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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 […]

  • Russia says two of its commanders killed as Kyiv wages Bakhmut offensive

    May 20, 2023 0
    Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that two of its military commanders were killed in eastern Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces renewed efforts to break through Russian defences in the embattled city of Bakhmut. Ukraine killed [...]
  • Ukrainian Engineers To Retrofit Sea Sparrow Missiles Onto Buk Launchers

    January 14, 2023 0
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  • Italy Procures Five F-35A and One F-35B Jets for $368.2M

    June 13, 2020 0
    The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract $368.2 million to produce five F-35A fighters and an F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) jet. “Lockheed Martin is awarded a $368.2 million contract modification. This modification provides [...]
  • Turkey, Russia Failed To Conclude Negotiation Of Second Batch of S-400 SAM

    February 9, 2021 0
    Turkey will not receive the technology of technology for the production of the S-400 air defense system in Turkey and will not procure the second set of weapons. Turkey Actively Studying S-400 Air Defense System [...]
  • Saudi Arabia Asks to Join British, Italian and Japanese Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Project

    January 3, 2024 0
    Saudi Arabia has asked the UK, Japan and Italy to be made a full partner in their joint effort to build the next generation of fighter jets, in a move backed by the British government. [...]
  • Ukrainian Anti-air Missile Downed Russian Su-34 Bomber In Kharkiv Region

    June 13, 2022 0
    The anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have shot down Russia’s Su-34 bomber aircraft in Kharkiv Region. Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomberDateMay 19, 2022Ukraine Shoot Down [...]
Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up a large ammo depot in Russia

  • Europe

    Royal Navy boost destroyer’s lethality with new Sea Ceptor missiles

  • Americas

    US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

  • Europe

    Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    India’s DRDO developed 155mm howitzer ammo exploded inside gun turret

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7 Crashed into Milestone School Attributed to Pilot Error, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Reported.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine received Saab ASC 890 airborne surveillance aircraft.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Aselsan to Deliver TOLUN Miniature Bombs to the Turkish Air Force

  • Europe

    Sweden reveals how Ukrainian crews were trained to use CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • Europe

    The long-awaited Turkish Altay main battle tanks enter mass production.

  • Americas

    Pentagon seeks counter-drone system that’s safe for civilians

  • Americas

    U.S. Considers Supplying Tomahawk Long-range Cruise Missile to Ukraine.

  • Africa

    Sudan’s Army Destroyed Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.

  • Americas

    Italian Navy’s Submarine Showcases Swimmer Delivery Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    F-15QA Ababil: Boeing Delivers the Most Technologically Advanced Fighter Jets to Qatar

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Missiles Sales To Belgium, Switzerland And Lithuania

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Investigation Finds Russia’s Kartograf Drone Fitted With American, Japanese and German Components

  • Middle East

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia to Sign an Agreement to Resolve Bitter Disputes

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant Compound Helicopter is Undergoing Flight Tests for US Army

  • Europe

    Russia’s astounding number of military hardware losses in Avdiivka will haunt Putin’s forces next year

  • Air Platform

    US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

  • Europe

    Russian navy is completely inactive in the Ukraine war except occasionally launching Kalibr missiles from Sevastopol

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Starts Series Production Of KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 100A tank is another propaganda advantage for the Chinese army.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Zarb Anti-ship Missile
    Infantry Weapons

    Pakistan’s Zarb (Blow) Anti-ship Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems unveils smart factory that will build the Tempest fighter

  • South Asia

    DW News Exposes Cover Up Of Illegal Torture, Extra-judicial Killings And Disappearance Of Citizens By Bangladeshi DGFI And RAB

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Don’t Fight A Fighter Jet Armed With Meteor BVRAAM. You Can’t Win, Swedish Flight Engineer’s Advice

  • Defense Industry

    Russia Swallows Its Pride, Asks Turkey To Construct Floating Dry Dock For Russia

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How China Influenced Military Coup In Myanmar?

  • Europe

    Turkiye new armed USV ‘SALVO’ passes initial firing trials

  • Europe

    Russia Purchased Iranian-made Soldier’s Gear, Bulletproof Vests, Clothing And KL7.62 Assault Rifles

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall offers SILAM High Mobility Rocket Launcher System to Spain.

  • Europe

    Russia Left Behind Treasure Trove Of Ammunition In Kherson

  • Middle East

    Turkish Anadolu Shipyard Delivered “Al Doha” OPV To Qatar Navy

  • Naval Platforms

    Bye Bye MiG-29K Dud, India Negotiating With France To Buy Rafale M Naval Aircraft

  • Americas

    AeroVironment Awarded $86.4 Million Contract To Produce RQ-20B Drones For US Army

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia plans to purchase KF-21 Boramae fighter jets to retire Su-30MKM fighters.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Greece considers donating S-300PMU and Tor-M1 missile to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russian Su-34 fighter bomber over Kursk region

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan develops new armored combat vehicle

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Cluster Bombs Will Help Ukraine Retake Bakhmut and Shorten Trench Warfare in Donbas Region

  • Air Platform

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

  • Industry

    Boeing Secured $800 Million Contract To Support Qatari F-15QA Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

  • Air Platform

    MAF to fly Su-30SM2 with a new engine

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