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A Russian pilot tried to defect to Italy with his Tu-22M3 strategic bomber like the MiG-25 Foxbat defected to Japan

July 10, 2024 GDC 0

Russia on Monday said it had foiled an attempt by Kyiv to get a Russian military pilot to defect with his strategic bomber to Ukrainian-held territory. An unknown group of personnel offered the pilot and […]

  • Dassault Aviation Unveils Ultra Longer-range Falcon 10X Aircraft

    April 5, 2022 0
    Dassault Aviation has unveiled their all-new Falcon jet 10X. Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X: Luxury In The SkyDateMay 28, 2021Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 10X As Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare Systems (MAWS)DateAugust 2, 2021Dassault Falcon 8X To Rival [...]
  • Embraer Wins $17 Million Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

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  • U.S. to spend $14.3 billion to ramp up Iron Dome missile production

    December 8, 2023 0
    Reports from Bloomberg, citing US officials, indicate that Israel stands to double its ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense system arsenal, thanks to a potential $14.3 billion aid package from the United States. U.S. Marine Corps Purchases [...]
  • Canada to join President Trump’s Iron Dome missile shield programme

    February 11, 2025 0
    Canada is prepared to join US President Donald Trump‘s proposed development of an “Iron Dome” missile defense shield, Defense Minister Bill Blair said Thursday. Israeli Missile Defense Agency Test Fires Iron Dome And David’s Sling MissilesDateDecember 30, 2020Israel [...]
  • Fifth Russian General Killed in Ukraine War

    March 20, 2022 0
    A fifth Russian general has been killed during fighting near the southern city of Kherson, Ukrainian officials have claimed. Ukraine Claimed That It Killed Russian General Yakov Rezantsev in KhersonDateMarch 27, 2022Bayraktar TB2 could play [...]
  • US Air Force Awarded Contract for Skyborg UCAV

    December 17, 2020 0
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded to three companies to produce missionized prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft, the Air Force announced through its [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Turns Away From Russia And Towards The U.S., Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • South Asia

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force Might Go With Rafale Again, Here’s Why?

  • Middle East

    Pakistan Was Pressured To Recognize Israel By MBS: Imran Khan

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to sale 36 Soviet-era MiG-29 Jets for Ukraine as part of Rafale deal

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin submit proposal to Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Europe

    Russian firm uses US subsidiary to evade Western sanctions

  • South Asia

    Elbit Systems Received $103 Million EW Contracts

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Seventh Mogami-class Frigate to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s Chief of Navy says Chinese military vessels are regularly shadowing Australian warships

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Deploys M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks

  • Americas

    US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Donates Second Guardian Class OPV To Papua New Guinea

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Vietnam Shift Its Arms Import Policy From Russia

  • Europe

    Russia Repositioned Its Troops Near Kyiv, Intensify Bombing in Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy Confirms AIM-174 (SM-6) Air Launched Configuration is ‘Operationally Deployed’

  • Land Platform

    US Army’s M1 Abrams tests fire 120mm canon

  • Air Platform

    Russia confirms loss of two Mi-8s helicopters in drone strikes

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korea plans to build its first aircraft carrier

  • Industry

    Serbia’s Defense Industry Capabilities

  • Middle East

    The U.S. and Israel Launched GBU-43 MOAB, GBU-57 MOP, and BLU-109 JDAM Against Iranian Underground Nuclear Storage, Datacenter, and Banks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones.

  • Europe

    Russia rained cruise missiles down on children’s hospitals across Ukraine, reportedly killing 41 civilians

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman laid flowers at the tomb of Russian war criminals in Moscow

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidons fleet arrived at Scottish air base

  • Air Platform

    KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build New Bases For Nuclear Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Army Plans to Setup Joint Venture with American Eleris Energy

  • Middle East

    Iran Plans to Buy Fighter Jets from Russia

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force destroys rare Iranian F-14 fighter jets and shahed drone launchers

  • Europe

    Germany is undermining NATO unity against Russian aggression

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Military Takes Full Control Of Country And Private Enterprises

  • Middle East

    Navantia starts construction of new corvettes for Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia procures C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57: 5th Generation Fighter Jet in Making

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Overhauls HMAS Canberra’s IFF Antennas

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 60 Leopard 2 Tanks From Western Allies

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Awarded Contract To Deliver 54 Leopard 2 Tanks To Norway

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Lockheed, Thales to Build LRASM Missile Production Facility in Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Leaked FSB document shows mad Vlad wants to annex Belarus by 2030

  • Africa

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Manufacture SPY-6 Radars for US Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

  • C4iSR

    Tikhomirov NIIP BARS: A Glorified Soviet-era Phased Array Radar

  • South Asia

    Pakistan launched retaliatory attacks in Iran after Iranian drone strikes in Pakistan

  • Europe

    U.S. Will Withdraw CAATSA If Turkey Completely Removes S-400 From Its Military: Report

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