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  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy. Air Platform
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Counter-drone System

Swedish startup shows off its new drone-killing K100XR interceptor.

July 13, 2026 GDC 0

A Swedish aerospace startup has let journalists watch its foot-long, carbon-fiber interceptor drone chase down and destroy a target aircraft in real time, the first live public demonstration of a system the company hopes will […]

Air Platform

Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

The Swedish and German governments have signed a letter of intent ​regarding air defence, Sweden’s defence minister ‌said on Wednesday, adding that there was German interest in working with Sweden’s Saab on ​new fighter jets. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

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  • Roketsan Smart Micro Munition (MAM-L)

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  • The HELWS, PHASER, and THOR weapons system

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  • Russian Ka-52 helicopter blew up their own MT-LB tracked armored vehicle

    December 3, 2023 0
    New video purportedly shows a Russian helicopter pilot destroying his country’s tank. Ukraine’s single Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destroyed column of Russian MT-LB armored vehiclesDateDecember 17, 2023Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun [...]
  • The Leonardo C-27J Spartan Medium-Lift Tactical Transport Aircraft

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  • Pakistan’s duplicity: Iran war proved that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is always meant for military use against the U.S. and India.

    April 1, 2026 0
    Pakistan is playing both sides of the coin, supporting the U.S. since Field Marshal Asim Munir began a friendship with President Trump, signed a mutual security agreement with Saudi Arabia, an arch-rival of Iran in [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone hits second time on upper floor of the same skyscraper it hit last week

    August 1, 2023 0
    A Moscow skyscraper hit by a drone attack last week has seen a second drone smash into an upper floor, according to Russian authorities. Pantsir Failed Again: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Moscow Building Four Kilometers [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Counter-drone System

    Australian Company EOS To Deliver Slinger Anti-drone System To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

  • Industry

    Advancing Drones Industry of Turkey

  • Europe

    Germany Delivers AT-2 Anti-tank Mines To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How China Influenced Military Coup In Myanmar?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone army killed 1060 Russian troops, destroyed 66 artillery systems and 78 vehicles in one day

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X: Luxury In The Sky

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used NATO-compitable Peace Eagle AEW&C And ELINT to hunt and Shot Down Syrian Su-24

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine expects Gripen and F-16 fighter jets from Sweden, Netherlands and Poland

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to Participate RAAF’s Next-gen Air Battle Management Systems Evaluation Stages

  • Infantry Weapons

    Egypt plans to buy South Korean K-9 Howitzer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Joins the Competition with Australia and South Korea to Buy U.S.-made Nuclear-powered Submarine.

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

  • Europe

    Two Russian drunk pilots were killed after the Su-34 bomber’s ejection seats went off inside the hangar, sending them hurtling into the concrete roof.

  • Naval Platforms

    Navantia launches corvette for Royal Saudi Navy

  • Europe

    British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers First 2 Eurofighter to Kuwait

  • AUV Platform

    Ukraine’s new invisible suicide submersible set to be unleashed on Russian navy

  • Europe

    Damen Awarded Contract To Build Multi-Purpose Vessel For Portuguese Navy

  • Europe

    KNDS and Elbit Systems Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Rocket Artillery Systems

  • Air Platform

    Hanwha Aerospace and KAI to develop a 4,500-pound-class turbofan engine for unmanned aircraft.

  • Europe

    Putin dismisses General Sergei Surovikin from his position as the head of Russian aerospace forces

  • Europe

    Dearsan unveils its new F142 frigate concept and USV 15 models

  • Europe

    Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

  • Air Platform

    GKN Aerospace Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Engine’s Software

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Middle East

    China delivers HQ-16 and HQ-17AE anti-aircraft missile systems and ammunitions to Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Opens Redeveloped Naval Base in Northern Territory

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • Americas

    US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test launch in a week

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anxious China requests U.S. to withdraw marine raiders from Taiwan

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s NTV News Exposed Bangladesh Military, Defence Ministry and DGDP’s Significant Corruption, Embezzlement and Money Laundering Scheme

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MKII vs JF-17 Block III: How does Tejas MKII stack up against JF-17 Block III?

  • C4iSR

    RAF set to acquire five E-7 Wedgetails to replace E-3 Sentry

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Received 20 MiG-29 Fighter Jets from The U.S. And Allies

  • Middle East

    Russia plans to boost military links with Iran, says the UK defense secretary

  • Infantry Weapons

    Buk Surface-to-Air (SAM) Missile System

  • Air Platform

    South Korea offers KF-21 Boramae fighter jet and Cheongung-II missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Launches Development of Carrier-based Jet Trainer.

  • C4iSR

    IAI and HHI to Supply Philippine Navy with ALPHA 3D Radar Systems

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s schizophrenia and paranoia about America started in 1975 when the Indian RAW brainwashed her in exile.

  • Europe

    An engine explosion caused the crash of the Su-27 in Crimea in March

  • Air Platform

    Spain delays F/A-18 Hornet retirement amid fighter jet shortages.

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes Avdiivka near the eastern city of Donetsk Oblast

  • Europe

    UK Delivers Tracked Spartan Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Saab will open research facility in Hungary

  • Air Platform

    F-36 Kingsnake: A Hypothetical 4.75 Gen Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Israeli-made Gaia Amir MRAP Vehicles Spotted In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

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