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  • [ July 29, 2026 ] US-Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Bushehr Airport, Oil Terminal and Planes. Middle East
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Middle East

U.S. air strike destroyed Iran’s anti-ship missile site housing CM-302 and YJ-21E after a YJ-21E missile launch malfunction was detected by a satellite.  

April 3, 2026 GDC 0

As of late March 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed airstrikes targeting Iranian anti-ship cruise missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, using 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. This missile site houses more than 100 CM-302 and […]

Anti-ship Missile

China’s Overhyped YJ-21 is Nothing But Air-launched SY-400 Ballistic Missile.

February 4, 2026 GDC 0

Recent images circulated on social media and analysed by specialised observers indicate that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of China may have begun integrating an air-launched variant of the SY-400 ballistic missile, also […]

Anti-ship Missile

Chinese Navy Focuses On Ship-borne Hypersonic Anti-ship Missile ‘Eagle Strike 21’ To Counter U.S. Navy

April 15, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

China poses a real threat to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region

September 8, 2023 GDC 0

China’s push for its military forces to be stationed in the Solomon Islands is another sign of the “constant pressure” being applied in the Pacific region. The Solomon Islands signed a security cooperation agreement with China to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Chinese Navy’s Type 055 Destroyer To Be Armed With YJ-21 Anti-ship Ballistic Missile

September 2, 2023 GDC 0

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Europe

China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

April 28, 2022 GDC 0

The PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) just released a video showing the launch of a new hypersonic missile from a Type 055 cruiser. The missile is likely the Eagle Strike YJ-21. Naval News regular contributor […]

  • 314,290 Dead: Russia’s Third Mass Mobilization Is Imminent As Soldier’s Families Plan To Protest

    November 16, 2023 0
    The families of Russian men drafted under President Vladimir Putin’s partial mobilization last year have planned mass protests demanding their return home, amid reports that soldiers are being prohibited from leaving the military. The General [...]
  • Sukhoi Forecasted 600 Su-57 Sale During Design Phase of the Aircraft

    June 26, 2021 0
    Russian Air Force will be equipping its services with 12 Su-57  fighters for the Training Center to continue evaluating and optimizing the design and initially develop tactics for use. According to the Russian Arms Market [...]
  • UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

    November 21, 2020 0
    Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declares that the war in the Tigray Region has entered its “final phase”. Ethiopia to begin final phase of operations against TPLFDateNovember 28, 2020TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 HelicopterDateApril 23, 2021TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 [...]
  • France’s Safran to buy sea drone maker Exail Technologies.

    June 29, 2026 0
    French defence group Safran entered into exclusive negotiations with Exail Technologies over a ​possible acquisition of the sea drone maker at €128.5 ($146.71) per share, the ‌companies said on Friday. French engine maker Safran is [...]
  • Nigeria purchases twelve Alpha Jet aircraft from France

    February 4, 2025 0
    On December 4, 2024, General Hasan Abubakar, Chief of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), announced the acquisition of twelve second-hand Alpha Jet E aircraft from the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Completes Second Successful AARGM-ER Test

    February 13, 2022 0
    Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the successful completion of the second flight test of its AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER). The U.S. Navy launched the missile from a F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft on [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Greece prepares for bilateral security agreement with Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to buy five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to Purchase 857 THAAD Interceptors to Boost Indo-Pacific Deterrence.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • South Asia

    U.S. will resume providing funds to train Bangladesh police personnel with U.S. private contractors.

  • Europe

    Chinese-made 60mm Type 83 (M-83A) mortar shells used by the Russian army in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with Trump

  • Anti-air Missiles

    S-400 Exposed: Russian propaganda about S-400 intercepting target at 400 km range is a lie

  • C4iSR

    U.S. and Israeli ‘Operation Epic Fury’ Shattered Illusions of China’s Beidou-3 And Huawei’s 5G Communist Technology Based on Plagiarism in Iran.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

  • South Asia

    Australian company Codan Radio Communications wins Bangladesh Army’s Portable radio deal

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Manufacture M4 Carbine And Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys troops, tanks, and artillery near the Indian border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Looking An Alternative Submarine Than French Barracuda Submarine

  • Africa

    Sudan plans to purchase Chinese J-10C fighter jets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia relocates S-400 air defense system from Kaliningrad to Moscow to protect government buildings in winter

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • Europe

    U.S. says Russian propaganda and disinformation campaign breaking into pieces as Russia suffered 300,000 casualties

  • Air Platform

    Turkey celebrates as Bayraktar drone hits new milestone achieving 200,000 flight hours

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark to purchase Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for Harpoon missile

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Plans To Sale 2000 T-7A Red Hawk At $19 Million A Piece

  • Europe

    Poland Received General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UCAV

  • Americas

    Hyundai Heavy Industries ramps up bid to win Canadian submarine contract

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN tests camcopter drone onboard HMAS Ballarat

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X: Luxury In The Sky

  • Defense Industry

    Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 Parts

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall started building F-35 fuselage manufacturing factory

  • Europe

    Turkey to strengthen its maritime capability with new warships

  • C4iSR

    Turkey develops and deploys acoustic deceptor and jammer

  • Land Platform

    Hawkei PMV armor vehicle to enter full-rate production

  • South Asia

    Indian Equation About Criminal Hasina Needs to Change or Faces Fourth Conflict Front Against Bangladesh in Favour of China.

  • Americas

    US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s Civil War Just Started As Taliban Battles Isis-K, Panjshir Valley’s NRF And Itself

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    In-depth Analysis Of Eurofighter Typhoon’s Cutting-edge ECRS Mk2 AESA Radar

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina’s Indian passport is circulating on social media

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean missile failure in the Ukraine war explains why Iranian missiles failed during the attacks on Israel

  • Europe

    France could send troops if requested by Ukraine in response to a Russian breakthrough, says President Emmanuel Macron

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    President Trump, Prime Minister Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply.

  • Europe

    Turkey To Use South Korean Engine For Altay Tank

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Army Inducts Chinese-made Z-10ME Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    China Admits, Its Aerospace Industries Are Behind South Korea

  • Europe

    Russia admits its artillery system losses hit 10,000 pieces

  • Central Asia

    Collapsing CSTO: Russia completely withdraws its troops from Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Europe

    Ukraine Used Javelin To Destroy Russian Rocket Launchers

  • Air Platform

    US ‘Ghost’ drones will help fight in Donbas, Pentagon says

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