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  • [ April 10, 2026 ] Russia cannot repair and maintain 368 Antonov-manufactured aircraft due to the Ukraine war. Air Platform
  • [ April 10, 2026 ] Pakistan Navy inducted another Turkish-made MILGEM-class Corvette. Naval Platforms
  • [ April 10, 2026 ] U.S. RQ-180 Stealth Drone Offers Rare Insight into Sensors and Mission Role. Europe
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US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

April 24, 2020 GDC 0

The US Army’s UH-60V upgrade package, which enhances the “L” variant of the Sikorsky Black Hawk, has completed initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E). Part of the upgrade package, the digital cockpit system, reached IOT&E […]

Air Platform

Germany Set to Receive Super Hornet By 2025 and Retire Tornado by 2030

April 24, 2020 GDC 0

While Germany is with France and Spain jointly developing a future combat air system (FCAS), this will not arrive until the 2040s. “Therefore, there must be a bridge solution based on models available on the […]

Air Platform

The US Navy to receive F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III By The End of May

April 24, 2020 GDC 0

The US Navy (USN) is soon to receive the first Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block 3 aircraft learned GDC quoting Boeing Defense. A representative from Boeing told Jane’s on 17 April; “The two test jets […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Wants to Sale F-16V Block 70 to Asia, Africa and Latin America

April 23, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — Lockheed Martin anticipates another wave of international F-16 sales, with countries from Africa, South America and Southeast Asia among those interested in purchasing the jet, the company’s chief financial officer said Tuesday. “I […]

Air Platform

Leonardo Will Continue to Work Vertification Programme of Falco Xplorer UAV

April 23, 2020 GDC 0

The Falco Xplorer prototype made its maiden flight in January, and Leonardo is now focused on securing military certification for the unmanned platform by the end of the year learned GDC quoting Leonardo Company. Leonardo […]

Air Platform

Luftwaffe Set to Acquire 40 New Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 Aircrafts

April 22, 2020 GDC 0

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has told the US government that Berlin has given clearance for the Luftwaffe to acquire 30 Super Hornet and 15 EA-18 Growler aircraft. The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G […]

Air Platform

Germany Set to Order Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighters for Luftwaffe

April 21, 2020 GDC 0

Germany will order 45 fighter aircraft from Boeing to replace the Luftwaffe’s aging Tornado jets learned GDC quoting Der Spiegel magazine. Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer emailed her U.S. counterpart Mark Esper on Thursday to inform […]

Air Platform

The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

April 21, 2020 GDC 0

The F-15EX, an latest derivative of the US Air Force’s trusty F-15 Eagle fighter jet had its first flight test recently and demonstrated its bag of tricks with a dramatic, nearly vertical “Viking takeoff”. The flight, […]

Air Platform

Boeing’s Advanced F-15EX / F-15X Fighter Jet

April 21, 2020 GDC 0

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China’s GAIC unveils first export order for FTC-2000G AJT

April 21, 2020 GDC 0

China’s Guizhou Aviation Industries Corporation (GAIC) has received its first export order for the locally developed FTC-2000G advanced jet trainer (AJT)/light-attack aircraft. The stated-owned Xinhua News Agency reported on 19 April that the order was […]

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  • RAF Received Sixth Out of Nine P-8 Poseidon MPA

    October 30, 2021 0
    The sixth of nine Boeing P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime multi-mission aircraft (MMA) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) arrived in the United Kingdom. The Royal Air Force receives second P-8 Poseidon MPADateMarch 14, 2020RAF’s Third [...]
  • Israel intercepts hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Telaviv

    October 2, 2024 0
    This is the moment a news reporter ducked for cover while live on air as Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in a revenge blitz. Ballistic Missiles Shrapnel And Debris Destroyed 20 Israeli [...]
  • Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

    October 17, 2025 0
    Ukrainian fighter pilots are pushing the limits of Western airpower, adapting U.S.-made F-16s to the realities of a high-intensity war against Russia. Ukrainian F-16 pilots will be ready for combat sorties in JulyDateMarch 12, 2024Ukraine [...]
  • U.S. Defense Department Ordered Eight Boeing F-15EX Fighters

