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  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Russia shot down its own Su-57 fighter jet, proving the Su-57 is not a stealth jet.   Air Platform
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Japan taps a German company for its drone-killer program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 24, 2026 ]  US State Department Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Kamikaze Drones to Greece. Europe
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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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  • Italy, Egypt To Sign Mega Arms Deal Includes 24 Eurofighters, 24 M346 Trainers and 6 Frigates

    April 29, 2021 0
    According to the Italian newspaper La Republica, the Italian government is set up to soon approve the MEGA defense deal with Egypt that includes 6 Frigates including 2x confirmed FREMM Bergamini, 24 M-346 trainer jets, [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel.

    January 24, 2026 0
    Qatar Emiri Coast Guard showcased its newly acquired ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, marking a significant milestone as the Gulf region’s first operational USV deployment. The platform, delivered by Türkiye’s [...]
  • Japan unveils a new long-range anti-ship missile.

    November 16, 2025 0
    Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has revealed details of a new long-range anti-ship missile program designed to strengthen the country’s island defense capabilities. Japan Developing Hypersonic Anti-ship MissileDateJuly 13, 2020Japan Completes Type 12 [...]
  • Ukrainian drones flew over Russia’s MoD building’s rooftop Pantsir-SM-SV that failed to shoot it down, another humiliation for Putin

    July 26, 2023 0
    A Pantsir-SM-SV anti-aircraft missile and cannon system has been standing on the roof of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in Moscow for several months. The day before, it failed to destroy a [...]
  • Ukraine’s special forces captured Russian tank fitted with new radio frequency jammer

    August 7, 2024 0
    The raid nearly ended in Starving for artillery ammunition after Russia-friendly Republicans in the U.S. Congress blocked further aid to Ukraine starting in October. The Ukrainian forces acquired tiny explosive drones as a firepower expedient. [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of Pakistan Navy 8

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saudi Arabia purchased South Korea’s Cheongung-II anti-air missiles for $3.2 billion

  • Americas

    L3Harris built four new solid motors factories

  • Air Platform

    Boeing completed delivery of Chinook helicopters to the Indian Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration green light European allies to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets

  • C4iSR

    China Arming Pakistan with HQ-19, J-35A Jets and KJ-500 Early Warning Radar to Defend Aksai Chin Disputed Territory

  • Middle East

    Russian-made Anti-air Missiles Failure in Iran Sent Shockwave in India, China, Egypt, Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea unveiled Chonma-20 main battle tank.

  • Air Platform

    Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • Americas

    Russia’s Spetsnaz special forces guarding Maduro quietly abandon Maduro, and left Venezuela with deep shame on their shoulders.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine unveils domestically developed 1,000km range Neptune cruise missile.

  • Naval Platforms

    Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper Long-range Anti-air Missile System Completes Final Trial

  • Africa

    Algeria acquired Norinco SR-5 MLRS

  • Infantry Weapons

    India fields Swedish-made Carl-Gustaf M4 launcher ditching locally-made Nag Mk-2 ATGM

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Kamikaze Harop Drones Capable of Destroying Russian Krasukha-4 EW Systems

  • Air Platform

    Russia pulls back fighter jets hundreds of kilometers inside Russia amid fear of Storm Shadow and ATACMS strikes

  • Middle East

    U.S. Airstrike Hits Iranian Telecom Site Tied to Internet Censorship, Amid the Strait of Hormuz War.

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon shows some crazy maneuver

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Receives First Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal to build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tor air defense missile manufacturing factory

  • Uncategorized

    Paramount Engineering Delivers First Alan-2 Protected Mobility Vehicles To Kazakhstan Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Armed Forces says MIM-104 Patriot is the most effective surface-to-air missile system.

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Upgrade Package For Pakistan’s F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR-O Medium-range Surface-to-air Missile Passes High Altitude Tests

  • Naval Platforms

    Spain set to procure MH-60R ASW Helicopter

  • Europe

    Turkish MRAP Vuran Test Fires Rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia

  • Europe

    Norway purchased six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopters

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s First H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian rocket launchers with precision strike

  • C4iSR

    Egypt Started Negotiating with Saab to Purchase GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive more CEASAR howitzers from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan to Replace All F-5s Within Three Years

  • Africa

    Kyrgyzstan And Angola Are The Latest Countries To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • Europe

    Turkish TAIS Shipyards Unveils LHD-230 Amphibious Assault Ship.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy’s Deck-based MiG-29K Keeps Crashing On Land And In Sea

  • Americas

    The US flew Super Hornet fighter jets over Guyana to send clear message to Venezuela

  • Americas

    US Air Force debuts virtual command and control platform

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded a contract to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Russian Warship Fired at German Maritime Helicopter in NATO Lake

  • Cruise Missiles

    UK and Germany agree to jointly manufacture 2,000km range cruise missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Government Stands Idle As Chinese Norinco Poaching DefendTex Business

  • Americas

    U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

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