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French Kiss: Egypt Becomes The Largest Customer Of French Weapons

May 17, 2021 GDC 0

Egypt will add 30 more jets to its 24-strong Rafale fleet for reportedly for $4.5 billion (~150 million apiece), making it the biggest buyer of the French aircraft, overtaking India and Qatar. In recent years, […]

Americas

Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

May 17, 2021 GDC 0

China’s attempt to sell Argentina its JF-17 jet that it makes in collaboration with Pakistan could be blocked by the U.K. as one of its crucial components- the ejection seat- is made by a British […]

Defense Industry

Finland Receives Multi-vendors Bids For $12 Billion HX Competition

May 15, 2021 GDC 0

Finland plans to add new fighter jets to its military, having earmarked 10 billion euros ($12 billion) to replace its aging fleet of F-18 Hornet aircraft. The Nordic country said Thursday it had received final […]

Defense Industry

Despite Covid-19 Outbreak, Turkish Defense Exports Reach $950 Million In Q1 Of 2021

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

Turkish defense and aerospace industry generated $950 million in exports in the first four months of this year, with the United States taking the lead among importing countries. Sector exports jumped by 47.7% from the […]

Americas

Rolls-Royce to manufacture propellers for U.S. Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) frigates

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and manufacture up to 40 fixed-pitch propellers for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class (FFG-62) guided missile frigate program. Fincantieri was awarded the shipbuilding contract from the […]

Defense Industry

Turkish Defense Giant Aselsan’s Q1 Profit Surge To 34%

May 11, 2021 GDC 0

One of Turkey’s leading defense contractors, Aselsan has seen its profits increase by 34% year-on-year to TL 1.2 billion ($147 million) from January through March, the company said in a statement. “We experienced a significant […]

Defense Industry

Ukraine may sell 50% stake in Motor Sich to Turkish firm

May 6, 2021 GDC 0

Ukraine may sell a stake in engine-producing giant Motor Sich to a Turkish company, a local news site said, citing sources. Chas News said the sale of some 50% stake in the Motor Sich, one […]

Air Platform

Saab Offers 64 Gripen E And Two GlobalEye In Its Final Bid For Finland’s HX Competition

May 3, 2021 GDC 0

Saab is offering 64 Gripen E fighters, a pair of GlobalEye surveillance jets, and an extensive weapons package to Finland as its best and final offer for the nation’s HX Boeing F-18 replacement contest. Saab […]

Defense Industry

Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

May 3, 2021 GDC 0

Disagreements over intellectual property rights mean Germany, France and Spain have yet to agree the next steps for a joint fighter jet project, the defense ministry in Berlin said on Saturday after a deadline to […]

Americas

U.S. Senate Allocates $25 Billion For Navy’s Shipyard Upgrade Projects

April 30, 2021 GDC 0

Senate legislation, introduced on Wednesday, calls for a $25 billion investment in public and private shipyards that build and maintain the U.S. Navy fleet. The bill allocates allocate $21 billion under the Defense Production Act […]

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  • Ukraine received new batch of TB2 drones from Turkey

    February 1, 2023 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces recently received a new batch of two Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 armed drones, according to the nation’s Defense Intelligence directorate (GUR). “Today we received 2 more Bayraktar TB2 drones from our great friends and [...]
  • Russian Arms Makers Kalashnikov Lost $760 Million Due to CAATSA Sanctions: Report

    June 8, 2020 0
    Russia has lost an estimated 50 billion rubles ($760 million) in potential gun and ammo sales since international sanctions sealed off the U.S. market in 2014, the state-owned Rostec corporation has said. Russia’s estimated 4.5 [...]
  • Belarus shot down Russian Shahed drones for violating its airspace

    September 5, 2024 0
    Belarus scrambled fighter jets to down Russian Shahed drones over its territory on Thursday, according to reports. Ukraine’s electronic warfare tech grounds Shahed drones, complicating Russian airstrikesDateDecember 5, 2024Putin asked Lukashenko to join the fight [...]
  • Leaked Documents Show Russia Struggling to Manufacture Gearbox for Su-57, Su-75 and PAK DA Aircraft.

