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  • [ February 24, 2026 ] The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data. C4iSR
  • [ February 24, 2026 ] Austral Awarded $2.82 Billion Contract to Produce Landing Craft Heavy Vessels for the Australian Army. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Month: February 2020

Naval Platforms

Navantia’s S80 Submarine Air Independent Propulsion passes tests

February 28, 2020 GDC 0

Navantia has in the new submarine Class S80, being manufactured for the Spanish Navy in the Cartagena Shipyard. It is a new generation submarine, technologically very advanced, which represents a qualitative leap with respect to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

US to Fund RMAF’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Acquisition Programme

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

The US government will fund the conversion work of two RMAF’s CN295 transport aircraft into Maritime Patrol Aircraft under its Maritime Security Initiative, and will be carried out under the Foreign Military Sales programme. It […]

Europe

Greece intercepted two Turkish F-16 fighter jets

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets entered Athens’ flight information region (FIR) on Monday without submitting a flight plan, the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA) said. GEETHA said the planes flew over the eastern Aegean […]

Europe

Ireland needs fighter jets for full air defense capability, says Major General Ralph James

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

In 2017, two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack nuclear capable bombers were intercepted by fighter jets from four European countries as they flew from the direction of Norway to northern Spain, over Ireland and back, it has […]

Infantry Weapons

Raytheon wins $314 million contract to enhance Patriot Missile Defense System

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems has been awarded a contract valued $314m for the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System. It is the third annual indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) order out of a total of five such […]

Air-Launched Weapons

The New Stand-In Attack Weapon is Ready for F-35

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

USAF’s Stand-In Attack Weapon (SiAW) is based on the extended-range version of the US Navy’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) in development at Northrop Grumman. […]

C4iSR

Lockheed Martin to acquire Vector satellite assets

February 27, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin will acquire the satellite technology assets of Vector by default after a bankruptcy court received no qualified bids by a deadline last week. In a Feb. 24 filing in the United […]

Naval Platforms

Thales to deliver TACTICOS CMS for Type 31 frigates of Royal Navy

February 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Navy’s new fleet of Type 31 general purpose frigates will be equipped with TACTICOS, a highly-automated combat management system developed by Thales. Read More Royal Navy’s Type 31  Arrowhead 140 Frigate: The company […]

Air Platform

Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

February 26, 2020 GDC 0

The Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant compound helicopter, which may soon replace the UH-60 Black Hawk, recently performed a flight demonstration for the US Army. According to a report by Military.com, the Defiant, which is powered by two […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

US and India signs $3.6 billion MH-60R and Apache Helicopters deal

February 26, 2020 GDC 0

US President Donald Trump landed in Ahmedabad on his maiden visit to India on Monday. President Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the US and India signed a deal worth over $3.6 billion state-of-the-art military Apache […]

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  • Turkiye’s Drone Carrier LHD TCG Anadolu Starts Sea Trial

    July 10, 2022 0
    The Turkish Navy’s future landing helicopter dock (LHD), TCG Anadolu (L-400), was spotted at sea on June 20, 2022. Company officials confirmed that the LHD has begun official sea trials. Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First [...]
  • Why Russian Air Defense Systems Are Vulnerable to Electronic Attack?

    September 13, 2020 0
    KBP’s Pantsir (NATO reporting name SA-22 Greyhound) series short-range air defence system was thought to have entered service with the Russian armed forces from 2005. Deployments The Pantsir’s were deployed in the Syrian and Libyan [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

    December 28, 2023 0
    Russia confirms navy vessel hitOne person was killed, two injured and a large landing ship called Novocherkassk was damaged in an overnight Ukrainian attack on the Crimean port city of Feodosia, Russia’s defence ministry and [...]
  • Russian arms industries vanished in the Ukraine war, corruption, tanking ruble and no export orders

    January 6, 2025 0
    As Russian President Vladimir Putin put it, Russia’s arms industry and its export capabilities have long been a point of national pride. Even after launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia claims [...]
  • Ukraine Captured Fully Operational VPK-Ural Armored Vehicles From Fleeing Russians

