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  • [ April 30, 2026 ] Norway joins the UK’s Global Combat Ship partnership with Canada and Australia. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ April 30, 2026 ] Singapore’s ST Engineering launched the first of six Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ April 30, 2026 ] Turkiye Offers LHD-230 Drone Carrier for Export with Amphibious Assault and UAV Operations. Europe
  • [ April 30, 2026 ] Israeli Elbit Systems opens new drone factory in Romania. Europe
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East Asia and Pacific Region

China Formally Name QBZ191 Rifle As Type 20 Assault Rifle

December 23, 2022 GDC 0

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  • Pentagon clears $404 million upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

    August 8, 2025 0
    The US government has cleared possible upgrade work for the L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft due for delivery to Australia. The Baseline 2 Upgrade for the aircraft, which is based on the Gulfstream G550 [...]
  • Thailand Offers Spare Parts And Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

    June 11, 2022 0
    According to Defense Studies, the Royal Thai Army (RTA) has planned to repair and manufacture spare parts and components for Ukrainian tanks, armored vehicles and pieces of equipment, using its own inventory in Thailand. This [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-24 ‘Fencer’ Fighter Bomber

    September 19, 2022 0
    Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-24 aircraft, also known as a “Fencer” jet, its armed forces said Friday, as war between the nations continues. Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-25 Aircraft Using Igla Shoulder Launched MissileDateJuly 27, [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber

    September 12, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces said on Sunday that Ukrainian Soldiers shot down a Russian strike aircraft in the eastern region. Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomberDateMay 19, 2022Ukraine Shot Down the 25th Su-34 Fighter Bomber [...]
  • Ukrainian $500 drones fitted with grenade destroying Russia’s $4.3 million T-90M tanks

    July 15, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian Defence Forces have hit another Russian modernized T-90M tank. Once again, drones were used, which cost thousands of times cheaper than a combat vehicle. Ukraine’s $500 FPV drones destroying $4.3 million T-90 Proryv [...]
  • Saab Receives Order for Situational Awareness System of RAN’s OPV

    April 20, 2018 0
    Saab Group has been awarded a contract from Luerssen Australia for the Situational Awareness System (SAS) for the Royal Australian Navy’s new Offshore Patrol Vessels (Sea 1180 OPV program). The contract is expected to run [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • Middle East

    Hamas talks about Islam, but its leaders steal billions of dollars in aid funds depriving Gazans of basics

  • Europe

    Russia’s Tanks and Armored Vehicles Are Useless in Actual Combat, Expert Opinion

  • Air Platform

    Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

  • Europe

    STM Defense Technologies develops new Alpagu loitering munition.

  • South Asia

    Madam 30 Percent: Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wajed Personally Accumulated $7 Billion From 2009 to 2023, Reports Bangladesh’s ACC Case Filing

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India tests locally made anti-radiation missiles

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine supplied air defense systems to Azerbaijan

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers HELIOS Laser Weapons To US Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian aircraft factory 240km behind enemy lines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Colonel Captures Russia’s T-90M Tank And Drive Off While Russian Conscripts Watch From Distance

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 is a gloried fourth-gen fighter, far from a stealth fighters

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean High-tech Weapons Could Solve Ukraine’s Weapons Shortages

  • Americas

    Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov floats the idea of annexing Alaska from the U.S.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indian DRDO Tests High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target Drone ABHYAS

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China Competing for Fighter Jets Superiority

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan Test Fires Domestically Made Babur 1B Cruise Missile With 900KM Range

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal hands over 16th Guardian-Class patrol boat to Australian DoD

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launches fourth Daegu-class frigate for South Korean navy

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan sent experts to revive Myanmar’s grounded JF-17 aircraft as fighting between the junta and rebels intensify

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    Modernized Tomahawk Cruise Missiles to Get Raytheon Guidance Systems

  • Industry

    ASC And CSIRO To Pioneer Additive Manufacturing Using Supersonic Cold Spray

  • Europe

    Sanction Buster: Russia’s Kalibr Missile, Orlan UAV And Ka-52 Helicopter Components Come From America, South Korea, Taiwan And Japan

  • Air Platform

    South Korea To Buy 20 F-35B For LPX-II Program

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Special Forces Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare System in Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchased Additional 12 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Americas

    Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Awarded $1.17 Billion Contract To Produce Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles For Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. and Britain must work together to develop new technology to counter China, Richard Marles says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Inks Deal with OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Russia’s Retreat From Kherson Put Critical Supply Route Within HIMARS Strike Range

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • South Asia

    Russian Missiles Don’t Work, Says Indian Air Force

  • South Asia

    UN Urges Bangladesh To Open Criminal Probe Into Bangladesh Army Chief’s Corruption

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Iraq grounds Mi-17 and Mi-28NE helicopters, purchases American helicopters

  • Europe

    Notorious Wagner Group Recruited African Prisoners To Fight In Ukraine War For Russia

  • Europe

    State Of Emergency Declared In Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Ukraine’s Advances

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing awarded $3.1 billion contract to supply Harpoon and SLAM ER

  • Infantry Weapons

    Czech Republic to buy 52 Nexter Caesar Howitzers

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to Sign Mega Arms Deal with Turkey Involving KAAN, Anka-III, and Hurjet

  • Europe

    North Korean soldiers addicted to pornography after getting Starlink internet access for the first time while fighting for Russia

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Europe

    Russian Marine and Airborne Commanders Killed as Ukraine Recaptured City of Chuhuiv

  • Europe

    Poland’s bid to participate in NATO nuclear sharing agreement

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