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

March 10, 2026 GDC 0

After a long, troubled experience with Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets, the Nigerian Air Force is finally getting Italian M-346FA light combat aircraft. The first Leonardo M-346FA light attack aircraft built for the Nigerian Air Force […]

Africa

Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

February 12, 2026 GDC 0

Sudan’s army said it destroyed a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Ed Dubeibat area of South Kordofan. The FK-2000 system was neutralized during ongoing combat operations […]

Africa

U.S. Authorities Seized P-8A Poseidon ASW Simulator From South Africa Destined to China.

February 11, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission crew trainers that were intercepted while being shipped from South Africa to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the US […]

Africa

The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

February 9, 2026 GDC 0

The United States warned that Algeria could face sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) over its reported purchase of Russia’s export-variant Su-57E fourth-generation fighter jets, known to NATO as the “Felon,” […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 GDC 0

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U.S. Warns Algeria of Sanctions Over Russian Su-57 Jet Purchases.

February 5, 2026 GDC 0

During a February 3 Senate hearing on North African terrorism, State Department official Robert Palladino called media reports of Algeria’s Su-57E and Su-34 deals ‘concerning’ and warned they could trigger CAATSA sanctions against major Russian […]

Africa

Morocco, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Deny Reports of Discussions with Pakistan on the JF-17 Temu Jet.

January 28, 2026 GDC 0

Morocco has appeared among the countries that have refused to discuss the acquisition of JF-17 fighter jets, along with Bangladesh and Indonesia, which have denied reports of advanced negotiations or formal interest in the Sino-Pakistan […]

Africa

China delivers Type 59 towed guns to the UAE-backed terror group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

January 25, 2026 GDC 0

China has shipped a batch of Type 59 130mm towed artillery systems to Rapid Support Forces, with images confirming the weapons loaded aboard a cargo vessel and prepared for export, according to open-source visuals recorded […]

Africa

Morocco selects South Korean K2 tank, KM-SAM, K9 howitzer and KSS-III submarine to modernize armed forces.

January 19, 2026 GDC 0

The Moroccan Defence Ministry has begun evaluating a potential acquisition of up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, as part of a broader modernisation plan for the country’s ground forces. This […]

Africa

Saudi Arabia will buy JF-17 Blunder aircraft for Sudan, not for Saudi Air Force.

January 12, 2026 GDC 0

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have begun formal discussions to convert a $2 billion Saudi loan into a transaction for JF-17 fighter jets, Reuters reported. There were media speculation that Saudi Arabia may operate JF-17, but […]

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  • Indian Air Force’s Dhruv Helicopter came under the warning fire from the Chinese military

    June 23, 2020 0
    The Chinese military fired automatic weapons at the Indian Air Force Dhruv helicopter, according to communist party run Global Times online media. The Indian Air Force helicopter, approaching the positions of the Chinese military in [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-300 and S-400 missile launchers in Crimea

    June 11, 2024 0
    In the latest show of force against Russian forces in occupied Crimea, the Ukrainian General Staff of the Armed Forces on June 10 claimed to have successfully struck three Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. Ukrainian kamikaze [...]
  • Saudi Arabia will receive Turkish Akinci MALE UAV in 2026.

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  • China’s first prototype unmanned helicopter successfully flew

    May 25, 2020 0
    On May 20, the AR500C prototype unmanned helicopter developed by the aviation industry successfully made its first flight at the Poyang UAV base of the Aviation Industry Helicopter Institute. The successful development of this aircraft [...]
  • Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar military ruler and Iranian military officials

    February 1, 2023 0
    Australia has imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and has also targeted Myanmar’s military ruler on the second anniversary of the military coup. Britain, Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Military JuntaDateFebruary 22, 2021President Biden Sanctions Myanmar Military [...]
  • US and Morocco Sign $240 Million Armor Vehicle Deal

    April 2, 2021 0
    The US State Department has approved Morocco’s request to purchase 25 armored vehicles from the American Defense Security Cooperation Agency, for $240 million. Morocco and the US concluded the deal following a request from the Moroccan [...]
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 […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

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

    Taiwan Christens Indigenous Landing Platform Dock

  • Europe

    Belarusian Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two Pilots

  • Europe

    Ukraine Receives PT-91 Twardy Tanks From Poland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s Ultra-modern Mogami-Class Frigates Are Headaches For PLA Navy’s Submarine

  • Uncategorized

    Britain to transfer Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

  • Europe

    MBDA Carried Out First Tests Firing Of MMP Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rising Maritime Ambitions Of China, Where Does The West Stand?

  • Europe

    Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashed in Ukraine, Crew Killed

  • Europe

    Finland Received Upgraded Hamina-class Missile Boat

  • Air Platform

    Argentina donates two Mi-17E helicopters to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

  • Europe

    Morale and ‘will to fight’: a precious commodity for Ukraine as winter approaches, supported by western intelligence and night vision equipment

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Navantia signed contract with the Royal Thai Navy to modernise two Pattani-class Offshore Patrol Vessels

  • Europe

    Russia Sending Obsolete 1950s Military Gear To Easter Ukraine As Reinforcement

  • Naval Platforms

    Construction Of RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate Is On Track

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Air Force Destroys Iranian Khordad-3 Air Defense Missile system.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine to get more NASAMS anti-air missile system from Norway

  • Europe

    Ukraine is turning captured Russian tanks into heavy fighting vehicle

  • Naval Platforms

    Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Cluster Bombs Will Help Ukraine Retake Bakhmut and Shorten Trench Warfare in Donbas Region

  • Air Platform

    T-7A Red Hawk achieved major milestones with 500 flights

  • Air Platform

    The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

  • Americas

    Defense Secretary Purges Defense Advisory Board

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Luerssen Australia Launches Second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Boat For RAN

  • Europe

    Putin Tastes His Own Medicine As Ukraine Gains Russian Territory

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea To Develop Air-launched Cruise Missile For KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall demonstrates Boxer Skyrangers SHORAD capability to Bundeswehr

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Test Flies Second Prototype AW249 Attack Helicopters

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukrainian Fort-221 Assault Rifle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Military Bases In The Pacific Is Crucial To Counter China’s Hegemony

  • Naval Platforms

    VARD Marine Awarded Contract To Design LCT For Bangladesh Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • Europe

    A Car Bomb Killed Russian Senior General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik in Moscow

  • Europe

    Turkey Risks Further Sanctions if It Buys Second Batch of S-400

  • Middle East

    The time has come for Bangladesh to recognize Israel after UAE, Morocco, and Bahrain

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey Aims to Develop Domestic Turboshaft Engines

  • C4iSR

    Denmark buys five Ground Master 200 radar systems

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force Received the First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves CH-47F Chinook Helo For Australia

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Has Offered Bangladesh Mega Arms Deal Including Super Hornet Block III, MQ-9 Reaper, Apache Helicopter, NASAMS Missile, HIMARS and TPY-4 Radar.

  • Middle East

    Israel sent captured Russian arms in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded $4.7 billion contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland.

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Tasked With COVID19 Assistance In Cities

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia Started Relocating Helicopters From Crimea, ATACMS Exceeds Expectations, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous Turn

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force to receive new joint strike missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg

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