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Air Platform

Philippines purchases additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.

February 10, 2026 GDC 0

The Philippine Air Force has been confirmed as the customer behind an undisclosed order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced on February 3 at the Singapore Airshow. The […]

Africa

U.S. State Department approved precision-guided munitions to Nigeria

August 23, 2025 GDC 0

On August 13, 2025, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. State Department had approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria of precision-guided munitions, rockets, and related support valued at […]

Air Platform

Panama purchases A-29 light combat aircraft amid Trump tensions

March 15, 2025 GDC 0

The C295 and Super Tucano deals for its National Aeronaval Service were approved as part of an emergency procedure by the government on 11 March. The Panama government has given the greenlight for the purchase […]

Africa

Nigerian Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

September 2, 2021 GDC 0

The Nigerian Air Force inducted A-29 Super Tucano aircraft it signed a contract for four years ago, on August 31. The induction ceremony was hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the […]

Central Asia

Taliban Could Sell Captured A-29, C-130 and UH-60 Aircraft To China, Report

August 20, 2021 GDC 0

Once the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul and airfield in Kandahar, it captured a large number of military helicopters such as U.S.-made Black Hawks and Soviet-made Mi-17s, reported Defense News. The Afghan air […]

Central Asia

Taliban Seized Massive Weapons Cache, Received Supplies From Pakistan

August 16, 2021 GDC 0

The United States spent billions supplying the Afghan military with the tools to defeat the Taliban, but the rapid capitulation of the armed forces means that weaponry is now fueling the insurgents’ astonishing battlefield successes. […]

South Asia

Afghan Air Force To Fight Back Against Taliban Insurgents Using A-29, AC-208 And Black Hawks

July 11, 2021 GDC 0

If you think beating back a resurgent Taliban is hard, try doing it while fixing a broken helicopter over Zoom. Biden is betting big on Afghanistan’s air force. The Biden administration requested $3.3 billion to […]

  • Philippines fixes airstrip on South China Sea island

    June 25, 2020 0
    MANILA (GDC) — Philippines on Tuesday said it completed the construction of a beaching ramp on Thitu Island in the South China Sea, allowing it to proceed with runway repairs. A Filipino soldier patrols the shores [...]
  • French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate kicks off sea trials

    December 21, 2024 0
    French shipbuilder Naval Group has unveiled that the French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate (FDI), Amiral Ronarc’h, has started sea trials. France’s FDI Frigate Will Accommodate 32 Aster 30 Missiles.DateNovember 6, 2025Hellenic Navy’s HS Kimon [...]
  • Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy

    June 4, 2024 0
    The transfer of HMAS Anzac would improve force projection and maritime security for the receiving Philippines Navy. Its long-range capabilities are ideal for extensive patrols and crucial for securing territorial waters and exclusive economic zones [...]
  • Former Iranian Official Confirmed Iran Wants to Build Nuclear Bomb, Iran Cannot Be Trusted with Enriched Uranium.

    April 21, 2026 0
    Recent, intensified attacks by Iran on Gulf nations have exacerbated international concerns that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cannot be trusted with enriched uranium. Reports indicate Iran is producing 60% enriched uranium and has [...]
  • Turkiye Delivers T129 Attack Helicopters to Somalian Army

    June 9, 2025 0
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  • U.S. State Department approves $660 million hellfire missiles to Israel

    February 12, 2025 0
    The Trump administration has approved a potential $660 million sale of AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles to Israel, reinforcing U.S. commitment to its key Middle Eastern ally. The State Department confirmed the approval, and the Defense [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Middle East

    Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-bomber Fly-in Syria Using American GPS

  • Middle East

    China’s Y-20 transport aircraft delivers weapons and tunnel boring equipments to Iran under an $8 billion gold-for-weapons deal.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Unveils New Hypersonic Aircraft Concept

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation are directly involved in the refurbishment and new build of Russia’s Su-35, Su-34 and Su-57 aircraft

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Poorly Maintained Russia’s S-24 Fencer Crashed In Ukraine

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Europe

    The Netherlands to extend the life of Walrus class submarines

  • Air Platform

    U.S. agrees to sale 40 F-16V fighter jets to Turkey after Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid

  • C4iSR

    Analysis: A Modern Integrated Air Defense Systems

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves AH-64E Apache Helicopters For Kuwait

  • Europe

    Ukraine laid foundations for greater air and sea drones warfare against Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine launches its biggest drone attack on Russian Rosneft’s fourth-largest oil refinery

  • Europe

    Czech Republic Buys CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan Bought Israeli Iron Dome Missile System

  • Americas

    Boeing delivers 100th P-8A Poseidon to US Navy

  • Air Platform

    France to invest $15 billion in Rafale F5 and FCAS fighter jets programs

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine just blew up Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile in occupied Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CNS Kaifeng Enters Service With PLA Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Australia begins construction of six Cape-class OPV

  • Air Platform

    Why Su-57E is A $100 Million Dud?

  • C4iSR

    China unveils new KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Australian Army Ordered More Thales EF88 Rifles

  • Air Platform

    Indian Navy Received Tenth P-8I Neptune Marine Patrol Aircraft

  • Defense Industry

    Germany To Invest €17 Billion In Air Defense System

  • South Asia

    Rohingya whips Bangladeshi troop after a troop sexually assaulted a woman

  • Europe

    Lithuania Asked Belarus to Clarify Accidents At Rosatom-made Nuclear Power Plant

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha to supply combat systems for the Philippine Navy’s new corvette

  • Air Platform

    Portugal negotiating with Saab to acquire Gripen E/F to replace ageing F-16

  • Americas

    Babcock and HHI partnered to develop patrol submarines for Canada

  • Europe

    St Petersburg Bomb Blast Kills Putin’s Propagandist Vladlen Tatarsky

  • Air Platform

    Bulgaria Plans To Buy Saab Gripen Fighter Jets To Replace Ageing MiG-29

  • Europe

    Russia lost 400 tanks and 500 supply vehicles in Avdiivka to gain a few kilometers

  • South Asia

    Panicked India deploys S-400 missile system and Rafale fighter jets near Bangladesh, which has no meaningful Air Force

  • Europe

    Türkiye launches the sixth Istanbul-class frigate, TCG Karadeniz, at Sedef Shipyard.

  • Air Platform

    Will China Develop J-10D With Advanced Technology?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian MiG-29 And Su-27 Escort American B1B Lancer Bomber Over Black Sea

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad signs decree for second conscription of 147,000 men

  • Europe

    Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile systems destroyed worth $2 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Koreans were told that they were going for training in the Kursk region

  • Industry

    AMRA Submits Proposals For RAN’s Magnetic Treatment Facility

  • Middle East

    Israeli forces cut off north Gaza to isolate Hamas as Palestinian death toll passes 10,000

  • Europe

    Putin’s Ally Serbia Made U-tern On Political And Military Relationships With Russia Over Ukraine War

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Air Force Purchasing Add-on Seeker For Ukraine’s JDAM-ER

  • Europe

    Poland orders more Krab self-propelled howitzers

  • Americas

    Pentagon considers sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East for Trump amid the Iran war.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks destroyed three S-300 surface-to-air missile launchers

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber 50km From Front Line

  • Middle East

    Leonardo to Provide Naval Operations Center For Qatari Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh needs to sign GSOMIA and ACSA with the U.S. as pro-Indian Sheikh Hasina left the country

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