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Anti-air Missiles

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

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

The publication of American commercial satellite imagery has revealed the exact positioning of U.S. Army MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, one of several facilities at the forefront of […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp up THAAD and PAC-3 Interceptors Production.

February 8, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor productionIsrael’s closest parallel to the THAAD is the Arrow anti-missile system, but the systems employ different defensive capabilities. Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the US […]

Anti-air Missiles

The U.S. Deploys More PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Defense System in the Middle East.

January 25, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has begun moving Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD air defense missile systems to the Middle East while redeploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. […]

Americas

Pentagon Unveils $151 Billion Missile Defense Program.

October 7, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has released its final solicitation for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program — a sweeping effort to transform how the United States develops and deploys next-generation missile […]

Anti-air Missiles

U.S. Army Deploys Second THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel

April 7, 2025 GDC 0

The US military deploys a THAAD missile defense system in Israel, March 2019. (US Army Europe/File) The US transferred a second THAAD anti-missile defense battery to Israel, according to a report published Sunday, amid rising […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin delivers 900th THAAD interceptor launcher

February 3, 2025 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin has delivered the 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), reinforcing its role in U.S. missile defense capabilities. The THAAD Weapon System is designed to counter […]

Anti-air Missiles

In First, U.S.-made THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile In Israel

December 28, 2024 GDC 0

An advanced U.S. military anti-missile system was used in Israel to try to intercept a projectile for the first time since President Joe Biden placed the system in Israel in October, a source familiar with […]

Anti-air Missiles

Putin’s Intermediate-range ballistic missiles are not unstoppable, Ukraine needs SM-3, Arrow-3 or THAAD missile defences

November 24, 2024 GDC 0

Putin falsely claims Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are unstoppable, says expert. Russian leader Vladimir Putin has falsely claimed that Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles are impossible to intercept. According to Fabian Hoffmann, a doctoral research fellow […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia Purchased $15 Billion THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

November 20, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of Defense said in a release that Lockheed Martin was awarded an almost $1.5 billion modification to an earlier contract to supply Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Interceptor support items for Saudi […]

Anti-air Missiles

Saudi Arabia and UAE’s Obsession With Anti-air System Driven By Anti-Iran Anxiety

November 15, 2024 GDC 0

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  • Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai and Roslavl district

    May 2, 2024 0
    A significant drone attack in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, targeting oil refineries for the third time, was reported in the early hours of May 2, by the country’s Defense Ministry. “Enemy drones once again attacked the Oryol [...]
  • Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

    March 23, 2022 0
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  • Turkey integrates South Korean engine with MBT Altay

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  • Taiwan purchased 10,962 Kestrel HEAT anti-tank missiles

    November 14, 2023 0
    According to Taiwan News on November 4, 2023, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has taken a significant step to enhance its military readiness by ordering a total of 10,962 Kestrel anti-tank missiles. This acquisition, [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Plans To Normalize Ties With Israel

    October 10, 2020 0
    Are Saudi Arabia’s rulers, historically critics of Israel and its treatment of the Palestinians, finally edging closer to normalising relations with State of Israel, reports Al-Arabia Television. Saudi Arabia’s National Security Challenges, Palestinian Statehood, Iran [...]
  • Putin’s $120 million spy ship taken out by massive missile strike

    March 26, 2024 0
    Another Russian spy warship has been damaged in a missile strike by Ukraine – meaning Vladimir Putin has lost more than a quarter of his naval fleet in the war. ‌The 312-foot-long Ivan Khurs reconnaissance [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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    U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    EU To Block Merger Of Korean Shipbuilding Giants, Daewoo And Hyundai

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian Navy’s Type 209 Submarine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Saab Gripen Fires New AIM-9X Air-to-Ground Sidewinder Missile

  • Defense Industry

    Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

  • Air Platform

    KAI to develop single-seater FA-50 light combat aircraft with new investment plan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • Americas

    General Atomics Gambit 6 introduces air-to-ground combat capabilities.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Shoolika Mk6 Drone And Brave1 UGV: ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) To U.S. Marine Corps

  • C4iSR

    Australian Military Setup Space Division With $7 Billion Budget

  • Central Asia

    CSTO member Armenia to normalize ties with Azerbaijan after defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Europe

    Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko undergoing major surgery in Minsk hospital

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Starts Floating Off Second Type 26 Frigate

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Overestimated His Rusty Soviet Military, Gets A Bloody Nose

  • Africa

    Algeria purchased Chinese WJ700 Lieying (Falcon) drones

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force Received First Chinese CH-4 Drones

  • Americas

    Construction begins on new fleet of river-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)

  • Naval Platforms

    PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russian Ammunition Depots in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FP-1 long-range drone shot down Russia’s Mi-8 helicopter.

  • South Asia

    Suspected Of Being Indian RAW Agents, Sacked Bangladesh Army Officers Arrested For Robbery

  • Europe

    Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone strikes on Russian capital as Russia shut down airspace

  • Defense Industry

    Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    ‘Hostage situation’ at Hamburg airport as gunman drives onto runway

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s Virginia Block V Has One Mission: Kill Chinese Warships and Submarines

  • Europe

    German-Norwegian Type 212CD submarine programme achieves Critical Design Review milestone

  • Europe

    Leonardo Company set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

  • Air Platform

    Boeing UCAV For Royal Australian Air Force

  • Europe

    Armenian Tor-M2KM surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed: Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate Starts Sea Trial in 2023

  • Defense Industry

    Antonov to Replace Russian-made Components of An-178 Transport Aircraft

  • Middle East

    UAE Air Force Buys Israeli EW And Electronic Countermeasures For Airborne Tankers

  • Middle East

    Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Army enters Nagorno-Karabakh district after peace deal

  • Europe

    French Navy’s Camcopter S-100 Squadron secures waters during the Olympic Games

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Africa

    The U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Treaty Should be Cloned To Southeast Asian Countries To Counter China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Soryu-class Submarine Collides With Commercial Ship

  • Europe

    Germany sends more Gepard air-defense tanks to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Malaysia purchases Thales GroundMaster 400A Long-range Surveillance Radar

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At KAI KF-21 Boramae (Nicknamed “Baby Raptor”) Fighter Jet

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli Arms Export Soars Amid Middle East Conflict And Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

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