• Advertise
  • Premium Member Login
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Global Defense Corp

THE MOST TECHNICAL AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS ON DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES.

  • Home
  • Advisory
  • Russia’s Losses
  • Global
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • South Asia
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • East Asia and Pacific Region
    • Central Asia
  • Defense Insight
    • Weapons
      • Air-Launched Weapons
      • Naval Weapons
      • Infantry Weapons
      • Direct-energy Weapons
      • Loitering Munitions
    • Platforms
      • Air Platform
      • UCAV Platform
      • UAS Platform
      • Land Platform
      • UGV Platform
      • Naval Platform
      • USV Platform
    • C4iSR
    • Cyber
  • Industry
    • Civil Aviation
    • Defense Industry
  • Inside GDC
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Premium Member Login
    • Contact Us
News Ticker
  • [ October 30, 2025 ] President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests. Americas
  • [ October 30, 2025 ] Ukraine about to flood the market with homegrown land, air and sea based drones. Europe
  • [ October 30, 2025 ] General Dynamics Awarded Contract to Produce Reconnaissance Vehicles for Bundeswehr. Europe
  • [ October 30, 2025 ] Indonesia’s renewed ties with North Korean regime worries South Korea about KF-21 technology leaks. East Asia and Pacific Region
HomeWeaponsAir-Launched WeaponsIndian DRDO to make ASTRA Mk2 missile based on recovered Chinese PL-15E missile.

Indian DRDO to make ASTRA Mk2 missile based on recovered Chinese PL-15E missile.

October 29, 2025 GDC Air-Launched Weapons, South Asia 0
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
  • Astra BVRAAM
  • DRDO
  • India
  • Indian Air Force
  • PL-15E
Previous

British Raven surface-to-air missile downs Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.

Next

Armed with Meteor BVRAAM, Sweden’s high-tech Gripen E is Taiwan’s answer to Chinese PL-15 missile.

Related Articles

South Asia

Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing Indian RAW networks inside Bangladesh’s DGFI, Army, Navy and Air Forces

August 7, 2025 GDC South Asia 0

How did Lieutenant General (retd) Mujibur Rahman, the much-discussed key figure in the Indian intelligence agency ‘RAW’ network in Bangladesh, escape? Investigations have revealed that General Mujib fled to India through the Dhobaura border in […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Naval Platforms

India’s domestically developed AIP for project 75I submarine

August 4, 2020 GDC Naval Platforms 0

India is yet to adopt Air Independent Power (AIP) for its submarines. Also known as Air Independent Propulsion, this technology allows a non-nuclear submarine to operate for longer without having to surface. This makes it harder […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
East Asia and Pacific Region

PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan Valley

June 21, 2020 GDC East Asia and Pacific Region 0

The Chinese military has taken up new positions in the Galwan Valley near the Karakoram Pass, which are strategically important, learned GDC citing Pakistani news outlets. Just 12 km from the Karakoram Pass is the […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Australia donates second Guardian-class OPV to Tonga

    November 16, 2020 0
    The Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program has reached a new milestone today as the Kingdom of Tonga received their second Australian-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat at a ceremony in Henderson, Western Australia. This is the [...]
  • France sent Caesar self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine

    May 3, 2022 0
    Ukraine will receive a new shipment of France’s weapons, including modern self-propelled howitzers, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. France is negotiating the transfer of weapons from Arab countries to UkraineDateMarch 29, 2024France Delivers Eight [...]
  • Peru cancels plans to buy Russian Yak-130 aircraft after several crashed in Bangladesh

    October 24, 2024 0
    The Peruvian Air Force has decided to cancel its planned acquisition of the Yak-130 combat training aircraft, prioritizing the purchase of more advanced fighter jets from South Korea and the U.S. instead. According to infodefensa.com, [...]
  • Ukraine Received Canadian-made Senator Protected Mobility Vehicles

    March 11, 2024 0
    The Ukrainian military has received a batch of the latest Canadian-manufactured armored vehicles – Senator MRAPs. The soldiers have expressed overwhelmingly positive feedback about these vehicles, which are enhancing their safety while carrying out their [...]
  • Serbia unveils new multi-role armored vehicle.

    September 22, 2025 0
    Serbia has presented a new family of 4×4 armored vehicles, known as “Alexander the Unifier,” during the “Strength of Unity” military parade held on the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and National Flag. The event [...]
  • Swiss Air Force faces public opposition to its F-35 deal, prompting SAF to look for European jets

    April 19, 2025 0
    Switzerland faces growing public and political opposition to its F-35 fighter jet deal, prompting renewed consideration of European alternatives better aligned with its defense needs and strategic autonomy. In Switzerland, the contract for acquiring 36 [...]
Americas

Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

October 28, 2025 0

The Brazilian Army has conducted field acceptance tests on the second prototype of its upgraded remotely operated weapon system, the UT30BR2, according to the Tecnologia & Defesa. The tests were carried out on October 9 […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Central Asia

Serbian and Azerbaijan army train with B-52 M-15 Nora howitzers ahead of deliveries.

