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Month: April 2024

Europe

Saab Signs Two Contracts for Next Generation Corvettes for Sweden

April 28, 2024 GDC 0

Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, (FMV), have signed two agreements concerning the next generation of surface ships and corvettes. A Product Definition Phase for the Mid-Life Upgrades (MLU) of five Visby-class corvettes, as […]

C4iSR

Airbus selects Saab Gripen’s Arexis EW suite for Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) variant aircraft

April 28, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Vice Admiral David Johnston Faces Major Challenge of ADF’s Retention and Recruitment Problems

April 28, 2024 GDC 0

When Vice Admiral David Johnston begins his term as Australia’s Defence Force chief in July, he begins a mammoth task. Against a backdrop of plummeting morale and stagnant recruitment numbers, and amid the period of […]

Middle East

Israeli Defense Forces Gathering Intelligence From Intact Iranian Ballistic Missile That Landed In Israeli Desert

April 27, 2024 GDC 0

A man stands next to the apparent remains of a ballistic missile, as it lies in the desert near the Dead Sea, following a massive missile and drone attack by Iran on Israel, in southern […]

Anti-air Missiles

France considers delivering ASTER 30 long-range anti-air missiles to Ukraine

April 27, 2024 GDC 0

During an interview published in La Tribune on Sunday, March 31, 2024, the French Minister of Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, announced that France is prepared to deliver a new batch of 30 Aster 30 surface-to-air […]

Europe

Saab receives order for Gripen development

April 27, 2024 GDC 0

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support future development of the Gripen system. The order is valued at SEK 540 million and pertains to work during the 2024 […]

Americas

Raytheon, Rafael to build new Tamir missile production facility in Arkansas

April 27, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukraine’s gift to the West: Russia now has major air defense problem after S-400, S-300, Buk and Pantsir embarrassments

April 26, 2024 GDC 0

Deep into the third year of all-out war, Ukraine’s strained air defenses have been under the microscope—But while Russia bombards Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, Moscow has vulnerabilities of its own. Russia’s air-defense network has been challenged […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s artillery strikes destroyed Russia’s Buk-M1 air defense system

April 26, 2024 GDC 0

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and an artillery unit successfully coordinated a missile strike against a Russian Buk-M1 air defense system, destroying it. The operation was carried out in response to the system preparing to launch […]

Defense Industry

Roketsan, EDGE sign partnership agreement to produce smart munitions

April 26, 2024 GDC 0

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  • Morocco purchased Chinese-made TB-001K “Scorpion” reconnaissance and attack drones

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  • Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroys Russian speedboat in Vuzka Bay

    May 7, 2024 0
    A Russian speedboat in temporarily occupied Crimea was destroyed in a Ukrainian Magura V5 marine drone strike, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram. HUR noted that the mission in Crimea’s Vuzka Bay area was [...]
  • Boeing Awarded Contract to Extend the Life Cycle of Super Hornet Block II.

    September 29, 2025 0
    The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $198 million deal to extend the service life of its F/A-18 Block II Super Hornet fighter jets and integrate advanced Block III avionics capabilities, the Pentagon announced. Boeing [...]
  • French to build six new patrol boats for New Caledonia

    October 22, 2020 0
    The POM (Patrouilleur Oure-Mer, Overseas Patrol Boat) program was announced by Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, at the Assises de l’Economie de la Mer on December 3, 2019. It allows the restoration of [...]
  • Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

    August 28, 2024 0
    The South African government planned to build new nuclear power stations to generate more electricity amid an energy crisis and regular blackouts in the continent’s most advanced economy. After Major Corruption Scandals in Bangladesh and [...]
  • U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

    January 30, 2025 0
    The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia. Ukraine received decomissioned Israeli Patriot missile defense system.DateSeptember 28, 2025Ukraine Proved Full Potential Of [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Europe

    Saab Swordfish: A Modern State-of-the-art Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea To Develop High Altitude Interceptor Missile For KM-SAM

  • Europe

    Sweden to deliver CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine’s New Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets Wreaking Havoc On Russian Troops

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Buy 11 IRIS-T SLM Anti-air System From Germany

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Hanwha Group Buys Daewoo Shipbuilding

  • Akash SAM
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    India deploys indigenous Akash SAM in Ladakh

  • Naval Platforms

    Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese H-6 bomber

  • Air Platform

    Chile sets to upgrade F-16 fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s $50 billion dollars Short-fin Barracuda submarine is nine months behind the scheduled delivery date

  • Europe

    Germany Sends 2,700 Anti-Aircraft Missiles to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    The Dangers Presented by Russian and Chinese Weapons Sales to Iranian Regime

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

  • C4iSR

    Saab offers GlobalEye AEW&C to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

  • Air Platform

    British MoD Announced Armed Drone Concept For RAF

  • Air Platform

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

  • Air Platform

    India to arm 100 Heron drones with missiles

  • Europe

    U.S. Sanctions Chinese Company For Making Garpiya-3 Attack Drone For Russia

  • Middle East

    Turkey shot down a MiG-29 and a Mi-8 helicopter in Libya

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s ATACMS Tactical Ballistic Missile Destroyed Russia’s Command Post.

  • Air Platform

    Israeli F-35I Adir Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $7 Billion Contract To Build Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australian Army

  • Americas

    US Coast Guard Commissions 44th Sentinel-Class Fast Response Cutter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • Europe

    Russia’s first moon mission in 50 years crashed, another humiliation for Putin

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Produce 650 PAC-3 Patriot Missiles Annually

  • Africa

    Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Did China steal Apache Attack Helicopter Technology?

  • Americas

    Russian Military’s ‘Incompetence’ Surpasses Expectation, Says NATO Commander

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded $192 million contract to produce AMRAAM missile for Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Raytheon Launches Stinger Missiles From Javelin Launcher

  • Europe

    Russia’s MiG-31K and Su-57 to take part in 75th victory day parade

  • Air Platform

    No FA-50 or JF-17 For Argentina, Only Hope Is Chinese FC-20CE

  • Air Platform

    Israeli IAI Creates World First Drone Interceptor Drone Dubbed Drone Guard

  • Middle East

    Dubai air show 2021: Rosoboronexport failed to sign a contract for Su-75 Checkmate

  • Americas

    Why Lockheed Martin Selected Raytheon to Build Distributed Aperture Systems

  • Air Platform

    US Hands Over Three CN235 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia

  • Europe

    Canada Delivers Armored Combat Support Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian-launched North Korean KN-23 (Hwasong-11) missiles explode mid-air

  • C4iSR

    Swedish Air Force orders third GlobalEye radar plane from Saab

  • Europe

    HIMARS Rocket’s Precision Strikes, A Nightmare For Russian Army

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian-made Soldier’s Gear, Bulletproof Vests, Clothing And KL7.62 Assault Rifles

  • Defense Industry

    Iraq ditches Russian MiG-29M2/MiG-35 fighters, opts for Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2

  • Europe

    Russia warns Britain and prepares nuclear drills over the West’s deepening role in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Greek Company Unveiled Aihimi AHM-1X Drone Armed With Rockets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan conducts successful training launch of ‘Fatah-II’ rocket system

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