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Month: May 2020

Europe

Turkey excels Russian military personnel accessing S-400 system in Turkish bases

May 9, 2020 GDC 0

Previously, GDC published reports that Turkey being a NATO member granted access to Russian military experts to Turkish military bases where S-400 was stored. Since the report was in public domain, Turkey now closed access […]

Middle East

US Sate Department approves $2.3bn refurbishment package for 43 of Egypt’s AH-64E Apaches

May 9, 2020 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of a refurbishment package for 43 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters owned by Egypt. The estimated $2.3 billion deal is not final, but was […]

Europe

Swedish Air Force seeking new basic training aircraft

May 9, 2020 GDC 0

The Swedish government has approved its FMV defense materiel administration to begin the procurement of a new basic training aircraft for the Swedish air force. A request for tenders was placed on the eAvrop online […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian DoD scheduled construction of first shortfin Barracuda-class submarine from 2023 onward

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

The head of Australia’s AUD50 billion (USD32.2 billion) Sea 1000 programme has confirmed that construction of the pressure hull for the first of 12 Attack-class conventionally powered submarines is scheduled to begin in 2024 said […]

Infantry Weapons

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

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) ― Raytheon and Lockheed Martin’s joint venture for the Javelin has completed production of its first F-Model of the shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon, meant to be more lethal against advanced armor and soft targets, the companies […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Royal Australian Navy Launched “Plan Galileo” Sustainment Programme

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has launched ‘Plan Galileo’ in order to maintain its fleet capability. This sutainibility program is a step-change in its functionnality. The plan should be developped and implemented by 2030. The […]

C4iSR

CAPTAS 4 Sonar Suite

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Weapons

Eurotorp MU 90 Impact Torpedo

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

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Air Platform

US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force, is scheduled to launch the sixth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6) on May 16 from Cape […]

Europe

Serbian Army Puts Pantsir-S2 Short-range Air Defense System in Service

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

In March 2020, Serbian President Alexandar Vucic has announced that Russia has completed the deliveries of the Pantsir-S1 (NATO reporting name: SA-22 Greyhound) self-propelled anti-aircraft gun-missile (SPAAGM) systems to Serbia. According to our analysis of pictures released on […]

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  • Indonesia To Send Engineers To South Korea For KF-21 Participation

    May 1, 2021 0
    Indonesia is likely to send back its engineers to South Korea for participation in the KF-X fighter jet project in a sign that the two countries are close to an agreement on the former re-joining [...]
  • Russia Indefinitely Postponed Repair Of Admiral Kuznetsov

    June 5, 2021 0
    The repair of the Russian aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” was postponed indefinitely several days after Russia trumpeted its return. Russia Detained Director General Of Shipyard For Stealing $606,300 Repair Funds Of Admiral KuznetsovDateMarch 22, 2021Russia [...]
  • Poland Purchases Four Spy Satellites to Boost Space Defense

    December 25, 2024 0
    Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system. South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in AprilDateMarch 28, 2024Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite [...]
  • Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

    March 25, 2026 0
    Switzerland will consider acquiring a second long-range air-defense system, preferably produced in Europe, as delivery of previously ordered Patriot systems by the United States will be delayed by four to five years, the government said [...]
  • Putin Signed A Decree To Conscript Convicts To Be Sent To Fight In Ukraine War

    November 8, 2022 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to [...]
  • Ukraine shot down two Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

    August 18, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces shot down two of Russia’s prized Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopters early on Thursday morning using Swedish RBS-70 MANPAD, according to Ukraine’s military. This is the fourth attack helicopter downed by the Swedish RBS-70 [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

May 6, 2026 0

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese soldiers moved beyond Ladakh border

  • Europe

    The Kinzhal Hypersonic Air-launched Missile Operational with Russian Air Force

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to sell arms to Asia, Africa and the Middle East to counter Russia.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy requests $3 billion to replenish 785 Tomahawk missiles.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan fires a Type 88 anti-ship missile during the Balikatan 2026 exercise in the Philippines.

  • Air Platform

    The Italian Air Force takes delivery of its most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    NATO fighter jets intercept Russia’s MiG-31 fighter jets over Estonian airspace.

  • Europe

    Russian T-90M Proryv-3 Tank Blew Up In Inexpensive Ukraine’s Landmine

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers calling Ukrainian hotline to surrender with armored vehicles

  • Americas

    Embraer Developed Conceptual Design Of Advanced UCAV

  • Europe

    European Union Has Enough Evidence to Prove Putin’s Fishing Vessels and Research Ships Behind Undersea Cables Sabotages

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II: The Ultimate Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up the Russian BUK air defense system

  • Air Platform

    Saab and Bombardier to build Gripen fighter jets in Canada.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia, France Signed Defense Agreement for More Rafale Jets, Scorpene-class Submarines, Light Frigates and Radars Worth $11 Billion

  • Europe

    Poland Signs Agreement With South Korea to Produce K2 Tank Domestically.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Russian Rescue Tugboat With British-made Brimstone Anti-ship Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine launched major border incursion into Russia’s Kursk region

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Poland Received 24 K9 Self-propelled Howitzers From South Korea

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Medical Evacuation Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian SHARK drone locating Russian positions for HIMARS to destroy them

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Company Repkon to Supply Ammunition Parts to German Rheinmetall

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Air Platform

    Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

  • Americas

    Trump touts weapon sales to NATO for Ukraine and threatens Russia with 100% tariffs

  • Europe

    Rocketsan Multi-Caliber Launcher Weapons

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department approves Apache AH-64E and AH-1Z Viper Helicopter For Philippines

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Find New Way To Use Javelin ATGM Busting Wagner Group’s Bunker In Bakhmut

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese Kh-31/YJ-91 anti-radiation missile

  • Europe

    Corruption, stolen Swedish and German technology, and lack of engine forced Russia to shut down T-14 Armata project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN And RAAF Joins Regional Deployment In Guam

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s female commander Olga Bigar call signs ‘Witch’ explains why they’re so determined to hold on to Bakhmut

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Purchases Additional Type 10 Tank and Type 19 Howitzers

  • Europe

    Poland purchases three Swedish-built A26 class submarines.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Captured Russia’s Orion-10 and Eleron-3 Drones

  • Europe

    France Delivers Crotale NG Anti-air And LRU MLRS To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey’s parliament has approved Sweden’s NATO membership bid

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, USA to co-produce missiles and rockets, will conduct hypersonic experiments

  • Europe

    European Nations Band Together to Build Next-generation Main Battle Tank

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • Uncategorized

    China unveiled DF-27 hypersonic glide vehicle aimed at British and American carrier group in the Indo-Pacific region

  • Europe

    France asked India to come clean about five Rafale losses, blaming poorly trained Indian pilots

  • Air Platform

    China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

  • Naval Platforms

    India’s Russian-made MiG-29K Fighter Jets Are Inoperable: CAG Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CARAT 2021: US Navy, JMSDF And Sri Lankan Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Middle East

    Israeli IAI, Rafael Exhibit Military Equipment at Dubai Air Show

  • Naval Platforms

    Flopping Fish: The Shenyang J-15, A Perfect Example of ‘Garbage In and Garbage Out’

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