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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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  • Egyptian Navy’s Maritime Capability

    May 15, 2020 0
    Due to its size, the Egyptian Navy is a significant regional power in the Middle East and North Africa. Yet for many years it was largely composed of outdated and less capable vessels left over [...]
  • Poland purchases upgraded Rosomak fighting vehicles worth $1 billion

    December 26, 2024 0
    Poland has taken a significant step in modernizing its armed forces by signing a contract to deliver 80 ROSOMAK-L armored vehicles with advanced ZSSW-30 remote-controlled turret systems integrated with SPIKE anti-tank guided missile launchers. The [...]
  • Russian Defense Industries Can’t Manufacture Drones, Russia Buys Drones From Belarus and Iran

    July 14, 2022 0
    A top US official said Monday is ahead of Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tehran next week. Iran plans to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine. Ukraine Successfully Destroyed [...]
  • No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Su-35 fighter jet in another humiliation for Putin

    September 29, 2023 0
    Russian air defense troops have shot down one of the Su-35 fighter jets in frontline service with the Russian Aerospace Forces. Ukraine Shot Down Another Su-35 Fighter Jet In Kherson, 28th Su-35 Downed In Ukraine [...]
  • Damen, Thales signed a contract to build four Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

    November 26, 2023 0
    The Dutch Ministry of Defence, Damen and Thales have signed the contract for the design, construction, and delivery of four ASW frigates. ABB to provide integrated power and distribution system for ASW frigatesDateJune 16, 2024Dutch [...]
  • Three Spanish companies to develop radar, optronics and radio frequency to counter drones

    June 14, 2024 0
    Spanish firms Escribano, Indra, and TRC have signed an agreement to develop a new counter-drone system for the Spanish Armed Forces. Spanish company TRC delivers Cervus anti-drone system to the Spanish armyDateFebruary 5, 2024Spain signs [...]
Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin PrSM Missile Achieves Maritime Strike Capability.

March 15, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin has completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, marking a significant step forward in the U.S. Army’s long-range fires modernization program. The test demonstrated the missile’s new […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace’s Anka UCAV Flew Over 30 Hours Setting A New Record

  • Europe

    Latvia Purchases Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence Systems

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hypersonic DF-17 ballistic missile can switch targets after launch

  • Europe

    Royal Navy Commissioned HMS Spey Into Service

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber

  • Africa

    Nigeria’s M-346FA light attack jet performs first flight ahead of delivery.

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • Land Platform

    T-80BVM and T-90MS tanks have quality, reliability, and battlefield performance issues, according to Russian tank crews.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy to Deploy Lockheed’s C-130J-30 For Nuclear Communications Role

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to begin assembly of Patria AMV XP armored vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Osborne Shipyard Started Upgrading Australia’s Hobart-class Destroyers.

  • Middle East

    Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine War, Diminished of Black Sea Fleet and Destroyed Shipyard Sent Russian Navy Back to 1990s

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Hackers breached the Russian defense industrial complex and exposed data on Iranian drones sold to Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Middle East

    Russian-made Anti-air Missiles Failure in Iran Sent Shockwave in India, China, Egypt, Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar

  • Europe

    Doctors Evacute Putin From Meeting, Putin May Have Diagnosed With Abdominal Cancer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China places highest-ranking military generals under investigation.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s fighter jets, tanks, armoured vehicles, missiles, and radars face export challenges following reports of recurring failures by international operators.

  • Middle East

    The West watches as corrupt Ali Khamenei killed 2000 protesters.

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating With Sweden To Purchase Gripen Fighter Jets

  • Africa

    Serbia Received Largest Ever Arms Deal From Algeria For NORA B52 Howitzers

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    British and Ukrainian officials disarm unexploded Kinzhal hypersonic missile, gain insights on Kinzhal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anduril Industries To Build XL-AUV For Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Group Awarded Contract To Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D To Latest Standard

  • Europe

    Turkish Akinci Drone Successfully Test-fires Laser-Guided Bomb

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys French LRU Artillery Rockets in Counteroffensive Against Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Land Platform

    Aselsan to mass produce unmanned ground vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • C4iSR

    South Korea to upgrade its F-15K fighter jets with AESA radar and latest avionics suite

  • Middle East

    Israel intercepts hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Telaviv

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Shoolika Mk6 Drone And Brave1 UGV: ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’

  • Africa

    Algerian Air Force Became the First Export Customer of Su-57 Despite Aircraft’s Numerous Shortcomings

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

  • Americas

    US Army Pushes M10 Booker Through Extreme Testing in Arizona.

  • Infantry Weapons

    India will test Nirbhay cruise missile with indigenous propulsion system

  • Europe

    Israeli Elbit Systems to Upgrade Ukrainian MiG-29 Aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Citizens Caught Smuggling Ukrainian Turboshaft Engine For Mi-8 Helicopters

  • Europe

    ‘Denazify Ukraine Is A False Narrative’: Putin’s Flirting With NATO Caused 273,000 Russian Deaths And Destroyed Russia Completely In 13 Most Crucial Areas

  • Europe

    Here’s Why So Many Russian Tanks Blew Up By Anti-tank Mines

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    F-35 Launched Stormbreaker Small Diameter Bombs

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    UK to invest $1.3 billion to develop hypersonic weapons

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Selects Rolls-Royce MT30 Propulsion for All Future Warships

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Hellenic Air Force Purchases Israeli Spice Air-to-surface Precision Guided Munitions

  • Europe

    Wagner Group Will Leave Bakhmut On 10th May To ‘Lick Our Wounds’, Yevgeny Prigozhin Announced

  • Defense Industry

    American, Israeli And European Arms Makers Making Billions Out Of Ukraine War

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