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Month: August 2020

Naval Platforms

Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

August 3, 2020 GDC 0

The first-in-class ship is named in honour of Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, a Canadian wartime naval hero. HMCS Harry DeWolf is the first ship built for the RCN under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

JASDF Is Routinely Intercepting Chinese Aircraft In Japanese Airspace

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

Japanese fighter pilot Lt. Col. Takamichi Shirota says his country is under increasing pressure from the air. Analysts say it’s a pressure faced by few other nations according a report by CNN news. More than […]

Land Platform

BAE Systems delayed delivery of armored vehicles due to COVID-19

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

Initial deliveries of the U.S. Army’s $15 billion multipurpose combat vehicle built by BAE Systems Plc have slipped at least five months because of startup woes compounded by coronavirus impacts on the company and its subcontractors. […]

Naval Platforms

Indonesia launches two PC-40 class patrol boats

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

Indonesian shipbuilder PT Caputra Mitra Sejati has launched two more PC-40-class patrol boats on order for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL). The vessels, which will be known in service as […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

PRC regrets buying Russian S-400 air defense system

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

The PRC authorities suspect Russia of fraud with the supply of weapons under a previously concluded contract regarding the S-400 Triumph air defense system according to Chinese Communist party run newspaper Global Times. China disappointed […]

Land Platform

Pakistan inducts Al-Khalid-I main battle tank

August 2, 2020 GDC 0

The Pakistan Army (PA) officially inducted into service its first batch of Al-Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBTs) in a ceremony held on 28 July at the facilities of state-owned defence manufacturer Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin submit proposal to Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

On July 30, the U.S government submitted the Request for Proposal (RFP) response for the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) built F-35 to Canada in support of their Future Fighter Capability Project. In a statement, Lockheed Martin said that […]

Air Platform

Boeing submits response for RCAF’s future fighter capability project (FFCP) programme

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced that the Super Hornet response for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) was submitted on Tuesday, July 28. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is a proven, affordable choice for the […]

Air Platform

Saab Group formally submitted proposals for Canada’s FFCP Programme

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

Swedish defense giant, Saab has submitted its proposal for the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) to Canada. The proposal comprises 88 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with a comprehensive support and training package and an industrial […]

Air Platform

Serbia plans to buy 20 T-7A Redhawk Light Combat/Trainer Aircraft

August 1, 2020 GDC 0

Speaking on national TV on 25 July, a senior Serbian government official said that the SOKO G-4 Super Galeb (Super Seagull) advance trainer and light attack platform, the SOKO J-22 Orao (Eagle) ground attack jets […]

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  • Israeli Navy receives new US-built INS Komemiyut landing craft

    June 17, 2024 0
    The Israeli Navy on Sunday received the second of two new landing craft from a shipyard in the United States, with the vessel mooring at the Haifa Naval Base after making a lengthy voyage to [...]
  • 6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

    November 28, 2025 0
    New IMF report prompts calls for corruption reforms. But experts say that it needs political will, not technical tinkering. Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jet export success is driven by corruption and kickbacks to foreign air forces.DateNovember [...]
  • Peru shortlists F-16, KF-21 or Gripen fighter jet to replace Russian-made MiG-29

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  • Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

    March 24, 2025 0
    The Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) program includes the planned acquisition of 80 to 98 self-propelled 155mm howitzers to replace the 33 US-made M777 towed systems currently in service. Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled HowitzersDateJuly [...]
  • Rheinmetall purchases Spainish weapons manufacturer Expal

    April 13, 2023 0
    German defense firm Rheinmetall AG has acquired Spanish ammunition developer Expal Systems. Rheinmetall win a contract to supply 225 Boxer CRVs to Australian ArmyDateMarch 16, 2018Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth $232 millionDateMay [...]
  • Australian Defense Department Bans Chinese Drones

    May 8, 2023 0
    Until recently, Communist Chinese drone company Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) was the leading drone maker flying over American skies and had captured over 75% of the U.S. domestic drone market. However, DJI is now considered a [...]
Europe

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • Europe

    Cyprus National Guard Received Serbian-made Tamnava MLRS.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-350 air defense system within the striking range of HIMARS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Mitsui to build patrol boats for Vietnam

  • Naval Platforms

    F-35B STOVL Fighter Jet: Air Superiority Over South China Sea

  • South Asia

    British Government Launched Corruption Probe into Bangladeshi-origin British MP Tulip Siddiq’s Alleged Involvement in Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant and Arms Dealing with Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Vulnerabilities of Almaz-Antay S-400 Triumf (SA-21)

  • Europe

    Protests Erupted In Armenia After Land Ceded To Azerbaijan

  • Americas

    US Navy christens newest Freedom-variant LCS USS Beloit

  • Infantry Weapons

    S-400 missile: Turkish $2.5 billion money is simply thrown away

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed In Volgorod Due To Flight Control System Malfunction

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Carl-Gustaf Multi-role Weapon System For U.S. Army

  • Americas

    U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Sent Gripen Fighter Jets to Poland for NATO Air Policing Mission

  • C4iSR

    UK developed radio wave to take out drone swarm for $0.12 a shot

  • Europe

    Another blow to Putin as IOC suspends all collaboration with Russia

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23, KN-24 and KN-25 ballistic missiles fired by Russia contains American, European and Japanese components

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Begins Construction of First Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • Europe

    American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

  • Africa

    Two Pantsir ADS Caught Fire In Lightning Strike

  • Europe

    Ukraine Repels ‘Butcher Of Bakhmut’ Wagner Group’s Attacks

  • Defense Industry

    Thailand To Buy More KAI T-50TH Advanced Trainer Aircraft

  • Europe

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

  • Middle East

    By bombing Qatar, Israel sent a strong signal to the Middle East that Hamas and Hezbollah have no place to hide.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Killed More Than 700 Freshly Mobilized Conscripts In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles Destroying Russian T-90 Proryv Tanks

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Seized Millions of Dollars Swiss Watches in Retaliation For Western Sanctions

  • Africa

    U.S. State Department approved precision-guided munitions to Nigeria

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli Rafael Unveils Sixth-generation Spike NLOS With Extended Range And Fire Powers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • Europe

    Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky was killed by a landmine placed by his own side.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukrainian Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Russia For Smuggling S-300 Parts

  • Air Platform

    New Gripen E is now flying with a more trapezoid to carry four RBS-15 and more bombs

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s two $1000 FPV drones destroyed Russia’s S-350 Vityaz Surface-to-air missile worth $135 million

  • C4iSR

    Thales-MBDA SPECTRA Electronic Warfare Suite

  • Europe

    A high-ranking Russian officer shot dead in Moscow

  • Americas

    President Trump Fired African-American and Female Officers From Army, Navy and Air Force

  • Air Platform

    F-15EX First Flight Clearing Path To Delivery To USAF

  • Air Platform

    Russia ramps up Iranian-designed Shahed drones under the name Geran-2 kamikaze drone production

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drones hit deep inside Russia.

  • Europe

    No rations: Russian troops suffered radiation poison after fishing next to Chernobyl nuclear site

  • Air Platform

    Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter falls victim to Swedish RBS-70 MANDAP again, FPV drones down Mi-28 helicopters

  • Civil Aviation

    EU Imposed Sanctions On Belarus For Intercepting Ryanair By Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Chinese navalized FC-31 gets into engine trouble

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Name Their Children Javelin and Javelina, U.S. Boost Missile Production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels destroying Chinese-made armored vehicles like tin can

  • Europe

    KGB Putin offers Middle East fighters $400 a week to join the Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Saab Gripen Is The Cost-effective Fire Power, Says Croatia

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