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  • [ July 10, 2026 ] President Trump promises to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors. Americas
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Swedish Saab builds the largest-ever composite superstructure for the Singaporean Navy’s multi-role combat vessel.

July 8, 2026 GDC 0

A Singapore shipyard has built the largest composite structure ever assembled for a vessel in the country’s history, and it is destined for a warship designed to command fleets of robots at sea. Penguin Shipyard […]

C4iSR

NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes.

July 5, 2026 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Finland Purchases Russia’s Aircraft and Helicopter Killer RBS 70 NG Anti-air Missile System.

July 5, 2026 GDC 0

Finland will acquire Saab RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defense systems from Sweden to strengthen protection against low-flying threats, the Finnish Ministry of Defence announced on July 3, 2026. The €108 million purchase will […]

Air Platform

Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force.

July 1, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the procurement of fighter jets for Ukraine’s Air Force, with deliveries set to begin in early 2029, Militarnyi reported. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of […]

Europe

Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Three A26 Submarines for Poland Worth $4.8 Billion.

June 30, 2026 GDC 0

Saab has today signed a contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency and received an order to produce and deliver three A26-type submarines. The contract also encompasses a weapon package and a training and […]

C4iSR

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

June 24, 2026 GDC 0

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Europe

Swedish Gripen Intercepts Russia’s Su-35 Near Swedish Airspace.

June 15, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden said on Saturday that it scrambled JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets the day before to intercept Russian Su-35 aircraft that appeared to be flying near Swedish borders. The Swedish military reported in a statement […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force Looks to Sweden’s Saab to Replace Ageing Su-30MKI Fighter Jets with AI-Enabled Gripen E.

June 14, 2026 GDC 0

After Ukraine, Canada, and Brazil purchased 150, 72, and 56 Gripen EF fighter jets, respectively, the Indian Air Force finally woke up to the reality that the Russian-made Su-30MKI dud, which repeatedly failed during the […]

Air Platform

Germany’s Airbus Asks Sweden’s Saab to Jointly Develop Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden’s Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German fighter programme reshapes European defence alliances, ​three people familiar with the matter said. Teaming up on warfare […]

C4iSR

Saab receives order for ground-based air defence solution from Sweden.

June 7, 2026 GDC 0

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for sensors and command-and-control systems for a ground-based air defence system (GBAD) solution for the Swedish Army brigades. The order value is approximately […]

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  • Lockheed Martin Awarded $504 Million Contact To Build 12 MH-60R Helicopters For Australian Navy

    September 2, 2022 0
    Lockheed Martin has secured a $504 million contract related to additional Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters for Australia. Lockheed Martin gets $447M to build 12 MH-60R helicopters for South Korean NavyDateJuly 12, 2021Indian Navy’s MH-60R AWS helicopter [...]
  • Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

    July 23, 2021 0
    MBDA has been awarded a number of contracts to significantly upgrade the air and missile defence capabilities of the Royal Navy’s six Type 45 destroyers, said British MoD in a statement. The work will see [...]
  • Australia-China diplomatic relationship hits lowest point

    August 11, 2020 0
    China watchers have said Beijing’s bellicose barbs aren’t “pleasant reading” and demonstrate a “palpable sense of anger and resentment”. There’s no doubt China-Australia relations are far from great right now. But is China’s increasingly furious [...]
  • Turkish STM Unveils Fast Attack Craft Design

    August 7, 2025 0
    STM has unveiled the design of the Turkish Fast Attack Craft to replace the ageing fast attack craft classes of the Turkish Navy in the coming years. Turkish MoD Unveils Next-gen Fast Attack CraftDateMay 14, [...]
  • US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

    October 23, 2020 0
    The US Department of State has approved the sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 billion, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, amid [...]
  • Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

    August 23, 2023 0
    Greece will take part in the training of Ukrainian Air Force pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. U.S. Approves $100 Million To Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-15 And F-16 Fighter [...]
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. […]

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissioned Newest Littoral Combat Ship – USS Savannah

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CAES Awarded Contract To Produce Advanced Electronics Worth $172 Million

  • Europe

    After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old Ammo

  • Industry

    Belarusian Defence Enterprises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Republic of Korea Navy Launches First Four PKX-B Batch-II Patrol Vessels.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed Russia’s Landing Craft Vessel

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany’s missile search draws attention to secretive Israeli startup Covenant.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone attacks destroyed a MiG-29 at the Crimea airfield, burned the St. Petersburg oil terminal and damaged the naval base.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Efforts To Sale Su-57E To India and UAE Failed Again

  • Middle East

    Why is the US Army removing military assets from Saudi Kingdom?

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured TOS-1A heavy flamethrowers and turned them against retreating Russian troops

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army to diversify its drone fleet and drone warfare capability

  • Americas

    US Navy To Christen Warship Named After Australia’s Capital

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates

  • Middle East

    Israel hits Hezbollah’s 400 medium-range rocket launchers, 70 arms depots and 80 drones and cruise missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Sukhoi And MiG Merge Into United Aircraft Corp To Avoid Mikoyan’s Bankruptcy

  • Europe

    Russia’s Shahed-136 kamikaze drones detonated in NATO country Romania

  • Middle East

    Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched a large-scale attack involving rockets and drones on Israel.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman Admitted That He Has Given Shelter To High Ranking Awami League Leaders

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s New DDGX Destroyer Features Lasers, Hypersonic Missiles And Stealth Technology

  • Europe

    Russian police raided Moscow night clubs, detained men for military service

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Debt trap: These countries owe China billions. Most are struggling to pay back

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set the largest fire at Russian oil depot since the war began

  • Europe

    Ukraine started striking Russian supply lines in Belgorod as Russia continued to advance in Kharkiv

  • Europe

    Corruption in Russian army: commander Colonel Alexander Denisov arrested for selling tank engines to Turkey

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • Americas

    US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles

  • Middle East

    Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian domestic Trembita cruise missiles will soon strike Russian territory

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

  • Middle East

    Israel Will Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Former IDF Officer Said

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

  • Europe

    Ukrainian sea drone blew up Russian oil tanker

  • Americas

    Western Microchips Still Find Their Way To Russian Missile Manufacturers

  • Air Platform

    Saab Makes First T-7A Delivery

  • Europe

    Turkish TAI To Produce Thermoplastics For Boeing Defense

  • Americas

    US Marines Corps purchases more TRV-150C cargo drones

  • Europe

    Greece intercepted two Turkish F-16 fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine hit two large ammunition depots deep inside Russia

  • Europe

    Germany delivers Wiscent 1 mine clearing vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    The US Has Offered Turkey MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System and F-35 If Turkey Deactivates Russian-made S-400

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan started building new artillery ammunitions plant

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Europe

    Vlad Admits Russia Does Not Have Winter Clothes For Conscripts

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