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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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  • Facebook’s parent company Meta bans Russian state media outlets for spreading disinformation and propaganda

    September 19, 2024 0
    Meta threat reports indicate Russia has been the leading source of covert influence campaigns disrupted at the social networking giant’s platform. Meta said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the [...]
  • CIVMEC starts construction on new submarine rescue facility for RAN

    June 4, 2020 0
    Work is underway on a new submarine rescue facility in Western Australia that will help vessels stranded in emergency situations. The $12.5 million project in Henderson, south of Perth, will replace the Australian Defence Force’s [...]
  • Philippines to purchase three new C-130J transport aircraft

    October 26, 2023 0
    The Philippine government has greenlit plans to acquire three new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports. The three aircraft will be delivered to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) from July 2026, says the Philippines’ Department of [...]
  • Keel Laid For French Navy’s Support Ship

    February 13, 2021 0
    The keel laying of the forward section of future Jacques Chevallier, the first of four logistic support ships (LSSs) being built under the FLOTLOG program for the French Navy, took place at Fincantieri’s Castellammare di [...]
  • South Korea To Buy 20 More F-35A Stealth Jets

    July 25, 2022 0
    A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of 20 more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s preemptive strike strategy Kill Chain, meant to counter North [...]
  • Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

    June 18, 2020 0
    A researcher from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month while attempting to depart from the US after he was found to have lied on his visa [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Shot Down Five Su-30s and One Mi-28N Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Ethnic Armies ‘Three Brotherhood’ Seized Control of Shan State Bordering with China

  • Africa

    Israel, Chad renew diplomatic relations that were severed in 1972

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Air Force Hunts for New Fighter jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    Serbia’s MTI tests RLN-IC/170 short-range surface-to-air missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan Signs Defense Pact

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • Africa

    Nigeria purchases 24 M-346FA fighter jets after grounding Chinese-made JF-17 blunder fighter jets.

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K Dud, Trials Rafale M On INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton Touch Down In Australia

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Industries has delivered USS Tripoli (LHA 7) to U.S. Navy

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroyed four Msta howitzers in four perfect shots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Norwegian Telenor exits Myanmar after the military coup

  • Europe

    Russia relocates all military assets from Chinese border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    British Army Flying The Most Advanced AH-64E Apache Helicopters

  • Naval Weapons

    The Kalibr Cruise Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands Refused To Refuel U.S. Coast Guard Vessel

  • Middle East

    Disappearance Of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Prompted Speculation That Israeli Air Strikes Killed Sinwar And His Family On August 1

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks Russian intelligence headquarters

  • Africa

    U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide Engineering Supports for US Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile–Nuclear Program

  • Industry

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

  • Loitering Munitions

    Rafael unveils Storm Shield EW suite to protect UAVs in contested environments.

  • Europe

    Ukraine provides evidence of Western tech in Russian weapons

  • Americas

    U.S. Army to Purchase 857 THAAD Interceptors to Boost Indo-Pacific Deterrence.

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers composite mast for Finish navy’s Pohjanmaa-class corvettes

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Americas

    Great Britain Blocks 12 JF-17 Thunder Sale To Argentina

  • Air Platform

    Turkey wants to rejoin F-35 program under Trump Administration

  • South Asia

    Japan to sign security pact with Bangladesh.

  • Naval Platforms

    Amid China tensions, India to build third aircraft carrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian industry started maintaining US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine as part of AUKUS agreement

  • South Asia

    India’s Russian-made Mi-17V5 Chopper Crashes, General Bipin Rawat Killed

  • Europe

    Belarus Cozzies Up With Turkey, A Snab To Russia

  • South Asia

    Trump administration set to launch drone facility in Bangladesh to strengthen Bangladesh army and navy.

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan, Armenia open up for commerce and trade

  • Europe

    Cancer Riddled Vlad Cancels Annual Press Conference First-time In Ten Years

  • South Asia

    U.S. Denies Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Delusional Sheikh Hasina’s Claim that U.S. Organized Student Protests in Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles fired at Kerch bridge

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy Strikes Iran’s Command, Control and Surveillance Sites in Tehran.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    British Raven surface-to-air missile downs Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin launches LCS 29, the future USS Beloit

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s single Bradley infantry fighting vehicles destroyed column of Russian MT-LB armored vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s MGM-140 ATACMS missile perfectly exploits Russia’s S-400 Triumf’s 92N6E multi-function radar

  • Defense Industry

    Serbia Plans To Buy New Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Uragan 9P140 rocket launchers

  • Middle East

    The F-35 stealth fighter made its combat debut in Syria

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