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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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Infantry Weapons

Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

April 10, 2020 GDC 0

In November 2018, Viktor Murakhovsky, a writer for the Russian publication Arsenal of the Fatherland, posted a comment regarding the performance of Russia’s Pantsir S-1 air-defense system. Read More Over-hyped S-400 and S-300 Surface-to-air Missile failed […]

Middle East

Iran admits it has shot down flight 752 due to human errors

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

“The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said, as Iran reversed its claims that mechanical failure was to blame. Iranian President Rouhani offered condolences to the victims’ families and […]

Middle East

Iran shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 using Russian-made SA-15 Tor surface-to-air missile

January 11, 2020 GDC 0

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed in Iran on Wednesday after being hit by what the US and other governments say was an Iranian air-defense missile. The missile system in question, a Russian-made Tor-M1, designated […]

  • Nigeria Ordered 24 M-346FA Aircraft Worth $1.2 Billion

    May 7, 2021 0
    Nigerian media have published about the purchase of 24 Leonardo M-346FA light fighter aircraft by Nigeria. The deal has already been signed and ‘At least six aircraft will be delivered before Q3/2021,’ they say. The [...]
  • M1 AbramsX: The Next Super Tanks Of US Army

    October 31, 2022 0
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  • China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

    April 30, 2025 0
    China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has deployed aluminium-hulled, low-tech Type 22 fast-attack missile boats in the South China Sea. China Launches Nuclear Sub, Destroyer, Landing Ship On Same DayDateMay 26, 2021Type 075 Amphibious Assault [...]
  • Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 – The Modern Marvel Of Europe

    September 20, 2021 0
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  • FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

    June 22, 2020 0
    It’s extremely light, about the size of a cellphone, nearly silent and can fly up to 25 minutes — but most importantly, it can locate the enemy and provide a distinct military advantage in combat. [...]
  • Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium.

    April 21, 2026 0
    Recent, intensified attacks by Iran on Gulf nations have exacerbated international concerns that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cannot be trusted with enriched uranium. Reports indicate Iran is producing 60% enriched uranium and has [...]
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

    South Korea Officially Enters Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Race

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded $82 Million Contract to Supply Protection Systems and Electro-Optical Sights to the Netherlands

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone blows up Russian BMP-1 fighting vehicle

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Two Tu-22M Nuclear Bombers

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Middle East

    Israeli fighter jets bombed Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah positions in Syria and Lebanon following rocket attacks

  • Air Platform

    India Sets To Acquire Predator-B MALE UAV

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

  • Air Platform

    Australian P-8A Poseidon Makes Inaugural Visit To French Réunion Island

  • Air Platform

    JF-17 Blunder: Myanmar Grounds JF-17 Fighter Jets For Structural Flaws And Engine Problems

  • Europe

    Major fire at the biggest cold storage plant in St. Petersburg, latest sabotage in Russia

  • Americas

    The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Sacks Generals After Losing 73 Vehicles And 1000 Men In Failed River Crossing Bid in Luhansk

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin And Raytheon Jointly Win $7.2 Billion Javelin Production Contract

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopter

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh replaces director general of infamous military intelligence agency DGFI for abduction, torture and disappearance of thousands of political prisoners

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Alpha Unit Has Destroyed 15 Russian Aircraft Including Su-30, Su-34, MiG-31 and An-26.

  • Europe

    STADT AS and SH-Defense to Integrate Electric Propulsion Technology into Marine Propulsion

  • South Asia

    India will provide comprehensive support to Sheikh Hasina until UK grants political asylum

  • Air Platform

    Russian Su-57 Doesn’t Have Fifth-generation Electronics, Says Sukhoi

  • Americas

    U.S., Australia Wraps Up Alaska Red Flag 2021

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in Belgorod

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Fear Of Ukranian Drone Strikes, Russia Installs Surface-to-air Missiles On Rooftop Of Moscow Buildings

  • Americas

    South Korea delivers K2 Black Panther battle tank to Peru

  • Middle East

    China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via Africa

  • Naval Platforms

    Ukraine to Supply Marine Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China

  • Europe

    Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter Warfare Against Russia

  • South Asia

    Amid China tension, IAF ordered 21 mothballed MiG-29s and 12 Sukhoi 30s from VKS worth $780 million

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive 18 Rafale Fighters in 2021

  • Counter-drone System

    Rafael presents combat-proven systems and counter-UAS solutions for Europe.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

  • South Asia

    United Nations To Evict Bangladesh Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) From Peacekeeping Mission For Human Rights Violation

  • Europe

    Putin admits Russia lost more than 54 modernized T-90M battle tanks since Ukraine’s counteroffensive

  • Europe

    Ukraine received more Gepard anti-aircraft systems amid Russian invasion

  • Uncategorized

    HX Programme: Saab offers Gripen E/F with advanced electronic attack platforms to Finland

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Defense Forces Received First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon System.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy’s Super Hornet adopts StormBreaker Smart Weapons

  • Europe

    Turkey successfully test-fires domestically produced long-range Siper missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Zero design changes is the way forward for Royal Australian Navy’s tier 2 frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils N-WAVE Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force Received 50th F-35A Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    France Purchases 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI.

  • Europe

    Ukraine hit two large ammunition depots deep inside Russia

  • South Asia

    Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

  • Air Platform

    France Acquires 42 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army Planning Rwanda Style Genocide As It Imports Guns, Bullets, Flamethrowers And Tear Shells From China

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