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Defense Industry

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

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

January 11, 2021 GDC 0

China has been developing a domestic turbofan engine since late 1990s, but failed to produce a reliable turbofan engine that could power domestically produced fighters. China developed WS-10 engine and its variants WS-10A/B/C are progressing […]

Air Platform

China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

May 4, 2020 GDC 0

Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the H-20 bomber at the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2020 at a time of heightened regional tension learned GDC citing South China Morning Post. The H-20 aircraft will give China the […]

  • Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Giraffe 1X Radar for Sweden.

    December 27, 2025 0
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  • North Korea delivers long-range Koksan artillery systems to Russia

    November 19, 2024 0
    Photos of North Korean long-range artillery systems arriving in Russia have emerged on Russian social media, sparking fresh discussions over recent military collaboration between Pyongyang and Moscow. The images reportedly show the 170-mm M1989 “Koksan” [...]
  • U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

    November 18, 2023 0
    The US has bought 60 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems from Jordan for Ukraine. Rheinmetall delivers ammunitions for Gepard anti-air gun to UkraineDateJuly 25, 2023Ukraine received more Gepard anti-aircraft systems amid Russian invasionDateAugust 23, 2022Germany Sends [...]
  • South Korea Deploys K2 Black Panther and K9 Howitzers in Qatar for Multi-national Exercises

    October 24, 2024 0
    On October 21, 2024, the South Korean army announced that it had, for the first time in its history, deployed its K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers for joint overseas exercises. These maneuvers, taking place [...]
  • Hamas terrorist group releases propaganda clip of captives seized in assault on Israel

    October 18, 2023 0
    Hamas on Monday night released the first clip showing an Israeli hostage being held by the terror group in the Gaza Strip, as it said some 200-250 captives were in the coastal enclave after Palestinian [...]
  • Ukraine Should Be Allowed To Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Says

    December 9, 2022 0
    Latvian Foreign Minister Edgar Rinkevics says Ukraine should be allowed to strike military sites inside Russia as it fends off attacks on its critical infrastructure. NATO foreign ministers to meet in Prague to allow Ukraine [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

April 27, 2026 0

The Philippine Army has conducted its first live firing with its new Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer during Exercise Salaknib 26, a joint U.S./Philippines military exercise, bringing a faster and more mobile long-range strike […]

Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

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 […]

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy launches first Hangor-class submarine in China

  • South Asia

    Handing Over Magisterial Power To General Waker-uz-Zaman Led Army Will Deteriorate Democracy In Bangladesh As Waker Himself A Corrupt Gangster Who Has Financial Interest Overseas

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    First SSN AUKUS nuclear submarine will be built in UK

  • Air Platform

    Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar Air Force Received Su-30SME Fighter Jets From Russia

  • C4iSR

    Australian MC-55A Peregrines EW aircraft undergoing flight-testing

  • Defense Industry

    IAI, KAI Sign MoU for Development of Loitering Munitions

  • Europe

    Ukraine Started Shelling Deep Inside Occupied Lugansk Region Using HIMARS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches 2021–35 Defense Technology Plan

  • Middle East

    UK And Qatar Signs Defense Cooperation Agreement

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Intensifies Attacks on Basij Checkpoints in Tehran as Iranians Directly Send Videos and Locations of Basij Checkpoints to the IDF.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia Finally Admits Pantsir ADS Useless Against Drones

  • Europe

    Cut Belarus and Russia off from SWIFT system to dismantle their economies

  • Europe

    First phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project kicks off

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Sydney Test-fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine started firing 110km range Vilkha artillery rockets

  • Air Platform

    An American Billionaire Who Owns A MiG-29 Says, MiGs Aren’t Useful in Actual Combat

  • Industry

    India May Take More Than Decades To Develop Turbofan Engines

  • Defense Industry

    Russian Defense Manufacturer Buying Semiconductor And Chips From China And America Bypassing Sanctions

  • Air Platform

    Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform

  • Europe

    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

  • Europe

    Morale and ‘will to fight’: a precious commodity for Ukraine as winter approaches, supported by western intelligence and night vision equipment

  • Air Platform

    Soviet-built Bulgarian Air Force’s MiG-29 Crashed

  • Europe

    Germany will send six Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    German Navy Trials New Directed-energy Weapon System Developed By MBDA

  • Europe

    US Army awards Oshkosh $1.54 billion for FHTV fleet upgrade

  • Naval Platforms

    RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

  • Europe

    Poland Buys M1A2 Abrams Tanks To Replace PT-91 Tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

  • Europe

    Deadly Killing Machine Leopard 2 Tanks Heading Towards Ukraine To Join The Fight Against Russia

  • Air Platform

    Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Ordered Six T-50 Advanced Training Aircraft

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down Syrian L-39 aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Company Offers 32 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 to the Philippine Air Force.

  • Europe

    A Russian Tu-95 Pilot Behind Strikes on Ukraine Shot Dead Inside Russia’s Engels Airbase

  • Air Platform

    Airbus Offered Eurofighter Typhoon Jets to Swiss Air Force for $8.1 billion

  • Americas

    Pentagon Finally Kicks Turkey Out of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Using Precision Fire Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR)

  • C4iSR

    Leonardo delivers new, more powerful AESA radar for British Typhoon fighter jets

  • Europe

    Turkey says it tested new Tayfun short-range ballistic missile

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivered Third GlobalEye AEW&C To UAE

  • Uncategorized

    Saab Australia To Recruit 300 Staff For Hunter Class Frigate Program

  • C4iSR

    Saab unveils a new mobile high-mast solution for the Giraffe 4A radar

  • South Asia

    The U.S. Should Coordinate With EU, Australia And UK To Sanction Bangladesh RAB And DGFI

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian Patriot missile shot down Russian Air Force’s A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

  • C4iSR

    US donates TPS-77 long-range surveillance radar to Malaysia and Indonesia

  • South Asia

    In a hypothetical war between Bangladesh and Myanmar, who could win?

  • Air Platform

    Korean FA-50 fighter jet receives advanced avionics, AESA radar and targeting POD for Malaysian and Polish requirements

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed Iranian Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile stockpile.

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