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  • [ July 12, 2026 ] U.S. Air Force has destroyed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE and Iranian BAVAR-373 missiles in recent attacks. Middle East
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] Ukraine unveils world’s first fully autonomous interceptor drone. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] Aselsan Awarded Contract to Produce Steel Dome Missile System for Turkish Armed Forces. Anti-air Missiles
  • [ July 12, 2026 ] US State Department approves the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. Cruise Missiles
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DZYNE Technologies Test Fires Low-cost IonStrike Kinetic Energy Interceptor.

June 12, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. Army’s 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade is testing a low-cost kinetic interceptor called IonStrike in Europe this spring, evaluating whether the system produced by DZYNE Technologies can fill the mid-range gap in American […]

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 […]

Middle East

U.S. Navy Strikes Iran’s Command, Control and Surveillance Sites in Tehran.

June 11, 2026 GDC 0

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts over a potential peace deal and […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

U.S. Designated BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu as Chinese Peoples Liberation Army-owned companies.

June 10, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has designated Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as companies that support China’s military, expanding its blacklist to some of the country’s best-known commercial brands. The Pentagon included the firms in […]

Air Platform

Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force.

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

The Canadian federal government is evaluating a major procurement proposal to expand its planned fighter inventory into a mixed fleet of approximately 140 aircraft. The strategic initiative considers pairing 72 to 88 American-made Lockheed Martin […]

Middle East

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

June 9, 2026 GDC 0

The claims, starting around 5 a.m. UTC, came from pro-Israel accounts and Iranian opposition sources, often stamped with ‘ELIMINATED’ over Vahidi’s photo. Social media and Iranian opposition channels are buzzing with unverified claims that Maj. […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades.

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

The Fleet Readiness Center East completed the conversion of its first F-35Bs from the TR-2 to the TR-3 configuration, which will support the future Block 4 upgrades. A major milestone was reached for the F-35B […]

Middle East

Israeli Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Intercepted Barrages of Ballistic Missiles Fired from Iran.

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

Iran has launched a barrage of missiles towards Israel, after warnings from Tehran that Israel must halt its ongoing assault on southern Lebanon or face more attacks. Multiple rounds of strikes targeted Israel starting at […]

Air Platform

U.S. approves the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand.

June 8, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has ​pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to ‌boost defence capabilities. “The U.S. Department of […]

Middle East

U.S. Air Strikes Destroyed Iran’s Surveillance Radar and Drone Sites.

June 6, 2026 GDC 0

The U.S. military said it carried out ‌strikes on Iranian radar sites on Friday in what it called a defensive ⁠action after Iran launched four attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military […]

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  • Turkey plans to maintain a fleet of fighter jets comprising F-16V, KAAN, Eurofighter and F-35A.

    September 9, 2025 0
    Türkiye is advancing plans to maintain a fleet of 40 Eurofighter jets, 40 next-generation F-16V aircraft, and 40 F-35 fighter jets as part of a comprehensive air force modernization strategy while awaiting the deployment of [...]
  • Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

    August 11, 2025 0
    Commodore Panagiotis Karavas, Deputy Director of the Armaments Directorate for the Hellenic Navy (HN), revealed new details for the imminent modernization of the Hellenic Navy’s surface fleet. Note that the Greek Commodore was, until recently, [...]
  • France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

    January 25, 2023 0
    After having planned the delivery of AMX-10RC combat reconnaissance vehicles (erroneously designated as ‘’light tanks’’) within two months, France no longer rules out delivering Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, which would mean, once the British Challenger 2 tanks will have [...]
  • Ukraine killed more than 1,000 troops in Donetsk region, deadliest day for Russia  

    February 9, 2023 0
    Ukraine said on Tuesday the last 24 hours were the deadliest of the war so far for Russian forces as Moscow pressed on with an intensifying winter assault in the east, bringing tens of thousands of freshly [...]
  • Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

    June 5, 2024 0
    China is ready to strengthen strategic alignment with Turkey to counter “power politics” on the international stage, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Beijing on Tuesday. Here’s Why Egypt [...]
  • Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgrade

    February 17, 2025 0
    HMS Halland is the third and final submarine in the Gotland class to undergo the upgrade, which includes new technologies and systems of the same type that will be used in upcoming Blekingeclass submarines. Saab [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed Russia’s corvette Ivanovets.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Claims Its MiG-29 Shot Down A Russian Su-35 In Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sweden vows to shoot down Russia’s Drones and Fighter Jets if it intrudes on its airspace.

