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Why India Should Ditch Tejas MWF and Focus on AMCA?

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

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HMS Prince of Wales Assumes Flagship Role of NATO Maritime Force

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

The Royal Navy today took charge of NATO’s most important task force with a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth. For the next 12 months it is responsible for leading […]

Sanctions Buster: South Korea Must Stop Supplying Gallium Arsenide and Semiconductor to Russia’s JSC Phazotron-NIIP

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Sanctions Busting: South Korea Must Stop Supplying Gallium Arsenide to Russia’s JSC Phazotron-NIIP #USA #WashingtonDC #CNN #FoxNews #DWNews #Europe #UK #BBCNews @SecBlinken @SecDef @POTUS #SouthKorea #Seoul #CAATSA #Sanctions #Russia #Moscow #Putin #PutinsPuppets […]

Thailand Allocates Initial Funding For F-35 Stealth Jets

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

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Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Morocco is making far-reaching efforts to acquire the U.S. top military hardware, the F-35 multirole fighter jet, according to Israeli outlet Jafaj. In a December 8 article, the defense-oriented outlet alleges Morocco is in the […]

Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Israel signed agreements to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co KC-46 refuelling planes from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Friday, estimating the total price at around […]

Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Although Japan has shored up its defenses against strategic threats, the country’s arms industry, which lags behind in military technology, is facing challenges both at home and overseas. Japan’s military needs more advanced aircraft and […]

China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Problems encountered in the development of new WS-15 engine mean PLA Air Force’s first J-20s are not so stealthy at supersonic speeds. China rushed its first J-20 fighter jet into service ahead of schedule last […]

Germany Considers F-35 Stealth Jets To Replace Panavia Tornado

January 12, 2022 GDC 0

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Algeria, Egypt Seek AESA Radar in Russia’s Su-30MKA and Su-35, or Return The Aircraft

January 12, 2022 GDC 0

Algeria has for over a decade consistently been the second largest client for Russian arms exports after India, and has by far the largest defense budget on the African continent over double that of its […]

Russia lacks military gear to protect soldiers from harsh winter, and soldiers dying of hypothermia

December 7, 2022 0

Russian soldiers are facing a new enemy during the country’s continued invasion of Ukraine, with reports surfacing that inadequate gear and clothing has led some troops to die from hypothermia. Russia has been met with [...]
US Army targets Beijing with its newly developed long-range Dark Eagle hypersonic missile from Japan

May 1, 2025 0

The US Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic missile can hit Beijing in under 30 minutes from Japan. On Friday, the United States conducted a test launch of the U.S. Army’s hypersonic missile, also known as the [...]
Cancer Riddled Vlad Cancels Annual Press Conference First-time In Ten Years

December 14, 2022 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his annual end-of-year press conference, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Monday. The event’s cancellation—the first time Putin has called it off in 10 years—the expert believes that the leader [...]
US Sate Department approves $2.3bn refurbishment package for 43 of Egypt’s AH-64E Apaches

May 9, 2020 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 [...]
China sending private military contractors to protect Myanmar’s Junta is a grave concern for Bangladesh, India and Thailand

July 16, 2025 0

Reports indicate that China is sending private security contractors to Myanmar to protect Chinese investments, particularly those related to the Belt and Road Initiative, and personnel amidst the ongoing civil conflict. This development follows the [...]
Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

July 6, 2021 0

The Swiss defense ministry has proposed the purchase of 36 Lockheed Martin-built F-35A fighters to replace its air force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets, pending a parliament approval. The Swiss Ministry of Defense, Civil Defense and Sports [...]

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 […]

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]