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Sweden and Germany agree to work on next-generation fighter jet project.

July 11, 2026 GDC 0

The Swedish and German governments have signed a letter of intent ​regarding air defence, Sweden’s defence minister ‌said on Wednesday, adding that there was German interest in working with Sweden’s Saab on ​new fighter jets. […]

Air Platform

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 […]

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  • Hanwha Started Assembling AS9 Howitzers for Australian Army

    May 30, 2024 0
    Hanwha Aerospace has officially begun assembly of Australia’s first AS9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) and AS10 armored ammunition resupply vehicle at the company’s facility in Changwon, South Korea. The howitzer, designated Huntsman, began its “mate” process, [...]
  • The U.S. Will Completely Destroy Iran’s S-400, HQ-9B and BAVAR-373 Anti-air Missile System.

    January 15, 2026 0
    A bit more than a week after the United States arrested former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid on Caracas, US President Donald Trump is threatening military action against Iran, which is seeing a [...]
  • Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates

    April 30, 2020 0
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received the first of three contracted Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 29 April. Saab delivered second GlobalEye AEW&C to UAEDateOctober 2, [...]
  • German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived direct missile hit

    September 28, 2023 0
    In a recent video circulating on the social media platform Telegram, a German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) donated by Germany to Ukraine appears to have been hit by a missile or [...]
  • Qatari Patriot missile shoots down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer attack jets, drones and 7 ballistic missiles.

    March 3, 2026 0
    Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said on March 2, 2026, that Qatari air defenses shot down two Iranian Su-24 Fencer swing-wing attack jets and intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones targeting the country, according to an [...]
  • Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

    June 24, 2020 0
    Saudi Arabia may be forced to forego new weapons contracts and delay already-agreed weapons purchases as a financial crisis grips the kingdom, experts predict. The expected delay of new weapons deals could have long-term political [...]
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. […]

  • Europe

    UK will send starstreak, NLAW, howitzer and loitering munitions worth £100 million to Ukraine

  • Africa

    Temu tank: Nigerian Army’s Chinese-made VT-4 tank takes 30 minutes to cool down the turret and are incapable of rapid fire.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    How Does Chinese HQ-16 SAM Compare to Western Modern Anti-Air System?

  • Americas

    The U.S. Air Force to procure 80 Boeing F-15X

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Gripen development

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Commissions Third Kalvari-Class Submarine

  • Americas

    Brazilian Navy Launched Second Scorpene-class Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems purchases South Korean charge system for 155mm guns

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received First Battery Of Sophisticated NASAMS Anti-air Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    South Korea completes development of new L-SAM air defense system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

  • Europe

    HIMARS Artillery Rocket Strikes Forced Russian To Retreat From Key Military Outposts Of Kherson

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Developed AI Powered Command And Control Systems

  • Europe

    Russia copies Ukraine in creating drone warfare forces

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Capture Russian Pantsir System, Helicopter, L-39 Albatros Aircraft and Syrian Army General Malik Hassan Muhaybar

  • Africa

    US and Morocco Sign $240 Million Armor Vehicle Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodia could be the first customer of Chinese FTC-2000G jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Submarine Procurement Race Takes Hold In Asia

  • Europe

    Turkey To Build Three More Istanbul Class Frigates

  • Europe

    Germany lifts its objection on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin TPS-77 Multi-Role Radar (MRR)

  • South Asia

    Pakistan intends to procure Chinese Z-10 attack helicopter following sanctions by the US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army demonstrates Ukrainian-style drone warfare against Cambodian Army

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s S-300 and S-400 don’t detect F-35 stealth jet, here’s the evidence

  • South Asia

    China’s CCTV Surveillance Empire at Home and in Nepal Built on American Technologies.

  • Europe

    “Ghost of Kyiv”: Ukraine Says It Shot Down Five Russian Fighter Jets Including Su-35

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Is In Troubled Water

  • Europe

    Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

  • Air Platform

    Indian Air Force’s Rafale Jets Will be Delivered On Time: France

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rocket strikes killed 350 Chechen soldiers resting at night

  • Europe

    Drunk Putin claimed Ukraine started the war by striking the Crimea bridge

  • Air Platform

    Israel Sent Formal Request To U.S. State Department To Purchase 25 F-15EX Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured TOS-1A heavy flamethrowers and turned them against retreating Russian troops

  • Land Platform

    Indian Army ordered 156 licensed build BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ACV)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vice Admiral David Johnston Appointed As New ADF Chief, Amid Major Command Shake-up

  • Americas

    American Tech Firm Extreme Networks Supplied Networking Equipment For Russia’s S-400 Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia to hike interest rates to 8% as weak rouble adds to high inflation

  • Europe

    Huge Blast Hits Russian Oil Refinery In Latest Suspicious Explosion

  • Europe

    The Netherlands purchases F21 heavyweight torpedoes from Naval Group.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese F-2 escorted Tu-95 out of Japanese airspace

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to produce four Gripen C fighter jets for Hungary

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches South Korea’s First KDX III Batch II Destroyer

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force Seeking $1.5 Billion For NGAD Program

  • Middle East

    Iran blamed the downed Ukrainian plane for the shortcomings of the Russian ADS

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Buys Three FDI (Belharra-class) Frigates

  • Cruise Missiles

    Pakistan Unveils FTAH-IV Ground-launched Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Canada to Join British-led Global Air Combat Program Sixth-generation Fighter Jet Consortium

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • Europe

    Romania will acquire 298 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall.

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