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Month: February 2024

Air Platform

Singapore will purchase eight F-35A stealth jets to complement its fleet of 12 F-35B jets

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

IThe Ministry of Defense will buy eight F-35A fighter jets, and this will complement the 12 F-35B jets that it has already ordered, Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said. The plans to buy the […]

Europe

Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia to send troops

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria on Wednesday called on Russia for help by implementing “protective measures” amid “unprecedented challenges and threats” by Chisinau. The enclave has been controlled by pro-Russian separatists since the early 1990s […]

Air Platform

Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s military says it has shot down 10 Russian military jets in as many days, which marks a sharp increase over the preceding months. The claim comes despite shortages experienced by Ukrainian forces due to […]

C4iSR

Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Elbit Systems says it will provide “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and sensors” for new Korean-designed Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The company’s technology was stripped from Australian Army equipment over possible data security concerns three years ago. […]

Europe

Germany offers new aid package of various weapons to Ukraine

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

On February 26, 2024, the German federal government dispatched a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, featuring a wide range of equipment from artillery ammunition to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and specialized mine-clearing machines. […]

Europe

Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Russian troops have begun the use of new special gas grenades, identified as RG-Vo, against Ukrainian troops. These grenades contain an irritant toxic agent. This was reported by Militarnyi, citing Captain Andrii Rudyk, a spokesperson […]

Europe

Germany is undermining NATO unity against Russian aggression

February 28, 2024 GDC 0

The war in Ukraine is painfully exposing the decline of German leadership in Europe. Once referred to as the European ‘hegemon’ during the euro crisis, Berlin is now showing hesitance and indecisiveness instead of leading […]

Air Platform

Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

February 28, 2024 GDC 0

The Ukrainian military shot down two Russian Su-34 fighter jets, the commander of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk, said. “Minus one more Su-34 in the eastern direction,” Oleschuk […]

Air Platform

France to invest $15 billion in Rafale F5 and FCAS fighter jets programs

February 28, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkey allocates $40 billion for its defense budget in 2024

February 28, 2024 GDC 0

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  • Hanwha Defense Demonstrates AS9 SPH And AARV To Australian Army

    November 3, 2020 0
    The AS9 images show the vehicles, which appear to be almost identical to the K9 Thunder SPH and K10 AARV they are based on, in Australian Defence Force (ADF) camouflage, although no details were provided [...]
  • Ukrainian troops blow up Russian T-90 tank with tiny FPV drone

    March 22, 2024 0
    Ukrainian soldiers have successfully blown up a Russian T-72 main battle tank behind enemy lines during an operation to evacuate another damaged armored vehicle from the battlefield. This was reported by the Diana Podolyanchuk Charity [...]
  • Navantia Offers Building New Frigates for Royal Thai Navy in Thailand.

    May 22, 2026 0
    Spanish defence company Navantia has proposed building a new frigate for the Royal Thai Navy entirely in Thailand, alongside a technology transfer programme aimed at strengthening the country’s shipbuilding industry. Navantia signed contract with the [...]
  • Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved version of AN/BYG-1 combat control system

    January 14, 2024 0
    Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry has revealed that Australia and the United Kingdom’s future attack submarine, known as SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will use an “evolved version” of the AN/BYG-1 Combat Control System. BAE Systems, Raytheon, General [...]
  • Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

    March 14, 2021 0
    The Indian Navy’s (IN) third licence-built Kalvari (Scorpène)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK), INS Karanj, was commissioned into service at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 10 March. Indian Navy Receives Scorpene-class Submarine INS VelaDateNovember 26, 2021Indian Navy’s Fifth [...]
  • Morocco to Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

    January 13, 2022 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 [...]
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 […]

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • Air Platform

    Gripen Flew 10,000 Hours With Royal Thai Air Force

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    Bangladesh hikes defense spends by 8% in budget for FY2021

  • C4iSR

    LIG Nex1 and Korean Air awarded contract to develop first domestic electronic warfare aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT Pindad and Rheinmetall team up to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems Proposes Archer Mobile Howitzers To US Army

  • Europe

    Poland to acquire Korean K2 and German Leopard 2 tanks to replace T-72s donated to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    HQ-9 Long-Range Air Defense Missile System

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s Troops Clash With Russian Forces in Occupied Melitopol

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new ‘invisible’ suicide submarines set to be unleashed on Russia’s navy

  • Infantry Weapons

    Chinese And Russian Howitzer Lost To South Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer In Egyptian Army’s Trials

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye Weighs Purchases of American Patriot and EuroSAM SAMP/T Missiles.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Sanction Buster: Russia’s Kalibr Missile, Orlan UAV And Ka-52 Helicopter Components Come From America, South Korea, Taiwan And Japan

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine Deploys First Domestic 250 Kg Glide Bomb for Precision Strikes on Russian Targets.

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israeli Elbit Systems Develops Jamming-proof Laser Connected Drones.

  • Europe

    Russia declares state of emergency near border as Ukrainian drone blows up Putin’s missile storage

  • Europe

    Patria to restart 155mm artillery ammunition production

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Strikes Beirut International Airport as Hezbollah Received Weapons Shipment From Iran

  • Uncategorized

    Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean FFX Batch III Frigate to be equipped with the Long-Range Naval L-SAM

  • Europe

    Navantia Completes Initial Sea Trials of Isaac Peral (S-81) Submarine

  • Europe

    German Navy Christens First K130 Batch II Corvette

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force Quietly Abandoned Russian Dud Fighter Jets From Its Doctrines

  • Europe

    Poland deploys Patriot missile defense system to protect its capital

  • Americas

    US Air Force’s next-gen electronic-attack jet prepares for first flight

  • Europe

    3 Dead After Russia’s Prototype Il-112V Military Transport Plane Crashes Near Moscow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Navy Inaugurates Landing Ship Tank

  • Americas

    U.S. GOP Senators Introduced Legislation To Bloster Israeli Iron Dome

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Aselsan awarded $905 million contract to produce the Steel Dome 2 missile system.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones set Russia’s Volgograd oil refinery in fire

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Celebrates Death Of Notorious Russian Major General Pavel Klimenko Who Turtured Own Troops

  • Air Platform

    JGSDF plans to procure new attack helicopter

  • Americas

    U.S. Defense Giant L3Harris Purchases Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Worth $4.7 Billion

  • Air Platform

    What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian-made landing craft could reshape how U.S. Marines resupply troops.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops destroyed a column of Russian T-90MS tanks

  • Europe

    Beretta Defence Proposes Next-gen GRAYBURN Rifle for British Armed Forces.

  • Africa

    Israeli BlueBird Aero Systems has inaugurated production site in Morocco to build loitering munitions.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Americas

    Austal USA has launched the first Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel for the US Navy.

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan’s Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed, 14 killed

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • 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.

  • Middle East

    Navantia launches the fourth Avante 2200 class corvette for Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

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

  • Central Asia

    President Trump hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders at the Whitehouse to sign peace treaty between central Asian neighbors.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s Super Hornet Is Far Superior And Technologically Advanced Than Su-30MKI And MiG-29K, Says Indian Navy

  • South Asia

    Indian Rafale Destroyed Pakistani Airbase, Israeli-made Barak SAM Shot Down F-16 and JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets

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