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East Asia and Pacific Region

China is belligerent and a bully, says former Prime Minister Tony Abbott

October 8, 2021 GDC 0

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaking in Taipei, has delivered the most sweeping critique of China by a former Australian prime minister since diplomatic relations were established between Canberra and Beijing more than 50 years […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia’s Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Visits Taiwan

October 6, 2021 GDC 0

Tony Abbott has touched down in Taiwan to make a speech at an international forum as tensions between the self-ruled island and China soar. The former Australian prime minister will on Friday address the Yushan […]

  • Repeat Incursions By PLA Air Force Into Taiwanese Airspace

    March 27, 2021 0
    Twenty Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone on Friday, in the largest incursion yet reported by the island’s defence ministry and marking a dramatic escalation of tension across the Taiwan Strait. Chinese [...]
  • First UH-60V Black Hawk inducted into service by US Army

    October 17, 2020 0
    The milestone, announced by the service on 9 October, was marked by a release ceremony held at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas, and came some six months after the US Army completed its [...]
  • Poland Received New Armored Vehicles For Its Army

    May 7, 2022 0
    The Polish Armed Forces will receive four additional prototypes of the new Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the Armament Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defense. Polish Army received [...]
  • Cyber attacks hit Iranian government websites and nuclear facilities

    October 14, 2024 0
    As Middle East tensions rise, cyberattacks hit Iran’s government branches and nuclear facilities, following Israel’s response to Iran’s October 1 missile barrage. Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile DefenseDateDecember 19, 2020Iran [...]
  • 25 PLAAF Aircraft Fly Through Taiwan’s ADIZ On Monday, Most This Year

    April 14, 2021 0
    Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — A total of 25 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Monday, the most on any single day so far this year, the Ministry of National Defense [...]
  • KGB Putin Sacks Generals After Losing 73 Vehicles And 1000 Men In Failed River Crossing Bid in Luhansk

    May 16, 2022 0
    Chief of the Russian general staff, Valery Gerasimov, has been suspended amid the Kremlin’s faltering invasion, a senior Ukrainian official has claimed. Russia’s Top General Valery Gerasimov Wounded In Eastern UkraineDateMay 2, 2022Ukraine Claimed That [...]
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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Chinese PL-17 is the stretched body variant of reverse-engineered Russian R-37M missile.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.1 Billion Contract To Develop Integrated Combat Systems For US Navy And US Coast Guard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese PLA Spy Cheng Cheng Followed Elon Musk during State Visit to Beijing.

  • Europe

    Rocketsan, Kale Jet Engines signed agreement to build jet engines for cruise missile.

  • Americas

    Saab To Open Two Aerospace Centers If Canada Selects Gripen E

  • Middle East

    Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

  • Europe

    Russia says two of its commanders killed as Kyiv wages Bakhmut offensive

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Upgrades Hellenic Air Force’s F-16s To F-16V Standard

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s HMAS Stirling-based AUKUS Rotational Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine USS Minnesota Torpedoed Iranian Frigate off Sri Lanka.

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh taking steps to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India

  • Air Platform

    Russian Efforts To Sale Su-57E To India and UAE Failed Again

  • Middle East

    Ukrainian and Syrian forces started joint operations to take out key Russian mercenary recruitment centres worldwide

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivers Avenger Surface-to-air Missiles And Stinger MANPAD To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Indian Spy Agency RAW Assassinated More Than 20 Sikh Activists in Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Colombian Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets against Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Selected StandardAero To Assemble BlackHawk Helicopters For British Army

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Deploys Nuclear Capable B-52 Bombers In Australia

  • Europe

    Airbus pursuing Luftwaffe’s maritime P-3C patrol aircraft replacement programme

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

  • Europe

    Sweden to Have Operational Patriot Missile Defense Systems by 2025

  • Air Platform

    J-8 (Jian-8) /F-8 Fighter aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran unveils Khordad 3 anti-air missile system

  • Defense Industry

    KF-21: South Korea Joins Elite Club Of A Few Countries

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Iran unveils Arman air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM)

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Developed AI Powered Command And Control Systems

  • Europe

    US, Canada, Norway Set to Join EU Military Mobility Projects

  • Air Platform

    Korea Aerospace Industries Started Negotiation With Peru For KF-21 Fighter Jet Deal

  • Europe

    Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 600 troops in a single day in Avdiivka

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    US State Dept Approves Weapons Sale To UAE, Saudi Arabia And Jordan

  • Americas

    Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

  • Middle East

    The Abraham Accord: UAE, Israeli and Bahrain Peace Deal

  • Europe

    Russian media shows extensive damage to T-90 tanks and fake unexploded creative armors due to corruption

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded A Contract to Upgrade Japan’s F-15J

  • Air Platform

    JGSDF plans to procure new attack helicopter

  • Europe

    The Type 26 frigate and its derivative, the Hunter-class, serve as a cautionary tale for Australia and the UK.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) Launched Fourth Invincible-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Beijing’s erratic behaviour could lead to an accidental war with the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Germany Considers Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets Sale To Turkey

  • Middle East

    UK sent special forces in Lebanon to support any rescue missions

  • Naval Platforms

    The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats from Israel

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Started Night Sorties Using Rafale, Apache And Chinooks Near Galwan Valley

  • South Asia

    Saab’s Gripen E is Leading IAF’s latest MMRCA Contest for 110 Fighter Jets

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