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  • [ July 30, 2026 ] China delivers 400 QW-12 and FN-16 Man-portable Missiles to Iran via Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346FA Block 20 light fighters from Italy. Air Platform
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Surveillance Radar for NATO Deployment. C4iSR
  • [ July 30, 2026 ] Lt. Gen. Eric Austin says air-defense buildup isn’t moving fast enough to meet rising drone threats. Americas
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China delivers 400 QW-12 and FN-16 Man-portable Missiles to Iran via Pakistan’s CPEC Corridor.

July 30, 2026 GDC 0

 Iran receives an initial delivery under a contract of 400 Chinese-manufactured QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air defense systems via Pakistan’s CPEC corridor, according to a Reuters report on July 29, 2026. The acquisition seeks to […]

Americas

Lt. Gen. Eric Austin says air-defense buildup isn’t moving fast enough to meet rising drone threats.

July 30, 2026 GDC 0

Evolving drone and missile threats, from Europe to the Middle East, are pushing the Marine Corps to move faster on critical air-defense programs, a top Marine general said last week. The Marine Corps is investing […]

Middle East

US-Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Bushehr Airport, Oil Terminal and Planes.

July 29, 2026 GDC 0

Iran’s government acknowledged Tuesday that Bushehr International Airport requires full rebuilding after a direct U.S. missile strike, with spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani describing a collapsed terminal and debris from a destroyed Iran Air Airbus A319. Iranian […]

Middle East

U.S. and Saudi Air Strikes Killed Iranian-backed Militia in Iraq

July 29, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. and Saudi militaries launched airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, U.S. Central Command said, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces over the last few days. The strikes could […]

Middle East

Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit a Russian cargo ship transporting weapons to Iran.

July 26, 2026 GDC 0

Zelensky hailed a long-range operation in the Caspian Sea, claiming Ukrainian forces struck a Russian warship and vessels tied to Iran-linked military logistics. Ukraine’s forces struck a Russian warship and vessels used for transporting Iran-linked […]

Middle East

Trump Orders Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Shipping Damages in the Strait of Hormuz.

July 25, 2026 GDC 0

Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will tap frozen Iranian assets—over $100 billion worldwide, with $2 billion in U.S. hands—to compensate for damages to ships or cargo caused by Iran. This follows 13 nights of […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin’s Microwave Drone Hunter Targets 50 Drones in One Flight.

July 25, 2026 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin’s latest solution to drone swarms has arrived, and the defense giant is saying it can take on up to 50 enemy systems in just one flight. The “MORFIUS X-Rotor” is a reusable high-power […]

Europe

 US State Department Approves Sale of Switchblade 300 Kamikaze Drones to Greece.

July 24, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Department of State has authorized a potential $80.1 million Foreign Military Sale to Greece for 350 Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munitions, 35 Fire Control Systems, and associated dual-class support equipment. The proposed […]

Middle East

CENTCOM Video Evidence Undeniably Proves that U.S. Drones Destroyed Two Chinese-made HQ-17AE Short-Range Missiles.

July 23, 2026 GDC 0

Two HQ-17AE Chinese-made short-range air defence systems, radar and missile launchers accompanying Iranian ballistic launchers, were destroyed in Iran, according to video evidence published by U.S. CENTCOM. Global Defence Corp reported since February 2026 that […]

Americas

Iran war forced the Pentagon to import kamikaze sea drones from Ukraine.

July 22, 2026 GDC 0

Ukraine and the Pentagon signed a landmark agreement allowing export of Ukrainian sea drones and airborne drones for American military evaluation, confirmed by sources to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Separately, The Wall Street Journal reports […]

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  • Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile and drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 missile system and Novorossiysk oil terminal.

