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French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

February 15, 2022 GDC 0

A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft is set to conduct interactions with the French carrier strike group (CSG) and French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This will mark […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Plans To Deploy USS Gerald R. Ford By 2022

February 10, 2022 GDC 0

According to the latest report published on the US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford Carrier Program, the lead ship of the new Ford-class, USS Gerald R. Ford, is expected to be deployed by fall 2022. The […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Could Be Headache For Indo-Pacific Nations

November 13, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Primary Mast Affixed on China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

November 8, 2021 GDC 0

The primary mast of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) Type 003 ‘super-carrier’ has been installed, new images being shared on social media show. PLAN has 2 aircraft carriers – Liaoning and Type 002 […]

Naval Platforms

India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts 2nd Round Of Sea Trials

November 2, 2021 GDC 0

India’s indigenously-built aircraft carrier Vikrant left Cochin Shipyard at Kochi 24 October to begin a second round of sea trials in the southeast Arabian Sea. INS Vikrant started her initial sea trials two months ago, […]

Defense Industry

South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

October 29, 2021 GDC 0

KAI told the media that it signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) on CVX project, with presence of the Vice Chairman of HHI, Mr. Young-seok Han and the President of KAI, Mr. Hyun-ho Ahn, during […]

Americas

US Navy Sold Two Aircraft Carriers to Scrap Yards For One Cent

October 11, 2021 GDC 0

The US Navy sold two aircraft carriers to a ship-breaking company for 1 cent each after decades of service. The cut-price fee reflects the fact the company will profit from selling the ship metal for […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

For the First Time A Fixed-wing Aircraft Take-off from Japanese Aircraft Carrier Since WWII

October 8, 2021 GDC 0

At the request of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 successfully conducted the first ever landing of two F-35B Lightning II aircraft aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo on October […]

Europe

Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

October 5, 2021 GDC 0

The Royal Navy has declared its newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales fully operational after completing the international exercise off the Scottish coast. As disclosed, the vessel completed two years of extensive training and […]

Defense Industry

Daewoo and Hanjin Join Forces On South Korea’s Aircraft Carrier Project

August 23, 2021 GDC 0

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) signed a mutual cooperation agreement for the design and build of the Korean light aircraft carrier project (CVX project). Lee Seong-geun, DSME […]

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  • Taiwan’s New High-tech Attack Submarine Could Wreck Havoc in Taiwan Straits

    December 19, 2020 0
    TAIPEI (GDC) — As Taiwan commences the production of eight new submarines, a warfare expert was cited on December 2 as saying a Chinese invasion fleet would be highly vulnerable to the submersible warships. On [...]
  • 155 Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia in the Ukraine War

    April 12, 2025 0
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in the war. Ukraine captured Chinese soldiers fighting for Russian ArmyDateApril 9, 2025Chinese peace plan is deception tactics to supply drones [...]
  • Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

    January 31, 2020 0
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  • Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

    October 25, 2024 0
    The German government revealed a new military aid package to Ukraine, which features artillery shells, reconnaissance systems, vehicles, and more, to help Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion. Germany prepares $2.95 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine, [...]
  • China Sends Su-35 To Taiwanese ADIZ For First Time

    June 1, 2022 0
    China has made its second-largest incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone this year, as Taipei signalled it planned to deepen security ties with the United States. Taiwan Warned Off Chinese J-10 Fighters Sixth Times In [...]
  • Czech Republic to purchase Spyder LR anti-air missiles from Israel

    March 12, 2023 0
    The Czech Ministry of Defense negotiates the delivery of Israeli-made Rafael Spyder LR air defense missile systems. Last year, the Czech Republic signed a contract in October last year with the Israeli company Rafael to [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Middle East

    Pakistan deploys 8000 troops, 16 JF-17 Temu jets and HQ-9B Temu missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amphibious Assault Ship USS America sails through Taiwan straits

  • Air Platform

    A Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in the Belgorod region

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter In Kherson

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Air Force’s Gripen Fighter Jet Bombed Cambodia’s Chinese-owned Casino Hub.

  • Americas

    U.S. Senate Cleared $4.9 Billion Funding For New Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers

  • Americas

    Huntington Ingalls Christens Virginia-class Attack Submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796)

  • Europe

    KGB Putin ordered FSB to mass report against Twitter accounts and Youtube channels posting the true story of the Ukraine invasion

  • Americas

    The Peoples Liberation Army’s spy satellite site is now fully operational in Cuba.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group And Canada Sign MoU on Gripen Research Centre In Quebec

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Defense Awarded $2.4 Billion Contract To Produce 129 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s FP-1 long-range drone shot down Russia’s Mi-8 helicopter.

  • Europe

    Turkish TAIS Shipyards Unveils LHD-230 Amphibious Assault Ship.

  • Americas

    Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium for AUKUS alliance

  • Uncategorized

    Safran awarded the contract to deliver JIM Compact multifunction infrared binoculars to Australian Defense Force

  • Air Platform

    Saab proposes GlobalEye for South Korean AEW&C requirement

  • Air Platform

    Turkish UAV Aksungur flies 28 hours with 12 smart munitions

  • Americas

    Former Intelligence Officer Alnur Mussayev Claims KGB Recruited Donald Trump Under Codename ‘Agent Krasnov’, Trump Serving USSR and Russia for 37 Years

  • Europe

    Russian Ammunition Depot In Belgorod Catches Fire

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China fires DF-21 and DF-26B ballistic missiles

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase K2 tank and K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 Achieved 80 Percent Availability and Combat Sorties.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Germany becomes the first international site for ATACMS missile production.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Indonesia buying Soviet-era Russian-Indian BrahMos missile a problem for Canberra and Washington

  • Defense Industry

    Kenya purchased Turkish-made 118 tactical armored combat vehicles

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Begin Upgrading Type 23 Frigate With NSM Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia expressed its interest in joining the Turkish KAAN fighter jet program

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Should Back Anti-Taliban Resistance Groups, Says Lawmaker

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lao Peoples Air Force’s Yak-130 Crashed Killing Two Pilots

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile ‘Hwasong-8’ Off East Coast

  • Europe

    Vladimir Putin meets with commanders as Ukraine advanced in Kursk region

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy launched sixth and final Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS)

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down three Su-30SM, two Su-34 and Su-27 in the Donbas region

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Rafael confirms first operational use of Spike Firefly surveillance drones

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s New Long-range FP-9 Ballistic Missile Ready to Hit Moscow.

  • Defense Industry

    General Dynamics Awarded Contract To Build 250 M1 Abrams SEPv3 Tanks For Poland

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches Russian arms, signs deal with Israel to purchase PULS artillery and Hermes 900 drones from Israel

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s AJAX1431 flight became the most tracked flight as PM Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy To Deliver SkyGuard, SPADA And SAMP/T Anti-air System To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Australia plans to boost MRO facility for aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Defence Minister Richard Marles wants to increase military spending by up to $25 billion to pay for new warships

  • Europe

    Russia’s An-22 Transport Aircraft Crashed Due to Spare Parts Shortage.

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to get F-35 and MQ-9 Reaper drones

  • Air Platform

    Denmark announced its readiness to donate 30 F-16 fighters to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    MMR-3D NG G-band multirole radar

  • Europe

    Belgian Company Sells 64 Second-hand M109A4BE Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

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