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  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Destroyed Two Railway Bridges in Russian-occupied Crimea. Europe
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Malaysia’s king vows wider hunt for the corrupt military officers as scandal engulfs top ranks. East Asia and Pacific Region
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS. Americas
  • [ June 20, 2026 ] Canada began negotiations with Italy to purchase M-346 advanced jet trainers. Air Platform
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Europe

Ukrainian F-16 Pilots Learned How to Unlearn Soviet-Era Tactics and Relearn Western Flying Mindset at the British Academy.

May 8, 2026 GDC 0

In front of a British Royal Air Force hangar, Business Insider watched as a tight formation of Grob Tutor training aircraft flew overhead, the whir of their propellers growing louder as they passed. Dozens of […]

Europe

Russia Covertly Buying Chinese Military Hardware From Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Egypt, Syria and Uzbekistan

November 7, 2022 GDC 0

According to SIPRI, China received 18 per cent of Russia’s total arms exports, making the country the second-largest recipient of major arms from Russia behind India. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) estimated in […]

Europe

Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew Killed

February 25, 2022 GDC 0

A Russian Antonov An-26 transport plane carrying military equipment crashed in Russia’s southern Voronezh region near Ukraine, killing all crew members on board, Interfax reported citing the defense ministry sources. “During a planned flight to […]

  • The Thief

    Bangladesh military (thief): as inept as it is corrupt

    May 28, 2021 1
    The answer to why Bangladesh’s military seems impotent against Myanmar’s aggression is that it is more mafia than military. Key Points: Corruption, self-interest over national security, lack of patriotism and inefficiencies riddled Bangladesh Armed Forces [...]
  • ARC21: Australia, Japan, France And USA Join Naval Exercises In The West Pacific

    May 24, 2021 0
    Beijing has lashed out at Australia for joining its allies in war games off Japan, threatening “its forces will be among the first to be hit”. “Australia must not think it can hide from China [...]
  • Ukraine’s Neptune Cruise Missile Strikes Destroyed Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Housing Complex, Russian Black Sea Fleet Untenable

    July 3, 2024 0
    A photo published in the aftermath of a Ukrainian strike on annexed Crimea purportedly shows the ruins of a facility used by President Vladimir Putin’s prized Black Sea Fleet. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key [...]
  • Proliferation of SY-400 SRBM in Southeast Asia and Middle East

    September 18, 2021 0
    On Qatar National Day, the Qatar Armed Forces showcased their newly acquired Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missile system with a range of 400 kilometers. China’s sale of the SY-400 missile system to Qatar underscores how [...]
  • RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

    January 29, 2021 0
    Two stealth fighter jets will be training over Canberra on Thursday. Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 3 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Williamtown, will conduct diversion training into Canberra Airport. [...]
  • Russia Going Ahead With Plans to Supply Su-30SM2 and Yak-130 To Myanmar Junta

    July 25, 2021 0
    MOSCOW (GDC) – Russia is going ahead with plans to supply Myanmar with Su-30 fighter jets and Yak-130 training aircraft, Interfax news agency quoted Dmitry Shugayev, head of Russia’s military cooperation agency, as saying on [...]
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 […]

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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 022 Houbei-Class, Designed And Built For Missile Swarms

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Offers F-16V Block 70 Fighter Jets To Thai Air Force

  • Europe

    Polish-made ‘kamikaze’ drone slammed into Russian military camp

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Shahed-136 Factory Attacked By CESSNA Light Plane Converted Into A Drone

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Receive Two Batteries Of NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded $82 Million Contract to Supply Protection Systems and Electro-Optical Sights to the Netherlands

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China sent spy ships and survey vessels inside the exclusive economic zone of India

  • Air Platform

    South Korea buys 20 more KF-21 Boramae fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo to deliver new helicopters to Malaysian Army

  • Naval Weapons

    In-depth analysis of current sonar technology

  • Europe

    There are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery shows Russian dug in anti-tank position in occupied locations in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine next month

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mohajer-6 drone over Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

  • Africa

    China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

  • Defense Industry

    Austria Purchases 18 AW169 Multirole Helicopters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Armed Forces says MIM-104 Patriot is the most effective surface-to-air missile system.

  • Industry

    Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force to receive new joint strike missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries To Fulfill Orders In 2021

  • Industry

    Australia ramping up defense production capability

  • Africa

    Sudan plans to purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Air Platform

    Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

  • Europe

    Australia to send Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CARAT 2021: US Navy, JMSDF And Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Europe

    Greece to produce 700 HOPLITE armored vehicles for European markets

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea To Develop Air-launched Cruise Missile For KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Zimbabwe looks to enhance defense cooperation with Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia’s An-26 transport plane and Su-34 bomber crashed in a disaster, killing 29 people.

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship

  • Europe

    Russia’s aerospace forces took control of Belarusian airspace after drone attacks on aircraft

  • Europe

    Russia using artillery to compensate for lack of airpower, ground assault capabilities, and poor targeting abilities

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO Tests 5000KM-Range Agni-5 Nuclear Capable ICBM

  • Europe

    Turkish armored vehicle maker unveils new fire support vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Hurjet Trainer Aircraft From NATO Ally Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia increases defense budget to $125 billion amid Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Croatia to Purchase Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones for $95 Million

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian pilots complete first training with Swedish Gripen fighter jets: Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson says

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    KGB Putin reeling as elite 331st airborne regiment decimated, amid Ukrainian fightbacks

  • Europe

    Putin underestimated and miscalculated Ukraine’s will to fight back, says Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missiles for the first time

  • Europe

    Russia lost average of 540 soldiers per day since Ukrainian counteroffensive accelerate

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aselsan To Replace Canadian Targeting Systems For Bayraktar TB3 Drones

  • Air Platform

    Finland Concludes Procurement of 64 F-35 Stealth Jets

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