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  • [ July 4, 2026 ] Ukraine destroyed seven Su-30SM, Su-30 fighters and Su-24 bombers at a Crimean airfield. Europe
  • [ July 4, 2026 ] Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack Targeting Moscow and Crimea. Europe
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Italian Navy ordered 36 amphibious armored vehicles from IDV

April 11, 2023 GDC 0

The Italian Navy has placed an order for 36 amphibious armored vehicles (VBA) from IDV, a brand of Iveco Group dedicated to providing automotive and protection solutions to militaries. On 22 December, the Directorate of […]

  • Kongsberg to provide propulsion system for new Colombian Navy’s PES frigate

    June 29, 2025 0
    Norwegian equipment supplier Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Damen Naval to supply twin controllable pitch propellers (CPP) and shaftlines as part of a contract with the Colombian Navy for the new PES frigate. [...]
  • What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?

    March 16, 2020 0
    The Soviet-era Tu-95, Tu-142 and Tu-160 were never been maintained well enough to fly long distance and return to base safely. One major problem NATO and NORAD may face that these aircraft malfunction over European [...]
  • South Korea to establish technical cooperation with Poland on Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles

    May 9, 2023 0
    South Korea and Poland are in “early-stage” consultations on possible bilateral cooperation over Warsaw’s major infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) acquisition project, an informed source said Thursday. Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.DateDecember 7, 2025Poland [...]
  • Humiliating Russian Army, Ukraine Sells Captured Russian T-72 Tanks and BTR-82 APC on Ebay

    March 11, 2022 0
    Ukraine, Vladimir Putin had the idea that this conflict would end in a matter of 2-3 days and he certainly never expected it to prolongue this much. All Russian troops have realized Ukraine is literally [...]
  • Turkey Establishes Defense Industry Fund

    July 24, 2021 0
    Turkey is making moves to establish a defense industry investment fund in order to facilitate partnership and to support companies operating in the sector, the head of the Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) said. The capabilities [...]
  • Russian Air Force’s MiG-31K Interceptor Jet Lost Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile During Failed Launches

    September 17, 2023 0
    On 11 August 2023, Russia launched one of many missile strikes against Ukraine. However, not all launches were successful. A MiG-31K fighter jet lost a Kh-47M2 hypersonic missile. The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Polish Coast Guard to procure OPV from France

  • Europe

    US Abrams tanks begin to arrive in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

    TAI Anka-2, Anka-S and Bayraktar TB2 MALE Drone

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy commissioned Damen-built PNS Yarmook

  • Europe

    Russia sent barrages of drones in Poland to test NATO allies.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese supply chain that helped Iran evade international sanctions paid off for the Communist Party through the Iran war.

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey To Collaborate With Foreign Partners On TFX Fighter, Says Ismail Demir

  • Anti-air Missiles

    India to shelf Akash and Trishul SAM as the radar can’t see the target

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore’s DSTA Partnered With Saab To Co-develop Multi-Role Combat Vessel

  • Counter-drone System

    KNDS Unveils AI-assisted RAPIDFire Counter-Drone System.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey Inducts Siper Block 1 Long-range Air and Missile Defense System

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-35 fighter is being briefly used against Ukraine, UAC reported

  • C4iSR

    Israel’s drone strikes destroyed Iran’s 30N6E target engagement radar near Isfahan airport

  • Europe

    President Zelenskyy instructed the Ukrainian Armed Forces to set up separate service branches for drone forces

  • Air Platform

    Anti-Putin partisan shot down Russian Su-27 fighter jet over Belgorod

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anschütz awarded contract to produce integrated bridge for Hunter-class frigates

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall to purchase German shipbuilder Kiel.

  • Air Platform

    In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

  • C4iSR

    Pentagon clears $404 million upgrade package for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

  • C4iSR

    South Korea unveils a cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution

  • Europe

    Turkish TAI To Produce Thermoplastics For Boeing Defense

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson Denies Reports of J-10C Sale to Egypt

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons

  • Industry

    To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply Arms: Russia And China Faces Dilemma Over Supplying Arms To Iran

  • Middle East

    Hezbollah Terrorist Group Fired Rockets At Israel From Southern Lebanon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Navy Buys Five Shore-based BrahMos Missiles System

  • Europe

    Turkey And Russia To Sign Space Cooperation Pact

  • Counter-drone System

    Australia will invest $7 billion in counter-drone defence.

  • Europe

    Bundeswehr to order 7,000 armored vehicles amid Russia’s war against Ukraine

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Commander Andrei Medvedev Seeks Asylum In Norway

  • Europe

    Western Sanctions Crippled Russian Defense Industries, Su-57 and Su-75 Are Pipedream

  • Europe

    Cold war between Putin and his criminal buddy Prigozhin continues to divide Kremlin

  • Europe

    UK delivers 30 AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine downed 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters. Russia grounded 187 aircraft for overuse; hence, RuAF aircraft is missing the action

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Started Serial Production Of Hurjet Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Russia To Supply Advanced Spy Satellite To Iran, Washington Post

  • Europe

    Israeli Elbit Systems to Upgrade Ukrainian MiG-29 Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

  • Air Platform

    Akinci PT-3: A new and more advanced addition to Turkey’s drone inventory

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in action in Donbas region

  • Americas

    F-16 Video Shows First-Ever Manned F-16 Versus X-62A AI-piloted Aerial Dogfight

  • Air Platform

    French-made SAMP/T Anti-air Missile Shot Down Sukhoi Fighter Jet

  • Middle East

    Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition Program

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Shot Down Russian Mi-24 Helicopter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed Iranian Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile stockpile.

  • Defense Industry

    Australia buying ‘highest quality’ secondhand Virginia class submarines from US, congressman says

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 50 Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drones In Ukraine

  • Europe

    French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

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