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  • [ July 25, 2026 ] Spain delays F/A-18 Hornet retirement amid fighter jet shortages. Air Platform
  • [ July 25, 2026 ] Trump Orders Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Shipping Damages in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East
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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 […]

  • Ukrainian missile hits secret Russian air defense radar station in Crimea

    May 17, 2024 0
    Russian commander was reportedly killed in Crimea following a Ukrainian missile strike in the region. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember 17, 2020Ukraine Launches New Neptune [...]
  • Norinco Delivers Sky Dragon 50 To Morocco

    April 10, 2021 0
    Morocco took delivery 24 Norinco Sky Dragon 50 medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems in December 2017, the Hespress.com website reported on 28 January without citing any sources. SKY Dragon 50 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile SystemDateFebruary 1, [...]
  • South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

    October 18, 2024 0
    Denel announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 event (the company’s first public exhibition since its recent move to the South African Department of Defence) the integration of its RG41 eight-wheeled combat vehicle [...]
  • Ukraine destroyed Kerch Bridge, Oil Terminal, 4 S-400 Radar, and 2 Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System in Occupied Crimea.

    June 21, 2026 0
    Ukraine says it struck targets on both sides of the Crimean Bridge, including oil transport infrastructure in Russia’s Krasnodar region and an oil depot in occupied Kerch using long-range kamikaze drones and FP-5 cruise missiles. [...]
  • Israeli super weapon Arrow anti-air missile shows 100 percent efficacy against Iranian missiles

    April 15, 2024 0
    Israel recently announced the successful interception of a majority of surface-to-surface missiles targeting its territory, thanks to the Arrow aerial defense system, in conjunction with allied support. According to Israeli authorities, the Arrow Defense System, [...]
  • China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter

    April 20, 2020 0
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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 […]

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia purchases CAKIR anti-ship cruise missiles from Turkiye

  • Americas

    Amentum to modernize launch operations through $4 billion Space Force contract.

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX: The Bombs And Missiles Truck Of The US Air Force

  • Middle East

    Russia To Supply Advanced Spy Satellite To Iran, Washington Post

  • Europe

    Albania Latest Country Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

  • Europe

    Russian Colonel Vadim Boyko Shot Dead At Naval College Office

  • South Asia

    U.S. Denies Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Delusional Sheikh Hasina’s Claim that U.S. Organized Student Protests in Bangladesh

  • Americas

    Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Test-fires PCL191 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Near Indian Border

  • Air Platform

    South Korean FA-50 Wins Malaysian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Competition

  • Europe

    Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record €2 billion order

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • Loitering Munitions

    Iranian Shahed Drones Contains American And German Components

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded €1.04 billion contract to upgrade Puma IFV of Bundeswehr

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan test fires FD-2000 air-defense missiles

  • C4iSR

    BAE Systems completes acquisition of Collins Aerospace military GPS business

  • Infantry Weapons

    Why Did Russia’s S-300 Fail in Syria?

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Koral EW Downed Russian Drone In Syria

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FP-1 long-range drone shot down Russia’s Mi-8 helicopter.

  • Americas

    General Atomics completes first flight of Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aerial system

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    USS Portland (LPD-27) fired powerful laser weapons to destroy drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Possesses The Biggest Threat To Global Maritime Trades

  • Europe

    Poland buys 1400 new infantry fighting vehicles amid Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Notorious, Lone Wolf Canadian Sniper ‘Wali’ is Alive in Ukraine, Report of His Death is Fake

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian police will investigate senior army officers for corruption and abuse of powers

  • Europe

    Hanwha delivers new batch of K9 howitzers to Poland

  • Cruise Missiles

    France resumes production of 1,000 km range naval cruise missile.

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Lays the keel of First San Antonio class Flight II LPD

  • Europe

    Russian Ministry of Labor Quietly Requested 230,000 Death Certificates For Ukraine War Veterans

  • Europe

    Slovakia Plans to purchase 5,000 M4A1 carbine assault rifles

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall offers next-gen KF-51 Panther main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Launched “Plan Galileo” Sustainment Programme

  • Europe

    Ukraine Recaptures Ten More Areas In Kherson Offensive

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Non-combat Fire.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s New Aegis System Equipped Vessels Will Boast an Impressive 128 VLS Cells

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India Purchases MQ-9B Predator Drones Worth $3 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveiled Light New STAR-X 3D Radar For OPV

  • Americas

    Mitch McConnell endorsed President Biden’s $106 billion aid proposal to Israel and Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan aimed its defence spending to counter a ‘total blockade’ by China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Time Is Running Out To Rescue Indonesian Submarine

  • Americas

    Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

  • C4iSR

    NATO confirms the selection of the Swedish Saab GlobalEye over US planes.

  • Europe

    Italian Navy’s tenth and final FREMM frigate launched

  • Europe

    Putin Should Worry Now, Biden Admin Approves HIMARS Precision Rockets For Ukraine Worth $700 Million

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: Why Can’t Swedish Arms Maker Fill The Vacuum Left By Russian Arms Maker?

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed Russian commander Artur Bogachenko who executed Ukrainian PoW

  • Europe

    Sefine Shipyard, TUBITAK To Build Turkey’s USV Capabilities

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