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  • [ July 31, 2026 ] U.S. firm built autonomous platform that enables drones to launch and recover from moving unmanned ground vehicles. Americas
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East Asia and Pacific Region

China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

December 13, 2023 GDC 0

Analyst John Pollock’s recent observations highlight China’s ongoing construction of settlements along the contested border with Bhutan, stirring increased tensions in the Himalayan region. China has accelerated settlement-building along its disputed border with Bhutan, with […]

South Asia

China deploys J-11 fighter jets and Z-10 attack helicopters near Indian border

October 27, 2023 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

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

October 22, 2023 GDC 0

China has added more firepower to the border with India in 2022, marking a continued phase of military tensions, according to a new report. China and India are said to have deployed 100,000 soldiers each […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

India, China army talks fail to defuse Ladakh border tensions

October 12, 2021 GDC 0

India and China failed to make headway in further resolving the 17-month-long standoff in eastern Ladakh during the 13th Corps Commander level talks held Sunday, with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) refusing to disengage from the […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Media War Between China And India Begins As India Takes Delivery Of 14 Rafale Jets

March 30, 2021 GDC 0

Dassault hit its target of delivering 14 Rafales in 2021, with these transferred to export customer India. In a big boost to Indian Air Force (IAF), the third batch of three Rafale fighter jets landed […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China Sends Type 99A Tank To Glawan Valley: Reports

February 28, 2021 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed its most powerful tank, the Type 99A, in the high-altitude border frontier at Karakoram Mountain, with supplies to celebrate the Spring Festival arriving in the hands of […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Chinese CCTV Broadcast Memorial of Chinese Soldiers Killed in Clashes with India

February 25, 2021 GDC 0

A wave of patriotism has swept throughout China after People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops killed in Galwan Valley clashes with India last June were laid to rest. After the remains of four PLA martyrs were […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indian, Chinese Soldiers Clashes Near Himalayan Border

January 27, 2021 GDC 0

Chinese and Indian soldiers have clashed along their disputed Himalayan border in a dangerous new escalation between Asia’s two most populous countries. Indian media outlets report soldiers on both sides were wounded after they engaged […]

Air Platform

China Sends Blowfish A2 Unmanned Helicopters to Indian Border

November 24, 2020 GDC 0

Chinese self-produced unmanned helicopters were recently equipped to People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command troops at the border with India. The command had ordered smart weapons and customized equipment – from portable oxygen generators […]

Air Platform

Why did China buy Russian Mi-171sh helicopter when it has Z-10?

September 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could receive the new Russian helicopter gunships, Mi-171Sh. A CGTV program, China displayed visuals of a Russian helicopter factory with Mi-171Sh helicopters that were painted with PLA colour scheme […]

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  • Jubilant Iranians: Israeli and American Fighter Jets Fly Uncontested over Iranian Airspace as EA-18G Growler Destroys YLC-8B Radar, HQ-9B and S-400 Missile System.

    February 28, 2026 1
    For years, military theorists and political scientists have argued that airpower is overrated and, in some ways, outmoded. Some point to the proliferation of small, cheap unmanned drones as evidence that traditional air superiority—the ability [...]
  • US Air Force withdraws height restrictions for applicants

    May 25, 2020 0
    The U.S. Air Force announced this week that it is changing its height restrictions for pilots. Applicants below 64 inches (5’4″) or above 77 inches (6’5″) can now enter a cockpit without a waiver.  Under [...]
  • Trump issues executive orders banning WeChat, TikTok in 45 days

    August 7, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) — U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders on Thursday banning any U.S. transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, owner of the WeChat app, starting in [...]
  • Zelensky thinks he’ll win the war before the 2024 US election

    May 20, 2023 0
    Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes Ukraine will win its fight against Russia before the next US presidential election according to comments he made during a recent interview on May 10th.  Putin’s Puppet Donald Trump Wants [...]
  • Northrop Grumman Unveils RAAF’s MQ-4C Triton ISR Platform

    October 21, 2023 0
    The first of Australia’s future fleet of autonomous long-range ISR platforms has been officially unveiled at a ceremony in the United States. Northrop Grumman to deliver MQ-4C Triton UAV to RAAF in 2023DateJuly 8, 2020Northrop [...]
  • Syrian Rebel Shot Down Russian Mi-35 Helicopter Using Chinese FN-6 MANPAD