    November 21, 2025 0
    The international intelligence community InformNapalm, in cooperation with the Fenix Cyber Center, conducted a multi-level operation against the Russian company OKBM, which specializes in the production of components for strategic aviation and spacecraft. The production [...]
  • Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

    April 1, 2021 0
    Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability. The five contenders are BAE Systems Australia, Insitu Pacific, Northrop [...]
  • Turkey begins construction of fourth Ada-class corvette for Pakistan

    June 26, 2021 0
    The steel cutting ceremony for the fourth Turkey-made corvette tailored for Pakistan’s navy was held in the southern port city of Karachi Tuesday. Pakistan Held Keel-laying Ceremony For Fourth MILGEM CorvetteDateNovember 8, 2021Turkish STM Lays [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Americas

    Biden Administration redirects Patriot missile defense system orders to Ukraine

  • Americas

    President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Delivers First Airborne Surveillance Radar

  • Air Platform

    Türkiye hopes to serve friendly countries for transport aircraft retrofit

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Aselsan Bagged $2 Billion Orders From Turkish Aerospace Industries

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy’s SSN-AUKUS (SSN-A) will receive evolved version of AN/BYG-1 combat control system

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys T-84U Oplot Tanks In Kharkiv Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia Should Build “SEAL Capability” Under Royal Australian Navy’s Command?

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

  • Americas

    Watch F-35 takes off without afterburner

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Middle East

    Hamas lost control of Gaza, Palestinians started looting Hamas buildings

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin’s F-35B is the right fighters for Singapore

  • Europe

    Ukraine confirms downing Kinzhal hypersonic missile using U.S.-made Patriot missile system

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured trenches and dead bodies abandoned in Bakhmut by Russians

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Announced Joint Venture With Bell Helicopters for the Requirement of Australian SAS Helicopter

  • Americas

    Kongsberg demonstrates counter-drone capabilities on amphibious combat vehicle

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sends THAAD Anti-ballistic Missile System To Israel

  • South Asia

    Corruption, mismanagement, and poor training made the Indian military a paper tiger

  • Europe

    The West Must Give Putin The “Lessons of Iraq” in Ukraine

  • Africa

    TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 Helicopter

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine will build 7 million drones in 2026, deputy defense minister Serhiy Boev said.

  • Middle East

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

  • South Asia

    DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of Citizens By Bangladeshi DGFI And RAB

  • Europe

    Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For Ukraine

  • Europe

    China test-fires new YJ-21 hypersonic missile

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Test Flies Second Prototype AW249 Attack Helicopters

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: a long queue at Russian supermarkets as Russia ran out of staple eggs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate To Be Operational In 2031

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

  • Europe

    Polish Army wants to buy new Rosomak armored personnel carriers

  • Africa

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Joins French-led Naval Exercise In The Bay Of Bengal

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Middle East

    Russian warships arrived in red sea as Houthis targets commercial ships

  • Air Platform

    Russian Tu-22M bomber crashed in Usolsky District

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 4 UAS

  • Europe

    Greek Parliament Approves Purchase of 18 Rafale Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine started winning against Russia as Putin’s war horrors come to Moscow.

  • Europe

    President Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian soldiers for recapturing Klishchiivka, near Bakhmut

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $4.76 Billion Contract to Produce PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Missiles.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Could Strike Deep Inside Bangladesh Using SY-400 SRBM

  • Europe

    Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Shot Down Five Su-30s and One Mi-28N Helicopter

  • Europe

    Incredible Footage Shows Ukrainian Forces Blew Up $7 Million TOS-1A Using $500 FPV Drone

  • South Asia

    Nepal arrested Russian people smugglers tried to recruit Gurkhas to fight in Ukraine

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