    July 15, 2020 0
    The Defense Department plans to spend $1.2 billion for eight Boeing-developed F-15EX fighter jets over the next three years, the company and the Air Force announced Monday, a contract that will provide a much-needed boost [...]
  • ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

    February 23, 2025 0
    Singapore-based ST Engineering has partnered with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) to set up production capability for a new 8×8 amphibious multi-purpose armored vehicle in Kazakhstan. Singaporean Defense Company ST Engineering Commences Production Of Terrex Armored [...]
  • Two Russian colonels fell out of windows and found dead

    February 7, 2025 0
    Two Russian colonels are reported to have fallen out of windows in the space of two days, adding to a growing list of high-ranking officials who have died in mysterious circumstances since Vladimir Putin’s war [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

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. […]

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Middle East

    Canada to export LAV 700 Armored Vehicles to Saudi Arabia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Abandoned Plans to Build Fifth and Sixth Aircraft Carrier

  • Central Asia

    Turkmenistan becomes as launch customer for Leonardo M-346FA light combat aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • Europe

    Russian army sergeant set off grenades on conscripts in a bid to establish authority

  • Civil Aviation

    Dassault Falcon 8X To Rival Gulfstream G7500 And G700

  • Europe

    Dassault Aviation Sets Plan B For FCAS Program If Tri-nation Fighter Project Fails

  • Europe

    Norway Scrambled F-35A to Intercept Russian Tu-142 MPA

  • Middle East

    Bahrain agrees to recognise Israel following UAE

  • Europe

    Ukrainian heavy artillery inflicts ‘hell’ on Russian lines near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-30 and Su-27 Fighter Jets Caught Fire at Lipetsk Airbase.

  • Uncategorized

    Babcock Pursuing Export Opportunity of Type 31 Frigate to Indonesia, Poland and Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    South Korean Hanwha Group Buys Daewoo Shipbuilding

  • Air Platform

    Thailand To Upgrade Gripen C/D To MS20 Standard

  • Middle East

    Israeli Mossad operatives lived, worked and prayed like Muslims for years before being activated to destroy Iran’s missile factories and anti-air missiles

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded $580 million production contract for Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Jammer

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Shot Down UAE Sponsored IL-76 Transport Aircraft Killing All Russians Aboard

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Upgrade RAAF’s Hawk Training Jets

  • Europe

    Russia Detained Director General Of Shipyard For Stealing $606,300 Repair Funds Of Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russian Navy’s Buyan-M class corvette in Lake Onega.

  • Middle East

    Emirati Shipbuilder ADSB to build four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels for Emirati Navy

  • Middle East

    Israel and the U.S. Air Force destroyed 5,500 Iranian Targets and 60 ships.

  • Defense Industry

    Malaysia Released Tender for Lead-In Light Fighter/Trainer Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Israel Gives Thumbs Up To F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Europe

    Ukraine handed over T-90M tanks and BTR-82A armored vehicles to British Intelligence agencies

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes Destroyed Four of Putin’s Choppers Worth $75 Million

  • Air Platform

    Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan using Israeli “kamikaze drones” in Nagorno-Karabakh clashes

  • Europe

    Russian arms industries vanished in the Ukraine war, corruption, tanking ruble and no export orders

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s oil depot

  • Americas

    US Navy To Build Robot Warship

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.76 Billion US Army Contracts For M142 HIMARS

  • Infantry Weapons

    Serbia Ordered HQ-22 (FK-3/KS-1C) SAM From China

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s ATACMS strike destroyed Russia’s S-400 air defense system again in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Boeing’s AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter

  • Europe

    Why Type 212CD Submarine is a pinnacle of stealth technology?

  • Central Asia

    Armenia suspends participation in Russia-led CSTO security pact

  • Air Platform

    France sends first batch of Mirage fourth-gen fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    French Air Force deployed two Rafale jets in Greek Cypriot

  • Europe

    Ukrainian F-16 shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in another humiliation for Russia

  • Europe

    Paranoid Putin sleeping in Kremlin office and using body doubles, amid fears of assassination

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan Says It Will Shot Down PRC Drones If It Enters Into ADIZ

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • Americas

    Fincantieri awarded contract to build two more Constellation-class frigates for US Navy

  • Americas

    US Air Force tests safer ejection system for new T-7A trainer jet

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