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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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  • China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

    August 29, 2020 0
    Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a ‘no-fly zone’ during a Chinese naval drill.23 hours ago. China has fired DF-21 and DF-26B into the South China Sea, according to a news [...]
  • Croatia Received Final Bids For Fighter Jets

    November 15, 2020 0
    Croatia has received the final offers from the four government teams hoping to secure the country’s requirement to replace its Yugoslav era MiG-21 ‘Fishbed’ fighters. With the best and final bids now submitted, Croatia will [...]
  • North Korean Troops Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture in Kursk Region

    January 15, 2025 0
    North Korean troops deployed to Russia to fight alongside Vladimir Putin’s forces in the war against Ukraine are taking their own lives to avoid capture, officials have said. 1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed [...]
  • Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

    September 24, 2024 0
    Australia has ordered two additional Guardian-class patrol boats from Austal valued at 39 million Australian dollars ($26 million). The new order comes in addition to the 22 boats previously ordered for the Pacific Patrol Boat [...]
  • French Navy’s Final ASW FREMM Frigate ‘Normandie’ Enters Active Service

    June 6, 2020 0
    The French Navy (Marine Nationale) multi-mission frigate (FREMM) “Normandie” entered “active duty” (admission au service actif in French) on June 3, 2020. It is the sixth and final Aquitaine-class frigate in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) variant. [...]
  • Saab Swordfish: A Modern State-of-the-art Maritime Patrol Aircraft

    November 6, 2020 0
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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. […]

  • Europe

    Babcock Floats Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured 30 T-90M Proryv Tank in Avdiivka and Donetsk

  • Europe

    Colonel Vadim Boiko Suicides Because He Feared He’d Blame For Ukraine Error, Widow Says

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Received Black Hawk Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Arrests Two FSB Spy Chiefs and Eight Generals, Blame Them For Stalled Ukraine Invasion

  • Uncategorized

    COVID-19 Has No Effect On PLA Navy’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Construction

  • Infantry Weapons

    S-400 Is A Strategic Mistake For India, Doesn’t Solve India’s Problems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Swarming Navies In South China Sea, Accidental War Is Plausible

  • Europe

    Turkish new jet-powered stealth combat drone Anka-3 takes off to perform its maiden flight

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets.

  • Europe

    Russian sailors suffer radiation poisoning after washing clothes in contaminated waters

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C: A Powerful GaN Technology In The Sky

  • No Picture
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Military Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close to Australian Navy’s Helicopter.

  • Air Platform

    In Trans-pacific First, U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Arrived in Williamtown Australia For Exercises

  • Air Platform

    China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deployed 5000 Troops near Indian Border

  • Africa

    Sudanese lawmakers to review Russian naval base deal: Sudan’s Foreign Minister

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Thales signed MoU to design and manufacture combat systems for SSN-AUKUS.

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea declassifies its Hyunmoo-V strategic missile system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Antidote to Russian S-400: Meet The Ultimate Weapons Delilah Stand-off Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Putin’s Head Of Conscripts Mobilization Suicides At His Residence

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese peace bluff: China agreed to deliver suicide drones, artillery and ammo to Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese spies can destroy Australia’s hundreds of billions of dollars of military bases using cheap kamikaze drone attacks from within Australia

  • Americas

    The US Marine Corps Declared First Operational F-35C Squadron

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Received New Type 19 (ZBL-08) Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Europe

    Leaked FSB document shows childhood trauma made KGB Putin a narcissistic lair

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Purchase Squadron Of FTC-2000G Light Combat Aircraft For COIN Role

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Why did India’s Russian-made R-77 Missiles Fail to Hit Pakistani F-16C Fighter Jets?

  • Americas

    President Trump warned that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivered Third GlobalEye AEW&C To UAE

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman, following the playbook of dictator Sheikh Hasina, is re-establishing ties with India’s RAW. 

  • Air Platform

    Flying coffin: Indian Air Force will retire Russian-dud MiG-21 in 2025 after 400 crashes and 200 dead pilots

  • Europe

    US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents Sea

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Completed delivery of the German AFBM “Boxer”

  • Europe

    Britain Pledges More Lethal Aid To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Taiwanese Air Force’s F-16V block 70 detected J-20 and targeted J-16 with Sniper Pod, a chilling warning to Xi Jinping.

  • Europe

    U.S. to deliver M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in September

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves $280 million weapons to Taiwan

  • Europe

    KGB Putin To Undergo Cancer Treatment, Looking For Suitable Replacement Who Can Pardon Him For Corruption

  • Europe

    Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

  • Air Platform

    KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Americas

    What you don’t know about America’s super weapon, the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.

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