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  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Taiwan commissioned the Dan Chiang, a Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Singapore’s ST Engineering Launched Second Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed S-400 launchers, radars, and a drone warehouse in Crimea. Europe
  • [ July 28, 2026 ] Saab was awarded a contract to produce two GlobalEye early-warning aircraft for the UAE. C4iSR
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Industry

Pakistan, Ukraine To Sign Joint Ventures And Technology Transfer Deals

June 13, 2021 GDC 0

Ukraine and Pakistan appear to be discussing several options for joint ventures and technology transfer following last month’s visit of Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to Ukraine where he was given a demonstration of tanks, […]

  • Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF-41 IFV For Australian Army

    November 25, 2020 0
    Rheinmetall has unveiled the first of three Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) that will compete in test and evaluation trials with an equal number of Hanwha Defense Redback IFVs for the Australian Army’s Project [...]
  • 3 Dead After Russia’s Prototype Il-112V Military Transport Plane Crashes Near Moscow

    August 19, 2021 0
    United Aircraft’s prototype flight-test Ilyushin Il-112V military transport has crashed during a training flight near Moscow, apparently after suffering an in-flight engine fire, reported Moscow Times citing United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Russian IL-76 Military Aircraft [...]
  • The US Navy’s Super Hornet shot out the rudder of an Iranian vessel.

    May 8, 2026 0
    A US Navy fighter jet knocked out the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday using its 20 mm cannon, the American military said. Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers [...]
  • Navantia signed contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels

    August 24, 2025 0
    Navantia has signed a new contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels whose systems need to be upgraded. Navantia and Thales signed agreement to modernize the Royal Thai Navy’s [...]
  • U.S. Senate Approves $6.5 Military Aid Package For Taiwan

    September 26, 2022 0
    The Senate on Wednesday advanced a sprawling bill that would give Taiwan the same benefits as major non-NATO allies, provide $6.5 billion in military aid, expedite arms sales and prioritize the transfer of excess U.S. [...]
  • Ex-Russian Commander Igor Girkin Admits Ukraine Successfully Repelling Putin’s Troops

    May 11, 2023 0
    Former Russian commander Igor Girkin admitted on Sunday that Ukrainian troops were able to “successfully” fight Russian forces throughout the month of April as the war continues to drag on. Putin’s forces already lost the [...]
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 […]

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Satellite Images Show Aftermath Of ATACMS Strikes In Crimea Airfield, Destroying Several S-300 and S-400 Launchers

  • Ballistic Missile

    France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile.

  • South Asia

    China To Boost Military Cooperation With Bangladesh And Pakistan

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Su-34 Bomber Crashed Into Apartment Building, 14 Dead

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania Purchases Additional NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Credits Kherson Victory To US-made HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Gazprom declares first annual loss in 22 years as trade sanctions hit Russian gas export

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • Europe

    Latest Satellite Photos Show the Destruction of Russian Armored Vehicles and Tanks Near Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Looking At Iver Huitfeldt-Class Frigate To Boost TNI-AL’s Blue Water Force

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Arms Export Record High to $5.5 Billion Amid Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Ukraine just hit Russia’s Ropucha-class landing ship Konstantin Olshansky with a Neptune R-360 anti-ship missile

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Patriot Air Defence Positions Near Iran Exposed in New Satellite Imagery

  • Defense Industry

    Germany To Invest €17 Billion In Air Defense System

  • Africa

    Turkey to deliver Hurkus-C combat aircraft to Niger, Chad

  • Europe

    A drunk Russian Iskander-M transporter driver collided with a truck in Armavir

  • Europe

    Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead.

  • Naval Weapons

    RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles

  • Europe

    Polish Army received a new batch of 120mm Rak self-propelled mortars

  • Europe

    Switzerland wants to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Central Asia

    Israeli, Azerbaijan Defence Companies Co-produced Orbiter Drone in Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed 169 SAM systems, 76 radar stations and 31 electronic warfare systems of Russia by June 2026.

  • Europe

    NATO member Denmark has pledged its “entire artillery” stocks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ‘A real blow for the junta’: Myanmar’s ethnic groups captured 135km long trading zone in unprecedented armed resistance

  • Defense Industry

    India Bought Barak-8 Missiles Worth $5 Billion

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon Test Kits For P-8I Neptune

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    The Dynetics-Lockheed MAXPOWER High Power Microwave weapons

  • Europe

    Russian fighter plane crashed near Tver was shot down: Report

  • Americas

    U.S. House Approves $1 Billion For Replenishing Israeli IronDome Missiles

  • South Asia

    India To Lease Fighter Jets And Military Equipment

  • Europe

    Putin tastes his own medicine as Ukraine’s SBU destroyed 40 of Putin’s prized Tu-22M, Tu-95 and A-50 Beriev AWACS

  • Middle East

    Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-bomber Fly-in Syria Using American GPS

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Transfers Ex-Afghan Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Modernize US Navy’s MK39 EMATT ASW Training Target

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • Europe

    British Government Pledged €3.8 Billion Military Aid To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Air Platform

    Poland To Receive The Most Advanced Derivative Of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

  • C4iSR

    China’s CETC Displays KLJ-7A Radar For JF-17 Block III

  • Europe

    Turkish Nurol Makina signs co-production deal with Hungary for armored vehicles.

  • Europe

    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • Africa

    When Su-27 Fought MiG-29 in Africa, As Always MiG-29 Became The Loser

  • Europe

    Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

  • Air Platform

    Egypt signed contract to purchase 100 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and Rafael compete over defense industry know-how and control over markets.

  • Americas

    M1 AbramsX: The Next Super Tanks Of US Army

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

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