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Switzerland selects the F-35A as new fighters and the Patriot air defense system

July 6, 2021 GDC 0

The Swiss defense ministry has proposed the purchase of 36 Lockheed Martin-built F-35A fighters to replace its air force’s ageing F/A-18 Hornets, pending a parliament approval. The Swiss Ministry of Defense, Civil Defense and Sports […]

Defense Industry

Turkey’s TAI builds Europe’s 2nd-largest subsonic wind tunnel

July 6, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is building Europe’s second-largest subsonic wind tunnel for testing the country’s fighter jets. “The wind tunnel is intended to be used in the development of indigenous, rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, especially […]

Defense Industry

Israeli Rafael’s Releases Animated Promo Video of New Missile Hitting Russian Ship

July 6, 2021 GDC 0

Israeli company Rafael, one of the leading arms manufacturers in the country, has unveiled a new Sea Breaker cruise missile in an animated video where it destroys a Soviet-made missile corvette. According to the developer, […]

Defense Industry

Albania latest country to buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones

July 6, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish drone magnate Baykar continues to draw attention with its world-renowned Bayraktar TB2 (Tactical Block 2) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) as it continuously adds new countries to its customer list. Albania is the latest […]

Americas

Northrop Grumman Awarded Minuteman ICBM’s Propulsion Contract

July 5, 2021 GDC 0

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $287 million base contract by the US Air Force to provide engineering services to assist in sustaining the Minuteman III missile system. The Propulsion Subsystem Support Contract (PSSC) 2.0, […]

Americas

Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

July 5, 2021 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division will build nine more CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, the Navy Air Systems Command said. The $878.7 million contract, announced in a statement on Friday, includes an option […]

Air Platform

Turkish Aerospace obtains certification for T625 helicopter

July 4, 2021 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

Myanmar Army Developed 105mm Light Tank

July 4, 2021 GDC 0

Myanmar army has developed a new 105 mm light tank based on the chassis of Russian-made 2S1 tracked self-propelled howitzer fitted with a new Chinese-made two-man turret armed with one 105 mm cannon. A picture of the […]

Americas

Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

July 4, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Army Contracting Command awarded Oshkosh Defence a $152 million contract for the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, trailers and associated kits, the Department of Defense announced. The order, announced Wednesday evening, will support […]

Defense Industry

Leonardo delivers HH-139B helicopter to the Italian Air Force

July 3, 2021 GDC 0

On 25 June 2021, Italian Minister of Defence Lorenzo Guerini and Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Alberto Rosso attended the acceptance ceremony of an Italian Air Force HH-139B helicopter during an official visit […]

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  • Germany Considers Cancelling F-35 Contract Over Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Software Controlled ‘Kill Switch’

    March 10, 2025 0
    Trump’s behavior is shaking the confidence of his allies; he is said to want to keep his weapons in check. Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets ContractDateMarch 20, 2025Germany Selects [...]
  • Ukraine destroys Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile in Belgorod using HIMARS rocket artillery

    June 3, 2024 0
    The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed another russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system using HIMARS rocket artillery. Ukraine’s HIMARS Strike Destroyed Two S-400 Batteries And One S-300’s Radar StationDateNovember 17, 2022US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril [...]
  • Royal Navy unveils new testbed ship XV Patrick Blackett

    August 18, 2022 0
    The 42m, 270-tonne vessel arrived in Portsmouth this week and is named after former Royal Navy sailor and Nobel Prize winner Patrick Blackett. Saab Group Awarded Contract To Produce Giraffe 1X Radars For Royal NavyDateJune [...]
  • Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed Russian Buk-M3 missile system worth $100 million

    September 12, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces blow up a Russian BUK-M3 series surface-to-air missile system with a deadly drone strike. Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed six Russian Buk missile systemDateMay 17, 2024Turkish Anka-2 Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Buk-M1 and Pantsir-S1 [...]
  • Rheinmetall and Destinus accelerate RUTA Block 3 cruise missile development.