  • Europe

    Video Shows How Armenian Missile Systems Were Disrupted By Electronic Attacks

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces unit ‘Sayeret Matkal’ started the first ground offensive into besieged Gaza

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • Europe

    A major fire engulfed Russia’s ELMASH electromechanical plant in Voronezh

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin’s Rare Adminission On State TV That Russian Weapons Are Outdated, Needs Modernization

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    MiG-29K Pilot Missing, Indian Navy Conducting SAR Missions

  • Europe

    Israel Considers Sending Iron Dome To Ukraine After Anti-semitic Remarks By Sergei Lavrov

  • Americas

    US Military Destroyed Chinese-made FK-3 and Russian-made Buk-M2E and S-300VM Missiles in Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force.

  • Middle East

    Fincantieri Lays Keel of Qatar’s Air Defense LPD

  • Europe

    CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS

  • Americas

    Anduril signs an agreement with DoW to deliver more than 1000 missiles per year.

  • Americas

    Pentagon will invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor firm.

  • Europe

    Turkey Delivered Precision Strike Capable TRLG-300 Missiles To Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Requests $65.8 Billion to Build 34 Warships Boosting Naval Warfare Capability in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI and UAE based Group 42 to develop technology solutions for COVID-19

  • C4iSR

    AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield Next-generation EW System For F-16V

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Europe

    Ukrainians sell parts of Russia’s new Lancet kamikaze drone as souvenir

  • Defense Industry

    Why Dassault Rafale is selling hotcakes, not Gripen or Eurofighter?

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy to Start Building Constellation-Class Frigate This Year

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Soryu-class submarine detects type 094 submarine in its territorial waters near Amami Islands

  • South Asia

    Russia started production of five S-400 air defense systems for India

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Will Purchase Ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets After Years Of Corruption And Mismanagement Of Its Air Wing

  • Air Platform

    France and UK discussing to deliver Mirage 2000D fighter jet to Ukraine

  • Europe

    US lawmakers urge Pentagon to permit Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia

  • Europe

    Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Test Fires New Air-Launched Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Selects Northrop Grumman to Develop a New Advanced Stand-in Attack Weapon

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Coast Guard Inducts Multi-role Response Vessel MRRV-9701

  • Europe

    Facebook’s parent company Meta bans Russian state media outlets for spreading disinformation and propaganda

  • Africa

    Morocco purchased Israeli Merkava IV Main Battle Tanks

  • Americas

    Amid China and Russia tensions, US considering nuclear tests after 28 years hiatus

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin submit proposal to Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • C4iSR

    Exposed! Sukhoi Su-57’s X-band N036 Byelka And N036L L Band Radars Are Not What You Think?

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Successfully Tests Skyborg Drone

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    JASSM-ER: Long-range air-launched standoff cruise missile

  • Counter-drone System

    German-made Vintage Gepard Anti-aircraft Gun Proved the Best Drone Killer in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Here’s why Russia lost more than 300,000 troops in 17 months of the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan in talks with China to purchase L-15 trainer aircraft

  • Europe

    Drone Warfare: How Azerbaijan Defeated Armenia?

  • Europe

    Ukraine about to flood the market with homegrown land, air and sea based drones.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Raytheon To Build Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel For Australian Army

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. Approves FMS of EMALS and AAG to French Navy’s Next-gen Aircraft Carrier Program

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