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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS. Americas
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers. Air Platform
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

January 20, 2022 GDC 0

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) told domestic media that the special budget will also fund the production of Taiwan-made Tien Kung (天弓, Sky Bow), Tien Chien (天劍, Sky Sword), and Hsiung Feng (雄風, Brave […]

  • France launches future aircraft carrier design work

    April 24, 2021 0
    Paris has begun the process of designing a replacement for its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, with industrial lead Naval Group saying its successor will be “the biggest warship France has ever built”. French [...]
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    October 5, 2024 0
    Patria announced that the Royal Swedish Navy would strengthen its capabilities with eight new mortar vessels equipped with Patria NEMO Navy. Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled VehicleDateMarch 26, 2018Japan to begin assembly of Patria AMV XP [...]
  • Thailand Scrambles Fighter Jets After Myanmar Violated Its Airspace

    July 4, 2022 0
    BANGKOK: Thailand scrambled fighter jets near its border with Myanmar on Thursday (Jun 30) and ordered its defense attache to issue a warning to the military government, its air force said, over what it called [...]
  • Chinese Hacker Used “China Chopper” Tools to Hack Australian Defense Contractor

    July 30, 2020 0
    Sensitive data about Australia’s F-35 stealth fighter and P-8 surveillance aircraft programmes were stolen when a defence subcontractor was hacked using a tool widely used by Chinese cyber criminals, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The [...]
  • Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

    May 31, 2021 0
    The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From TurkeyDateJune 10, 2024The Phillippines receives [...]
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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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Europe

    Kongsberg awarded $1.5 billion contract to produce naval strike missiles for Poland

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Land Platform

    Hungary Acquires Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s ruling coalition approves export of sixth-gen joint fighter jet, amid China tensions

  • Americas

    Dictator in Chief Donald Trump Wants Chinese-style Military Parade in Washington DC

  • Americas

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Modernize US Navy’s MK39 EMATT ASW Training Target

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

  • Middle East

    South Korea and Israel deepen defense ties by acquiring the Trophy active protection system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

  • Air Platform

    Anduril Industries Developed Multipurpose Altius-600 UAV

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy To Buy 40 Shipborne Heron And Searcher UAV

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Soviet-era Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia sign agreement to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Europe

    U.S. intelligence assesses Russia lost nearly 87% of the total committed personnel in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Export 12 Hurkus-C Aircraft To Unknown Customer

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Leningrad region

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Likely To Be Second Export Customer Of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine says Russian forces leave southern town of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region

  • Europe

    Drunk Putin claimed Ukraine started the war by striking the Crimea bridge

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strike Destroyed Russian Electronic Warfare Vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s female commander Olga Bigar call signs ‘Witch’ explains why they’re so determined to hold on to Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • Europe

    314,290 Dead: Russia’s Third Mass Mobilization Is Imminent As Soldier’s Families Plan To Protest

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian rocket launchers with precision strike

  • Europe

    BAE Systems And IVECO To Promote Amphibious Combat Vehicle In International Markets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea unveiled Chonma-20 main battle tank.

  • Americas

    Ukrainian startup Himera supplies secure radios to the US Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Japanese Aegis-equipped destroyer Chokai fires an SM-3 interceptor missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches Four PKMR Patrol Boats

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Extend F-35I Adir’s Combat Range Amid Iran War.

  • Europe

    Denmark Announces $2 Billion Security Plan For Arctic Region

  • Counter-drone System

    Spain to deliver new air defense and CERVUS anti-drone systems to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI Sold Two Heron MKII UAV To Kazakhstan

  • Middle East

    IRGC commanders abandon posts, conscripted troops forced to guard IRGC position amid US and Israeli strikes – report

  • Europe

    No Medivac: One Russian Dying Every Three Minutes To Fight Putin’s War In Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Police Signed MoU To Buy Two Helicopters From Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese KQ-200 MPA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar rebels hit Chinese consulate in Yangon

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall To Upgrade Norwegian NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System Sensors

  • Central Asia

    Russia Won’t Halt Arms Supply To Azerbaijan, Says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    ‘Losses are part of combat’, says Indian air force on downing of jets by Pakistan

  • C4iSR

    Belarusian Partisan Fighting With Ukrainian Troops Struck Russian A-50U AEW&C With Drones

  • Ballistic Missile

    Turkey confirms 2,000km range ballistic missile program

  • Naval Platforms

    French Navy’s SSN Suffren starts sea trial

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Selects Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Replace Tigers

  • Defense Industry

    China Promotes JF-17 Block III and L-15 Aircraft in Singapore Air Show

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Searching Abandoned Buildings For Thousands Of Deserted Wagner Convicts

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