...]
  • U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

    September 30, 2022 0
    The U.S. Army’s Pacific commander, General Charles Flynn, says he is in no rush to withdraw rocket launchers and other equipment from a Japanese army base at the edge of the East China Sea even [...]
  • Russia To Buy North Korean KN-09 And Chinese PCL191 Rocket Artillery To Counter HIMARS

    July 27, 2022 0
    In the face of significant Russian losses in Ukraine from the late spring of 2022, one of the most notable new classes of weapons system supplied to the Ukrainian Military by its NATO allies has [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Mogami-class Frigate to Replace Ageing ANZAC Frigates.

  • Europe

    GLONASS errors caused Russian cruise missiles to hit Russia’s Lipetsk region

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • Air Platform

    Pratt & Whitney hits a key milestone on the next-generation fighter engine.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force conducts first flight test of next-generation AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $867 Million Contract For SM-3 Block IIA Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to spend $366 million to create naval nuclear safety regulator

  • Europe

    Tourists Flee From Greek Islands After Turkish F-16 Creates Sonic Booms

  • Infantry Weapons

    Czech Republic to buy 52 Nexter Caesar Howitzers

  • Europe

    Hellenic Army Purchases Rafael Spike NLOS Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia starts production of Royal Wingman UCAV for RAAF

  • Americas

    EDGE Awarded Contract To Produce MANSUP Anti-ship Missiles For Brazil

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    What’s so fuss about supplying arms to Myanmar?

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Air Platform

    French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RoKAF received fourth and final Global Hawk UAV

  • Americas

    US House of Representatives approves the transfer of $8 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    1438 Bangladesh Army’s UN peacekeepers tested positive for HIV, and 195 died after contracting AIDS.

  • Europe

    Putin’s inner circle discusses use of Iskandar nuclear missile in Ukraine, Moldova, Poland or Georgia

  • Europe

    Russia’s High-ranking Customs Official Detained in Criminal Investigation, Interfax Reports

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    India’s HAL Tejas Light Fighter Jet Plagued With Safety Issues, Quality Issues, Delays and Cost Overrun

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Set For Big Win In 2024 With Its Supersonic Jets And Drones

  • Air Platform

    America’s NATO allies push ahead with sixth-generation Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) fighter jet program

  • Europe

    Russia’s Yaroslavl shipbuilding plant collapsed due to debt and unpaid work by the Russian Navy.

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Americas

    Colombia purchased 18 CEASAR howitzers from France

  • South Asia

    Corrupt Tulip Siddiq quits after ethics adviser rules she misled Brits

  • C4iSR

    Elbit System to equip Philippines air forces maritime aircrafts with signals intelligence and mission systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Sends Spy Ship Off The Coast Of Australia

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Initial Sea Trials of 21st Virginia-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia built Garpiya-3 attack drones in China with the help of Chinese experts and materials

  • Africa

    Senegal awarded Piriou a contract to build three OPV58 S

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German Army Purchases 600 Skyranger Short-range Air Defence System.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China Tensions, Japan, Vietnam Sign Defense Deal

  • Europe

    Germany purchases Israeli-made PULS artillery rockets

  • Europe

    Russia’s artillery strikes killed 2000 Wagner mercenary soldiers

  • Europe

    Why Is Russia Losing So Many Tanks In Ukraine?

  • Europe

    The U.S. and EU Sanction on Russian Oligarch, Banks and Kick Russia out of SWIFT System

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce additional Patriot missile system for Germany

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kuwaiti Air Force’s H225M Helicopters Equipment Exocet Anti-ship Missiles

  • Middle East

    Hungary-based Israeli Shell Company Supplied Pagers To Hezbollah Terrorists Group

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Achieves Air Superiority in 48 Hours and Russian Air Force Fails in Three Years

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Completes Flight Tests of Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor Missile.

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI To Provide Airborne Jamming Pod For Indian Air Force

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