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Europe

Turkey accused Russia of fraud, discloses fatal flaws in Russian-made S-400 SAM system, calling it a “chimney”

February 1, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey conducted its first test of its Russian-made S-400 last November against US-made F-16 fighter aircraft, flouting NATO’s admonishments about the air-defense system just days before a summit of the alliance’s leaders. Read More Casualties […]

  • Why Dassault Rafale Makes More Sales In Southeast Asia And Middle East?

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  • Astra BVRAAM Air-to-Air Missile

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  • U.S. to name Qatar as a major non-NATO ally

    September 19, 2020 0
    The United States hopes to move ahead with plans to name Qatar as a major, non-NATO ally, a status that provides foreign nations with benefits in defence trade and security cooperation with Washington, a senior [...]
  • Turkiye donates Dogan-class fast attack craft to Maldives

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  • Australia will be first foreign operator of AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile.

    November 30, 2025 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force will be the first foreign operator of the advanced AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile, according to U.S. sources speaking to Naval News on condition of anonymity. The deal also opens the [...]
  • Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

    June 15, 2025 0
    In unusual move, spy agency posts footage showing operatives deploying and activating systems to destroy Iran’s air defences using precision missiles and explosive drones; the goal: signal Tehran’s vulnerability and deter a harsh response. Israeli [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Europe

    Humiliating Russia: Ukraine Has More Tanks Now Than When It Started War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to build new $7.4 billion bases for nuclear submarines

  • Europe

    Russia Wants To Buy Back CNS Liaoning From China

  • Europe

    Poland Sends Soviet-era S-125 Pechora Air Defense System To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded A Contract For US Navy’s LCS Sensors Suite

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones completely destroyed Russia’s oil refinery in Rostov

  • Europe

    Ukraine Intercepted All Russian Kalibr Cruise Missiles In Recent Attack

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Waiting Game: China Could Alter Taiwan Invasion Strategy By 2025

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Supply AESA Radar for Canadian CF-18 Fleet

  • Middle East

    Israeli drones hit near nuclear site in Iran

  • Europe

    The armed forces of Ireland are not ‘fit-for-purpose’ military in Europe, cannot defend itself

  • Middle East

    Israeli forces seized Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers Requirements

  • Middle East

    Israel seems determined to tackle Hezbollah decisively inside Lebanon

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Navy test fired antiship missile

  • Europe

    Serbia, Poland To Buy Israeli Spike LR Anti-tank Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia secretly approached Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, Syria and Belarus to buy back weapons and helicopters engines it sold past years

  • Air Platform

    Poland receives two new FA-50 light combat jet

  • Europe

    MBDA awarded contract to produce Enforcer Shoulder-launched missiles

  • Land Platform

    India’s defense ministry signs $2.8 billion deal for 464 T-90MS MBT

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S., Australia and Japan complete exercise Southern Jackaroo

  • Air Platform

    In Trans-pacific First, U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Arrived in Williamtown Australia For Exercises

  • Europe

    Russia May Use Turkish-made TB2 Drone Attacks As A Pretext For Flase-flag Operation In Ukraine: Report

  • Middle East

    Top Hamas commander killed as Israeli army pushes deeper in besieged Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Brazil Started Serial Production of Gripen E Under Technology Transfer

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing thousands of long-range drones in 2024, digital minister says

  • Europe

    Latvia Builds Next-generation Tactical Catamaran Patrol Boat to Bolster Maritime Defense.

  • Europe

    Boeing rolled out first P-8A Poseidon Aircraft for Norway

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland Purchases 200 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will receive materials from US and UK following AUKUS activation

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon develops over-the-shoulder AMRAAM, making it more deadly

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force allocates $538 million to purchase of 12 new Gripen fighter jets

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Turkish F-16 Test Fires SOM-J Anti-ship Cruise Missile.

  • Land Platform

    Kia Motors KM250 and KM500 Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV)

  • Europe

    Turkish STM Unveils Fast Attack Craft Design

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Awarded Contract to Manufacture Second C-27J Transport Aircraft for Slovenia

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine’s Ukroboronprom and Germany’s Rheinmetall signs strategic cooperation agreement

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany will receive Israeli top-tier Arrow-3 anti-ballistic system

  • Air Platform

    BAE Achieves Key Production Milestones For The F-35 Stealth Jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese aerospace executive Tan Ruisong gets suspended death sentence over corruption and insider trading.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura-Class OPV (SEA 1180) Programme

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Europe

    Neptune Headache: Putin Relocating His Black Sea Fleet From Crimea Out of Neptune Missile Range

  • Americas

    Anduril Acquired Infrared Sensor Company American Infrared Solutions (AIRS).

  • Naval Platforms

    Indonesian Navy’s KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai (332) Has Completed Sea Trial

  • Africa

    Northrop Grumman To Start Production Of IBCS Systems For US Army

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