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Month: December 2021

Middle East

Naval Group Launched First Gowind Corvette for UAE Navy

December 20, 2021 GDC 0

The first Gowind corvette ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy from French shipbuilder Naval Group was launched on 4 December. The order was placed in 2017 for the construction of two Gowind corvettes. […]

Americas

Brazil’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project SN-BR Making Progress

December 19, 2021 GDC 0

In a ceremony held on November 25, the Brazilian Navy signed an agreement to start building the hull of its first nuclear-powered submarine (SSN), the “Álvaro Alberto”, as part of the SN-BR project. According to […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia Launched Its Fifth KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

December 19, 2021 GDC 0

Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL launched the fifth KCR-60M (Kapal Cepat Rudal 60 Meter) fast attack craft (FAC) in a ceremony presided by the Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto on December 5, 2021. Coinciding with […]

Air Platform

France Offers Additional Rafale Fighter Jets to India

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

The first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.  As informed, the event was attended by the Governor of […]

Defense Industry

Fincantieri, Naval Group, Navantia Submit European Multirole Patrol Corvette Proposal

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

A consortium led by Eurpean naval shipbuilding firms – Fincantieri, Naval Group and Navantia and coordinated by Naviris submitted on December 9th an industrial proposal related to the Modular Multirole Patrol Corvette (MMPC) call of […]

Americas

US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Enters EMD Phase

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

The US Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a USD23.9 million contract for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), and Early Operational Capability Lot 1 missiles – currently […]

Defense Industry

U.S. State Department Approves Hellenic Navy’s MEKO-class Modernization Equipment

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of MEKO Class Frigate Modernization and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. The Government of Greece has requested […]

Air Platform

Greece to Receive First Rafale Jets on January 19

December 18, 2021 GDC 0

Rafale is a twin-jet combat aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of short and long-range missions, including ground and sea attacks. Rafale is a twin-jet combat aircraft manufactured by Dassault Aviation and is […]

Europe

Turkey successfully test-fires domestic 76mm naval gun

December 17, 2021 GDC 0

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  • Chile sets to upgrade F-16 fleet

    August 7, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON (GDC) – The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Chile of equipment and related services for F-16 Modernization for an estimated cost of $634.70 million.  The Government of [...]
  • Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV

    November 18, 2021 0
    Thailand is developing an indigenous armed UAV, with the first system due to be handed over in 2022. Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial systemDateNovember 21, 2021Lessons From Karabakh Conflict, Russia Building [...]
  • Russia Cannot Fund Foreign Nuclear Powerplant Projects Since Ukraine Invasion, Rosatom Goes Bankrupt

    March 23, 2022 0
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  • Turkey unveiled next-generation 155mm Firtana self-propelled howitzers

    May 10, 2024 0
    The Turkish defense industry took a leap forward this week with the introduction of the next-generation Firtina 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzer. The unveiling took place at the International Defense Exhibition, IDEF 2023, in Istanbul, at [...]
  • Putin deliberately denies ammunition to Wagner fighters, Yevgeny Prigozhin says

    February 23, 2023 0
    Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Russia’s mercenary group Wagner, accused unspecified officials of deliberately denying his fighters sufficient ammunition as part of an ongoing rivalry between himself and parts of the Russian elite. Wagner Group [...]
  • The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

    May 31, 2026 0
    The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence ‌pact, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Saturday. Textron Systems armed [...]
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

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone caused significant damage to Russia’s second-largest Ust-Luga gas terminal

  • Middle East

    Russia asked Turkey to help safe withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Australia will increase missile defense capability following China’s ICBM tests

  • Europe

    Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

  • Europe

    Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • Europe

    Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

  • Anti-ship Missile

    The failure of the Chinese CM-302 anti-ship missile in Iran is a significant setback for the Chinese Navy.

  • Air Platform

    China to expedite delivery of Wing Loong drones to Pakistan

  • Middle East

    Kuwaiti F/A-18 pilot didn’t follow the IFF procedure or didn’t turn on the IFF transponder before carrying out air defence missions, resulting in the downing of America’s F-15 jets.

  • Africa

    Pakistan Delivers Three JF-17 Thunder To Nigeria

  • Air Platform

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force’s Options For New Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Host Naval Exercises With British Carrier Strike Group

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy to Start Building Constellation-Class Frigate This Year

  • C4iSR

    The Groza Reconnaissance, Jamming and EW Radar Family

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France soften its stance to supply SAMP/T missile system for Turkiye.

  • Air Platform

    Colombia Selects FA-50 LCA With Israeli AESA Radar Worth $600 Million

  • Air Platform

    RSAF Receives First Batch Of H225M Long-range Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan cleared to upgrade Patriot Missile Defense System to PAC3 Level

  • Europe

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • Air Platform

    Declassified Patent of Su-57: Not A Stealth Fighter Jet

  • Europe

    Otokar delivers 278 COBRA II armored vehicle, prepares Romanian facility launch

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases 22 Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • Europe

    Putin’s Ally Serbia Made U-tern On Political And Military Relationships With Russia Over Ukraine War

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Set To Flight Trial New AW249 Attack Helicopter For Italian Army

  • Europe

    Kongsberg’s NASAMS To Play Pivotal Role Defending Kyiv From Kalibr Cruise Missile Attacks

  • Europe

    Romania Starts Domestic Production of Piranha V APC

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s depot storing 400 Shahed-136 drones

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Sending Prison Inmates To Fight Ukraine, In Return Of Freedom

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Investigations Over China Luring Australian Pilots

  • C4iSR

    Morocco Purchased Two Advanced Spy Satellite From Israel Aerospace Industries

  • Defense Industry

    SNT Heavy Industries To Provide Transmission For Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank

  • Europe

    Corrupt British MP Tulip Siddiq will be extradited to Bangladesh to serve prison sentences, Tarique Rahman said.

  • Europe

    Norway Scrambled F-35A to Intercept Russian Tu-142 MPA

  • Europe

    Russian pilot admits: ‘Ukraine will win the war, no matter what’

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Eight More HIMARS System To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Purchases Fourth MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drones

  • Americas

    South Korea pitches K9 howitzer to Canadan Army

  • Air Platform

    Why India Pays Premium For Su-30MKI “Dud”?

  • Air Platform

    South Korea’s first homegrown fighter jet completes test flight

  • C4iSR

    Korean Air, LIG Nex1 Join Race to Build South Korea’s First Homegrown EW Aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Turkish TAI Needs Additional 6000 Skilled Workers To Start TFX Program

  • Europe

    Turkey speeds up the development of anti-ballistic missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Saab will manufacture Russia’s helicopter and jet killer RBS-70 NG in Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Plans to Buy 24 JF-17 Block II Fighters

  • Americas

    Russia bans Ecuadorian ‘banana’ after Ecuador agrees to transfer Russian-made arms to Ukraine via the U.S.

  • Europe

    Sweden to Have Operational Patriot Missile Defense Systems by 2025

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