October 27, 2025 0

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Europe

Estonia purchases South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers.

October 26, 2025 0

Estonia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a defense agreement in Seoul to acquire South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launchers, expanding its long-range fires beyond the U.S.-made HIMARS. The move strengthens Estonia’s deterrence posture on […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Europe

EuroSpike Awarded $2.5 Billion Contract to Produce Rafael’s Spike Missile for Germany.

October 24, 2025 0

Germany has finalized a $2.5 billion framework with EuroSpike, the European consortium marketing Rafael’s Spike missile line, through NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency. The contract reflects Berlin’s push to rebuild anti-armor capabilities and stabilize long-term […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher.

October 13, 2025 0

North Korea unveiled a copy of the U.S. HIMARS rocket launcher during a major military parade in Pyongyang on October 11, 2025. The system’s close resemblance to the American platform has raised concern over Pyongyang’s […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Europe

Kosovo received Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones.

October 11, 2025 0

Containers carrying thousands of Turkish Skydagger kamikaze drones have already arrived in Kosovo, marking an early delivery under a contract with Turkish defense firm Baykar, Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti announced on Wednesday. Dozens of […]

  • Tweet
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Click to share on Instagram (Opens in new window) Instagram
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Pocket
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Europe

    Lack of armored vehicles, Putin deploys Donkey and Camel in the Ukraine war

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Confirms Delivery Of M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery To Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. DoD Completes Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) Flight Tests

  • Europe

    The Czech Republic plans to buy new Leopard A28 tanks

  • Europe

    Thanks To Turkish TB2 Drones, Ukraine Regain Control Of Snake Island

  • Central Asia

    Armenia takes rival Azerbaijan to UN court

  • Americas

    The Raytheon Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Aerojet Rocketdyne

  • Air Platform

    Italy to purchase 25 more F-35 stealth jets

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Shot Down UAE Sponsored IL-76 Transport Aircraft Killing All Russians Aboard

  • South Asia

    India Plans to Buy 36 Additional Rafale For Its Air Force: Report

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall awarded contract to produce 40mm grenade launcher ammo for Germany

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

  • Europe

    Russia’s Shahed-136 kamikaze drones detonated in NATO country Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan warned off Chinese J-11A fighters over Taiwanese airspace

  • Europe

    Russian military’s rampant corruption helped Ukraine win the war

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Kongsberg opens maintenance hub for weapon system in South Australia

  • Europe

    Ukraine started ‘special sea drone operations’ against Russia hitting second tanker

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Shipyard Launches First Milgem Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkish Asalsan successfully tests GÖKBERK Mobile laser anti-drone system

  • Europe

    Serbia tests M-84 AS1 upgraded tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 15th Guardian-class Patrol Boats

  • Europe

    Kadyrov’s Troops Clash With Russian Forces in Occupied Melitopol

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia To Send Engineers To South Korea For KF-21 Participation

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense Delivers K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket System To Poland

  • Europe

    Sweden places major artillery ammunitions orders

  • Europe

    Western Anti-Air Missile System Saving Ukrainian Lives

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Begins Construction on Second KSS-III Batch-II Submarine

  • Central Asia

    Taliban being backed by Pakistani Army in Panjshir, reported Fox News

  • Americas

    Raytheon And Kongsberg to build Joint Strike Missile (JSM)

  • Europe

    Poland To Acquire 500 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) With Domestic Production Facility

  • Europe

    UK, Greece Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems, CN ROMARM S.A. to manufacture 155mm ATMOS howitzers in Romania

  • C4iSR

    The Western Radar and EW are increasingly leveraging Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to meet stringent high-performance criteria

  • Europe

    Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Train To Move Towards Ukrainian Border

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveils new XRQ-73 hybrid stealth drone

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force recommends purchasing additional Gripen E jets from Sweden

  • Defense Industry

    Polish Defense Industry And Its Future Growth

  • Defense Industry

    UAC Failed To Score An Export Customer For IL-112V Transport Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Subaru to participate Japan’s sixth-generation F-X fighter jet programme

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Former Chief of Army Staff General Moeen Uddin Ahmed Accused Of Sigficant Corruption Fraudulent Businesses, And Torture Of Political Prisoners

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed Russia’s corvette Ivanovets.

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • Africa

    Ukrainian Special Forces Struck Wagner-backed RSF Militia In Sudan

  • Infantry Weapons

    Saudi Arabia to Locally Produce Components for U.S. THAAD Missile System

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Gripen development

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Starts Production of Missile Defense Radar For L-SAM

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sent Formal Request To U.S. State Department To Purchase 25 F-15EX Fighter Jets

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Premium Member Login
  • Contact Us

Copyright © Global Defense Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

Translate »
error: Content is protected !!