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  • [ July 25, 2026 ] North Korea Sent Hundreds of KN-23 Ballistic Missiles to Russia. Ballistic Missile
  • [ July 25, 2026 ] President Trump warned China and Russia not to sell weapons to Iran. Middle East
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Air Platform

Turkish Baykar to Develop Unmanned Fighter Jet

August 8, 2021 GDC 0

Some details on Turkey’s domestically-made unmanned fighter jet, which is expected to make its maiden flight in 2023, were revealed by the chief technology officer (CTO) of leading local drone magnate, Baykar. Selçuk Bayraktar, who […]

Air Platform

China Developed Armed Reconnaissance CH-6 UCAV

June 18, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Turkish Baykar Defense To Manufacture Unmanned Fighter Jet

May 27, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish drone magnate Baykar closely follows global unmanned defense technology systems and it is working on unmanned fighter jets, the chief technology officer (CTO) of the company said Monday. Selçuk Bayraktar was speaking to Azerbaijan’s […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

April 1, 2021 GDC 0

Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability. The five contenders are BAE Systems Australia, Insitu Pacific, Northrop […]

Industry

Aero India 2021: HAL Displays Its Own Loyal Wingman Concept

February 8, 2021 GDC 0

Bengaluru (GDC) — Indian Public Sector giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday announced an attempt to do a technological leap. It showcased a programme to make an unmanned fighter jet, which will be part […]

Air Platform

Skyways Developed Autonomous Folding Wings Blue Water UAS

December 30, 2020 GDC 0

Skyways of Austin, Texas is developing autonomously folding wings for its Group 3 unmanned aerial system (UAS) selected for the US Navy (USN) Blue Water Maritime Logistics UAS programme. Charles Acknin, company founder and CEO, […]

Air Platform

Turkish Firm Converted Manned Helicopter into Unmanned Helicopter

December 21, 2020 GDC 0

A Turkish technology firm has converted a helicopter into an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with high payload and long flight time and range to meet military and civilian needs. The core technology and solution of […]

Americas

Boeing’s MQ-25 Autonomous Aerial Refueling Vehicle Completes First Flight

December 18, 2020 GDC 0

ST. LOUIS (GDC) – Boeing and the U.S. Navy have for the first time flown the MQ-25 T1 test asset with an aerial refueling store (ARS), a significant milestone informing development of the unmanned aerial refueler. […]

Americas

US Air Force Awarded Contract for Skyborg UCAV

December 17, 2020 GDC 0

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded to three companies to produce missionized prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft, the Air Force announced through its […]

Air Platform

Airbus VSR700 prototype performs first autonomous free flight

August 6, 2020 GDC 0

Marignane (GDC) – The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight. The VSR700 performed a ten-minute flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence in the south […]

  • Azerbaijan used TB2 drone to destroy twelve 9K33 Osa short-range anti-aircraft systems of Armenia

    September 27, 2020 0
    The troops of the Azerbaijani army have launched a “lightning-fast counter-offensive” operation along the entire front, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reports. According to them, the military managed to destroy 12 units of 9K33 Osa Russian-made short-range anti-aircraft missile [...]
  • Russia’s Lancet kamikaze drone destroys mock-up of Ukraine’s Su-25 aircraft

    January 5, 2024 0
    Yesterday, Russian Telegram channels closely associated with the Russian military posted footage depicting the destruction of what was claimed to be another aircraft at a military air base in southern Ukraine. Russian kamikaze drone blew [...]
  • High In Spirit And Morale: Ukrainian Pilot Dressed As Santa Fires HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Destroying Russian SAM

    January 2, 2023 0
    The video shows a fighter pilot dressed as Santa making a strike with a pair of US-integrated AGM-88 HARM air-to-surface anti-radiation missiles. Ukrainian Pilots Record Spectacular Videos Of Polish-supplied MiG-29 Firing AGM-88 HARM MissilesDateAugust 31, [...]
  • Indian Authority Demolishes 800 Years Old Shahi Mosque, Shrines And Muslim Cemetery

    September 29, 2024 0
    A historic 16th-century mosque, Shahi Masjid, in Prayagraj city in India’s Uttar Pradesh state was demolished by bulldozers under a road-widening project. India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan confirmed India lost nine fighter [...]
  • Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Purged Bangladesh Military, Turned Bangladesh Into India’s Client State

    July 3, 2022 0
    Bangladesh has been regarded as a client state of India by some sources, as it is heavily dependent on economic support from India, uses India’s supplies, and Bangladesh has been put under pressure from India [...]
  • L3Harris Delivered 10,000th Enhanced Night Vision Goggles To U.S. Army

    November 25, 2022 0
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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 […]

  • 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

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Honeywell Aerospace Awarded Contract to Establish AUKUS Industrial Base in Australia

  • Industry

    Saab started manufacturing A26 Disruptor Submarines

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    AUKUS partners announce Pillar II plans: Artificial intelligence, cyber, Electronic warfare and hypersonics

  • Americas

    Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle To The U.S. Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The CAATSA And Its Implementation On Turkey, Egypt, China and India

  • Air Platform

    Biden Admin To Provide Ukraine With Killer Drones Called Switchblades

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norwegian-German defense companies jointly develops supersonic missile

  • Americas

    US Navy to commission Super Hornet Block III into service

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile system shot down two Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jet

  • Europe

    Ireland To Become NATO Member To Protect Undersea Digital Cables

  • Europe

    Ukrainian FPV drones set fire at a Russian warehouse, destroying billions of spare parts for high-value military vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Why is Serbia rearming itself at an alarming pace?

  • Air Platform

    Spain Orders 20 Additional Latest Variant Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Philippines Air Force Received Spyder Surface-to-air Missile From Israel

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford successfully completes final shock trials

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy South Korean AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Japan to launch sixth generation fighter F-3 in 2031

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cancels Qatari Mirage 2000 order amid corruption allegations

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

  • Europe

    Romania will acquire 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, PNG to sign security pact to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Il-76 transport aircraft exploded after the failed pressure test

  • Europe

    Putin considers Russian service members to be expendables, with 279,000 dead in the Ukraine war

  • South Asia

    Indian Hindu Nationalist Godi Media Urges Narendra Modi to Bomb Bangladesh’s Base Hosting Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Defense Industry

    French Kiss: Egypt Becomes The Largest Customer Of French Weapons

  • Air Platform

    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics And BrahMos Aerospace Directly Supplying Military Components To Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Circumventing Sanctions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    BAE Systems To Develop Hypersonic Weapons Capability In Australia

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone

  • Middle East

    Russian-made Anti-air Missiles Failure in Iran Sent Shockwave in India, China, Egypt, Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar

  • Middle East

    Beyond Antipathy Towards Iran, logic Behind Arab-Israeli Peace Deal

  • Europe

    Ukraine Advances To Recapture Kherson, Russia Orders Its Forces To Evacute

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    NATO Defense Ministers Scheduled Meeting to Discuss Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Destroys Russian Dud Pantsir-S1 Anti-air System With HARM Anti-radiation Missile

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo RAT 31DL and RAT 31DL/M 3D Radar Family

  • South Asia

    American FBI Submitted Evidence of Sheikh Hasina and Sajeeb Wajed Siphoning $300 Million From Bangladesh to the US via Cayman Islands and Hong Kong

  • Africa

    Israel, Morocco signs MoU for future arms sales by Israeli companies

  • Europe

    Saab Offered 12 Gripen C/D With MRO Facility To Croatia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

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