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  • [ March 2, 2026 ] U.S. Air Force conducts B-2 strikes on hardened targets, killing the interim supreme leader in Iran. Middle East
  • [ March 2, 2026 ] Here’s Why the U.S. Air Force and Navy Claim Complete Air Superiority in Iran. Air Platform
  • [ March 2, 2026 ] Here’s why Russia’s S-400 Triumf Surface-to-air missile failed in Iran. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ March 2, 2026 ] China’s HQ-9B Surface-to-air Missile’s Failure in Pakistan and Iran Should Worry the Chinese Communist Party. Anti-air Missiles
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Sweden short-listed Arrowhead 120, Alfa 4000 and FDI Frigate for the Luleå-class frigate program.

February 24, 2026 GDC 0

The acquisition of air defence frigates will revive a measure of blue water capability for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) and allow it to better contribute to NATO maritime tasks, the service’s most senior officer […]

Air Platform

Saab offers Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

February 11, 2026 GDC 0

During the Singapore Airshow, Saab said it had offered the Gripen E to the Government of India with an industrial plan covering design, production, and sustainment involving more than 300 companies. As reported by The […]

Air Platform

Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

February 10, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine has locked in commitments for 250 Western fighter jets through separate agreements with Sweden and France, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed while visiting the Kyiv Aviation Institute. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 8 February […]

Air Platform

Swedish Saab has proposed Gripen E production line in Canada for Canadian and Ukrainian Gripen jets.

February 9, 2026 GDC 0

Swedish aerospace manufacturer Saab has proposed that a hypothetical Gripen production line in Canada would be large enough to also serve export customers besides making planes for the Canadian Air Force. The statement is the […]

Europe

Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

February 9, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration is evaluating a joint proposal from Saab and UK-based Babcock for the Arrowhead 140 frigate design as a candidate for its future Luleå-class surface combatants, according to reporting in Swedish media […]

Anti-drone System

Saab Awarded $530 Million Contract to Integrate Nimbrix Drone Killer Missile onto Gripen E/F Fighter Jets.

February 8, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Saab Offers 72 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets and Six GlobalEye AEW&C to Canada.

January 18, 2026 GDC 0

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Americas

Sweden Approves $1.6 Billion Territorial Air Defense Program to Protect Cities and Infrastructure.

January 16, 2026 GDC 0

On January 11, 2026, Sweden directed the Swedish Armed Forces to rapidly stand up a new territorial short-range air defense capability valued at roughly SEK 15 billion. The effort signals a shift toward broader homeland […]

Anti-air Missiles

Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

January 1, 2026 GDC 0

Saab has received an order from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for RBS 70 Bolide missiles valued at $325 million. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2032. The order is placed […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Sweden’s Gripen Test Fires Taurus KEPD Cruise Missile For Deep Strike Capability.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

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  • Hungary boosts air defense capability with NASAMS anti-air system

    November 3, 2023 0
    The Hungarian Defence Forces have taken delivery of the first two fire units of the NASAMS air defense system, supplied by the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace in collaboration with the American defense giant [...]
  • Putin’s Propaganda Reached Its Limit, Most Russians Beleive Now Conscripts have Already Died In Ukraine

    February 5, 2023 0
    Russian citizens are “losing faith in Putin’s propaganda narratives,” according to a recent survey conducted by The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF), a Moscow-based non-profit group founded by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Russian Conscripts Calling Ukrainian [...]
  • Ukraine blows up Horlivka bridge destroying Russian convoy

    October 17, 2023 0
    A bridge near the occupied town of Horlivka in eastern Ukraine was said to have been blown up by Ukrainian armed forces to stop the Russian column.  Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed key Kursk bridgeDateAugust 17, 2024Ukrainian [...]
  • Germany will send six Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

    April 21, 2024 0
    Germany will supply a U.S.-made six Patriot air defence system and air defence missiles to Ukraine at a “critical time” as Kyiv struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy [...]
  • India, China are trying to defuse border tensions but behind the scenes China mobilizing troops, armoured vehicles and artillery near Ladakh border

    June 9, 2020 0
    Soldiers and equipment transported from central province of Hubei to an unspecified location in northwest, according to state media Footage of drill aired the same day top generals from the two sides held talks in [...]
  • Boeing awarded contract to produce P-8A Poseidon for Canada and Germany

    April 6, 2024 0
    Boeing has received a $3.4-billion contract to manufacture 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada and Germany. Boeing Awarded Contract For Germany’s P-8 Poseidon Anti-submarine AircraftDateOctober 5, 2021German Parliament Approves Purchase Of Boeing P-8 [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Middle East

    The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran are high.

  • Europe

    After a series of setbacks in Ukraine war, Russia will restructure its military and critical infrastructure  

  • Infantry Weapons

    HPV Shell: 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers For Littoral Combat Mission

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen Shipbuilding to deliver second corvette PNS Tabuk

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Air Force Adopt Embraer C-390 Millennium For Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Missions

  • Africa

    U.S. State Department approved precision-guided munitions to Nigeria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest in drone development programme

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-25 and Su-24 Fighter-bomber In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile and drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 missile system and Novorossiysk oil terminal.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA accelerates the development of SPEAR-EW stand-in jammer

  • Europe

    Biden Administration Announced New Military Aid To Ukraine, Included HIMARS, Patriot Missile and Howitzers

  • Americas

    The U.S. Is The Largest Arms Exporter, Who Are Buyers?

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use domestically develop TF-6000 turbofan engine for KAAN fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan to ditch Chinese JF-17 jets and join Turkish KAAN fighter jet project

  • Africa

    Pentagon Approves MIM-104 Patriot Missiles For Morocco

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Curtis Wilbur Sails Through Taiwan Straits

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to equip Stryker armored vehicles with 50kw laser weapons

  • Air Platform

    Russia delivers second-hand MiG-29s fighter jets to Iran.

  • Middle East

    Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: The Leader Of The Terrorists Group Hezbollah, Covert Billionaire And Drug Kingpin in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese Firm Donates Drones to Ukrainian Military Worth $35,000

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce NLAW For Finnish Army

  • Defense Industry

    Australian Sailors Embed Aboard To Learn About Submarine Tenders For AUKUS Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-25 Aircraft Using Igla Shoulder Launched Missile

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad no longer regards Moldova as a sovereign nation in favor of Transdniestria

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force’s Chinese-made J-10C ‘Temu’ Fighter Jet’s WS-10B Engine Caught Fire During Take-off.

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine started firing 110km range Vilkha artillery rockets

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin’s F-35 sales compared to Tesla sales in Europe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea indirectly sent 330,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Goodbye Russia: Armenia will exit the CSTO treaty and declare itself a neutral country

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves THAAD Missile Defense System To UAE

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarus develops advanced missile technologies based on Polonez-M and Buk-MB3

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Counter Offensive In Kherson, Destroyed Russian Supply Train Using HIMARS

  • Europe

    Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

  • Central Asia

    Which Countries Supply Arms to Azerbaijan and Armenia?

  • Europe

    Russia Fines Google $20 Decillion Over Tech Giant’s Ban On Putin’s Propaganda

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Double Down On M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique sued for embezzlement and siphoning $665 million

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Europe

    Butchers of Russia: Hundreds are buried in a mass grave in Bucha, near Kyiv

  • C4iSR

    Norwegian Kongsberg To Deliver Counter Drone Networks To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    UAE and Israel Cooperate on Military Industrial Ventures to Counter Iranian Threat

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

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