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  • [ July 25, 2026 ] North Korea Sent Hundreds of KN-23 Ballistic Missiles to Russia. Ballistic Missile
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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

Emirati Mirage 2000 Jets Bombed Iranian Oil Refinery in Post Ceasefire Air Strike.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates emerged Wednesday as a suspected offensive actor in the widening Gulf conflict, with multiple Iranian sources and open-source military analysts pointing to UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets as the […]

Air-Launched Weapons

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

March 13, 2026 GDC 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. Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to […]

C4iSR

Australia deploys high-tech E-7A Wedgetail spy plane to protect the United Arab Emirates.

March 11, 2026 GDC 0

Australia deploys an E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft to the United Arab Emirates to improve airspace monitoring over the Persian Gulf amid Iranian drone and missile attacks. Australia deploys an E-7A Wedgetail airborne early […]

Air Platform

UAE started negotiations with South Korea to purchase KF-21 and FA-50 fighter jets.

August 12, 2025 GDC 0

The Republic of Korea and the UAE showed that their defence connections were getting stronger by having key officials fly together in FA-50 and KF-21 planes. According to information published by the Republic of Korea […]

Air Platform

UAE Negotiating With South Korea to Purchase KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jets

April 18, 2025 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Saab to deliver Giraffe ground-based longe-range surveillance radar systems to UAE

February 20, 2025 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Dassault Aviation Unveils First Rafale F4 Aircraft For UAE

February 1, 2025 GDC 0

France has launched its new variant of the Rafale fighter jet, F-4. The United Arab Emirates will receive the first F4 aircraft. The French aviation company said in a statement that a trial of the […]

Air Platform

Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

November 18, 2024 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates Air Force has taken delivery of an additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from Airbus at the Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi. It is the first of […]

C4iSR

Saab delivers the fourth GlobalEye to the UAE

July 20, 2024 GDC 0

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  • South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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  • Russia’s glorified S-400 SAM failed to launch 40N6E missiles

    September 28, 2020 0
    The unsuccessful launch of the glorified S-400 air defense missile system and its fall on Russian servicemen were caught on video. Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)DateJuly 17, 2019The KM-SAM surface-to-air missile systemDateJanuary 10, 2020Russian [...]
  • Saab Group To Showcase Next-gen Combat Boat-90 At DSEI 2021

    September 3, 2021 0
    Saab announced Tuesday that it will be demonstrating a new generation of the Combat Boat 90 (CB90) fast assault craft for the first time outside of Sweden. Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat [...]
  • Bangladesh Sacked Six High-ranking Air Guard Officers For Misconduct, Corruption And Unsafe Flying Practices

    June 14, 2024 0
    Six officers of the Bangladesh Air Guard have been sent to early retirement or sacked following an internal investigation by the Bangladesh Ministry of Defense. On 30 May 2024, the Ministry of Defense issued two [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR Radar

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  • Ukrainian troops retaken north of Bakhmut days after Wagner mercenaries handed over Bakhmut to Russian army

    June 6, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces have recaptured part of a village near the annexed city of Bakhmut, the head of the Wagner mercenary group has said, branding it a “disgrace”.  Ukraine hails its first counteroffensive success in defense [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Americas

    Ukrainian startup Himera supplies secure radios to the US Air Force

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s SEAL team rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms.

  • Americas

    US Marines Corps purchases more TRV-150C cargo drones

  • Air Platform

    A Russian IL-76 Military Transport Aircraft Carrying Ammunitions From Tajikistan Exploded During Take Off

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Army received 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The Ultimate Fighter Jet

  • Air Platform

    India Signs $7.4 Billion Contract to Purchase 26 Rafale M Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India plans to invite Australian Navy to join Malabar exercise

  • South Asia

    Why does Bangladeshi press silent about Bangladesh military’s corruption?

  • Europe

    Ruble Crashed: International Sanctions Hit Putin’s Face With A Big Slap

  • Air Platform

    Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Received the First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • Americas

    Bipartisan Senators Ask U.S. Department Of Defense To Transfer Two Batteries Of Iron Dome Missiles To Israel

  • C4iSR

    Brutal Truth About S-300 and S-400, Israeli SEAD Mission Works!

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use domestically develop TF-6000 turbofan engine for KAAN fighter jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone attacks destroyed 750,000 Russian shells imported from North Korea: Intelligence Reports

  • Europe

    Turkey Laid Keel Of Third Jinnah-class Corvettes Of Pakistan Navy 8

  • Africa

    Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Airbase In Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Far From Kyiv

  • Americas

    U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

  • Europe

    Saab Group To Showcase Next-gen Combat Boat-90 At DSEI 2021

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Naval Platforms

    Lockheed Martin awarded $375 million contract to customize Indian Navy’s MH-60R

  • Middle East

    Israeli, Saudi Arabia inching closer to normalize diplomatic relations

  • Europe

    A major fire engulfed Russia’s ELMASH electromechanical plant in Voronezh

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Africa

    Damen delivers FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Nigeria’s Homeland

  • Europe

    Serbia will sign major arms deal with France a shift from Russia

  • Middle East

    Turkey Destroyed Syrian T-90 Tank Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Strike Destroyed Two S-400 Batteries And One S-300’s Radar Station

  • Europe

    Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian Civilian Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Military is High on Morale, Low on Air Defense and Fighter Jets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles for the First Time

  • Americas

    Rheinmetall And Northrop Grumman Agree To Strategic Partnership On Precision Munition

  • Ballistic Missile

    ROKETSAN delivered TAYFUN Block-2 ballistic missiles to the Turkish Armed Forces.

  • Europe

    Germany Sold 1.6 Billion Euros Arms To Arab Countries In 2020

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US DoD Approved Additional Triton UAV For Australia

  • Middle East

    Naval Group delivers the first Gowind corvette to the United Arab Emirates

  • Europe

    British Eurofighter Typhoon Joins Air Combat Exercises With Swedish Gripen And Finish F/A-18 Hornet

  • Middle East

    Israeli Special Forces Destroyed Underground Missile Production Factory in Syria

  • Air Platform

    Iran, Russia Su-35 Fighter Jets Deal Collapsed, Amid Sanctions and Spare Parts Shortage

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Aircraft Landed On Highway In Finland

  • Uncategorized

    Canada On Track To Select An Winner Of FFCP Programme Next Year

  • Europe

    Lithuania Purchases Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    Roshel delivers 1,000th Senator armored vehicle to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladeshi dictator Sheikh Hasina created her own downfall the day she killed 74 army officers.

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