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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] South Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 billion submarine project. Americas
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] ROKETSAN delivered TAYFUN Block-2 ballistic missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces. Ballistic Missile
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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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  • Poland signs deal to buy more Chunmoo multiple-rocket launchers

    July 26, 2024 0
    Hanwha Aerospace, South Korea’s largest defense company, has solidified its partnership with the Polish Armaments Agency through a significant executive contract. Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launchers to PolandDateOctober 5, 2023Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 [...]
  • Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

    November 19, 2023 0
    Austal, Civmec and Navantia Australia have partnered to offer the Australian Government a proposal to deliver six corvettes in recognition of the navy’s urgent need for increased strike capability.  Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette [...]
  • Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase.

    April 5, 2026 0
    Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables. France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.DateNovember 23, 2025South Korea displays K3 next-gen concept [...]
  • UK, Italy and Japan jointly built GCAP sixth-gen fighter jet to take to the skies by 2035

    December 15, 2023 0
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  • Philippines Air Force received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters

    August 15, 2025 0
    On August 13, 2025, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) officially received five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during an acceptance, turnover, and blessing ceremony held at Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The event, [...]
  • NATO Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept Russian Tu-160 Blackjack

    April 22, 2021 0
    Russian fighter planes, bombers and surveillance aircraft were intercepted over the Baltic Sea by NATO F-16s and Eurofighter planes, NATO said on Wednesday. NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over EuropeDateMarch 31, 2021What Are Russian Bombers [...]
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

    Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

  • South Asia

    General Aziz Ahmed, A Bangladeshi Scumbag

  • Air Platform

    U.S. F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at a U.S. air base.

  • Europe

    Russian Military Cowardly Retreated From North-east Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi Accused U.S. State Department of Deep State Following Adani Corruption Case and Appointment of Sikh Woman Harmeet Dhillon

  • Land Platform

    Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thales Awarded Support Contract for Australian Navy’s Anti-submarine Torpedo

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia Deploys Soviet-era Tor-M2DT Missile In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Italy will place $21 billion tanks and armored vehicles order to Rheinmetall

  • Europe

    Failed Intimidation Tactics, Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Crashes Near Finish Border

  • Europe

    Lürssen Group Started Construction of K130 Braunschweig-class Corvette

  • C4iSR

    L3Harris Delivered 10,000th Enhanced Night Vision Goggles To U.S. Army

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives order for CV90 combat vehicle’s fire control system

  • Europe

    France Donates A Large Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Textron Systems Awarded Contract to Build Tsunami USV for the US Navy.

  • C4iSR

    China Arming Pakistan with HQ-19, J-35A Jets and KJ-500 Early Warning Radar to Defend Aksai Chin Disputed Territory

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China brings in more soldiers, heavy construction equipment to Galwan Valley

  • Americas

    Brazilian Navy and Embraer partner on surface search and coastal surveillance radars

  • Air Platform

    President Zelensky Confirms American-made F-16 Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles

  • Americas

    Canada to diversify weapons import and reduce reliance on US weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s warehouse storing North Korean KN-23 missiles, tanks and ammunitions

  • Land Platform

    Plasan provides armored vehicles to IDF amid war with Hamas

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Proliferation of SY-400 SRBM in Southeast Asia and Middle East

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CAES Awarded Contract To Produce Advanced Electronics Worth $172 Million

  • Europe

    US Approves Possible FMS of MK 54 Torpedoes to Germany

  • C4iSR

    UK Confirmed The Sale Of E-3D Sentry To Chilean Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $736 Million Contract To Produce AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile

  • Europe

    Putin’s Oligarch Spy Buddy Mysteriously Dies After Falling From Stairs And Breaking His Neck

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Urges Turkey To Avoid Transaction With Russian Defense Industries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Medical Evacuation Vehicles

  • Europe

    Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

  • South Asia

    India sends MiG-29K to Ladakh Border

  • Air Platform

    H160M Guepard Joint Light Helicopter

  • Europe

    Poland’s president meets Lockheed’s CEO to seek investment in weapons production

  • Americas

    United States will send another Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s mass exodus to neighbouring countries prompted junta to introduce mandatory conscription

  • Industry

    Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan seizes heavy weapons from Nagorno-Karabakh separatists

  • Central Asia

    U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan military, now in the hands of Taliban

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

  • C4iSR

    Saab receives Lightning 5 target designator order for Gripen

  • Americas

    US Navy Unveils Additional Details About the Next-Generation Trump-class Battleship.

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • Africa

    Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

  • Africa

    US Air Force C-17 landing in Libya For Special Operations, Global Hawk drone patrolling over Western Libya

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg awarded contract to produce NASAMS and NOMADS air defense for Netherlands

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Set To Approve 50 F-15 Fighter Jet Sale To Israel Worth $18 Billion

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