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  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow. Europe
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] South Korea mounts final push for Canada’s $39 billion submarine project. Americas
  • [ June 26, 2026 ] Germany cancels F126 frigate program, plans to acquire eight MEKO A-200 frigates instead. Europe
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

November 6, 2025 GDC 0

China dominates the world’s supply of rare minerals. It has banned their export for use by foreign militaries. Now, it’s worried Australia may return the favour. China’s chokehold has dramatically curtailed the global flow of […]

  • Historic first flight from Israel to UAE flies directly over Saudi Arabian airspace

    September 3, 2020 0
    In a sign of easing tension in the Middle East, history was made with the first direct flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates. El Al flight 971 took off from Tel Aviv at 11.14am local time, [...]
  • Saudi Arabia will buy JF-17 Blunder aircraft for Sudan, not for Saudi Air Force.

    January 12, 2026 0
    Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have begun formal discussions to convert a $2 billion Saudi loan into a transaction for JF-17 fighter jets, Reuters reported. There were media speculation that Saudi Arabia may operate JF-17, but [...]
  • France And Italy Order More ASTER 30 Missiles Amid Ukraine War

    February 25, 2023 0
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  • Freedom is coming: Dramatic footage shows anti-Putin troops storm FSB building and captured town in Belgorod

    May 23, 2023 0
    Dramatic video shows a tank storming across the border from Ukraine into Russia today as anti-Putin soldiers claimed to have seized villages. Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in BelgorodDateJune 2, 2023Explosions in [...]
  • U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

    June 3, 2023 0
    The United States is preparing to announce a new military assistance package for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. U.S. Delivers PAC-3 And GEM-T Missiles To Ukraine Worth $2 BillionDateJune 12, 2023Biden Administration Announced New Military Aid [...]
  • ASC And CSIRO To Pioneer Additive Manufacturing Using Supersonic Cold Spray

    June 8, 2020 0
    Australia’s Submarine Corporation, ASC, is collaborating with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and DMTC Limited, to pioneer the use of additive manufacturing for the repair of Collins Class submarines. The partners have joined forces to [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy South Korean AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to Sign Mega Arms Deal with Turkey Involving KAAN, Anka-III, and Hurjet

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Multi-Caliber Launcher Weapons

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Europe

    Indonesian Navy commissions 9th and Final Bintuni-Class LST

  • Europe

    Russia is losing its newest T-90 main battle tanks in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions-hit Russia wants India to bail out Su-75 Checkmate project

  • Americas

    Saab Proposes To Establish Sensors Production Centre Under Canada’s FFCP Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock to provide submarine weapons system for South Korean Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea To Develop New Submachine Gun To Replace K1A

  • Europe

    Turkey closes Bosphorus straits to Russian warships

  • Naval Platforms

    China plans to develop a new amphibious assault ship dubbed type 076 LHD

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Rocketsan test fires ATMACA anti-ship missile from underwater

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $2.4 Billion Contract To Produce 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Chinese spy offered Taiwanese pilot $15 million to defect with a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter

  • Europe

    Babcock completes building new assembly hall for Type 31 Frigate

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Here’s Why Four Regiments Of Russian S-400 Air Defense System Failed To Detect Soviet-era Tu-141

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Awarded $155 Million Contract To Upgrade Hobart-class Destroyers

  • Central Asia

    Israel sent special forces to Azerbaijan during the Iran war.

  • C4iSR

    Australia received its powerful intelligence-gathering aircraft, the MC-55A Peregrine, to counter China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Air Force Showcases Upgraded F-16 In New Livery Paint Scheme

  • Europe

    State Of Emergency Declared In Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Ukraine’s Advances

  • Middle East

    Israel Seized Russian-made missiles and rockets at Hezbollah possession

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Indigenously Built Aircraft Carrier ‘INS Vikrant’ Completes Maiden Sea Trial

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China has announced $178.2 billion defense budget, a 6.6 percent growth for this year

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers calling Ukrainian hotline to surrender with armored vehicles

  • Middle East

    U.S. and Israel continue to bomb all over Iran, Ali Khamenei is dead.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class Corvettes

  • Europe

    Russian State TV Confirms Killing Of Two More Generals In Eastern Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea Cuts Cost of KF-21 Boramae

  • Europe

    Russians queues at money exchange as new U.S. sanctions forced Russia to halt transaction in dollars and euros

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman AGM-88G Long-Range Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW)

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • Europe

    T-14 Armata tanks fell short of their hype, hence withdrawing from the Kharkiv region, reported TASS

  • Air Platform

    GE To Qualify New T901-900 Turboshaft Engine For UH-60M Helicopter

  • Europe

    Israel Approves Sending Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile And Spike NLOS To Ukraine By Estonia

  • Europe

    China delivers a batch of Desertcross 1000 all-terrain vehicles to Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone with MAM-L munition in NATO drill

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • Anti-air Missiles

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

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves potential sale of 32 F-35 stealth jets to Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    25 PLAAF Aircraft Fly Through Taiwan’s ADIZ On Monday, Most This Year

  • Europe

    Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bhutan Latest Country to Formally Recognize Israel

  • Middle East

    Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has launched a large-scale attack involving rockets and drones on Israel.

  • Europe

    Russia Refused to Repatriate 14,000 Fallen Russian Soldiers

  • Air Platform

    China Upgrades Russian-made Su-35 To Chinese Standard

  • Defense Industry

    Chancellor Merkel’s last-minute approval sees German arms exports peak at $5.6 billion

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