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  • [ July 15, 2026 ] PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have begun manufacturing the Evolved Scorpene-class Submarine. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] Germany becomes the first international site for ATACMS missile production. Ballistic Missile
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] China Flexes Dong Feng 17 Ballistic Missile in First Live Firing Demonstration. Ballistic Missile
  • [ July 15, 2026 ] Australian-made landing craft could reshape how U.S. Marines resupply troops. East Asia and Pacific Region
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East Asia and Pacific Region

China Formally Name QBZ191 Rifle As Type 20 Assault Rifle

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  • Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

    March 13, 2026 0
    Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates as Iranian missile and drone attacks expand across the Middle East. The USAF F-15C Scores World’s Longest Air-to-air Kill RecordDateApril 18, [...]
  • North Koreans were told that they were going for training in the Kursk region

    January 14, 2025 0
    Thousands of North Korean troops have been killed fighting against Ukraine over the last few months, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency. 1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed North Korean Troops in Kursk CounteroffensiveDateDecember [...]
  • Russia completely destroyed the city of Avdiivka near Bakhmut

    March 31, 2023 0
    An entire Ukrainian city has reportedly been levelled by Russian attacks, with more than 80 per cent of its housing stock destroyed. Ukraine retakes Avdiivka near the eastern city of Donetsk OblastDateOctober 19, 2023Avdiivka turned [...]
  • Russia’s Nebo-M Radar, is it a scam or propaganda?

    July 11, 2021 0
    Russia’s Rostec advertised Nebo-M radars as the stealth detector which can detect advanced aircraft, including F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II of the United States, Almaz-Antey Director General Yan Novikov said. Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s $45 [...]
  • India is the second largest arms importer in the world: Report SIPRI

    March 13, 2020 0
    India was the second-largest arms importer in the world over the past five years, with its neighbour Pakistan ranking 11th. “As in previous years, in 2019 India and Pakistan—which are nuclear-armed states—attacked each other using [...]
  • Boeing Australia Completed First Flight Of Royal Wingman UCAV

    March 3, 2021 0
    SYDNEY (GDC) — Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) said on Tuesday (Mar 2) they had completed the first flight test on a pilotless fighter-like jet designed to operate in conjunction with crewed aircraft. [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Middle East

    Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

  • Europe

    France asked India to come clean about five Rafale losses, blaming poorly trained Indian pilots

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Africa

    U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Indo-Israeli Joint Venture Makes First MRSAM for Indian Army

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia notified India that it cannot deliver S-400 air defense system, a $5.4 billion arms contract blow up for Putin

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • South Asia

    Trump Administration could sanction Bangladesh for allowing antisemitic and pro-Hamas rallies. Instead, Bangladesh should focus on Abraham Accord

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Conduct Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022

  • Europe

    Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber attacks on Aeroflot

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Is A Direct Threat To CSTO Allies, Vladimir Putin

  • C4iSR

    South Korea plans to procure additional Peace Eagle AEW&C aircrafts

  • Middle East

    Israeli Strikes Killed Top Iranian Military Commanders and Scientists

  • Europe

    Fincantieri studying biofuel to power future warships

  • Air Platform

    Analysis: Evaluation Exercises Amongst Rafale, Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon And Super Hornet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia pledges $2.7 billion to progress nuclear submarine shipyard build.

  • South Asia

    Corruption, mismanagement, and poor training made the Indian military a paper tiger

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I Adir hits the area protected by S-300 and S-400 SAM systems in Syria

  • Air Platform

    CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Block III Fourth Generation Fighter Aircraft

  • Europe

    Germany to invest $85 billion in new warships, fighter jets, and missile acquisition program.

  • Europe

    France will deploy troops to Ukraine’s front line to fight Putin’s troops: President Emmanuel Macron

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

  • Europe

    Russia Moves Warship and Landing Craft in Baltic Sea, Would Gotland Invasion Repeat?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard (Thief) Orders Leonardo’s Kronos Surveillance Radar.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish HAVELSAN and Malaysia’s MIMOS signed defense cooperation agreement.

  • Air Platform

    China Discloses Close-up Photos of Deck-based J-35 Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    China is helping General Ahmad Vahidi detonate Iran’s first nuke in months, not years.

  • Europe

    Greece Trials German-made KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Russia Stop Using Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Due To Technical Defects

  • Middle East

    Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s prime minister Sheikh Hasina misappropriated $126 million from defense deals, report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Leaves Home Port For Combat Trials

  • Naval Platforms

    HMS Severn rejoins Royal Navy after decommissioned for three years

  • Europe

    Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin Had Affairs Multiple Women Including A Cleaner: Report

  • South Asia

    India-Pakistan Violated Cease Fire: Heavy Artillery Shelling by both sides

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins Quadpack Malabar Exercise

  • Industry

    UAE-Israeli Companies Signs Joint Venture Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Offers Frigates And Submarines To Modernize Philippines Navy Without the Political Baggage

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops satellite terminal for UAV

  • Europe

    Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • Europe

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India plans to invite Australian Navy to join Malabar exercise

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strike

  • Europe

    Russia endured 100,000 casualties for battle of Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Israel inks $3 billion deal to purchase 25 US F-35 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Flew Near Shanghai Coast

  • Europe

    Russian Peacekeepers Watch As Nagorno-karabakh Conflict Erupt Again

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