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Airbus Announced New Consortium to Develop New Sixth-generation Fighter after FCAS Collapsed.

June 15, 2026 GDC 0

After the FCAS programme’s collapse, Airbus Defence announced the Team Gen 6 consortium led by Germany, with contributions from the Spanish industry. ILA 2026 exhibition hosted the first divergence from the FCAS programme following the […]

Europe

New Tension Begins Between Dassault Aviation and Airbus on EuroDrone UCAV Project.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Dassault Aviation is seeking compensation from Airbus over procurement changes ‌to the delayed Eurodrone programme, three people familiar with the matter said, inflaming tensions after the collapse of their joint fighter jet project as Europe […]

Air Platform

Germany’s Airbus Asks Sweden’s Saab to Jointly Develop Sixth-generation Fighter Jet.

June 13, 2026 GDC 0

Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden’s Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German fighter programme reshapes European defence alliances, ​three people familiar with the matter said. Teaming up on warfare […]

Air Platform

Royal Thai Navy acquired two Airbus C295 surveillance aircraft.

June 4, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and search-and-rescue missions, in addition to logistics operations for Thailand. This order follows the recent contract […]

Air Platform

Iraq Received Two H225M Caracal Medium-lift Helicopters

May 6, 2025 GDC 0

Iraq has received two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter deal signed last year. The helicopters were delivered to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense in Baghdad and are scheduled to […]

Air Platform

Airbus Unveils French Army’s NH90 Caïman Special Operations Helicopter Prototype

April 5, 2025 GDC 0

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle. The aircraft is part of Paris’ efforts to integrate next-generation capabilities into […]

Defense Industry

European Union Will Spend $867 Billion on Collective Security and Decoupling American Companies from Europe

March 27, 2025 GDC 0

As Europe plans to pour billions of dollars into defense, many regional leaders are pushing for the money to be spent locally — but some market watchers say it’s inevitable that U.S. companies will benefit […]

Air Platform

Airbus Officially Asked Germany’s Bundestag to Cancel Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets Contract

March 20, 2025 GDC 0

An official representing workers at European giant Airbus’s defence unit in Germany has called on the nation’s new government to cancel an order for the Lockheed Martin F-35A, amid geopolitical uncertainty caused by the actions […]

Air Platform

Airbus delivers A330 MRTTs aircraft to the UAE

November 18, 2024 GDC 0

The United Arab Emirates Air Force has taken delivery of an additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from Airbus at the Al Ain Air Base in Abu Dhabi. It is the first of […]

Air Platform

Germany to Upgrade Airbus A400M Airlifter Fleet for $165 Million

October 28, 2024 GDC 0

The German parliament has approved a financing plan to upgrade its fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to align with evolving NATO requirements. The Airbus A400M modernization program, which also involves Belgium, France, […]

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  • South Korea Awarded A Contract to Integrate MBDA Meteor onto KF-X Fighter Aircraft

    November 27, 2019 0
    On 22 November 2019, MBDA has announced that it has been awarded a contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the integration of the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) onto the KF-X future Korean fighter aircraft. The KF-X is [...]
  • Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

    July 10, 2023 0
    The commander of the Freedom of Russia Legion says his fighters are planning another cross-border raid into Russia and are seeking to capitalize on disarray inside the Kremlin following the mutiny by Yevgeny Prigozhin. Anti-Putin [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is ill-informed about the underperforming S-400 missiles, 41 S-400 missiles were destroyed in the Ukraine war and are incapable of detecting aircraft beyond 250km.

