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  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Turkey plans to sell its S-400 air defence system to Qatar or the UAE to comply with U.S. demands. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 11, 2026 ] Ukraine obliterated 48 Russian shadow-fleet oil tankers in an Azov Sea blitz. Europe
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The Italian Navy’s Submarine Warfare Capability

March 16, 2020 GDC 0

The Italian Navy currently operates a submarine flotilla comprised of four improved Sauro-class vessels and four modern Type 212A Todaro-class units. The Italian Peninsula hosts several naval bases for the Italian Navy, such as La […]

  • Russia’s Su-25 crashed during a training flight

    March 26, 2025 0
    A Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft crashed during a routine training mission in Primorsky Krai on March 24, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Russian Aerospace Force crashed another aircraftDateAugust 16, [...]
  • Babcock, Saab to collaborate on Swedish Navy’s Luleå-class corvettes

    August 24, 2024 0
    UK defense company Babcock has been selected by Swedish company Saab to support the design and development of the Swedish Navy’s new Luleå-class corvettes. Saab, commissioned by FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, will design [...]
  • No Picture

    PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian Navy

    July 28, 2023 0
    Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) and PT PAL Indonesia have delivered the second SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL). The SIGMA 10514 PKR class is a multi-mission platform equipped for anti-ship warfare [...]
  • Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

    December 21, 2025 0
    The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. Elbit Systems awarded $1.65 billion contract to establish pilots training center in GreeceDateAugust 18, 2021Australia [...]
  • Navantia Launched the Fifth Avante 2200 Corvette For Royal Saudi Navy

    December 16, 2021 0
    Navantia has launched on 4 December 2021 the fifth corvette being built for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), named ‘Unayzah’ as a tribute to this city located north of capital of Saudi Arabia. Saudi [...]
  • Russia Losing 40-50 Tanks Per Week, 45% Spikes Since Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

    October 7, 2022 0
    The Russian army probably just had its worst single day ever in tank losses, according to official Ukrainian estimates and international military monitoring groups. Undignified Death of T-14 Armata Main Battle TankDateFebruary 21, 2020Ukraine is [...]
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

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strike set the oil refinery ablaze, cutting off 70 percent of the fuel supply to Moscow.

  • Europe

    Here’s Why Russia’s Kontakt-1 And Kontakt-5 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) Bricks Make the T-90M Tank More Vulnerable

  • South Asia

    Singapore’s DBS Bank, the British Arab Commercial Bank, and Bangladesh’s UCB bank sued ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina’s ally Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and Tulip Siddiq.

  • Europe

    Russian Arms Maker Almaz-Antey Supplies Cooling System For Bangladesh And Turkish Nuclear Power Plant

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s Ceros 200 fire control director

  • Europe

    Poland buys 24 Turkish drones in first for NATO

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded contracts for type 31 frigates gun

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece purchases Israeli Barak MX Surface-to-air Missile.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran unveils Khordad 3 anti-air missile system

  • South Asia

    India’s PM Narendra Modi Accused of Offering Ministerial Position to Female MPs in Exchange for Sex, Reported BJP Member.

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Putin orders mass surveillance on Russian citizens who escaped conscription to Europe and Central Asia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

  • Air Platform

    No GLONASS, No Targeting Pod, Russia’s Newly-built Su-35 Bombs its Own Train Station in Belgorod.

  • Middle East

    Israeli drone attacks over Syria, Lebanon and Palestine are act of self-defense

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit Russia’s second oil refinery

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall delivered high-tech reconnaissance system to Ukraine

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Estonia plans to purchase 12 155mm Ceasar Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed Near Rajasthan’s Churu District

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shot Down Russia’s Su-35 and Su-34 Fighter Bomber.

  • Air Platform

    President Zelensky Confirms American-made F-16 Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffered Another Blow, Captain Of Sunk Moskva Killed

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Sky Sword II Missile Enters Mass Production Phase.

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Iran trade attacks on each other’s bases as Khamenei is buried.

  • C4iSR

    Saab to upgrade German Tornado’s radar warnering receiver

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea To Develop High Altitude Interceptor Missile For KM-SAM

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force is the first air force in the world to achieve sustained air dominance over another country from 2,000km away

  • Americas

    Italian Navy’s Submarine Showcases Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves MQ-9B Drones For Qatar Worth $1.96 Billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

  • Americas

    Christmas in the trenches, Merry Christmas to all servicemen and servicewomen

  • Air Platform

    Airbus A330 MRTT Completes Automated Refuelling Trials

  • Europe

    Russia Blames American Raytheon For Upgrading Soviet-era Tu-141 Kamikaze Drones

  • Europe

    Quantum Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver UAS To Ukrainian Army

  • Air Platform

    Bulgarian Pilots Will Be Trained in USA to Operate F-16V Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Roketsan unveils Turkish-first 1000 km range CENK ballistic missiles

  • Cruise Missiles

    Philippines Wants To Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Europe

    Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future LCS USS Nantucket

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • Naval Platforms

    Construction Of RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate Is On Track

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter

  • South Asia

    Saab will offer complete transfer of technology to India at half the cost of Rafale, says Saab India CMD

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan expressed interest in purchasing additional Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C and Gripen E/F fighter jets

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