March 2024 – Page 2 – Global Defense Corp

Turkey upgrades its F-16 Fighting Falcon with Asalsan’s cutting-edge AESA radar

March 29, 2024 GDC 0

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Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

March 29, 2024 GDC 0

The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks in the Red Sea as long as Israel continues to bomb Palestine. Several Russian warships have passed the Bab al-Mandab Strait into the Red Sea, the Russian […]

Australia Orders Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats

March 28, 2024 GDC 0

Shipbuilding company Austal has received a contract extension to develop two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy. The 157 million Australian dollar ($102.9 million) award is part of Canberra’s continuing patrol […]

Ukraine started manufacturing NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzers

March 28, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has lifted the veil on its covert military manufacturing, revealing the production of state-of-the-art artillery systems, including the NATO-standard Bohdana self-propelled howitzer, as showcased by the Ukrainian Armor company. In a rare glimpse into […]

Indian Company BrahMos Aerospace Assisted Russia In Upgrading P-800 Oniks Supersonic Missile To Strike Ukraine

March 28, 2024 GDC 0

Russia is upgrading one of its supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles to allow President Vladimir Putin’s forces to strike Ukraine with greater accuracy, Russian state-run media reported. Moscow’s P-800 Oniks, which in its export form is […]

South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite in April

March 28, 2024 GDC 0

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Elbit Systems to build artillery ammunition factory for undisclosed buyer

March 28, 2024 GDC 0

Israeli-based Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced a significant milestone with the award of a $135 million contract to establish an artillery ammunition factory for an undisclosed international customer. According to the company, the two-year contract […]

Russia’s High-ranking Customs Official Detained in Criminal Investigation, Interfax Reports

March 27, 2024 GDC 0

The deputy head of Russia’s federal customs service was detained in her Moscow office on Tuesday as part of a criminal investigation, the Interfax news agency reported. The RBK newspaper and the 112 news outlet, […]

Ukraine’s desperate plea ‘give us the damn Patriots’. Patriot missile is the gold standard of all missile defense- Dmytro Kuleba

March 27, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has doubled on demands for U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems, pressing for vital, sophisticated assets to shield its cities at a moment of deepening concern over the future of military aid destined for Ukraine. […]

AUKUS Agreement: Australia Cannot Fix British And American Submarine Industrial Bases Capacity Problem

March 27, 2024 GDC 0

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Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

July 4, 2021 0

“Myanmar will surely not use these (SY-400) against its own insurgents or against India. This could only be procured with us in mind,” said a senior Bangladesh diplomat here but on condition of anonymity. Myanmar [...]
General Dynamics Awarded Sustainment Contract For Taiwanese M1 Abrams Tanks

October 21, 2022 0

According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on July 27, 2022, General Dynamics Land Systems was awarded a $10,523,248 modification contract to support the production of M1A2T Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for Taiwan. [...]
China Copies American C-RAM And Produces LD-3000 CIWS System

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Chinese Navy commissions first Type 054B frigate

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As part of its efforts to modernize the naval fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has commissioned its first Type 054B frigate. China launches first Type 054A/P frigate for Pakistan NavyDateAugust 23, 2020China’s Hudong [...]
Indian Air Force Started Night Sorties Using Rafale, Apache And Chinooks Near Galwan Valley

August 11, 2020 0

It’s no surprise, considering the situation on the Sino-Indian border — the first batch of Rafale fighter jets inducted in the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows squadron are now “fully operational.” The five fighters just [...]
Russian Forces Struggling To Hold Ground As Ammo Supplies Severely Cut Off

November 22, 2022 0

Russian forces which have withdrawn from the southern region of Kherson have now been repositioned to hold ground in the Donbas region. Moscow’s troops in Donetsk are struggling to maintain their grip over the east as the Kremlin’s [...]

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]