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China’s HQ-9B Surface-to-air Missile’s Failure in Pakistan and Iran Should Worry the Chinese Communist Party.

March 2, 2026 GDC 0

Mass destruction in Iranian cities in coordinated airstrikes by the US and Israel has put the spotlight on the failure of Tehran’s air defence system in intercepting incoming projectiles. The HQ-9B air defence system, which […]

Americas

US Air Force’s former F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force.

February 26, 2026 GDC 0

A former United States Air Force officer and “elite fighter pilot” has been arrested and accused of betraying his country for illegally providing training to Chinese military pilots. The US Department of Justice said ex-Air […]

Americas

U.S. Air Force Pilots Received Silver Stars Award For Escaping Six Houthi Missiles While Flying F-16CJ Wild Weasel.

February 25, 2026 GDC 0

According to the U.S. Air Force, two U.S. F-16 “Wild Weasel” pilots survived a Houthi surface-to-air missile ambush over Yemen in March 2025, escaping six missiles in about 15 minutes and earning Silver Stars. Their […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Relocates 24 F-16J Wild Weasel Electronic Warfare Aircraft in the Middle East from Germany.

February 19, 2026 GDC 0

In response to rising regional tensions and to strengthen its defence capabilities, the United States has deployed additional F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, including specialised Electronic Warfare Block 50 models, to the Middle East. Reports […]

Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Needs More Than 500 F-47 and B-21s Fend off China in the Indo-Pacific.

February 16, 2026 GDC 0

The US Air Force needs hundreds more F-47s and B-21s than it currently plans to buy, experts said. A new report examined the problems the Air Force would have in a war with China.Without a […]

Africa

U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

February 11, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission crew trainers that were intercepted while being shipped from South Africa to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the US […]

Americas

Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70 Achieves Networked Targetting Capability with Real-time Sensor Data.

February 6, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

U.S. Air Force Formally Inducts Cutting-edge T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainers.

January 13, 2026 GDC 0

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Air Platform

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

December 9, 2025 GDC 0

The T-7A Red Hawk has entered service with the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio Randolph, beginning the long-planned replacement of the T-38 Talon. The new jet matters because it reshapes early […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

September 22, 2025 GDC 0

The United States Air Force and Navy are seeking nearly $1 billion in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to launch production of the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM). The funding request comes […]

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  • Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

    July 20, 2021 0
    In yet another sign of strengthening India-US defence relationship, the U.S. has handed over the first two MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) to the Indian Navy to bolster its capabilities to ward off regional threats [...]
  • South Korea to receive first MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in February

    February 12, 2025 0
    The Republic of Korea Navy is set to receive its first MH-60R Seahawk helicopter next month as part of a broader effort to strengthen anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities amid growing maritime threats from North [...]
  • Ethiopia to begin final phase of operations against TPLF

    November 28, 2020 0
    The Ethiopian military will begin the “final phase” of an offensive in the northern Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said in a statement, hours after an ultimatum for the Tigrayan forces to surrender [...]
  • Taiwan Approves Additional $8 Billion Budget for Weapons Procurement

    January 20, 2022 0
    Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) told domestic media that the special budget will also fund the production of Taiwan-made Tien Kung (天弓, Sky Bow), Tien Chien (天劍, Sky Sword), and Hsiung Feng (雄風, Brave [...]
  • The Spyder Medium/Long-Rang Air Defense System

    April 2, 2020 0
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  • Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

    May 31, 2021 0
    The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year. Philippines to receive two T-129 attack helicopters in SeptemberDateJune 1, 2021U.S. Approves [...]
Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

  • Middle East

    Israel Agrees To Help Mohammed bin Salman In Fulfilling Saudi Vision 2030

  • Air Platform

    Canada Selects F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace CF-18 Hornet Aircraft

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall has secured its largest-ever ammo order worth $9.1 billion

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway scraps Leopard 2 acquisition to focus on air defense system

  • Europe

    Captured Russia’s V2U kamikaze drone exposed Russia’s use of American and Japanese microchips

  • Middle East

    Hamas lost control of Gaza, Palestinians started looting Hamas buildings

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan denies cancellation of helicopter deal with Turkey

  • Europe

    Polish Army Equipped With Three Different Versions Of Leopard Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Approves Sale Of Turkish T-129 Helicopters To Philippines

  • C4iSR

    U.S. State Department Approves Ground-based Command And Control System To Morocco

  • Air Platform

    The Phillippines receives first two T129 attack helicopters from Turkey

  • Defense Industry

    Iran Achieved 60% Uranium Enrichment, A Threat To World Peace

  • Africa

    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

  • Land Platform

    Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

  • Europe

    Huge blaze has broken out at Moscow’s main powerplants

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Putin Blames Russian Rocket Scientists For Patriot Interception And Sent Them To Penal Colony for Treason

  • Air Platform

    Bell Helicopter Started Manufacturing AH1-Z Helicopter For Bahrain

  • Europe

    Poland Beefs Up Military Preparedness Along Borders with Russia, Belarus

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to purchase three new C-130J transport aircraft

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Wants Rolls-Royce MT30 Marine Propulsion For Its Warships

  • Europe

    Finland delivers 130 mm M-46 howitzers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

  • Europe

    Britain welcomes Germany’s participation in the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program.

  • Europe

    Denmark to field unmanned surface vessels for monitoring busy shipping routes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s HMAS Sydney commissioned at sea

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers the fourth GlobalEye to the UAE

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Americas

    EU and Canada Signed Agreement Allowing Canada to Join European Defense Program.

  • Europe

    Australia bans exports of alumina, aluminium ores, bauxite to Russia

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $870 Million F-35’s Sustainment Contract

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Received Three Batteries Of Israeli Spyder SAM Worth $141 Million

  • Europe

    BAE Systems And IVECO To Promote Amphibious Combat Vehicle In International Markets

  • Air Platform

    Poland Signs Mega Arms With South Korea Worth $14.5 Billion

  • Europe

    Finland and Sweden could join NATO despite pressure from Russia

  • C4iSR

    Saab Arexis Electronic Attack, Support and Escort Jammer

  • Europe

    UK MoD Delays Upgrade Of Armored Vehicles And Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thyssenkrupp and Saab signed agreement to promote MEKO A-200 platform for Australia’s general purpose frigate

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper Receives Software Updates

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent almost 100 cargo flights loaded with weapons to Azerbaijan

  • Americas

    US Navy Selects Proven Arleigh Burke Class Design For Future Destroyer

  • Americas

    U.S. Army awards Raytheon $1.03 billion LTAMDS radar contract.

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin Admits Ukrainian Troops Still Controls The City Of Bakhmut

  • Naval Platforms

    PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Norwegian Army Orders More K9 Thunder Howitzers From South Korea

  • C4iSR

    Poland selects AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for F-16 Viper upgrade program.

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