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Month: February 2020

Europe

Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

February 2, 2020 GDC 0

Finland’s HX fighter programme to replace the Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 C/D Hornet has entered its evaluation phase with the country set to evaluate entrants from Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin and Saab ahead […]

C4iSR

Turkey develops and deploys acoustic deceptor and jammer

February 2, 2020 GDC 0

The Zargana Countermeasure System has been developed by Aselsan to protect submarines from incoming torpedoes. It does this by launching salvos of acoustic ‘deceptors’ and ‘jammers.’ These are small torpedo-like objects which are launched from […]

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 […]

Europe

Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

February 1, 2020 GDC 0

On 31 October 2019, Finland issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for its HX Fighter Program to Saab, Boeing, Dassault, Eurofighter, and Lockheed for their fighters – Gripen, F/A-18, Rafale, Typhoon, and F-35, respectively. The […]

Europe

Poland signs a deal to buy Lockheed Martin F-35 at an estimated cost of $4.6 billion

February 1, 2020 GDC 0

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak signed a USD4.6 billion contract for 32 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft on 31 January at the 4th Training Aviation Wing Headquarters in Dęblin. This is the […]

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  • Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman laid flowers at the tomb of Russian war criminals in Moscow

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    The chief of Bangladesh Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who is visiting Moscow as the head of a military delegation, laid flowers at the tomb of war criminals Russians in the Alexander Garden on Tuesday. Appointing [...]
  • Rheinmetall Australia to Produce Ammunition for F-35

    March 27, 2020 0
    Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions (RNM) plans to produce 25mm cannon ammunition for use by the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter. A new production line will be set up at a government-owned factory in the first half of [...]
  • Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

    July 3, 2023 0
    Greece expects to receive the first American-made F-35 jets from the United States by 2028, former National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulous told Real FM on Friday. US Reaffirmed Support for Greece Acquiring F-35DateDecember 8, 2020Greece announced €10 [...]
  • Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette for United Arab Emirates Navy

    June 29, 2024 0
    Al Emarat is the second Gowind® corvette ordered by the UAE to Naval Group in 2019. Built in Lorient and launched in May 2022, she started her sea trials in October 2023, at the time [...]
  • Saab Gripen Achieved Final Operational Capability With The Brazilian Air Force

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  • U.S. Army Deploys Stryker Armored Vehicle Mounted Laser M-Shorad In The Middle East

    March 7, 2024 0
    The US Army has sent Stryker-mounted laser weapon prototypes to the Middle East to test their “real-world applicability.” U.S. Army to equip Stryker armored vehicles with 50kw laser weaponsDateSeptember 30, 2023US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD [...]
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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Plans To Procure South Korean K9 Howitzer Ending Russia-centric Weapons Procurement Policy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

  • Americas

    $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

  • C4iSR

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

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford successfully completes final shock trials

  • Europe

    The Type 26 frigate and its derivative, the Hunter-class, serve as a cautionary tale for Australia and the UK.

  • Air Platform

    France’s Safran Helping Russia’s UEC To Develop Commercial Jet Engine

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Confirms Use of Israeli Spike ATGM in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Build Eight Minesweepers And Hydrographic Ships

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Tests Bunker Busting SARB-83 Munition

  • Air Platform

    The Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk: An Advanced Fighter Jet Trainer and LCA

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

  • Air Platform

    Aksungur ASW: Meet Turkish New Advanced Land and Naval Warfare Drone

  • Europe

    Saab’s A26 is the world’s first fifth-generation stealth attack submarine.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For 12 KC-46 Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to stop purchasing Indian, Pakistani, Chinese and Russian junk military hardware

  • Air Platform

    FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconnaissance System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwanese Air Force test-fires locally made cruise missiles

  • Air Platform

    Romania purchased 32 second-hand F-16 jets from Norway

  • Americas

    Canada’s Roshel and Swedish Swebor jointly produce ballistic-grade steel in Canada

  • Air Platform

    UK Buys 14 Chinooks Helicopters Worth £1.4 Billion

  • C4iSR

    Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Putin Blames Russian Rocket Scientists For Patriot Interception And Sent Them To Penal Colony for Treason

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Industry

    Serbia’s Defense Industry Capabilities

  • Europe

    Russia relocates 9 jets and 11 helicopters from Belarusian airbase to Russia, amid drone attacks fear

  • C4iSR

    Gripen E, EA-18 Growler And F-35: Why Are They Premium SEAD Platform?

  • Air Platform

    Toned Down F-47: Donald Trump Made British-led Global Air Combat Program (GCAP) Great Again

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over third HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    China unveiled $236.1 billion defense budget with 7.2 percent raise

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems to provide combat systems for six Philippine Navy’s OPV

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    General Atomics has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • Europe

    Why is Russia losing so many tanks and armored vehicles?

  • C4iSR

    The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

  • Air Platform

    Morocco Latest Muslim Country To Purchase Weapons From Jewish Israel

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Xi Jinping Suspends Death Sentences of Two Former Defence Ministers Accused of Corruption.

  • Europe

    Turkey will be amongst the top military spenders in 2024

  • Defense Industry

    German government approves arms exports to Gulf countries

  • Air Platform

    Army Wants To Accelerate FTUAS Drone Development

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Captured Russian Command Vehicle In Kherson

  • Europe

    President Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian soldiers for recapturing Klishchiivka, near Bakhmut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Navy Successfully Test Fires C-Dome Interceptor Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Army Conducts Military Operations Inside Bangladesh as Arakan Army Built Training Camp in Cox Bazar

  • Europe

    Russia lined up 165 soldiers to parade in front of Major General Oleg Moiseev, then Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed everyone

  • Industry

    The United States is the number one arms exporter in 2015-2019

  • Middle East

    Russia deployed an inflatable dummy S-300 air defense system in Al Tabqah airbase

  • Cyber

    Chinese Communist Party Sponsored Hackers Stole 40 Million Voter Records From British Electoral Commission’s Computer Systems

  • Europe

    Chancellor Scholz Draw A Line On Sand Regarding Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Saab Unveils Deployable 5G Network at UMEX 2022

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