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  • [ June 22, 2026 ] The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors. C4iSR
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta. Europe
  • [ June 22, 2026 ] Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure. Europe
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Europe

Russian-origin submarines fitted with Switzerland, French and German auxiliary power are in maintenance jeopardy as Russia is unable to source spare parts

April 5, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Thailand Rejects Chinese Proposal To Build $390 Million Submarine With Underperforming And Noisy Chinese-made CHD620 Diesel Engine

October 28, 2023 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Detects Acoustic Signature Of Chinese Noisy Submarines off Amami Oshima

September 19, 2021 GDC 0

Japan detected a submarine believed to be Chinese off a southern Japanese island, the defense ministry said Sunday, heightening Japan’s caution levels in the East China Sea as China increases its military activities. Japan’s Ministry […]

Naval Platforms

RTN’s submarine acquisition stalls as Thai economy hits by Coronavirus

September 1, 2020 GDC 0

Thailand’s intention to buy two more submarines from China has run into vociferous resistance, with the country’s main opposition party questioning the need to go ahead with the acquisition against the backdrop of the economic slump caused […]

Naval Platforms

Type 039A/B/C AKA Type 041 (S26T): Soveit-era Kilo-class submarine, make in China

April 28, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Ukraine Shot Down Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drone In Kherson

    September 24, 2022 0
    Ukraine said on Friday (Sep 23) it had downed four Iranian-made “kamikaze” drones used by Russia’s armed forces, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to complain that Tehran was harming Ukrainian citizens. Ukraine Successfully Destroyed 85% Of [...]
  • Naval Group Delivers Fourth OPV 87 to Argentina

    April 19, 2022 0
    A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero has been delivered to the Argentine Navy today in Concarneau in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, Secretary for International Defence Affairs at the Argentine Ministry of Defence, Vice Admiral Enrique Antonio Traina, [...]
  • Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

    March 30, 2021 0
    The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). MBDA-Thales Eurosam SAMP/T [...]
  • Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) procures surplus C-130Js of Royal Air Force

    May 20, 2018 0
    The sale of two UK-surplus Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Bangladesh has been confirmed by a support contract announced by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group on 10 May. Marshall Aerospace expects strong demand [...]
  • Russian nuclear missile failure makes Putin’s threats of the use of nukes more vague than actual

    September 23, 2024 0
    According to open-source intelligence analysts, satellite imagery has revealed that a recent Russian test of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) failed. Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.DateNovember [...]
  • Chemring Australia wins $107 million contract under F-35 programme

    May 7, 2020 0
    Chemring Australia has secured a $107.5m contract from the US Navy under the global F-35 programme. The Geelong-based firm will be responsible for the production and delivery of countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international [...]
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. […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Hawk Medium-range Anti-air Missile To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Netherlands to buy Israeli-made rocket artillery system

  • Industry

    Italy Holds Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia And UAE

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine developed kamikaze drones that can hit targets beyond 700km

  • Europe

    Fearing Coup: Putin Removes Major General Vladimir Seliverstov From His Position

  • Europe

    North Korea Sending 10,000 Troops To Russia As North Korean Soldiers Started To Surrender And Desert In Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Air Force Flying Triton HALE UAV over Taiwan Straits

  • Americas

    Boeing awarded contract to produce 150 km range GLSDB for Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkiye to build nuclear-powered submarines for its navy

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey, Ukraine To Jointly Produce Anka MALE UAV

  • Europe

    Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army to Order 100 AH-64E Attack Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z Viper Helicopter For Philippines

  • Air Platform

    Jordan Purchases Eight F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Japan Prepares For F-35B STOVL Aircraft’s Carrier Operations

  • Air Platform

    Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers.

  • Europe

    Turkey’s Anka-III Stealth Drone Achieves ‘Important’ Milestone

  • Europe

    Putin purged dozens of high-ranking military officers as officials stole millions of dollars from the Ministry of Defense

  • Defense Industry

    CSM Industry Showcases Military Vehicles At IDEB Bratislava 2021

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s AOR Supply Ship Starts Sea Trials

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • C4iSR

    Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh’s DGFI covertly cooperate with Israeli Mossad and purchase technologies from Israeli tech firms.

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to sell arms to Asia, Africa and the Middle East to counter Russia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. State Department Approves 30 HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s Submarine Tender To Support AUKUS Pilar 1

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian defense industry to manufacture ventilators

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured strategic town Klishchiivka near Bakhmut as Russian soldiers flee

  • Air Platform

    Sweden donates 16 Gripen C/D and opens the door to 150 more for Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Struggling To Hold Ground As Ammo Supplies Severely Cut Off

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates S-300 Air Defense System to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Supply SARP RWS to Bahrain

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing unveils long-range air-to-air missile concept for sixth-gen fighters

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Kremlin Suspends Major Defense Projects, Including Su-57, Su-75, PAK-DA, T-14, AK-12 Rifles

  • Middle East

    Israel, US, Jordan and UK forces help shoot down Iranian Muhajer-10 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles over Jordan, Syria, Israel and Iraq

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Army Practices Urban Warfare With Camouflaged M113 Armored Vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And U.S. Warn Myanmar Military Not To Stage A Coup After Free Election

  • Infantry Weapons

    The UAE and Saudi Arabia Reject Russian S-400 And Opt-in For Israeli Iron-Dome

  • South Asia

    India recruited and deployed 100,000 RAW agents in Bangladesh to control ousted Sheikh Hasina regime

  • Americas

    Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan’s new Type 12 anti-ship missiles pointed at China

  • Europe

    Russia no longer deploys warships in the Black Sea after ATACMS strikes in Crimea

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Boeing launches flight evaluation of Super Hornet and Growler for Finland’s HX programme

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi Muslim Dr. Shadman Zaman, A Jewish Convert Visited State of Israel For the First Time

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Russia’s Nuclear Airbase Again, Reputational Damage For S-400 SAM

  • Middle East

    The US Army Deployed Patriot Missile Defense System And C-RAM In Iraq

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Seized Fully Operational Iranian-made Mahejer-6 Drones From Fleeing Russians

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

  • Infantry Weapons

    UAE Purchases Israeli Spyder Anti-air Missiles, Saudis Curious Attempts To Buy Israeli Iron Dome

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