• Advertise
  • Premium Member Login
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Global Defense Corp

THE MOST TECHNICAL AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS ON DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

  • Home
  • Advisory
  • Russia’s Losses
  • Global
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • East Asia and Pacific Region
    • Central Asia
  • Defense Insight
    • Weapons
      • Air-Launched Weapons
      • Naval Weapons
      • Infantry Weapons
      • Direct-energy Weapons
      • Loitering Munitions
    • Platforms
      • Air Platform
      • UCAV Platform
      • UAS Platform
      • Land Platform
      • UGV Platform
      • Naval Platform
      • USV Platform
    • C4iSR
    • Cyber
  • Industry
    • Civil Aviation
    • Defense Industry
  • Inside GDC
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Premium Member Login
    • Contact Us
News Ticker
  • [ July 25, 2026 ] Spain delays F/A-18 Hornet retirement amid fighter jet shortages. Air Platform
  • [ July 25, 2026 ] Trump Orders Frozen Iranian Assets to Cover Shipping Damages in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East
  • [ July 25, 2026 ] Lockheed Martin’s Microwave Drone Hunter Targets 50 Drones in One Flight. Americas
  • [ July 24, 2026 ] Ukraine to Co-Produce Patriot Interceptors with Raytheon. Anti-air Missiles
Home2020August

Month: August 2020

East Asia and Pacific Region

U.S. to expedite arms exports to Indo-Pacific nations

August 23, 2020 GDC 0

NEW YORK (GDC) — Bolstered by a historic $32 billion in approved defense sales to allies and partners for the month of July, the Trump administration said Thursday that it is ready to further support […]

Industry

Turkish Defense Industries, Products And Market Shares

August 23, 2020 GDC 0

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

Europe

Greek Submarine And Helicopter Are On The Hunt For Turkish Submarine

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

There is undeniable superiority of Greek submarines over the Turkish ones, something that the Turkish lieutenant commander of the “Type 209” submarine, of older technology and German construction, discovered. Nevertheless, the Turkish submarine wanted to […]

Middle East

Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

Saudi Arabia’s price for normalising relations with Israel is the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state, a senior member of the Saudi royal family reaffirmed on Friday. Prince Turki al-Faisal was apparently responding to US […]

Naval Platforms

Boeing trials ski jump launches of Super Hornet for Indian Navy

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

In an effort to win a contract from Indian Navy, Boeing has been flying an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet off a ground-based ski jump at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. This is part of a demonstration […]

South Asia

Bangladesh Army General dies in a helicopter crash

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

At least two military officers including a major general was killed Monday after a military helicopter crashed in central Tangail district, officials said. “The army helicopter crashed in a pond killling a major general and […]

Middle East

Iranian Hypocrisy: Iran Maintains Political Relationship With American Jewish Groups

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

A day after being accused of making anti-Semitic comments at the United Nations, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met a fringe group of ultra-religious Jews who seek peace in the Middle East. “Zionism has greatly weakened […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China deployed J-20 fighters near Indian border

August 22, 2020 GDC 0

The Hotan airbase lies about 200 miles from Ladakh where the Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a brutal clash, killing 20 Indian soldiers and an unconfirmed number on the Chinese side. Both sides […]

Air Platform

Brazilian Pilot Takes Domestically Made Gripen E to Sky For the First Time

August 21, 2020 GDC 0

Supported by Sweden, Saab partnered with Brazillian Embraer and manufactured Gripen E fighters in Brazil for the Brazilian Air Force. The Saab Group will produce up to 72 Gripen E/F for Brazil. The current contract […]

Middle East

The U.S. to sale F-35 as part of a secret Israeli-UAE deal

August 21, 2020 GDC 0

A secret push by President Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jared Kushner to sell advanced arms — including F-35 stealth fighter jets — to the United Arab Emirates has caused confusion and frustration among agencies and congressional committees […]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 3 4 5 … 15 »
  • GBU-72: The U.S. Air Force’s F-15 Drops Enormous Bunker Buster Bomb

    October 15, 2021 0
    The US Air Force (USAF) has performed the first test drops of its new Boeing Guided Bomb Unit‐ (GBU)-72 Advanced 5K (A5K) Penetrator, releasing the ‘bunker buster’ bomb from a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle.  U.S. [...]
  • Ukrainian forces have struck and destroyed a Russian military train carrying fuel.

