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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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  • Turkish Baykar to establish drone MRO facility in Ukraine

    October 13, 2021 0
    The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar will be establishing joint training and maintenance centers for Turkish armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Ukraine, a statement on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s website said. Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 [...]
  • Pakistan Air Force Received First Chinese CH-4 Drones

    January 28, 2021 0
    Pakistan Receives CH-4 Drones from China A shipment containing an unspecified number of CH-4 Drones from China was received in Pakistan on January 15. Pakistan Received Five CH-4 Drones From ChinaDateSeptember 5, 2021Pakistan sent commandos [...]
  • Brazil to purchase 12 Gripen C/D fighter jets replacing ageing Northrop F-5s.

    September 20, 2025 0
    As reported by the Folha de S.Paulo on September 18, 2025, Brazil is in discussions with Sweden to acquire up to 12 second-hand Saab Gripen C/D fighter jets as a temporary solution against an impending [...]
  • Australia To Invest In Long-range Weapons Systems To Counter China

    January 26, 2021 0
    Australia’s naval fleet will be fitted out with advanced guided long-range weapons to defend against maritime threats amid a regional arms race fuelled by China’s growing assertiveness throughout the Indo-Pacific. US Navy FFG(X) Frigate SpecificationDateMay 31, [...]
  • Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian Mi-8 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPAD

    October 25, 2023 0
    The Ukrainian military claimed on Sunday that it had shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD.  Ukraine shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPADDateAugust 1, 2023Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down [...]
  • Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

    June 11, 2020 0
    The video appears to show an Emirati officer directing Haftar forces in a Russian-made air defence system learned GDC citing AlJazeera news. A local Libyan channel allied to the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russia declares state of emergency near border as Ukrainian drone blows up Putin’s missile storage

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-25 failed to release landing gear in mid-air and crash landed in runway

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Tests Next-gen Sky Shield EW Attack Pod

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. to send Avenger air defense systems and ammunition to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Belgium Request To Join Franco-German FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets Project

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s first-ever autonomous sea drone combat rescue at sea is a milestone.

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

  • Naval Platforms

    JL-3 Missile: The Chinese Military Becomes Nuclear Triad

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab, MBDA Jointly Develop Anti-tank And Anti-air Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery strike destroys Russian Command Post

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army to diversify its drone fleet and drone warfare capability

  • Uncategorized

    Pakistan denies cancellation of helicopter deal with Turkey

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Bulgaria purchases Naval Strike Missile for Coastal Defense System.

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary group shot down Russia’s airborne command post aircraft and electronic warfare helicopter during mutiny

  • Europe

    Serbia will sign major arms deal with France a shift from Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Lays Keel of Its New IDS Submarine for RoC Navy

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Plan To Procure Gripen Jets, Drones, GlobalEye AEW&C And Air Defense System

  • Infantry Weapons

    The Spyder Medium/Long-Rang Air Defense System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Israel and Singapore Develop High-tech Blue Spear Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    HMS Queen Elizabeth Departs For Training

  • Europe

    Ukraine Reclaims Entire Kharkiv Region As Russian Retreats

  • Air Platform

    Greece Acquires Six Additional Rafale F3R Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 out of 11 Iskander ballistic missiles using Patriot missile system

  • Air Platform

    Drunk Ukranian Officer Rams His Car Into MiG-29 Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Turkey develops and deploys acoustic deceptor and jammer

  • Europe

    China Delivered First Batch Of Armored Vehicles To Russian Army Violating International Sanctions

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries Expedite Development Of TFX MMU

  • Americas

    US Marine Unit Received New Counter Drone Gun

  • Air Platform

    U.S. and Australia plan to send 41 retired RAAF’s F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Set to Buy 48 Turkish KAAN Fighter Jets in $10 Billion Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Likely To Be Nuclear Powered

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s shameless meddling in Australia and New Zealand’s defense strategy as New Zealand plans to join AUKUS

  • Europe

    Pilot dies in MiG-29 fighter jet crash in Russia -RIA

  • Europe

    Russian FSB investigated Rosatom-owned company for corruption, selling shoddy equipment to reactors at home and abroad, pocketing profits – Carnegie Endowment finds

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Build Hypersonic Missiles With U.S. And UK

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

  • Europe

    France and Germany to manufacture next-gen main battle tank.

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    KNDS to unveil next-gen main battle tank at Eurosatory 2024

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Fosters Religious Tolerance By Removing Negative Portrayals Of Israel From Its School Curriculum

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US Navy Destroyer sets sail through South China Sea

  • Americas

    Canada Purchases Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft.

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall purchases Spainish weapons manufacturer Expal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore and the US sign civil nuclear technology deal

  • Europe

    Poland Signs Contract With South Korea To Buy K2 Tanks And K9 Howitzers

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