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Month: December 2023

Air Platform

Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine next month

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

The Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its battle against Russia’s invasion, the Dutch government said on Friday. “Today I informed President Zelenskiy of our government’s decision to prepare an […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups captured more township from Junta forces in Shan state

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

Pick-up trucks carrying ethnic minority fighters rolled into a town in Myanmar’s northeastern Shan state recently cleared of troops from the military regime, in another victory for forces fighting to restore civilian rule after the […]

Air Platform

Saab Awarded Contract To Upgrade Gripen C/D Variant Fighter Jets To Latest E Standard

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

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Anti-air Missiles

Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

Russian media reported that the new version of the Pantsir air defense system is already participating in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to RIA Novosti, the upgraded Pantsir-SM air defense system demonstrates heightened effectiveness […]

Europe

France delivers Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles to Ukraine

December 24, 2023 GDC 0

On November 9, Défense & Sécurité Internationale posted a tweet broadcasting a short speech by Lionel Royer-Perreaut, a member of the French National Assembly, during a hearing of the Defense Commission dedicated to the French […]

Defense Industry

Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

Japan eases curbs on weapons exports, raises defence budget to record $56 billion Pacifist nation’s major overhaul to arms restrictions in a decade comes amid rising security tensions in Indo-Pacific. Japan has loosened its arms […]

Europe

A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

A Russian commander has been fined after he crashed a prized Pantsir missile system into a railway bridge in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg Garrison Military Court upheld a claim brought by Russia’s Ministry of […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Three Russian Su-34 Fighter Bombers

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter bombers over the southern front on Friday morning, its air force said. Russian Telegram accounts said the aircraft were shot down by Patriot anti-aircraft missiles near Ukraine’s Kherson […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Singapore’s upgraded F-16C/D can fire Israeli Python-5 infrared guided missile

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has publicly revealed that its newly upgraded F-16 fighter jets have been armed with one of the most advanced guided missiles in the world. An information board at […]

Americas

China suspends $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina as the country purchases American F-16 jets

December 23, 2023 GDC 0

China has reportedly suspended US$6.5 billion in credit swaps to Argentina, just as a new president takes charge in Buenos Aires. Freeze comes as new Argentine President Javier Milei, who campaigned on breaking ties with […]

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  • Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

    December 18, 2019 0
    In a 15 December ceremony held at Meiktila Air Base to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the MAF’s founding, the Myanmar military’s (Tatmadaw’s) commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, presided over the commissioning of two [...]
  • Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets and their pilot’s bionic helmets helped Israel repel Iran’s drone

    April 16, 2024 0
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  • Saab Offers 64 Gripen E And Two GlobalEye In Its Final Bid For Finland’s HX Competition

    May 3, 2021 0
    Saab is offering 64 Gripen E fighters, a pair of GlobalEye surveillance jets, and an extensive weapons package to Finland as its best and final offer for the nation’s HX Boeing F-18 replacement contest. Swedish [...]
  • Russia Had ‘Strategic Defeat’ In Ukraine War, Former Russian Military Intelligence Officer Says

    January 21, 2023 0
    A former Russian commander and prominent military blogger have given another scathing assessment of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. He described how Vladimir Putin’s troops had already been dealt a “strategic defeat” by Ukraine. Putin Arrested [...]
  • Indonesian Navy Loses Contact With Submarine Near Bali

    April 21, 2021 0
    The Indonesian Navy has lost contact with a submarine near Bali with 53 people on board. Indonesia Declares KRI Nanggala Has SunkDateApril 25, 2021Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue OperationsDateApril 22, 2021Australia Joins SAR Mission [...]
  • Spain Orders 16 Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

    June 8, 2024 0
    The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration. The contract amounts to €1.695 billion. Royal Thai Navy acquired two Airbus [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

Americas

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 […]

Americas

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 […]

Europe

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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

May 17, 2026 0

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  • Europe

    Come Back Alive Foundation donates Mk19 grenade launchers to Ukrainian forces

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. air force to retire its older aircraft and buy F-15EX fighters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Indian Air Force is so bad using Western tech that French SCALP-EG ended up 37km off target

  • Industry

    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

  • Europe

    North Korean troops received AK-47, but no winter clothes, helmets or body armor to fight in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Americas

    U.S. House Approves $1 Billion For Replenishing Israeli IronDome Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye will use flagship indigenous TF35000 engine on its KAAN fighter jet.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA’s Meteor – The Most Advanced Beyond-visual-range Air-to-Air Missile in the World

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • Europe

    Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand to upgrade Anzac-class frigates with new communication systems

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Touts ‘F-55’ Fighter: A Twin-Engined F-35 for the Air Force

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Military’s Cowardly Silence Against Myanmar’s Fighter Jets Firing Eight Rounds Of Rockets At Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) and His Family Members Banned From Leaving Bangladesh to Face Corruption Charges

  • Air Platform

    JGSDF plans to procure new attack helicopter

  • South Asia

    Indian Hindu Nationalist Godi Media Urges Narendra Modi to Bomb Bangladesh’s Base Hosting Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • South Asia

    Miscreants attack Bangladesh air guard base in Cox’s Bazar, yet another proof Bangladesh military is inept, corrupt and ill-equipped

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian F-35A Landed On Highway In Finland For The First Time

  • Europe

    Ukraine has destroyed Russia’s Podlet radar complex in occupied Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Not What You Think: China, Iran Cooperation Goes Beyond Oil And Gas

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Day: Lieutenant Colonel Meng Wang of Australian Army’s Aviation Command Received Conspicuous Service Medal

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Sweden Purchased Saab Mobile Short Range Air Defense System

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries Completes Initial Sea Trials of 21st Virginia-class Submarine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Ukraine Unveils Cutting-edge Laser Weapons That Can Take Down Russian Jets

  • Europe

    S-400 failed: Ukraine wiped out Russian military base in Luhansk using four UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Celebrates Kherson Victory, Russia Destroyed Vital Infrastructure Before Leaving Kherson City

  • Air Platform

    Peru purchased 24 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea, replacing Russian MiG-29

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Started Building Type 054B Frigate With Russian Subsystem

  • Middle East

    Israel May Have Given Up Golden Opportunity To Kill Iran’s Nuclear Program

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchase 96 PAC3 Interceptor Missiles For Patriot Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Covid-19 Impacted Delivery Of Kuwaiti Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

  • Europe

    Stage Is Set, Putin To Invade Ukraine Under The Cover Of False-flag Operations

  • Ballistic Missile

    U.S. Approves $1.2 Billion ATACMS Sale To UAE

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Drone Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Fighter Jets In Crimea Airbase

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to rejoin F-35 program under Trump Administration

  • Europe

    Sweden’s push for increasing conscripts, training and preparedness, amid Russian aggressions

  • Europe

    Ukraine started mass producing thousands of long-range drones in 2024, digital minister says

  • Europe

    Swedish submarine HSwMS Södermanland has return to service following a lifetime extension

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil refinery in Samara region

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force’s first KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker completes maiden flight.

  • Air Platform

    China Pitching JF-17 Thunder To Argentine Air Force, Can China Deliver Jets?

  • Europe

    Norway, Denmark and Netherlands to Transfer 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Americas

    BAE, Oshkosh to build prototype cold-weather vehicles for U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    Copycat J-16 Is Superior To All Other Su-30 Fighters, Says PLAAF

  • Europe

    UK To Retire Eurofighter Typhoon, Puma Helo And C-130J Aircraft

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to build ammunition plant in Lithuania

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Counterbattery Zoopark-2 Radar In Avdiivka

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