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Middle East

U.S. Air Force has destroyed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE and Iranian BAVAR-373 missiles in recent attacks.

July 12, 2026 GDC 0

America’s CENTCOM says U.S. forces carried out a second day of strikes on Iranian targets, hitting about 90 sites after roughly 80 the previous day. US forces struck multiple Iranian targets following a missile attack […]

Americas

Shield AI brings its X-BAT VTOL autonomous fighter jet to Eurosatory.

June 17, 2026 GDC 0

Shield AI, the San Diego-based defense technology company that has been supplying AI piloting software to U.S. military aircraft since 2019, is showcasing X-BAT at Eurosatory 2026. Eurosatory 2026, a major international defence and security […]

Americas

U.S. startup shoots down Shahed replica with T-REX 26-2 interceptor drone.

June 12, 2026 GDC 0

A Cambridge-based AI startup successfully intercepted a replica of the Iranian-designed Shahed-type long-range one-way attack drone in mid-air during a U.S. military test event in Indiana earlier this month, using a small, high-speed vertical take-off […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Retains F-16CJ Capability in the Middle East to Strike Iran Again.

June 1, 2026 GDC 0

Operation Epic Fury is officially over, but U.S. Air Force F-16CJ are still flying combat patrol over one of the world’s most volatile airspaces. Newly released photographs taken May 14 in the U.S. Central Command […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Rebuilding the US weapons stockpile may take two years post-Iran war.

May 29, 2026 GDC 0

Restoring pre-war stockpiles of critical US munitions will take at least two years, according to CSIS report. The United States has enough munitions for any plausible scenario in the Iran war, but rebuilding its depleted […]

Americas

U.S. Launches Nuclear-Capable Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

May 27, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Space Force has reaffirmed the credibility of its nuclear deterrent with a successful nighttime launch of an unarmed Minuteman III InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Conducted on […]

Air Platform

The Key Characteristics and Features of America’s AI-driven T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer.

May 27, 2026 GDC 0

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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, […]

Air Platform

Pratt & Whitney hits a key milestone on the next-generation fighter engine.

May 13, 2026 GDC 0

Pratt & Whitney has completed a fully digital assembly readiness review for its XA103 adaptive engine, clearing the last major design-phase hurdle before the company begins procuring physical hardware for the first test build of […]

Air Platform

Pentagon prepares F-35 stealth jet for quantum computing threat.

May 11, 2026 GDC 0

The F-35 Joint Program Office is preparing to modify the fighter’s In-Line File Encryption Device software to support government-mandated quantum-resistant algorithms, according to a presolicitation notice published on May 6, 2026. The notice, issued through […]

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  • India Shared Knowledge and Weaknesses of Su-30MKI To Japan’s Self Defense Forces

    September 11, 2021 0
    India and Japan decided to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation, including joint production of dual-purpose technology in India. India, Japan enhanced military collaboration is counter China’s assertive nature in the South China Sea and beefed-up military [...]
  • Sanctions buster: Russia imported guidance kits from American Honeywell, Advanced Navigation and German iMAR Navigation

    December 21, 2023 0
    Conflict Armament Research (CAR), an independent organization that investigates arms trafficking and use in various conflicts around the world, uncovers the use of ‘Universal Planning and Correction’ modules (UMPK) attached to Russian air-dropped munitions in [...]
  • European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

    February 14, 2025 0
    Western nations have long suspected that Russia has been deliberately severing vital underseas cables — but without much to prove it. That may have changed after officials in Finland pointed to an unusually vivid piece [...]
  • Australia fired its ATACMS missile for the first time

    December 4, 2023 0
    Australia has fired its first army tactical missile system (ATACMS) on a red-dirt airfield in Delamere, Northern Territory, to demonstrate the capability for the country’s northern borders. Putin’s forces face the biggest challenge as the [...]
  • NATO Scrambles Fighter Jet To Intercept Russian Tu-160 Blackjack

    April 22, 2021 0
    Russian fighter planes, bombers and surveillance aircraft were intercepted over the Baltic Sea by NATO F-16s and Eurofighter planes, NATO said on Wednesday. NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over EuropeDateMarch 31, 2021Gripen and Eurofighter intercept [...]
  • Sweden Purchased Saab Mobile Short Range Air Defense System

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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. […]

  • Land Platform

    Aselsan to mass produce unmanned ground vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Iranian-made Shahed-136 Drone In Kherson

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Aselsan awarded $905 million contract to produce the Steel Dome 2 missile system.

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 127 Tanks, 239 APVs and 161 Artillery Systems in a Week

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases 48 New HIMARS Rocket Artillery For Ship-killer Role.

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

  • Middle East

    U.S. Deployed 2500 More Marines in the Middle East as IRGC and Basij on the Brink of Collapse.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Formally Name QBZ191 Rifle As Type 20 Assault Rifle

  • Europe

    Ukraine Celebrates Kherson Victory, Russia Destroyed Vital Infrastructure Before Leaving Kherson City

  • Europe

    North Korea sent three army Generals as commanders and advisors to the Russian army

  • Americas

    X-Bow System Pushes Rocket Motor Production upto 1100 Units.

  • Europe

    Turkish Havalsan Signed Contract with Egyptian AOI to co-produce UAV.

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department Approved Foreign Military Sale Of $150 Million Hellfire Missiles For Netherlands

  • AUV Platform

    German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

  • Air Platform

    Colombia Selects FA-50 LCA With Israeli AESA Radar Worth $600 Million

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Fighter Jet Crashed in Primorsky Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. and Britain must work together to develop new technology to counter China, Richard Marles says

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa Jet Strike Iran with RAMPAGE missiles.

  • Americas

    BAE Systems To Develop Optionally Manned Vehicle For US Army

  • Air Platform

    A Team of Argentine Air Force Officers Visited Denmark To Purchase Second-hand F-16 Warplanes

  • Europe

    Russia’s Belbek air base near Sevastopol is no longer operable after ATACMS strikes

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Europe

    Slovakia Donates 15 BMP-1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Self Defense Forces hypersonic missile spotted on public road

  • Americas

    BAE Systems demonstrates new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine Will Soon Receive 25 HIMARS Rocket Artillery

  • Europe

    Ukraine will pass legislation recognizing Ukrainian-speaking persons living in Russia as Ukrainian territories

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye plans to purchase additional F-16V block 70 fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s niece British MP Tulip Siddiq faces new investigation over rent on $2,550,370 house

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group Booby Trapped Russia-supplied Chemical Weapons in Gaza Tunnels

  • Air Platform

    Germany should deliver Panavia Tornado jets to Ukraine instead of sending them boneyard

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Swedish Air Force seeking new basic training aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I “Adir” Entered Iranian Airspace For The First Time In History

  • South Asia

    IAF MiG-29 fighter plane crashes in Punjab, pilot ejects safely

  • Ballistic Missile

    Putin had huge blow as RS-24 Yars nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during the test launch

  • Europe

    Turkiye’s Akıncı UCAV completes firing test with domestic guidance kit

  • Americas

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

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Purchases FA-50 Fighter Jets And ATR-72MP MPA Worth $2.2 Billion

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Inflaming Tensions Between Kosovo And Serbia To Divert NATO’s Attention From Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT Developed Multifunctional Jammer Combining AI and AESA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany’s missile search draws attention to secretive Israeli startup Covenant.

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Fresh Contract To Produce NLAW For British Army

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver GM200 Surveillance Radar To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sells 29 Retired F-16s To American Top Aces Company

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

  • Americas

    U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

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