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Air-Launched Weapons

UAE’s EDGE Group to integrate Desert Sting Guided Bomb onto Bayraktar TB2 Drone.

June 24, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Emirati F-16s struck Iran dozens of times based on Israeli intelligence during the war, WSJ reported.

May 30, 2026 GDC 0

Report says US and Israel provided intel for the attacks, including joint strike on petrochemical complex that led Washington to ask Jerusalem to stop targeting energy facilities. The United Arab Emirates’ F-16 Fighting Falcon launched […]

Middle East

Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are under pressure to join the Abraham Accords with Israel after the Iran deal.

May 25, 2026 GDC 0

During Saturday’s call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, Trump pushed countries without Israel ties to join the Abraham Accords framework after a U.S.-Iran deal. The emerging memorandum […]

Middle East

UAE and Israel established fund for joint defense acquisition.

May 20, 2026 GDC 0

The emerging partnership between Israel and the UAE puts the Gulf state at odds with its neighbours. The UAE and Israel have established a fund to jointly acquire and develop new weapons systems, in the […]

Middle East

Israeli PM Netanyahu secretly met with the UAE President, Mohammed Bin Zayed, in Dubai during the Iran War.

May 14, 2026 GDC 0

PM Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks resulted in a “historic breakthrough” in relations […]

Air Platform

Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

May 13, 2026 GDC 0

Long at odds, Iran, a Shiite country, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — the two Sunni Muslim powers in the Middle East have backed opposing groups in conflicts across the region. Saudi Arabia launched numerous, […]

Middle East

UAE’s Air Defense System Intercepts Iranian Cruise Missiles and Drones.

May 5, 2026 GDC 0

Air defences in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have intercepted missiles and incoming drone attacks from Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defence said late on Monday afternoon that it was intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles […]

Anti-air Missiles

Trump Admin Approves $8.6 Billion Arms Sales to Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Israel Amid the Iran War.

May 3, 2026 GDC 0

The US State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The announcements came as the US and […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israel Deploys Laser Weapon System in the UAE.

May 1, 2026 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday banned its citizens from traveling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, ordering those already in those countries to return home immediately, as new details emerged that Israel had secretly deployed […]

Anti-air Missiles

Israeli Iron Dome and troops are stationed in Abu Dhabi to protect the city from Iranian drones and missiles.

April 27, 2026 GDC 0

Israel reportedly deployed an Iron Dome battery and Israeli operators to the United Arab Emirates early in the war with Iran, and sent several dozen troops to operate it. It marked the first time the […]

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  • Iran unveils new long-range Shahed-136B kamikaze drone

    September 24, 2024 0
    Iran revealed its latest military advancements, including an upgraded version of the Shahed-136B suicide drone, during a military parade on Saturday, according to state media. The unveiling coincides with increasing regional tensions and ongoing allegations [...]
  • Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Fighter Jet Crashed in Primorsky Region

    December 6, 2022 0
    A MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor has crashed in the Primorsky Region, according to the press office of Russia’s Eastern Military District. Failed Intimidation Tactics, Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Crashes Near Finish BorderDateApril 12, 2022Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed [...]
  • Indian Navy to house INS Vikrant at a private shipyard

    March 17, 2020 0
    A shortage of modernisation funds to create new bases and projects, the Indian Navy is now going to deploy its frontline aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at a private shipyard in Chennai as its planned base [...]
  • Leaked Conversation Shows Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Regime’s Blatant Violation of National Security Clearance Allowing Indian Nationals Work In Top Security Projects

    September 30, 2024 0
    National security information or material which requires the highest degree of protection. The test for assigning Secret classification is whether its unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to national security. [...]
  • Russia Running Out Of Drone Warfare Options As Its Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drones Riddled With Defects

    October 5, 2022 0
    There seems to be disagreement on a new element in the war between Ukraine and the invading Russian army. While some media reports in recent weeks have sounded alarms about the punishing potential of Iran’s drones being [...]
  • Drone swarms to support Swedish armed forces ground and air operations

    January 29, 2025 0
    Sweden has unveiled a cluster of swarming aerial drones envisioned to equip the Swedish Armed Forces’ ground and air units with intelligence and surveillance applications. Sweden to receive first PATRIOT battery in November 2021DateAugust 22, [...]
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

    Ukraine’s Falcon-300 (Sokil-300) drone is ready to strike anywhere in Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

  • Air Platform

    Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed near Moscow

  • Air Platform

    Sweden will deliver Gripen jets to Ukraine after it formally joins NATO

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Confirms Use of Israeli Spike ATGM in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Developed Targeting Systems For Missiles

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Europe

    Australia announces new $12.7 million defense package to Ukraine that includes 3D printing equipment

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Polish Coast Guard to procure OPV from France

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow’s oil refinery embarrass Putin for the second time in a row.

  • Europe

    TKMS signs preliminary agreement for Germany’s MEKO A-200 frigate project

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Test Fires Type 12 Anti-ship Missile in Exercises Talisman Sabre 2023

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Government to back Azerbaijan with armed drones

  • Industry

    South Africa Bans On Arms Export To Arab Countries Hurting Its Economy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army Detained 15 Senior Army Officers, 9 Senior Army Officers Escaped to India, Including Major General Kabir Ahmed.

  • Europe

    Russia and Iran are terrorist states, President Zelenskyy criticized Iran over both conflicts

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Jet Trainer Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • Europe

    Why Putin Doesn’t Care About 100,000 Dead Russian Soldiers?

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions 21st Virginia-class Submarine USS Montana (SSN 794)

  • Europe

    Baltic States Call for European NATO Countries to Reinstate Conscription

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • Americas

    Defense Secretary Purges Defense Advisory Board

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Eight More HIMARS System To Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-300 SAM which doesn’t detect drones to defend itself from drones in St Petersburg

  • Europe

    Russian President Vladimir Putin suffers cardiac arrest, collapses in bedroom: Telegram channel reported

  • Air Platform

    Luftwaffe Set to Acquire 40 New Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 Aircrafts

  • Americas

    US Army Spent $5 billion in 2024 to Boost Electronic Warfare Capabilities

  • Africa

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

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Prepares $20 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan Amid China Warnings.

  • South Asia

    Video footages show the Bangladesh Army, BGB and Rapid Action Batelleon directly shooting at student protesters using Indian-made weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone Destroyed Putin’s S-400 Surface-to-air Missile In Belgorod Region

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Built Carrier Strike Groups

  • Europe

    Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

  • C4iSR

    Australia received its powerful intelligence-gathering aircraft, the MC-55A Peregrine, to counter China.

  • C4iSR

    NRIET’s KLJ-7A Multi-Mode AESA Radar for JF-17 Block III and J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet

  • C4iSR

    Japan Receives More E-2D Hawkeyes amid AEW restructure

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down two Syrian Su-24 Fencer Jets And A Turkish Drone Shot Down Over Idlib Region, Syria.

  • Europe

    South Korea’s new KF-21 fighter jet passes AESA radar test

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen Helmet For Fixed-wing Aircrew

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese admission to the security pact

  • Land Platform

    U.S. State Department approves 27 M1126 Stryker IFV for Argentina

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Weapons Depot in Donetsk

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

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