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  • [ April 15, 2026 ] China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran. Infantry Weapons
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower. Europe
  • [ April 15, 2026 ] Pakistan warned the IRGC that it cannot fend off the U.S./Israel air strikes using Chinese-made anti-air missiles.   Middle East
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Rheinmetall unveils hybrid tank and air defense system

September 6, 2024 GDC 0

Rheinmetall, the German defense giant, has introduced a groundbreaking hybrid of the Pz.87 tank (a Swiss variant of the Leopard 2) and the Skyranger 35 air defense turret at Eurosatory 2024. This innovative system represents […]

Europe

Raytheon Offers Boosterless SkyCeptor Missiles for Poland’s Air Defense System

September 16, 2021 GDC 0

Raytheon Company is offering a boosterless version of its SkyCeptor interceptor to Poland to fulfill the country’s Narew short-range and Wisla medium-range air defense requirements. SkyCeptor defeats short- to medium-range ballistic and cruise missiles and […]

Europe

Rheinmetall To Bid For Future German Air Defense System

April 4, 2021 GDC 0

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has assembled a team with Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG of Überlingen and Hensoldt Sensors GmbH of Taufkirchen to cooperate in a special partnership known as an “Arbeitsgemeinschaft” (ARGE). Under […]

Europe

Eurosam Signs Contract to Develop Next- Gen SAMP/T Air Defence Systems

March 30, 2021 GDC 0

The Franco-Italian consortium, Eurosam has signed a contract with the European Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (known by its French acronym- OCCAR) to develop the next generation SAMP/T Air Defence System (ADS). The SAMP/T is […]

Europe

Turkey excels Russian military personnel accessing S-400 system in Turkish bases

May 9, 2020 GDC 0

Previously, GDC published reports that Turkey being a NATO member granted access to Russian military experts to Turkish military bases where S-400 was stored. Since the report was in public domain, Turkey now closed access […]

Europe

Serbian Army Puts Pantsir-S2 Short-range Air Defense System in Service

May 8, 2020 GDC 0

In March 2020, Serbian President Alexandar Vucic has announced that Russia has completed the deliveries of the Pantsir-S1 (NATO reporting name: SA-22 Greyhound) self-propelled anti-aircraft gun-missile (SPAAGM) systems to Serbia. According to our analysis of pictures released on […]

Europe

Turkey Discloses Further Problems With Russian-made S-400 Air Defense System

April 21, 2020 GDC 0

Turkey faces multitudes of technical glitches, defects and performance issues with the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems learned GDC quoting Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah. The performance issues and defects are significant enough for Turkish President […]

  • Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

    January 1, 2026 0
    Saab has received an order from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for RBS 70 Bolide missiles valued at $325 million. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2032. Saab receivesRBS70 NG MSHORAD [...]
  • North Korea Agreed To Supply Half Of Its Ammunition To Russia After Ukraine Blew Up Russia’s Largest Ammunition Warehouse

    October 16, 2024 0
    North Korea is providing up to half of the artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine. Experts warn of growing cooperation, including potential transfers of advanced weapons systems. North Korea has supplied Russia with 3 [...]
  • Japan Prepares For F-35B STOVL Aircraft’s Carrier Operations

    January 29, 2024 0
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  • Turkey Purchased Six Prototype KAAN fighter Jets

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  • South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

    December 4, 2024 0
    Troops were seen trying to enter the South Korean parliament on Tuesday (3 December) after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address that slammed domestic political opponents and sent shockwaves [...]
  • Iran Hijacked Six Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman

    August 4, 2021 0
    Iranian-backed forces are believed to have seized four oil tankers in the Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, three maritime security sources said, after Britain’s maritime trade agency reported a “potential hijack” [...]
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 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

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 […]

  • Americas

    President Trump Ordered Pentagon to Start Nuclear Weapons Tests.

  • Europe

    Ukraine captures more Russian territory in a week than Russia captured Ukraine’s territory in eight months

  • Europe

    Ukraine Claimed That It Shot Down Russian Su-34 and Su-25 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    Russia and Iran want a prolonged war in the Middle East as Israeli death toll rises to 2,500

  • Africa

    Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received Eight Archer Howitzers From Sweden

  • Europe

    Turkiye backs Sweden and Finland in Joining the NATO

  • Middle East

    UAE Buys 22% States At Israeli Tamar Gas Field

  • South Asia

    India wants to purchase 114 Rafale F5 fighter jets amid tensions with Bangladesh and Pakistan.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    H&B Awarded Contract Support AUKUS Submarine’s Supply Chain

  • South Asia

    Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir Skirmish

  • Air Platform

    Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    2019-2020 Defense Budget of China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand

  • Middle East

    Iran Consider Supplying Shahed-136 To Hezbullah, Israel Should Consider Supplying Ukraine With Missiles And Drones

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin To Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, Strengthening Position As Leading Provider Of Technologies

  • Americas

    Epirus shows its drone-killing HPM phased array microwave weapon in action

  • Europe

    Russia sent three MiG-29 to Armenia

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Black Sea Port

  • South Asia

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

  • Middle East

    The UAE Ordered 50 F-35A Stealth Jets And 18 MQ-9B Drones Worth $23 Billion

  • South Asia

    Drenched in Blood: Bangladesh Army, BGB and Police Shoot Bangladeshi Student Protesters in Point Blank

  • Americas

    Donald Trump Vulnerable to Vladimir Putin’s Blackmail Due to Trump’s Sex Tape in Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Taiwan receives Harpoon land-based missile systems

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Approves Sale of 54 AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles to Singapore for $133 Million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine offers $2 million cash to Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with Kinzhal missile

  • Land Platform

    BAE Systems delayed delivery of armored vehicles due to COVID-19

  • Middle East

    Israel And Bahrain Formally Establish Diplomatic Relations

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Light Weight Howitzers In India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Bans Arms Export To Myanmar Junta

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Treasure Trove Of Ammunition In Kherson

  • Air Platform

    AI & ML: US Air Force’s B-21 Raider Takes Technology One Step Ahead

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea Defence Personnel Completes Australian Aviation Medicine Training Course

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $192 Million Sustainment Contract For Australian Navy’s Aegis Destroyer

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Resumes Delivery Of Rafale F3R To French Air Force

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation Offers Falcon 10X As Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare Systems (MAWS)

  • Air Platform

    Sukhoi Cannot Manufacture Su-30 and Su-35 Fighter Jets Due to Material Shortages: Report

  • Europe

    Germany lifts embargo on Pandur II armored combat vehicles for Philippines

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Hungary boosts air defense capability with NASAMS anti-air system

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Announced $9 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With India

  • South Asia

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

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Awarded Contract To Supply EW Suite And Guns for Philippines

  • Naval Platforms

    Dassault Aviation delivered third ATL2 MPA to French DPA

  • Europe

    Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed four Tu-160 Blackjack bombers at Engels-2 air base in Saratov region

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine successfully hit Russia with demestically developed ballistic missile

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Alpha Unit Has Destroyed 15 Russian Aircraft Including Su-30, Su-34, MiG-31 and An-26.

  • Air Platform

    T929 Atak 2 Helicopter: Turkish Advanced Heavy Attack Helicopter

  • Weapons

    Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) missile systems

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