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Month: February 2020

Europe

Swiss Air 2030: Extended-range ground-based air defense system

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

On January 2020, armasuisse has also issued the second request for proposal to the government authorities where the two potential suppliers of new extended-range ground-based air defense systems are located: France (Eurosam SAMP/T) and the […]

Industry

Russia urges China to bail out Su-57 (PAK-FA) project

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Janes reported last years citing Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval that Indian Air Force is pulling out of 11 years old collaboration of a Fifth-gen fighter jet with Russia. The Indian Air Force […]

Industry

Israel-India Military Cooperation Reaches New High

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

JERUSALEM — India was Israel’s largest purchaser of arms in 2017 alone, though purchases here decreased in 2018. According to Israeli Ministry of Defense, Israel exported $7.5 billion defense products in 2018, 46 percent went to Asian […]

Americas

The U.S. Air Force to procure 80 Boeing F-15X

February 19, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Air Force will go ahead and buy brand-new F-15X even as it purchases large numbers of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Updated with the latest technology, the F-15X can carry nearly two dozen […]

C4iSR

Saab Arexis Electronic Attack, Support and Escort Jammer

February 19, 2020 GDC 0

Arexis provides the aircrew with essential situational awareness for self- protection due to its RWR, and tactical support via its ISR capabilities. The situational awareness provided enhances the survivability of the platform together with the aid of the appropriate ECM. […]

Europe

Boeing launches flight evaluation of Super Hornet and Growler for Finland’s HX programme

February 19, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing has officially launched the flight evaluation phase of its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft for Finland’s HX fighter replacement programme, with three aircraft arriving at Tampere-Pirkkala Airbase north of Helsinki on 18 […]

South Asia

General Bipin Rawat praises Boeing P-8I Poseidon for Doklam operation

February 18, 2020 GDC 0

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Indian Military, General Bipin Rawat on Monday said that he came to know about the capabilities of Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft after they were deployed in Doklam for surveillance during the 73-day-long […]

South Asia

Timeline: MiG-29 and Frigate Procurement Graft Cases Against Prime Minister Sheik Hasina (Thief) of Bangladesh

February 18, 2020 GDC 0

9 February 1999 – the purchase of MiG-29 aircraft “On February 9, 1999, eight MiG-29 fighter planes were procured for Bangladesh Air Force during Hasina’s tenure in line with the technical assistance deal signed between […]

Americas

The Boeing F-15EX’s mission may start in India

February 18, 2020 GDC 0

The United States Air Force maintains the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world. Attaining and maintaining air superiority has been a top priority of U.S. military leadership since World War II. […]

Europe

MBDA tests MARTE ER Antiship Missile

February 18, 2020 GDC 0

This MARTE ER firing confirmed the overall design and performance of the medium-range, lightweight missile marking a critical milestone in its development path. Compared to the first firing, which took place at the end of […]

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  • Russian-built Rooppur nuclear power plant, the monument of corruption, embezzlement, and ticking atomic bomb in Bangladesh.

    April 29, 2026 0
    The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh has been linked to controversy and allegations of corruption, though the details are somewhat nuanced and still under debate. Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Her Son Sajeeb [...]
  • Morocco Increases Defense Budget To $13 Billion To Strengthen Its Armed Forces

    December 15, 2024 0
    Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its armed forces, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry. Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed ForcesDateMarch 26, 2021US and Morocco [...]
  • Russian bridge blown up with homemade bomb planted by saboteurs

    March 5, 2024 0
    Saboteurs blew up a key bridge in Russia, disrupting one of Vladimir Putin’s routes to transport military cargo. Russian saboteurs targeting Russian oil refinery to stop Putin’s war in UkraineDateJuly 9, 2023Video shows saboteurs blew [...]
  • Russia could cut Ireland off the internet by cyberattacks and sabotaging undersea cables

    July 6, 2023 0
    Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday there were no longer any “moral limits” to stop Moscow from destroying its enemies’ undersea communication cables given what he said was western complicity in the Nord [...]
  • Swedish Submarines to Get Advanced Electronic Navigation Systems