    August 25, 2025 0
    Ukrainian forces have struck and destroyed a Russian military train carrying fuel near the frontline, disrupting Moscow’s logistics in occupied territory. The incident took place between the settlements of Urozhaine and Tokmak, according to the [...]
  • Turkish Rocketsan added 30 high-tech products to its sales portfolio

    November 6, 2023 0
    You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
  • Dassault CEO Urged European Autonomy on Weapons Production Amid Trump Administration’s Isolationism

    March 6, 2025 0
    The head of French warplane maker Dassault Aviation (AM.PA), delivered a blunt assessment of Europe’s turnaround on defence spending on Wednesday, saying the continent’s leaders had talked for decades about co-operation to little effect. Croatia [...]
  • Russian pilot crashed Su-25 fighter jet, killing himself

    February 24, 2023 0
    The Governor of the Belgorod region reported that a military plane belonging to the Russian Ministry of Defense had crashed in the Valuysky city district near the Ukrainian border. Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In [...]
  • Israeli Elbit Systems Profit Surges Amid Global Arms Demand

    December 12, 2024 0
    Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems saw its quarterly profit surge and sales increase bolstered by growing demand from the Israeli military amid the fighting with Hamas terrorists in Gaza and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

  • Middle East

    Saudi, Qatar Diplomatic Rows Made Qatar A Strong Military Power In The Middle East

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway’s Piorun Air Defense System Completes First Live-Fire Test

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Why Gripen is the Best 4.5 Gen Fighter Jet?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pandemic sees spike in number of ADF recruits

  • Europe

    Poland To Acquire 500 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) With Domestic Production Facility

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Britain to procure F-16 for Ukraine as part of fighter jets coalition

  • Europe

    Ukraine received six reconnaissance drones from Luxembourg

  • Europe

    Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed due to technical malfunction.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • Europe

    BAE Systems awarded a contract to produce 48 Archer Howitzers for the Swedish army

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

  • C4iSR

    Thales secured contract to produce land-based TRC 3900 radio systems for Malaysia.

  • Europe

    U.S. Modern Weapon Will Help Change the War: Ukraine Ambassador

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan unveiled Taimas 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

  • Europe

    A Russian Deserter Escaped With Machine Gun, Became Rambo And Fighting His Own War

  • Europe

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

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Launches Two Unarmed Trident II Nuclear Capable Missiles From USS Wyoming Submarine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Beaver Kamikaze Drones Blitzed Russian Cities, Russia Declared State of Emergency

  • Air Platform

    Russia announced the Ka-52 Alligator is the most lost helicopter in the Ukraine war.

  • Defense Industry

    Australia will invest $425 billion in defense for the next 10 years.

  • Europe

    Russia lost 45 percent of its special forces in the Ukraine war

  • Americas

    Raytheon to build ground-based terminals for US Army

  • Europe

    Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Awarded Contract For Germany’s P-8 Poseidon Anti-submarine Aircraft

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin And Raytheon Jointly Win $7.2 Billion Javelin Production Contract

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese CH-AS-X-13 Is The Largest Air-launched Missile

  • Air Platform

    Saudi and Emirati fighter jets joined the U.S. and Israeli forces in airstrikes in Iran during operation ‘Epic Fury’: Reuters.

  • Europe

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

  • Cyber

    Trump issues executive orders banning WeChat, TikTok in 45 days

  • South Asia

    Indian RAW and Bangladeshi corrupt government officials issued counterfeit European visas to Indian nationals from Bangladesh.

  • Americas

    U.S. Senator Seeks to Bolster Taiwan’s Asymmetric Defense With New Bill

  • Air Platform

    Putin dodged Iranian mullahs with Yak-130 training aircraft, instead of hyped-up Su-35

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Buk, Pantsir, Tor and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Tripoli and 5000 Marines Head Towards the Middle East from Japan.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pushes for Western warplane ‘coalition’

  • South Asia

    U.S. will resume providing funds to train Bangladesh police personnel with U.S. private contractors.

  • Naval Platforms

    Sweden’s A26 “The Disruptor”: The most stealthy submarine of the world

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Sky Sword II Missile Enters Mass Production Phase.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Killed IRGC Chief Devil Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran.

  • Air Platform

    Iran Wants 36 J-10C, China Says Show Me The Money!

  • Europe

    Russian General Yuri Afanasevskii Severely Injured After Ukraine’s Secret Services Gave Him An Exploding Mobile Phone

  • Europe

    71 years old narcissists Putin fell down after taking heavy doses of steroids and opioid based painkillers

  • Air Platform

    Saab showcases Gripen E and Globaleye AEW&C in Kauhava airshow Finland

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan unveils locally built Chinese SF-200 Kamikaze drone, named Mudamir-LR.

  • Europe

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

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan Delivers TRG-300 Kaplan MLRS To Bangladesh

  • South Asia

    IAF Rafale Fighters Started Ferry Flight To India

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Commissions 21st Virginia-class Submarine USS Montana (SSN 794)

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Premium Member Login
  • Contact Us

Copyright © Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Translate »
error: Content is protected !!