    April 22, 2021 0
    A Russian Mi-35 military helicopter was downed in Syria by the rebel group using Chinese FN-6 MANPAN killing the pilot, reported Syrian newspaper Amak. China Shipping Arms To Conflict Region Via AfricaDateApril 19, 2021Three Russian-made [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Test Fires Harpoon Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army’s Entire Battalion of 127 Soldiers Surrendered to Three Brotherhood Rebels Group in Shan State

  • Americas

    Gripen “Smart Fighter” For Canada Is A Viable Contender For FFCP: Saab

  • Europe

    U.S. Modern Weapon Will Help Change the War: Ukraine Ambassador

  • Air Platform

    Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Baykar Defense To Manufacture Unmanned Fighter Jet

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh army officer arrested for alleged involvement in public unrest, militant training, and receiving instruction from the Indian RAW.

  • South Asia

    Disgraced Dictator Hasina, Indian RAW and Awami League Behind the 2009 BDR Mutiny, Independent Investigation Commission Reported.

  • Air Platform

    AeroVironment Awarded A Contract to Produce Switchblades Kamikaze Drones For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

  • Middle East

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

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Lancet kamikaze drone destroys mock-up of Ukraine’s Su-25 aircraft

  • Europe

    German Police Arrested Man For Supply Engines Worth $3 Million For Russian Orlan-10 Drone

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Vietnam unveils VCS-01 Truong Son coastal defence missile system

  • Air Platform

    Slovakian Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Takes Maiden Flight In South Carolina

  • Air Platform

    Serbia to Purchase 12 Dassault Rafale Jets from France

  • Europe

    Turkish unmanned surface vessel test-fires guided cruise missile

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 2 Strike And Surveillance Drone

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s HMS Portland Receives Major Refit

  • Air Platform

    Here’s why Russia’s MiG-35 is absent from Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Sacks Admiral Igor Osipov After Crimea Blasts

  • Europe

    Belgium Purchased 9 CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Rheinmetall, Thales Awarded Contract to Support Tiger Helicopter Simulators in France and Germany

  • Europe

    Ukraine blows up Horlivka bridge destroying Russian convoy

  • Air Platform

    Saab Accused Canada Of Favoring Lockheed Martin’s F-35 FFCP Competition

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashed in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Sacked Two More PLA Senior Generals.

  • Air Platform

    China is replacing Russia as a major arms exporter, offering J-10C fighters and HQ-9B anti-air missiles to Iran

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • Europe

    Slovakian newest artillery system passes crucial trials

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches devastating drone strikes in the Crimean peninsula with over 10 drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Short-range FB-10A Anti-air Missiles

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman to develop new guided high-explosive ammunition for US Navy

  • Africa

    Turkey Deploys T-122 Sakarya and T-155 Firtina in Libya

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems sends UK’s Type 26 frigate design document to Australia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Started Training To Operate M113AS4 Uncrewed Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    France Delivers Six Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets to Ukraine

  • Cyber

    Hackers Hacked United Aircraft Corporation Website

  • Air Platform

    Serbia, India, Egypt, Croatia, Indonesia, Qatar and Greece Received Dassault Rafale F3R Standard With The Full Complement of Modern Avionics, Sensors, AESA And Meteor BVRAAM, UAE Receives F4 Standard

  • Europe

    Turkey, Russia Failed To Conclude Negotiation Of Second Batch of S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Germany to Buy Israeli Arrow-3 Anti-air Missiles System

  • Central Asia

    Russia Won’t Halt Arms Supply To Azerbaijan, Says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean K2 Black Panther Is The Best Tank In The World

  • Counter-drone System

    Greece purchases counter-drone system from Israel.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Contractor Expands Smart Munitions Capability Beyond MAM-L

  • South Asia

    President Trump ordered DOGE to cut UN peacekeeping funds, a slap to Bangladesh after inscripting ‘except Israel’ on passport

  • Americas

    Naval Group Delivers Fourth OPV 87 to Argentina

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers delivering ASTER 30 long-range anti-air missiles to Ukraine

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