    June 29, 2026 0
    Destinus and Germany’s Rheinmetall have announced they are accelerating the development of a 2,000-kilometer strike missile to be tested in Ukraine. The companies say the RUTA Block 3 flight tests are planned for 2027. Destinus [...]
  • Royal Navy’s operational F-35 jets mark first landing on HMS Queen Elizabeth

    June 11, 2020 0
    The decks of HMS Queen Elizabeth are roaring with the sound of F-35 Lightning jets as the famous Dambusters squadron landed on the aircraft carrier for the first time today. Pilots, engineers, cyberspace and mission [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Struggling To Hold Ground As Ammo Supplies Severely Cut Off

  • Americas

    NORAD Intercepts Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces captured Russian T-80BVM tanks in Kherson

  • Air Platform

    America and Britain Could Disrupt Development of Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate Fighter

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    U.S Air Force Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Alaska

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. To Pass New Legislation Allowing Royal Australian Navy’s Sailors To Train On Nuclear Submarine

  • Europe

    Russian Commander Asked Soldiers To Wear Civilian Clothes And Run, As Ukraine Reclaim Western Front Of Kherson

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up new Russian rocket launcher

  • Air Platform

    French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing Paratroopers

  • Americas

    President Trump to lift ban on aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveiled two new Type 094A (Jin-class) submarines

  • South Asia

    India To Lease Fighter Jets And Military Equipment

  • Uncategorized

    MBDA Sea Venom Antiship Missiles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Can Soviet-era Tor, Buk, Pantsir, S-300 and S-400 handle evolving threats?

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan Navy Ditches Chinese Missiles For MILGEM Corvetter, Opt-in for Albatros NG

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Arunta Departs For Three Months Overseas Deployment

  • C4iSR

    The Miniature Air-Launched Decoy (MALD): An Antidote to S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler)

  • Middle East

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

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

  • Europe

    German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin ramps up production of HIMARS artillery rockets amid high demands from European nations

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

  • Middle East

    UAE, Israeli Air Force to Conduct Joint Training Exercises

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Army Unveils ASCOD Command Vehicle With Elbit’s Turret

  • Air Platform

    Colombia follows the footsteps of Brazil and Peru by acquiring 16 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Indigenous Turboshaft Engines Will Be Ready By 2020 With Ukraine’s Help

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • Europe

    Ukraine Retakes 2,500 Square Kilometers In Three Days, Russian Started Retreating In North And South

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) To U.S. Marine Corps

  • Europe

    Russia’s tractor plant fitting out 1950s 2M-3 naval gun on MT-LB tracked vehicles

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Azerbaijan buys Turkish Air-launched SOM Cruise Missiles

  • Europe

    Turkey Conducted The First Flight of Bayraktar Kizilelma Jet-powered Drone

  • Europe

    Turkey Exported $900 Million Of Dual-use Technology To Russian Defense Industries, Violating International Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Russian Glorified Su-35 Failed to Track J-16 and J-10C in a Simulated Air Battle: PLAAF

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Use Ukrainian Turboshaft Engines For ATAK 2 Helo

  • Europe

    Germany purchased Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Completes Flight Tests of Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor Missile.

  • Naval Platforms

    Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The Disruptor

  • Americas

    The US Army extends up-gunned Stryker ICV competition to August 2020

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Saab Gripen Fires New AIM-9X Air-to-Ground Sidewinder Missile

  • Counter-drone System

    OpenWorks Engineering’s Vision Guard System Selected for Counter-drone Threats.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army Says Chinese-made VT-4 Tank Good at Parade, But Not at Actual Combat.

  • Europe

    Lithuania Purchases Switchblade 600 Loitering Munitions

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt secured £1.5 billion contract from Airbus to develop AESA radar for Eurofighters

  • Europe

    Russian FSB has assassinated Serbian Radomir Kurtic for his involvement in supplying ammo to Ukraine.

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