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  • [ June 6, 2026 ] Ukraine’s unmanned surface vessel can carry 27 deadly FPV drones. Europe
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Pakistan inducts Al-Khalid-I main battle tank

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

The Pakistan Army (PA) officially inducted into service its first batch of Al-Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBTs) in a ceremony held on 28 July at the facilities of state-owned defence manufacturer Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) […]

  • U.S. Flys F/A-18 Super Hornet Over Kabul To Support Evacuation

    August 20, 2021 0
    The U.S. military is flying F/A-18 fighter jets over Kabul “to ensure security” in the midst of its massive evacuation effort as American troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the Pentagon confirmed Thursday. U.S. Army Deploys Paratroopers [...]
  • KAI aims to export first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia

    July 7, 2020 0
    Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, aims to export the first Korean-made helicopter to Indonesia, a company executive said Wednesday. KAI has exported 16 T-50 advanced trainer jets and 20 KT-1 [...]
  • Myanmar rebels hit junta’s new capital Naypyidaw with Ukrainian-style kamikaze drones

    April 5, 2024 0
    Myanmar’s anti-coup forces have launched an unprecedented drone attack on military targets in Naypyidaw, the remote capital built in secret by a previous military regime. Myanmar Army Deploys Air Defense Radar In Naypyidaw As “Sinophobia” [...]
  • Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

    August 3, 2020 0
    While the Indian Army and Air Force are fully deployed on the Aksai Chin border, the Indian Navy through its forward posture has ensured that there is no Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy threat [...]
  • President Zelensky confirms use of HIMARS and ATACMS to strike inside Russia

    June 6, 2024 0
    Ukraine has used U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia in recent days, according to a U.S. senator and a Western official familiar with the matter. Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets [...]
  • Philippines Plans to Buy KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets.

    October 28, 2025 0
    Korea Aerospace Industries confirmed talks with the Philippines after the KF-21 Boramae’s flight display at Seoul ADEX 2025. Manila’s interest reflects growing defense ties with South Korea as it modernizes its air force amid rising [...]
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

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

  • Europe

    Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidons fleet arrived at Scottish air base

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to purchase CV90 infantry fighting vehicles after its successes on the battlefield

  • Europe

    Poland to buy more South Korean K2 tanks in $6.2 billion deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia deploys 8×8 combat vehicles for its mechanized forces.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Approves StormBreaker Smart Bomb for Operational Use Amid Iran Tensions.

  • Americas

    The U.S. to Boost 2023 Defense Budget, Amid Ukraine Invasion

  • Infantry Weapons

    Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-R Surface to Air Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s Kh-101 cruise missile crashes mid-air due to propulsion malfunction

  • Air Platform

    The production variant of Su-57 won’t fly until 2028: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed two Russian KS-701 Tunets patrol boats in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Ukraine to start fresh offensive during spring as the morale of the Russian army shuttered

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Moscow’s multiple shopping centers

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy launched sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deployed J-20 fighters near Indian border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Raytheon To Build Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel For Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force Deploys 200 Fighter Jets and Dropped 1200 Bombs in Iran.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. to expedite arms exports to Indo-Pacific nations

  • Air Platform

    China has deployed its Soviet-era Su-30MK2 to patrol the South China Sea amid reliability issues with the J-11B, J-15, and J-35A.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Arrow-3 Becomes Top Tier High-altitude Anti-ballistic Missile System.

  • Middle East

    Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

  • Americas

    CIA used AI and Ghost Murmur, a long-range ‘quantum magnetometry’, to detect the downed American pilot’s heartbeat during a combat rescue mission in Iran.

  • Americas

    Canada’s Roshel and Swedish Swebor jointly produce ballistic-grade steel in Canada

  • C4iSR

    Sweden-based Lumibird Photonics Awarded Contract to Produce 57 VIDAR Laser Range Finder

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of Russian Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan (thief) for Multi-billion-Dollar Corruption and Embezzlement.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA Flight Trials 3D Printed Scramjet Hypersonic Engine

  • Europe

    Ireland To Become NATO Member To Protect Undersea Digital Cables

  • Air Platform

    Poland and Slovakia to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within weeks

  • Air Platform

    Airbus to compete in Australian Special Forces Helicopter Under LAND 2097 Programme

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Begins Building New Zealand’s P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    The Seaspray 5000E AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan destroyed Armenian T-90 tank regiments using Harop kamikaze drones

  • Europe

    Russian Ka-52 helicopter blew up their own MT-LB tracked armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine Sunk Russian Supply Ships Using Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles

  • Defense Industry

    Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

  • Air Platform

    Czech Republic donates new batch of Mi-24 helicopters to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pushes for Western warplane ‘coalition’

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed, Pilots Injured

  • Naval Platforms

    RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Research Facility, Says IAEA

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Russian Rescue Tugboat With British-made Brimstone Anti-ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Is A Direct Threat To CSTO Allies, Vladimir Putin

  • Europe

    The U.S. sends warship in Crete to monitor Greece, Turkey tensions

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • Defense Industry

    Russia cannot export arms anymore, bleak prospects of Russian arms industries

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy inducted another Turkish-made MILGEM-class Corvette.

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