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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippines fixes airstrip on South China Sea island

June 25, 2020 GDC 0

MANILA (GDC) — Philippines on Tuesday said it completed the construction of a beaching ramp on Thitu Island in the South China Sea, allowing it to proceed with runway repairs. The Philippines has repaired a […]

  • Azerbaijan used TB2 drone to destroy twelve 9K33 Osa short-range anti-aircraft systems of Armenia

    September 27, 2020 0
    The troops of the Azerbaijani army have launched a “lightning-fast counter-offensive” operation along the entire front, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reports. According to them, the military managed to destroy 12 units of 9K33 Osa Russian-made short-range anti-aircraft missile [...]
  • U.S. Navy Commissions San Antonio-class LPD, USS Fort Lauderdale

    August 6, 2022 0
    San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division on 11 July, en route to its commissioning site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Huntington Ingalls Lays Keel [...]
  • Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

    July 20, 2020 0
    JERUSALEM (GDC) — Israel has been in intense combat since the day of its foundation. The need to survive, outrun and outgun their enemies has created some of the most elite and well respected units [...]
  • Tough Life Vlad: U.S. Suspends Erectile Drug Viagra Export To Russia

    February 18, 2023 0
    Vladimir Putin’s hardman reputation flopped yesterday — as supplies of Viagra to Russia were suspended. Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To UkraineDateMay 1, 2021A Growing Cooperation Between Ukraine and Turkey is Soft Power of [...]
  • Why is Russia losing so many tanks and armored vehicles?

    April 14, 2022 0
    Ukraine on Monday morning claimed that Russian material and troop losses continue to soar. At least 19,500 Russian soldiers have so far been killed in the war that started on Feb. 24 with the Russian [...]
  • UK invests $4.8 billion in next phase of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine project

    October 4, 2023 0
    Britain has inked contracts worth 4 billion pounds ($4.87 billion) to fund a new phase of the SSN-AUKUS next-generation attack submarine project, according to government officials. The deals, which involve British companies BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce [...]
Europe

STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

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Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

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Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

Europe

EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

October 24, 2025 0

Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

October 13, 2025 0

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s […]

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Received $26.7 Billion Orders In Six Months, Amid Ukraine War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China assists North Korea in copying American RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with Saetbyol-4

  • Defense Industry

    Australian companies to supply parts for Hunter class frigates

  • Central Asia

    Armenia considers applying for European Union membership as Russia failed to defend Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges

  • Air Platform

    China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter

  • Americas

    No Such Terms as “CAATSA Waiver For India” Under CAATSA Law

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan To Complete IDS Submarine Pressure Hull By June 2022

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkiye’s home-grown Gokdogan BVRAAM hit target with pinpoint accuracy

  • Europe

    French Aster 30 Missile Intercepts Supersonic Projectile

  • Uncategorized

    ASC Shipbuilding Laid Keel Of Australia’s 2nd Arafura-Class OPV

  • Air Platform

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jets Launched Precision Strikes Against Cambodian Artillery Positions

  • C4iSR

    Sanctions buster: Russia imported guidance kits from American Honeywell, Advanced Navigation and German iMAR Navigation

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian Army acquires Israeli Spike LR anti-tank guided missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, PNG to sign security pact to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas MK1A vs JF-17 Block II: What if Tejas MK1A face-off with JF-17 Block II at the next Kashmir skirmish?

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Fourth Submarine To Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour ready for F-35 integration

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin to Build 128 F-16V Block 72 For Export Customers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia becomes the first export customer of Turkish MILGEM Istif frigates

  • Europe

    Vlad admits Russian military is facing desperate situation in occupied territories

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 20 more Marder infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    Russian saboteurs destroyed two An-148 aircraft and one Mi-28 helicopter near Moscow

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr Selected HK416A7 Rifles For German Commandos

  • Air Platform

    Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-27 Aircraft Near Kyiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s $45 Billion Hunter Class Will Hit The Water On Time, Says Defense Minister Marles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Awarded Contract to Produce VSHORAD for Romanian Army

  • Europe

    Putin fires General Rustam Muradov responsible for losing 5,000 servicemen in Donetsk region 

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • Europe

    Huge explosion ripped through Putin’s warehouse storing Satan-2 rockets

  • C4iSR

    Pakistan’s Link 17 Data Link Designed For Fighter-to-fighter Communication For JF-17 Block 3

  • Europe

    Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

  • Africa

    Morocco is the first African country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia rolls out first Loyal Wingman for RAAF

  • Africa

    South African Army Displays New Badger 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Sweden Ordered More NLAW For Its Army

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveils Groundbreaking Surveillance Systems

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall modernizing 27 more Boxer command vehicles for the Bundeswehr

  • Uncategorized

    Sarılmaz delivers the PMT 7.62 / SAR 240 machine gun to Turkish Army

  • Middle East

    Hungary-based Israeli Shell Company Supplied Pagers To Hezbollah Terrorists Group

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Soviet-era S-300V1 Missiles System In Luhansk Region

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iran Imported Components From America, Japan And Canada To Manufacture Shahed-136 Drones

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Delivers Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette to Qatar

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