    August 10, 2025 0
    Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh may not know that Ukraine has destroyed more than 41 S-400 launchers, 21 S-400 radar systems and command posts. Turkey has also confirmed that the S-400 failed to meet [...]
  • Ukraine Released Details of Crimea Operations By Its Special Forces

    August 29, 2023 0
    This is the proud moment Ukrainian crack troops landed deep in Crimea to blow up Vladimir Putin’s defences in a daring special forces raid. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break [...]
  • Iran Delivers First Batch of Body Armor And Helmets To Russia

    November 20, 2022 0
    Russian troops reportedly have received new body armor, plate carriers and helmets from Iran. Russia Purchased Iranian-made Soldier’s Gear, Bulletproof Vests, Clothing And KL7.62 Assault RiflesDateNovember 2, 2022China is selling Russian knockoff military gear back [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Air Platform

    DARPA Awards General Atomics ‘LongShot’ Drone Demo Contract

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany to deliver two new Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchased French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine’s air combat with Russia.

  • Africa

    Ukrainian Special Forces Struck Wagner-backed RSF Militia In Sudan

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil depot in Kursk region

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Unveils Groundbreaking Surveillance Systems

  • Infantry Weapons

    Lockheed Martin And MBDA Joint Venture Submit Proposal For Germany’s Integrated ADS

  • Africa

    EDEX 2023: Turkey wants to transfer technology to Egypt

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Navy accepts 2nd Supply-class Replenishment ship

  • Americas

    The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

  • Americas

    U.S. imposed sanctions on Indian shipping companies for involvement in the “Arctic LNG-2” project by Russia’s NOVATEK

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s electronic warfare tech grounds Shahed drones, complicating Russian airstrikes

  • C4iSR

    Turkish Air Force Used E-7A Peace Eagle To Hunt And Destroy S-300 Using TB2 Drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Established A New Baseline Design For RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate

  • Europe

    Syrian War Provides Us With Clue Why Russia Failed in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Major explosions and fire have torn through Russian factory manufacturing engines for tanks and armoured vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Spy Ship Spotted Near Taiwan During Missile Tests

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed in Cox Bazar District

  • Europe

    Turkish F-16 damaged during a dogfight with Greek F-16

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea is considering joining the AUKUS alliance to share military technology with Australia, the US and the UK

  • Air Platform

    Germany Agrees To Sale Eurofighter Typhoon, Tanks And Missiles To Turkey But Wants Guarantee On How Turkey Use Them

  • Americas

    Germany and Norway are ready to transfer Type 212CD submarines to Canada.

  • South Asia

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Shipyard will build 24 landing craft medium for Australian Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine plans to buy 48 Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    U.S.-supplied NASAMS Proved 100% Success Rate Intercepting Russian Cruise Missiles In Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran unveils Khordad 3 anti-air missile system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Pacific Command Places HIMARS Artillery Rockets In Japan

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Taneco oil refinery shutting down oil production

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Supply SARP RWS to Bahrain

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s new ‘invisible’ suicide submarines set to be unleashed on Russia’s navy

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s T-5 Brave Eagle Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Americas

    The USMC Begun Upgrading Legacy Hornet’s Radar to Latest AN/APG-79(V)4 AESA radar

  • Defense Industry

    Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

  • Europe

    Poland makes progress on future air defense system under ‘Mała NAREW’ program

  • Europe

    Russia uses Iranian-made anti-tank Dehlavieh missiles to strike Ukrainian targets

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 11th P-8I Neptune Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Indian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Britain Donates Sea King Helicopters To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian DRDO Tests Air-deployable Container For Indian Navy

  • Europe

    Sweden And Finland Confirm NATO Membership Bid

  • Europe

    A huge blast ripped through Russian oil depot and rail link in occupied Donetsk

  • Middle East

    Iran warns about broader Middle East conflict If IDF responds to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchased additional 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers 150th P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

  • Europe

    Kongsberg awarded $1.5 billion contract to produce naval strike missiles for Poland

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Poland purchases AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missile to arm F-35A fighter jets.

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Modernize F-22 Raptor’s Head-up Display (HUD)

  • Americas

    United States has strengthened its dominance in the global arms trade, accounting for 43 percent

  • Africa

    The U.S. is preparing CAATSA sanctions as Algeria receives four Su-57E fourth-generation jets from Russia.

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