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Why Does Russia’s EW Lack behind Western EW?

January 16, 2022 GDC 0

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Fincantieri Began Construction of Italian Navy’s U212NFS Submarines

January 16, 2022 GDC 0

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has begun production activities for the first of two next-generation U212NFS submarines for the Italian Navy. The two units will be built at the Muggiano, La Spezia, shipyard. The Near Future Submarine […]

Bell Unveils Upgraded Stealth Helicopter

January 16, 2022 GDC 0

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Philippines Navy Buys Five Shore-based BrahMos Missiles System

January 16, 2022 GDC 0

The Philippine government will spend approximately $375 million for the system’s procurement. With this agreement, the Philippines becomes the first export customer of the system. While the notice of award document for the acquisition of the Brahmos […]

Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

A mid-sized Korean shipbuilder called Samkang M&T announced on January 4th that it won a contract for the construction of a 3,500 tons FFX Batch III frigate. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) contract is […]

Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor Gets Software Updates

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

The F-22 upgrade allows full functionality for the AIM-120D and AIM-9X Air-to-Air missiles as well as enhanced Air-to-Surface target location capabilities. The Air Force is in the early phases of designing new sensors for its […]

Hungary To Upgrade Gripen C/D To Latest Mission Software Standard

January 15, 2022 GDC 0

The Hungarian government and Sweden’s FMV defense materiel administration have concluded negotiations over the upgrade of Hungary’s leased Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen fighters to the latest Mission System (MS) 20 Block 2 configuration. Under the deal—announced […]

The Threat of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Real

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

Poland is among the NATO members that are most hawkish in confronting what it sees as Russia’s revisionist ambitions in Eastern Europe. Poland could be right when predicting Putin’s intention to re-enact the former Soviet […]

Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

Boeing is to expand its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler industrial team for Germany, with a request for information (RFI) issued to potential partners on 12 January, British Janes reported. With the US manufacturer […]

Turkey plans to Export ULAQ Armed USV to Europe

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

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Eurofighter Typhoon Fires Storm Shadow Cruise Missile First Time

March 22, 2021 0

The Eurofighter Typhoon has launched an MBDA Storm Shadow for the first time on operations, with the announcement on 15 March that the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) had used the cruise missile against the [...]
Bangladesh Navy Retracts Stories Of Istanbul-Class Frigate Acquisition

July 27, 2021 0

Bangladesh reported flirtation with Turkey to buy new warships may not be true as the prominent Bangladeshi media DhakaTribune retracted the news saying Bangladesh Navy does not confirm such news. It’s a wish list rather [...]
Royal Canadian Navy Accepts HMCS Harry DeWolf Artic OPV

August 3, 2020 0

The first-in-class ship is named in honour of Vice-Admiral Harry DeWolf, a Canadian wartime naval hero. HMCS Harry DeWolf is the first ship built for the RCN under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, [...]
Russian nuclear missile failure makes Putin’s threats of the use of nukes more vague than actual

September 23, 2024 0

According to open-source intelligence analysts, satellite imagery has revealed that a recent Russian test of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) failed. Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.DateNovember [...]
Canada announces $8 billion acquisition of 70 new trainer aircraft for Canadian Air Force

May 31, 2024 0

The government of Canada will spend C$11.2 billion ($8.1 billion) to modernise the country’s military trainer fleet. Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft ProjectDateJuly 4, 2022Boeing Company awarded contract to build P-8A [...]
U.S. State Department approves 27 M1126 Stryker IFV for Argentina

July 9, 2020 0

The State Department has approved Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Argentina of twenty-seven M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Government of Argentina has [...]