    February 21, 2025 0
    OSI Maritime Systems has signed an agreement with Sweden for the deployment of its advanced Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System (ECPINS) across Swedish submarines. Saab Delivers Upgraded Gotland-class Submarine to Swedish NavyDateDecember 17, 2020Why [...]
  • Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

    April 12, 2021 0
    Tensions are escalating over China’s move to mass militia vessels in disputed areas of the South China Sea, with the U.S. and Philippines expressing renewed concern and an investigation underway into reports that armed Chinese navy ships chased down [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Russia’s ice-class navigation ship Katerina Velikaya caught fire, leaving one dead and three injured

  • Air Platform

    Sweden agrees to extend Gripen lease with Czech Republic

  • Europe

    Russian Navy Has Degraded Significantly That It Cannot Defend Crimea Anymore: Igor Girkin

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force’s Fighter Jets Flew Low Over Saudi Airspace To Bomb Houthis

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Air Force Discloses Procurement Wishlist, Includes Akinci B, TB2 and Wing Loong II Drones

  • Central Asia

    Afhgan Air Force Strikes Killed 45 Pakistan-backed Taliban militants : gov’t

  • Europe

    Romania Starts Domestic Production of Piranha V APC

  • C4iSR

    China Arming Pakistan with HQ-19, J-35A Jets and KJ-500 Early Warning Radar to Defend Aksai Chin Disputed Territory

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iron Dome Interceptor: An Israeli Super Weapon That Saves Lives

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Purchases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Penske Australia Awarded $40 Million Contract For Australian Army’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Infantry Weapons

    FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missile

  • Africa

    Morocco, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Deny Reports of Discussions with Pakistan on the JF-17 Temu Jet.

  • Europe

    Ukraine WIll Regain Control Of Crimea By August 2023, Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges Says

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The AGM-154A/B/C Joint stand-off weapon (JSOW)

  • Europe

    Russian Soldiers Blow Up Turret Of Their Own Howitzers

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin’s Rare Adminission On State TV That Russian Weapons Are Outdated, Needs Modernization

  • Europe

    Indra awarded contract to produce EW and radar systems for Type 212CD submarines.

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye to develop naval variant KAAN fighter jet for MUGEM aircraft carrier.

  • C4iSR

    Saab Delivers GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft To Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Plans To Buy Second Frigate From South Korea

  • Europe

    Turkey Hired A Law Firm To Lobby F-35 Programme

  • Land Platform

    Russian Knows how to increase missile ranges without considering effectiveness of radar

  • Africa

    US Marines F-35C Struck Houthi Positive In Historic First Combat Sorties

  • Europe

    Russian-made Unmanned Ground Vehicle Misfires at Demo

  • Europe

    UK, Greece Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone struck Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile manufacturing factory.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Soviet-era S-300V1 Missiles System In Luhansk Region

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia has transferred the S-300 air defense system to Libya

  • Europe

    Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

  • Africa

    US Air Force C-17 landing in Libya For Special Operations, Global Hawk drone patrolling over Western Libya

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Struck Chemical Weapons Storage Facility in Syria

  • Americas

    NATO to boost military expenditures in fiscal year 2021

  • Europe

    Poland to purchase heavy infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    A Turkish F-16 shot down an Armenian Su-25

  • Europe

    U.S. will withheld F-16 sale until Turkey approves NATO bid for Sweden and Finland  

  • C4iSR

    South Korea unveils a cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone swarm wreck havoc over Moscow, Russia shuts down four major airports

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the most tracked flight as PM Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Tests Fire AMRAAM-ER Missiles

  • C4iSR

    Chinese-made CCTV cameras are not surveillance tools; they are enemy eyes. India removes 140,000 Chinese-made cameras linked to Ali Khamenei’s death.

  • Europe

    France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

  • Civil Aviation

    Russian commercial airlines are on the brink of collapse as Chinese and Iranian engineers conducting uncertified repairs of aircraft

  • Americas

    US conducts second Minuteman III ICBM test launch in a week

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina knew in advance about the Border Guard Mutiny in 2009, India planned to destroy morale of Army

  • Naval Platforms

    India Downselects German Type 214 Submarine Design for Future Submarine Fleet.

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

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