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U.S. air force tests AI-enabled VISTA X-62A aircraft based on F-16

April 2, 2023 GDC 0

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. announced on Monday that the VISTA X-62A recently completed a series of flight tests, where the aircraft was flown entirely by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for incredible 17-plus  hours. […]

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

    June 23, 2026 0
    Defence Minister Khaled Nordin says accusations of corruption and immorality in the Malaysian Armed Forces have embroiled it in “ugly and distorted” public debate. Malaysian military: Corruption at the heart of its defense procurementDateApril 16, [...]
  • South Korea to upgrade its F-15K fighter jets with AESA radar and latest avionics suite

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  • Turkish Navy’s Follow-on Istanbul-Class Frigate Will Receive 16 VLS Missiles

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  • Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gotland-class Submarines

    March 31, 2022 0
    Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the third Gotland-class submarine, HMS Halland. Saab launches submarine after mid-life upgradeDateFebruary 17, 2025Saab Delivers Upgraded Gotland-class [...]
  • U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen Helmet For Fixed-wing Aircrew

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  • Singapore Scrambled F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Bomb Threat Aboard Air India

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    Singapore scrambled fighter planes as an approaching Air India Express passenger plane received a bomb threat. Australian F-35A Stealth Jets Scored Six Kills Against Singaporean F-15SG In Pitch Black 2022DateOctober 15, 2022Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    Raytheon to supply Patriot Missile Defense System to Bahrain

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • Europe

    Armenian Su-30SM failed to take off from Gyumri airbase

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Slava Ukraini: Putin’s Pet Project $5 Billion ‘Kerch Bridge’ Blown Out By Explosions

  • Americas

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

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-class Modernization Equipment

  • C4iSR

    India To Replace Su-30MKI Russian-dud BARS Radar With Indigenous Radar

  • Americas

    Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

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    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • Europe

    Turkish TB2 Drone Strike Killed Kurdish Leader in Syria

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    China using Egypt as military hub to supply ammo, spare parts and artillery to Russia and Africa

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Special Forces Destroyed Russia’s Electronic Warfare System in Bakhmut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    MBDA accelerates ASTER missile production for partner countries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean DAPA Delivers Cheongung SAM System to RoKAF

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Air Force to deploy Siper long-range air defense system by end of 2024

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Arrow-3 Interceptor Missile Shot Down Houthi Ballistic Missiles For The First Time

  • C4iSR

    Raytheon Offers Intelligent Platform For RoKAF ISTAR Requirement

  • Middle East

    Zoroastrianism, Iran, and Jewish Israeli Friendship:  Brave Iranians Started Showcasing Israeli Flags Inside Iran to Support Israeli Action in Iran.

  • Europe

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

  • Middle East

    Israeli special forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Rebuild Soviet-era Tu-160M Bomber, A Sign Russia Does Not Have The Tech To Build PAK DA

  • Air Platform

    Croatia to replace aging MiGs with Saab Gripen

  • Europe

    No rations: Russian troops suffered radiation poison after fishing next to Chernobyl nuclear site

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Su-25s are now armed with French Hammer bombs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Test Fires Brahmos Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And UK Signed MoU To Build Frigates For RAN

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Will Supply S-400 To India In December, The Looming CAATSA Sanctions On India

  • Africa

    Turkish Famous Bayraktar TB2 Joins Fight Against Al-shabab

  • C4iSR

    Royal Australian Air Force To Upgrade EA-18G Growler’s Electronic Warfare System

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Saudi Arabia Says Chinese-made HQ-17AE and Silent Hunter Laser Weapon Failed to Intercept Drones and Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Russian Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky District

  • Europe

    Oil depot fire, casualties reported in Russia’s Krasnador Krai following Ukraine’s drone strike

  • Europe

    Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild Ukraine

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

  • Americas

    US Navy’s Columbia-class submarine project moves forward

  • Counter-drone System

    Spain to deliver new air defense and CERVUS anti-drone systems to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia used Kh-69 cruise missiles for the first time in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Russian navy’s northern fleets admiral Kuznetsov and admiral Kakhimov are inoperable

  • Air Platform

    Kazakhstan buys 3 Turkish Anka UCAV: Report

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Halt Transfer Of MQ-1C Gray Eagle Armed Drone To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Germany will transfer $19.1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine over the next few years

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia

  • Europe

    Russia’s Shahed-136 kamikaze drone crashes in Moldova

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