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Air Platform

Boeing trials F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft

June 7, 2020 GDC 0

According to a Tweet released by Boeing Defense on June 4, 2020, the new generation F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III fighter aircraft has conducted its first flying test and Boeing expects to deliver the first […]

Americas

US Navy to commission Super Hornet Block III into service

May 23, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing will begin integrating Block III Super Hornets multi-role strike fighter into U.S. Navy aircraft carrier fleets, according to a statement released by Boeing Defense on 15 May. The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet is […]

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

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 […]

C4iSR

Link 16 Airborne Terminal Technology And Data Net Systems

April 20, 2020 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Hongdu L-15/JL-15 Falcon advanced trainer/light attack aircraft

March 15, 2020 GDC 0

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Europe

Swiss Air 2030: Second RFP has been issued to the manufacturers of fighter aircraft

February 20, 2020 GDC 0

On January 2020, armasuisse has issued the second request for proposal for new fighter aircraft to the government authorities where the four potential suppliers are located: Germany (Airbus Eurofighter), France (Dassault Rafale) and the USA […]

Air-Launched Weapons

LRASM: A Long-range, precision-guided, anti-ship stand-off missile

February 5, 2020 GDC 0

LRASM is designed to detect and destroy specific targets within groups of ships by employing technologies that reduce dependence on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, network links and GPS navigation in electronic warfare environments. […]

Europe

Finland’s HX Programme’s Fighter Jet Comparison

February 2, 2020 GDC 0

Finland’s HX fighter programme to replace the Finnish Air Force’s F/A-18 C/D Hornet has entered its evaluation phase with the country set to evaluate entrants from Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin and Saab ahead […]

Europe

Germany Selects Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet to Replace Aging Tornado

October 8, 2019 GDC 0

Since 2017, the German government has been actively looking to replace its aging fleet of Panavia Tornado aircraft to fulfill NATO commitment of strategic Nuclear missions. The Tornado aircraft that entered service in the 1970s […]

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  • Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

    November 25, 2021 0
    The Indonesia Ministry of Defense on Thursday placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. French DGA Takes Delivery of A400M Capable of Automatic Low Altitude Flight, Releasing ParatroopersDateApril [...]
  • Saab GlobalEye: A True Multi-domain Battlespace Management Solutions

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  • Cargo Terminal Fire, Now Metro Rail Bearing Fell Apart: Bangladesh’s DGFI Spy Agency Caught Off-Guard by Indian RAW’s Sabotage Operations Inside Bangladesh.

    October 29, 2025 0
    Experts and metro officials say the bearing pad that fell at Farmgate on Sunday does not appear to have failed due to wear. Instead, it may be the result of design or construction defects in [...]
  • Colombia purchases undisclosed number of Gripen E, Peru next in line to purchase Gripen

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  • Russia lined up 165 soldiers to parade in front of Major General Oleg Moiseev, then Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed everyone

    February 21, 2024 0
    Putin has suffered a devastating blow when as a US-made HIMARS missile blasted 65 soldiers after they were lining up for a parade. US Army Deploys HIMARS Near CrimeaDateApril 15, 2021Ukraine’s HIMARS Strikes Killed 200 [...]
  • Russia Lost 93% Arms Export Orders Due To Poor Performance Of Its Military Hardware In Ukraine War

    December 8, 2024 0
    Exports of Russian weapons will have dropped by 93 percent in three years by the end of 2024, a defense policy expert has found. The country’s arms exports have been falling since its President Vladimir [...]
Infantry Weapons

Elbit Systems PULS Rocket Artillery Precision, Modular and Universal Launching System for Battlefield Dominance.

April 28, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Test Fires Extended-range GMLRS

  • Air Platform

    Philippine wants to buy T129 but Turkey can’t get an export license

  • Europe

    Sweden conducted the first tests with the Saab Lightweight Torpedo (SLWT) from a corvette and a submarine

  • Americas

    USS Zumwalt destroyers first to receive hypersonic missiles under new deal

  • C4iSR

    Australian Bushmasters To Receive Electronic Warfare Capability

  • Americas

    Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse Engineer Its Technology?

  • Europe

    Brazil’s Tamandare-class frigate project marks important milestone

  • Europe

    U.S. To Send Eight More HIMARS System To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Launched New Domestically-built Frigate.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Purchased Two Scorpene-Class Submarines From France

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine received Hydra 70 unguided rockets worth $300 million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Kaushik Sinha Admits HAL Tejas is a Complete Failure.

  • Air Platform

    Poland Purchases 48 FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft From South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s first fighter jet KAAN conducts maiden test flight

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s $100 million Nebo-SVU VHF radar

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missiles shoot down two more Su-34 fighter bombers in just a day

  • Defense Industry

    UAC Failed To Score An Export Customer For IL-112V Transport Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • Industry

    Singaporean Defense Industries

  • Air Platform

    Philippines ordered six Turkish T-129 Helicopters worth $270 million

  • Land Platform

    Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

  • Americas

    Tom Cruise Received US Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award For His Role in Top Gun Movie

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops sever Russian supply lines in the Kursk region

  • Europe

    British Army Tests Lighter Javelin Missile Launch System at Record Range of 4km

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Used Bayraktar TB2 Drone To Strike In Donbass

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Developed and Exported Modern Air-to-surface Missiles

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean LIG Nex1 Unveils Sea Sword USV

  • Air Platform

    Portuguese Super Lynx Helicopter Delivery Delayed To 2021

  • Air Platform

    India Likely to Order 31 Rafale-M After 114 Rafale Orders.

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Announced $9 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Turns to The West For Defense and Security Needs

  • Uncategorized

    Aero India: Indian Company Demonstrates BMP II Sarath Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Anka-3 Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Starts Maiden Flight

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy commissions two new Type 054 A/P frigates

  • C4iSR

    Exposed! Sukhoi Su-57’s X-band N036 Byelka And N036L L Band Radars Are Not What You Think?

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Awarded $4.9 Billion Contract To Develop Next-gen Adaptive Engines

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FPV drones destroyed Russia’s T-80BV battle tank

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US State Department approves weapons, sensors and missiles to Taiwan worth $1.8 billion

  • South Asia

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pressed President Joe Biden to Go Easy on Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Allowing Hasina to Kill Thousands of Civilians

  • Europe

    Damen, Thales signed a contract to build four Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

  • Europe

    President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Lieutenant General Yuri Sodol amid accusations of incompetence

  • Europe

    Lithuania To Purchase 18 Nexter CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers From France

  • Europe

    Ukrainian TB2 drone destroys Russian ammo store in Snake Island

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Europe

    Turkey is focused on joining the BRICS economic alliance

  • Air Platform

    U.S. pledged to expedite delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Australian Army

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