    October 11, 2022 0
    In recent weeks, the Ukrainian Soldiers have captured dozens of Russian combat vehicles during a massive offensive against Russian troops in its eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. United Arab Emirates Delivers First Batch Of [...]
  • Kyrgyzstan And Angola Are The Latest Countries To Buy Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

    October 25, 2021 0
    Kyrgyzstan is the latest country to buy Turkish drones in an effort to rev up its military capabilities, a senior official announced late Thursday. Turkey Offers Bayraktar TB2 Drones And MLRS To KyrgyzstanDateMay 5, 2021Ukraine [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    UK to buy German-made new artillery system

  • Uncategorized

    Belgium chooses H145M for military and police

  • Americas

    Canada started the construction of state-of-the-art river-class destroyers

  • Europe

    Key Facts About Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate

  • Europe

    Ukraine modernized 800 pieces of captured tanks, artillery and armored vehicles, and turn them against Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Shipyard built two M36-class Patrol Boats for Thai Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s defense industry faces serious challenges in export markets

  • Europe

    French Army Purchases SCAR-H PR Precision Rifle From FN Herstal

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

  • Uncategorized

    More HIMARS Pain For Putin As U.S. Sends 18 HIMARS To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Wants Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    British DragonFire Laser Knocks Drones Out Of Skies For $13 A Shot

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-62M Tanks Proved Useless Against Modern Anti-tank Weapons Supplied By The West

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon’s National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) GBAD

  • Cruise Missiles

    US State Department Approves $2.19 Billion Tomahawk Cruise Missile Sale to Netherlands

  • Europe

    Stage Is Set, Putin To Invade Ukraine Under The Cover Of False-flag Operations

  • Middle East

    Iran Unveils New Reconnaissance Combat Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    SEA Awarded A Contract to Supply Triple Torpedo Launcher to Philippines Navy

  • Americas

    Russia Turn-down Argentine Interest In Su-35, Instead It Offered MiG-29M2

  • Middle East

    Boeing Awarded Contract for Training and Support of QEAF

  • Infantry Weapons

    Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Around The World

  • Middle East

    Iran Plans to Buy Fighter Jets from Russia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan Purchases MICA And Magic Missiles From France

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

  • Americas

    Russian FSB human trafficking Cubans to fight Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s only S-300 and S-400 missile factory caught fire in Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army’s SAS – Who Dares Wins

  • Uncategorized

    North Korea’s aging fighter jets have a new weapon that looks like a Taurus cruise missile.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contact For Laser Guidance Kit

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Paratroopers Wiped Out Dozens Of Russian Elite Commandos In Eastern Donetsk

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukraine Unveils Cutting-edge Laser Weapons That Can Take Down Russian Jets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy Retracts Stories Of Istanbul-Class Frigate Acquisition

  • Air Platform

    South Korean Stealth KF-21 (KFX) Fighter Jet Will Fly In 2022

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Dismisses Three-Star General For Blowing The Whistle About Corruption

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Confirmed Second Rafale Fighter Jet Crashed Today Totalling Nine Aircraft Loss

  • Uncategorized

    US Air Force Deploys F-15C, F-16 In Poland

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia donates first four of 13 MiG-29 fighter jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India, China army talks fail to defuse Ladakh border tensions

  • Middle East

    Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?

  • Naval Platforms

    U.S. Navy Going Ahead with Sixth-generation F/A-XX Fighter Jet

  • Americas

    President Trump Re-designated Yemen’s Houthi As Terrorist Organization

  • Europe

    Patria awarded contract to produce 321 armored vehicles for Swedish army

  • Europe

    Slovakia started local production of Finnish Patria 8×8 AMV XP armored vehicle

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Special Armoured Ambulances

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Asalsan Awarded $616 Million Contract to Produce Turkish Steel Dome

  • Europe

    Raytheon Awarded $182 Million Contact To Produce NASAMS II For Ukraine

  • Middle East

    First Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette to Join Israeli Navy in December

  • South Asia

    India panics as Pakistani General meets Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus to discuss defense cooperation.

  • Air Platform

    Australia cannot deliver F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to Ukraine until 2024

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