    November 16, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) executed a nighttime strike on November 13-14, 2025, using Neptune missiles and drones to destroy four S-400 launchers and two key radars at a military unit near Novorossiysk port. Ukraine destroyed [...]
  • Putin’s forces face the biggest challenge as the U.S. approves 300km range ATACMS missile to Ukraine

    September 10, 2023 0
    The US is poised to supply Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, a report said Friday — potentially giving it a powerful new weapon against Russia. Germany confirms their willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus missile if [...]
  • UAE’s EDGE to equip Turkish Bayraktar drones with precision-guided bombs

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  • Humiliating pictures showed the destroyed Russian submarine with massive hull breaches

    September 21, 2023 0
    First photos of the burned-out Russian diesel submarine at the dry dock in occupied Crimea have been leaked to the public by a Western media outlet. Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile [...]
  • Nigeria received the first batch of Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters

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  • BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Thales signed MoU to design and manufacture combat systems for SSN-AUKUS.

    November 18, 2025 0
    Four major defense companies have proposed the establishment of an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team in contemplation of a potential role for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines. Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine started using F-16 against Russian forces, President Zelensky said

  • Europe

    Greece intercepted two Turkish F-16 fighter jets

  • Europe

    Turkey Received First T-155 Firtina 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Europe

    Turkiye Unveils Guchan Turbofan Engine With 42,000-Pound Thrust at SAHA Expo 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Delivery of MAF Su-30SM2 Delayed Due To COVID-19

  • Europe

    Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

  • Europe

    BAE Systems To Upgrade CV90 IFV Of Dutch Army

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Light Weight Howitzers In India

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses a new type of kamikaze drone to strike Russian targets

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Air Force completed full fleet of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon

  • Europe

    China deploys 200-ton aluminium hull low-tech type 22 boats in South China Sea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Royal Air Force To Replenish Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Stock With Israeli Rampage Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia To Indeginously Develop Submarines

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed IRGC Chief Devil Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Danish Navy’s Ivar Huitfeldt Class Frigates

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army to acquire 251 RWS for Bushmaster and Hawkei Armored Vehicles

  • Americas

    Shield AI rolls out radar-free ViDAR Pod surveillance system for combat aircraft

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Europe

    Why is Serbia rearming itself at an alarming pace?

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-10 is not as good as its Western counterpart, Indonesia has not finalized any deal, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Three Off-the-shelf Virginia-Class Submarines From The U.S.

  • Americas

    US Army Completes Third Test of Precision Strike Missile

  • Americas

    HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

  • Air Platform

    First Batch of Ukrainian Pilots Completes Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received M777 Howitzers and Cluster Bombs From The U.S.

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Last Two Corvettes To The Israeli Navy

  • Middle East

    Big Win For Iran As Saudi Arabia, Israel Peace Deal Put On Shelf Despite Lucrative Offers From America To Saudis

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery confirms significant damage at Russia’s key ballistic missile plant.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

  • Middle East

    Israel Seized Russian-made missiles and rockets at Hezbollah possession

  • Europe

    Russia’s lost 22 tanks, 33 armored vehicles and 1040 Russian troops in a day

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major drone attacks on Russia

  • Cyber

    Royal Navy Chief Warns Russia Could Cut Underwater Cables Off To Disrupt Global Communication

  • Infantry Weapons

    The HQ-16 (LY-80) Surface-to-Air Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Accelerates Arrow-3 Interceptor Production to Counter Growing Ballistic Missile Threats.

  • Middle East

    Iran Consider Supplying Shahed-136 To Hezbullah, Israel Should Consider Supplying Ukraine With Missiles And Drones

  • Europe

    A new fleet of Ukrainian ‘Sea Baby’ drones ready to hunt for the Russian navy

  • Middle East

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group demonstrates simultaneous control and management of numerous Orbiter UAS platforms.

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar Ballistic Missiles, Russia Ran Out of Iskander Missiles

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Europe

    Retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says Putin saved NATO and the EU by invading Ukraine

  • Europe

    S-300 Has No Interception Capability Against Tactical Missile

  • Europe

    British-made Storm Shadow missiles destroyed Chonhar road bridge linking Kherson to Crimea

  • Americas

    US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Enters EMD Phase

  • Europe

    Ukraine captures more Russian territory in a week than Russia captured Ukraine’s territory in eight months

  • Europe

    Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia sign agreement to end Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Pakistan Considers Purchasing Chinese HQ-19 Ballistic Missile Interceptors As HQ-9 Failed To Intercept Any Missiles

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