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  • [ July 1, 2026 ] Sweden and Ukraine signed an agreement covering the Gripen E fighter jet for Ukraine’s Air Force. Air Platform
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Americas

US Navy commissions new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee 

September 9, 2023 GDC 0

The US Navy has commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123). As informed, the ceremony took place in Key West, Florida, on 13 May. The ship’s namesake, Lenah Sutcliffe […]

  • What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

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  • Ukraine expects Gripen and F-16 fighter jets from Sweden, Netherlands and Poland

    March 2, 2023 0
    A Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in late January 2023 ended inconclusively, with many countries stopping short of promising to deliver new tanks to Ukraine.  Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced [...]
  • Bangladesh Bank Froze Bank Accounts of Bangladesh Army Generals After Forced Retirement Amid Corruption Allegation

    September 15, 2024 0
    Two three-star generals have been added to the list of army officials who have lost their posts after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in the face of a student-led mass movement. Bangladesh’s Interim [...]
  • Japan to sign security pact with Bangladesh.

    October 4, 2025 0
    Recently, Dhaka and Tokyo have been discussing potential defense cooperation, marking the development of a new chapter in their bilateral history. According to one news report, they have “reached an understanding in principle to sign [...]
  • Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

    March 27, 2022 0
    The Australian government has decided to invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western Australia’s first large-vessel dry berth at the Henderson shipyard to boost naval shipbuilding capacity. Australian Navy accepts 2nd Supply-class Replenishment shipDateSeptember [...]
  • Negotiations Breakthrough After Naval Group Submits Revised Proposal For Australian Submarine Programme

    March 4, 2021 0
    The Morrison government is verging on a breakthrough on its troubled $90 billion submarine program after months of tense negotiations with French company Naval Group over cost blowouts, delays and local content requirements. Egypt Plans [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Navy commissioned two new P-72 MPAs

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics flew first combat ready Tejas LCA

  • Europe

    Battle for Russia: The Ukraine war is driving Russians to drink more alcohol, undermining society and raising rampant domestic violence

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh central banker accuses Sheikh Hasina and her cronies of siphoning out $234 billion with DGFI spy agency help: FT reports

  • Europe

    Vlad is the most ‘harmful and toxic’ person on earth, Belarusian President Lukashenko says

  • Middle East

    Egypt, Algeria And Indonesia Pulled Out Of Su-35 Deals

  • Central Asia

    President Trump hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders at the Whitehouse to sign peace treaty between central Asian neighbors.

  • Middle East

    Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette for United Arab Emirates Navy

  • Americas

    The President Biden would have only 12 minutes to decide nuclear launch-under-attack option

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded a contract to produce AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    The RAF Typhoon Intercepts Russian Tu-95 Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Awarded Contract to Produce CERETRON Multispectral Sensors and Data Processors for German Army.

  • Uncategorized

    Indonesia proposes receiving foreign credit for defense acquisitions worth $20 billion

  • Air Platform

    Game Over For Russian Military, Ukraine Wants Use F-16 Jets For SEAD And DEAD Missions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s Entire Battalion of 127 Soldiers Surrendered to Three Brotherhood Rebels Group in Shan State

  • Europe

    Russian troops cannot counterattack or retreat: Putin’s minefields backfired on his forces

  • Air Platform

    German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger Performs Maiden Flight

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • Europe

    Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China supplies arms to Australia’s backyard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Alliance Progressed On Nuclear-powered Submarines For Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Amid China and Russia Tensions, US Races to Build Hypersonic Weapons: Analysis

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq Accused of Receiving Kickbacks From Businessman Abdul Karim to Maintain Exuberant Life in UK

  • Americas

    BAE, Oshkosh to build prototype cold-weather vehicles for U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to use Ukrainian engine in its ATAK 2 attack helicopters

  • Cruise Missiles

    KONGSBERG acquires Zone 5 and enters development and high-volume production of affordable missiles.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad’s Ex-spy Drops Bombshell On Hezbollah and Exploding Pagers at CBS 60 Minutes

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Kachin Independence Army Hit Myanmar Army’s Mi-17 Helicopter With FPV Drone

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI dud fighter jet crashed off Assam.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US-Japan RIMPAC Drills Go On Despite COVID-19

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany will provide additional IRIS-T SLM air defense systems to Ukraine

  • Americas

    US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Test Fires Harpoon Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Long-range FP-5 Flamingo missile struck Russia’s Oreshnik missile complex.

  • Europe

    Ukraine is winning energy war against Russia by hitting Russian oil depots

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    Uncategorized

    Boeing Started Delivering Version 6 Apache Attack Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Turkey looking to strengthen defense ties

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Purchases THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Industry

    Israeli drone company Gadfin plans for worldwide aerial-supply networks

  • Middle East

    Syrian Crisis Could Provide Lifeline For Ukraine if Putin Wants to Save Assad Regime, Putin Gives Up on Ally Like He Gave Up on Armenia

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan Introduces KALAN Naval Drone for Littoral Strike Operations.

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • Europe

    Germany Purchases Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Drone.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s Warship Showcases State-of-the-art Fire Powers

  • Europe

    Returning to frontline, Ukrainian Leopard crews see their ‘cat’ as game-changer

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian forces blow up Russia’s counter-battery radar

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