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  • [ July 17, 2026 ] Roshel develops the next generation of the Captain armored vehicle. Americas
  • [ July 17, 2026 ] Saudi Arabia and the UAE join the U.S. forces to strike the regional rival Iran and its proxies. Middle East
  • [ July 17, 2026 ] President Trump warns that the U.S. will ‘finish the job as the UAE joins the fight with U.S. forces. Middle East
  • [ July 17, 2026 ] Ukraine’s Omega Forces Destroy Russian Su-24M bomber at Crimea Air Base, totalling 84th losses since the war began. Air Platform
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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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  • Azerbaijan used Harpy-2 drone to destroy another S-300 SAM site in Armenia

    October 26, 2020 0
    As a result of the strike of the Azerbaijani drone strike, the area of ​​the S-300 air defense system was completely destroyed. Azerbaijan destroyed Armenian T-90 tank regiments using Harop kamikaze dronesDateDecember 9, 2020Armenia released [...]
  • Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

    September 19, 2023 0
    The Security Service of Ukraine has reported on the effectiveness of the use of $500 FPV drones. The unmanned aerial vehicles destroyed several dozen units of the enemy’s military equipment. Ukraine’s $500 FPV drone destroyed [...]
  • Russian Troops Started Retreating From Kherson Region Amid Ukrainian Counteroffensive

    November 3, 2022 0
    Russian troops are mostly retreating from a key region of Ukraine, rather than staying to fight, the UK Defense Ministry said Thursday. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, [...]
  • Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded Contract to Produce Mobile Surveillance System for Saudi Arabia

    March 26, 2025 0
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  • Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

    September 25, 2024 0
    On June 28, 2024, Saab announced it had secured an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten combat boats. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 400 million (€35,274,651.16), is set to begin [...]
  • Saab to develop large uncrewed undersea vehicle for Swedish Navy.

    September 7, 2025 0
    Sweden has signed a 60-million kronor ($6.3 million) contract with Saab to design, assemble, and test a large uncrewed undersea vehicle (LUUV). Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.DateFebruary 9, 2026Why Swedish Navy’s A26 Disruptor Is [...]
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. […]

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    Saab Gripen E: An unique opportunity for Indian Defense Industry

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 054B Frigate Equipped with Russian-origin APAR Radar

  • Africa

    The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh Army Inducts Turkish-made T-300 Rocket Launchers

  • Defense Industry

    Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines For Prospective Submarine Deal

  • Middle East

    In first, Israeli tourism minister leads official delegation to Saudi Arabia

  • Naval Platforms

    Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

  • Air Platform

    Indian Armed Forces Quietly Grounded More Than 100 HAL Dhruv Helicopters Due to Mechanical Failure

  • Air Platform

    Polish MiG-29 Crashed, Pilots Flee The Scene

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Baykar Defence to manufacture turbofan engine

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Donates Fourteen Mi-8 Transport Helicopters To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s propaganda and disinformation campaigns about PLA

  • Americas

    USA, Turkey Discuss Mutual Cooperation And Security

  • Europe

    Swedish Navy upgrades Tapper-class patrol boat with ASW capability

  • Europe

    The Ukrainian military has advanced on the eastern front

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kachin Rebel Shot Down Russian-made Mi-35 Helicopter Of Tatmadaw

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

  • Europe

    Umka-2021: Russian Nuclear Submarines Were Forced To Surface, Lacks Countermeasures, Says Maxim Klimov

  • Europe

    Greece prepares for bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

  • Europe

    Moon Mission: Turkey Unveils National Space Program

  • Air Platform

    Thailand Purchases Gripen E/F Fighter Jets Amid Tensions With Cambodia

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

  • Europe

    Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Invites Saab, Lockheed, KAI And TAI For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Tenders

  • Air Platform

    Israel launches mini drone “Spear” for special operatives

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Army will field tiltrotor MV-75 aircraft in 2026.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Destroyed Ka-52 Helicopter Before Leaving Hostomel Airport Near Kyiv

  • Africa

    Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

  • Middle East

    Navantia starts construction of new corvettes for Saudi Arabia

  • Ballistic Missile

    China Test Fires Air-launched DF-21D Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Celebrates Death Of Notorious Russian Major General Pavel Klimenko Who Turtured Own Troops

  • Americas

    Pentagon Announced Top Ten Contenders For Counter-drone Technology

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Christens Indigenous Landing Platform Dock

  • Air Platform

    Greece will train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan unveils locally built Chinese SF-200 Kamikaze drone, named Mudamir-LR.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump, Prime Minister Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply.

  • Land Platform

    UAE Ordered Wahash Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Industry

    U.S. to further ease arms export restrictions

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashed Near Rajasthan’s Churu District

  • Europe

    Turkish Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft carried multiple Gokdogan BVR missiles.

  • Europe

    Finland Increases Defense Budget By 70%, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Europe

    Humiliating Defeat: Putin’s Army Withdraws From Kherson City And Surrendering Areas

  • Middle East

    QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

  • Middle East

    Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

  • Industry

    Chinese Military Aviation Industry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparedness

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