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F-15 forced an Iranian passenger jet to turn around

July 25, 2020 GDC 0

An Iranian passenger plane flying from Tehran to Beirut has been forced by F-15 fighter jets to turn around and land in Beirut, according to Iranian state media. The report said the plane managed to […]

Middle East

American aid recipient Egypt turn to Russia for military hardware

July 24, 2020 GDC 0

The United States established diplomatic relations with Egypt in 1922, following its independence from protectorate status under the United Kingdom. The United States and Egypt share a strong partnership based on mutual interest in Middle […]

Air Platform

First Egyptian Air Force’s Sukhoi Su-35S Appeared on Russian Media

July 24, 2020 GDC 0

Noted on a Google Earth photo from 7 May 2020, four Su-35S in a two-tone blue camouflage scheme intended for the Egypt Air Force can be seen outside the KnAAZ Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur […]

Middle East

Israel Combines All Special Operatives Into Single Elite Force

July 20, 2020 GDC 0

JERUSALEM (GDC) — Israel has been in intense combat since the day of its foundation. The need to survive, outrun and outgun their enemies has created some of the most elite and well respected units […]

Middle East

Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

July 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Iranian authorities fully recognized their responsibility for the Ukrainian passenger airliner shot down several months ago in the sky over Tehran, however, they stressed that tragedies could have been avoided if the Russian air […]

Middle East

Israeli IAI and UAE based Group 42 to develop technology solutions for COVID-19

July 12, 2020 GDC 0

The Israeli IAI has reached an agreement with the Abu-Dhabi based Group 42 is to develop breakthrough technology solutions for COVID-19. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) entered a historic collaboration agreement with Group 42, a company […]

Middle East

Egypt Ordered Bastion-P Missile as rising tensions with Turkey

July 4, 2020 GDC 0

Egypt is seeking to provide more arms to its army in light of the Turkish threats in the Mediterranean and Libyan territories. Reports have been circulating since mid-June about Egypt acquiring the Russian Bastion land-based anti-ship […]

Middle East

Boeing delivers 24 AH-64E Apache helicopters to Qatar

July 1, 2020 GDC 0

A Boeing spokesperson confirmed that the company has completed the production of all 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters ordered by Qatar. The production of helicopters at the company’s company in Mesa (Arizona) was completed […]

Middle East

QEAF and RAF formed a joint Typhoon squadron

June 30, 2020 GDC 0

The joint Typhoon squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the UK and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has initiated flying operations. The initiative will provide the QEAF crew with necessary training and expertise […]

Middle East

Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

June 24, 2020 GDC 0

Saudi Arabia may be forced to forego new weapons contracts and delay already-agreed weapons purchases as a financial crisis grips the kingdom, experts predict. The expected delay of new weapons deals could have long-term political […]

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  • To Supply Arms Or Not To Supply Arms: Russia And China Faces Dilemma Over Supplying Arms To Iran

    January 8, 2021 0
    Washington’s bid to extend the arms embargo on Iran has faced widespread international opposition. Now Tehran can presumably purchase as well as sell military hardware. However, missile-related bans are set to expire on October 18, [...]
  • Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

    March 21, 2020 0
    The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a $392.4 million modification contract to supply tactical missiles to the US military, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other countries. The AIM-9X modification contract includes production [...]
  • India, China army talks fail to defuse Ladakh border tensions

    October 12, 2021 0
    India and China failed to make headway in further resolving the 17-month-long standoff in eastern Ladakh during the 13th Corps Commander level talks held Sunday, with People’s Liberation Army (PLA) refusing to disengage from the [...]
  • Saudi Arabia wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel: Prince Turki al-Faisal

    August 22, 2020 0
    Saudi Arabia’s price for normalising relations with Israel is the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state, a senior member of the Saudi royal family reaffirmed on Friday. Prince Turki al-Faisal was apparently responding to US [...]
  • Sweden’s proposal on the Gripen sale to Thailand included significant technology transfer

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  • Roketsan SOM Cruise Missile

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    Turkey’s first domestically-made cruise missile with a penetrating warhead successfully completed its test firing, Science and Industry Minister Mustafa Varank announced 6 September 2019 . Developed by the Defense Research and Development Institute (SAGE) of [...]
Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

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

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Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

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Europe

Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce Long-range K239 Chunmoo Rockets to Norway.

