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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
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Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

February 20, 2021 GDC 0

Collins Aerospace, a unit of the Raytheon Technologies and one of the world’s largest suppliers of aerospace and defence products, has been involved in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme and is interested […]

Air Platform

The USAF Seriously Considering To Build 4.5 Generation Fighter Jets

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters or possibly a clean-sheet designed fighter like the armed variant of T-7A Redhawk. According to Aviation Week & […]

Air Platform

First Upgraded F-16V Of Hellenic Air Force Arrived At Texas

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

The first upgraded F-16 Viper of the Hellenic Air Force will land on Wednesday at the aerospace facility in Fort Worth, Texas, currently owned by the US Air Force and operated by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where, […]

Air Platform

Sikorsky Takes Defiant X Helo To NFAC Complex For Wind Tunnel Testing

February 19, 2021 GDC 0

Sikorsky-Boeing is returning to the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), located at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, in March for additional wind tunnel testing of its US Army Future Long […]

Air Platform

DARPA Awards General Atomics ‘LongShot’ Drone Demo Contract

February 17, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) “LongShot” program that aims to develop an air-launched unmanned air vehicle (UAV) that can fire multiple air-to-air weapons. The contract valued […]

Air Platform

Turkey To Upgrade F-16 Fighters To F-16V Standard

February 16, 2021 GDC 0

The move will enable Turkish military to prolong the longevity of its F-16 fleet until it will be replaced by homegrown and cutting-edge TF-X fighter jets in the 2030s. Turkey’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced on […]

Air Platform

Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDF

February 15, 2021 GDC 0

EVERETT (GDC) – The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday. This successful flight highlights an important milestone as […]

Air Platform

China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat Exercise

February 14, 2021 GDC 0

The recently concluded China-Pakistan air exercises benefited both sides, as Chinese pilots could learn from their Pakistani counterparts’ maneuvers and experiences, and China’s J-10C and J-11B fighter jets could be used to simulate India’s Rafale […]

Air Platform

Bangladesh Police Signed MoU To Buy Two Helicopters From Russia

February 13, 2021 GDC 0

Bangladesh Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russian Helicopters for the supply of two helicopters. The move comes after police officers requested to launch an air wing with a fleet of ten choppers, during […]

Air Platform

Sikorsky To Upgrade HH-60W Helicopters Of US Air Force

February 13, 2021 GDC 0

The US Air Force (USAF) is to contract Sikorsky to upgrade its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter to improve on the 2012 requirements baseline. The USAF is to contract Sikorsky […]

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  • RAN SEA5000 Hunter-class FFG Project Is On Track Despite COVID19

    June 3, 2020 0
    The SEA 5000 Phase 1 Hunter Class Frigate Project is one of the largest projects being undertaken by Defense, second only to the SEA 1000 Attack Class Submarine Project. It will provide nine anti-submarine warfare [...]
  • Keel laid for Brazilian Navy’s first Tamandaré-class frigate

    December 11, 2023 0
    The Brazilian Navy and Águas Azuis, a special purpose entity (SPE) formed by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, laid the keel for the first Tamandaré-class frigate. Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important [...]
  • China Sends Type 99A Tank To Glawan Valley: Reports

    February 28, 2021 0
    The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed its most powerful tank, the Type 99A, in the high-altitude border frontier at Karakoram Mountain, with supplies to celebrate the Spring Festival arriving in the hands of [...]
  • Ukraine War: U.S. Arms Makers Dominated Dubai Air Show As Failed To Conclude A Single Sale

    November 23, 2023 0
    U.S. arms makers dominated last week’s Dubai Airshow, as Russia failed to report a single sale, with one executive claiming the country had been sidelined from the exhibition’s main pavilion. Rostec Releases More Photos of [...]
  • Russian Military’s 25 Generals and 60 High-ranking Commanders Killed In Ukraine War

    May 22, 2023 0
    Russian Pravda has reported that the latest update from British Defence Intelligence indicates that at least six Russian commanders and three Generals have been dismissed since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine. Another 25 [...]
  • RAN, JMSDF, Royal Navy and US Navy Could Soon Face Chinese Type 055 Destroyer

    July 18, 2020 0
    According to some pictures released on the Chinese social media Weibo, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is preparing to deploy a new, heavily armed Type 055 destroyer intended to offer sea attack, air defenses [...]
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

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • Industry

    Turkish defense industry continues to boosting its capabilities

  • Europe

    Russia wasted 110,000 lives and $50 billion worth of military hardware in the Ukraine Invasion, achieved nothing

  • Cruise Missiles

    Australia purchased 220 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Americas

    What Attributes Make A Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet?

