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  • [ June 24, 2026 ] Australia signed $2.5 billion defence export deal to provide Canada with world-leading radar technology. C4iSR
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

August 8, 2020 GDC 0

Taiwanese F-16 fighters have flown air patrol missions armed with live AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Taiwan’s Liberty Times said the missions were launched amid fears of imminent Chinese military exercises that are expected to be designed to simulate capture of the Taiwan-administered […]

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

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  • Israeli Navy’s Blue Whale Unmanned Submarine Participates In NATO Drills

    October 31, 2024 0
    NATO held a military exercise this month. Israel’s BlueWhale unmanned submarine participated in the event. Germany to purchase Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarineDateJuly 10, 2025Israeli Aerospace Industries Delivered Autonomous Submarine to German Navy.DateApril 26, 2026Israeli Aerospace [...]
  • Ukrainian artillery destroys Russian rocket launchers with precision strike

    March 20, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian military has released ariel footage showing Ukraine’s artillery destroying Russian Uragan self-propelled multiple rocket launcher systems with precision strikes. Ukrainian Soldiers Blow Up Russia’s BM-27 Rocket LaunchersDateOctober 31, 2022Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 [...]
  • BAE Systems Archer Howitzer Completes U.S. Army’s Trials

    February 20, 2022 0
    BAE Systems’ 155mm Archer truck-mounted artillery system successfully completed testing during the U.S. Army’s “shoot off” evaluation, according to a company news release. BAE System’s ARCHER 155mm Self-propelled HowitzerDateNovember 19, 2020AM General 155mm 6×6 “Brutus” [...]
  • Turkish defense industries hit 70 percent domestic production capacity

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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

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    In-depth Look At Turkish First Supersonic “Hürjet /Hürjet 270/Hurkus-C” Advanced jet Trainer And Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian invasion in Ukraine is not going according to plan, says Jens Stoltenberg

  • Middle East

    France is negotiating the transfer of weapons from Arab countries to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese KQ-200 MPA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. To Send Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine In January 2023

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Japan Deploys 100KW Laser Weapon System on Aegis Destroyer.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli IAI Successfully Test Fires Barak ER Missile Interceptors

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce counter-UAS system for the Netherlands

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas MK2 Ambitious Medium Weight Fighter jets, can HAL achieve MK2?

  • Air Platform

    Havelsan to produce Turkish TFX Engine

  • Defense Industry

    Emirati State-owned Edge Purchases 30 Percent Stakes in Israeli Thirdeye Systems

  • Europe

    Russian Airborne Failed To Capture Ukraine’s Hostomel Airport

  • Air Platform

    Copycat J-16 Is Superior To All Other Su-30 Fighters, Says PLAAF

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • Europe

    Belarusian arms exports grow by 15% reaching more than $1B sales

  • Defense Industry

    Boeing Awarded $1.17 Billion Contract To Produce Harpoon Anti-ship Missiles For Taiwan

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchased French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone destroyed the S-300 SAM of Armenia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. sends more NASAMS missiles, Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Fear Of Ukranian Drone Strikes, Russia Installs Surface-to-air Missiles On Rooftop Of Moscow Buildings

  • Air Platform

    Russian Anti-air Missile Shot Down Their Own Su-34M Bomber

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions Its 69th Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    France sends first batch of Mirage fourth-gen fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Airbus offers 15 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 and 17 surplus Tranche 1 to Colombia

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • Europe

    Russia’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Test Launches Failed in Explosions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipbuilding delivers 20th Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Plans To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones hit high-rise buildings in Kazan

  • Americas

    President Trump sends nuclear submarines towards Russia over provocative statements by drunk Medvedev

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Build Nine CH-53K Helicopters For US Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hiding Truth: French Shipbuilder Naval Group Refused to Share Information with Canberra

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Buk, Pantsir, Tor and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks.

  • Air Platform

    France Deploys Rafale Fighter Jets in UAE to Protect Its Airspace.

  • Naval Platforms

    Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kizilelma Achieved Air-to-air Missile Firing Capability.

  • Europe

    Hanwha Aerospace offers advanced Redback IFV combat vehicles to Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia’s defence minister slams recent scandals and warns against the ‘cancer’ of corruption.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Reportedly Will Buy More Su-35s to Replace Older Aircrafts: Reports TASS

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran are high.

  • Europe

    Russian Ammunition Depot In Belgorod Catches Fire

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems awarded $70 million contract to provide EW solution to an undisclosed Customer

  • Air Platform

    China’s Beihang UAS readies BZK-005E long-range reconnaissance UAV

  • Air Platform

    Italy Procures Five F-35A and One F-35B Jets for $368.2M

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