January 29, 2026 0

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has secured an estimated $1.9 billion project to supply long-range rockets to Norway, with the official contract expected to be signed this week, informed industry sources said Wednesday. The contract is widely […]

Infantry Weapons

The U.S. Deploys Iranian Shahed-136 Replica LUCAS Drone in the Middle East.

January 27, 2026 0

Russia’s version of Iran’s fast, cheap Shahed attack drones have been wreaking havoc during the Ukraine conflict, saturating the skies nearly every night and terrorising civilians. Highly adaptive and hard to intercept, the United States […]

Africa

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

January 25, 2026 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 […]

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    Bangladesh Bank Froze Bank Accounts of Bangladesh Army Generals After Forced Retirement Amid Corruption Allegation

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    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

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    Kia Motors KM250 and KM500 Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV)

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    The US state department has approved foreign military sale of Aegis Combat System to Australia

  • Americas

    Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

  • Infantry Weapons

    S-400 Is A Strategic Mistake For India, Doesn’t Solve India’s Problems

  • Americas

    BAE Systems demonstrates new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle

  • Europe

    Naval Group Launches Second FDI Class Frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Send $33 Million Additional Funds for Ukrainian Defense Against Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up Sevastopol power substation in occupied Crimea

  • Europe

    Netherlands, Italy and Belgium Send 155mm Tracked Howitzers to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Germany delivers Wiscent 1 mine clearing vehicles to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • Infantry Weapons

    David’s Sling Missile Defence System

  • Europe

    Russia’s close ally Belarus explores training opportunity with NATO

  • Europe

    Poland Buys 10,000 Warmate Kamikaze Drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Tu-141 Drone Struck Third Russian Airbase

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Launches Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Hurjet Light Attack Aircraft Completes First Supersonic Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils KF21 Infantry Fighting Vehicles For Export Markets

  • Naval Platforms

    India to acquire six P-8I Poseidon MPA worth $1.8 billion

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Erdogan asked Putin to take back the S-400 missile system to rejoin the F-35 program.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Cancels Critical Air-launched HALO Hypersonic Missile Citing Cost Concerns

  • South Asia

    Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan was misinformed about F-7, poorly trained pilot was to blame for the F-7 crash

  • Americas

    L3Harris Awarded Contract to Join US Air Forces’s AN/ALQ-172 Countermeasures Program

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fires Eight Generals Over Losses in Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of L-SAM missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics And BrahMos Aerospace Directly Supplying Military Components To Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Circumventing Sanctions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A leaked document shows China’s WS-19 and WS-21 Huangshan engines underperforming compared to Chinese propaganda claims.

  • Europe

    Putin’s Prison Recruits Gone Wild In Donetsk Oblast

  • Europe

    Boeing Signs Drone Deal with Ukrainian Firm Antonov at Farnborough Airshow

  • Air Platform

    Russian Efforts To Sale Su-57E To India and UAE Failed Again

  • C4iSR

    MBDA Unveiled Spear-EW Electric Warfare Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    SEA Awarded A Contract to Supply Triple Torpedo Launcher to Philippines Navy

  • Americas

    Brazil rejects Indian-made Akash SAM, citing accuracy issues with the missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK Sign Formal Agreement To Design And Build Nuclear Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • Air Platform

    Amid Tensions with China, Australia to Acquire Two More P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Americas

    U.S.-supplied NASAMS Proved 100% Success Rate Intercepting Russian Cruise Missiles In Ukraine

  • Americas

    Boeing’s MQ-25 Autonomous Aerial Refueling Vehicle Completes First Flight

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s anti-corruption commission seized 9.7kg gold from disgraced dictator Sheikh Hasina’s lockers.

  • Europe

    Criticizing Putin: Warner boss Prigozhin said “We look like clowns”

  • Air Platform

    Japan to Manufacture Technologically Superior Weapons in Asia-Pacific Region

  • Middle East

    Egypt Orders 2 Italian FREMM Frigates for €1.2B

  • Industry

    India’s Adani Group to manufacture small arms and UAV through the joint venture with Israeli IWI and Elbit Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy commissions second Korean-built Miguel Malvar-class frigate

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

  • Europe

    A Russian commander charged for crashing Pantsir-S1 air defense system into bridge

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Air Platform

    UK-based Aeralis designing a new modular next-gen training aircraft

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