  • Europe

    Russians Made the Kherson Oblast ‘City Of Death’ As They Flee Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Middle East

    Qatar has ordered Hamas to leave Doha on U.S. request

  • Europe

    Armenia destroyed T-90S tank of Azerbaijani Army

  • Naval Weapons

    Which cruise missiles have precision strike capability, Tomahawk or Kalibr?

  • Europe

    France’s Weapons Exports Jumped 72 Percent in 2015-2019

  • Air Platform

    Spain Purchases Turkish-made 30 Hurjet Advanced Jet Trainers

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s New Concept Fighter Looks Like Delta-wing Gripen

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Defense Giant Forged Partnerships On Defense Projects

  • South Asia

    Turkish Rocketsan Delivers Food Aid To Covid Hit Bangladesh

  • Air Platform

    Boeing-Saab T-7A RedHawk completes first inverted flight

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin Survived An Assassination Attempt, Reports NY Times

  • Air Platform

    Greece to Receive First Rafale Jets on January 19

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Deploys AT-6 Close Air Support Aircraft to Cambodian Border

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy’s forward posture strategy in Malacca Straits

  • Air Platform

    Russia postponed delivery of Su-57 to Russian Aerospace Force (VKS) until 2025

  • Americas

    NATO Link 16 data link that shaped the operation Epic Fury during the Iran War.

  • Cruise Missiles

    US Deploys Tomahawk Long-range cruise missiles in Germany

  • Air Platform

    Loss of Sukhoi Su-57 in Ukraine war would be death blow to Russia’s collapsing aerospace industry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Marines Speak Japanese Language During Exercises With JSDF

  • Europe

    Incompetent Russian military sent elite Spetsnaz forces to fight conventional war, Ukraine killed them all

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cancels Qatari Mirage 2000 order amid corruption allegations

  • South Asia

    British Government Launched Corruption Probe into Bangladeshi-origin British MP Tulip Siddiq’s Alleged Involvement in Rooppur Nuclear Powerplant and Arms Dealing with Russia

  • Europe

    Turkey Unveils Aipar Unmanned Ground Vehicle(UGV)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia And UK Signed MoU To Build Frigates For RAN

  • Africa

    Turkish Dearsan lays keel of first of two OPVs for Nigeria

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia, USA to co-produce missiles and rockets, will conduct hypersonic experiments

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers Mid-range Capability System To U.S. Army

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Buy 40 New F-16V Jets And Upgrade 79 F-16 Fighter Jets

  • C4iSR

    Defeating the S-400 Triumf is not rocket science but SEAD science

  • Europe

    Turkey Confirms Delivery Of Bayraktar TB2 To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    India cleared military maintenance contract worth $7.6 billion.

  • Air Platform

    Thailand develops new hand-launched T-Eagle III mini unmanned aerial system

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send 18 155mm M109 Paladin Howitzers To Ukraine

  • South Asia

    India sent troops and equipment to the disputed border with China

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin sends F-35A for evaluation by Finish HX programme

  • Air Platform

    Israeli sensors and electronic warfare suite that makes F-35I Adir a superior stealth jet compared to Saudi and Qatari F-35.

  • Europe

    Germany’s armed forces to receive next-gen HUSAR reconnaissance drones

  • Europe

    Slovakia And Finland To Jointly Develop Armored Combat Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How China Influenced Military Coup In Myanmar?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defense Department cancels US Marines annual training deployment to northern territory Australia amid COVID19 concerns

  • Europe

    Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, IRIS-T, armored vehicles and howitzers

  • Defense Industry

    Sweden Resumes Arms Exports To Turkey After NATO Application

  • Europe

    Portugal Donates M113 Armored Personnel Carrier To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia retreats all fighter jets from the Crimean airbase, amid Ukraine’s F-16 arrival

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