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Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

September 4, 2020 GDC 0

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Why AESA radar is superior to PESA radar?

September 3, 2020 GDC 0

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The USAF to upgrade 72 F-16 with APG-83 SABR AESA Radar

March 2, 2020 GDC 0

The United States Air Force has contracted Northrop Grumman to supply Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars for its fleet of F-16 fighter jets for $262.3 million. The radar upgrade aims to extend the operational […]

Tucker Carlson faces economic sanctions and travel ban from European Union for interviewing war criminal Vladimir Putin

February 8, 2024 0

Controversial talk show host Tucker Carlson could be subjected to sanctions from the European Union due to his activities in Russia, a new report says. Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATODateApril [...]
Russia’s Kuibyshev oil refinery halts production after drone attacks, a big blow to Putin

March 26, 2024 0

Two industry sources told Global Defense Corp that the Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia’s Samara halted CDU-5, one of two primary refining units, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the [...]
Dassault Aviation Delivers Six Rafale Out Of Twelve To Croatia

February 25, 2024 0

Croatia has taken over formal ownership of the Dassault Rafale combat aircraft to be received from France. Croatia Buys 12 Used Dassault Rafale F3R FightersDateMay 30, 2021Dassault Aviation Started Trials For Croatian Air Force’s Rafale [...]
Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

June 22, 2023 0

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Rheinmetall Unveils LUNA Reconnaissance UAV

August 15, 2022 0

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Indian Air Force retires all MiG-27ML from its service

December 28, 2019 0

The Indian Air Force (IAF) retired its last squadron of upgraded MiG-27ML ‘Flogger’ tactical ground-attack aircraft on 27 December: a move that further reduces the service’s overall combat strength. The service fielded three mixed squadrons [...]

China using Egypt as military hub to supply ammo, spare parts and artillery to Russia and Africa

April 19, 2025 0

A fleet of Chinese Xi’an Y-20 strategic transport aircraft made an unusual and unannounced visit to Egypt this week. According to the Washington Post, which quoted a “classified leaked US document” dated 17 February, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi planned […]

Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

April 18, 2025 0

India’s homegrown 155mm/45-calibre gun has taken a hit following a row of failed trials for over three months by the Indian Army, according to a top source in the army. “The Dhanush 155mm/45-caliber artillery gun […]

Indian Army Rejected Locally-made Cheap $300 Krasnopol 155mm Artillery Ammo Due to Poor Quality

April 18, 2025 0

In an internal report to the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Army said funds spent on faulty ammunition between 2014 and 2020 could have been used to buy 100 155-mm medium artillery guns. The Indian […]

Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

March 30, 2025 0

Companies from Türkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production, according to Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk. A joint venture, expected to be finalized within […]

General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

March 30, 2025 0

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has announced the delivery of a new 155mm/52-caliber artillery barrel to the United States. In a statement issued Tuesday, GDELS said its Santa Bárbara Sistemas division will deliver the […]

Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

March 27, 2025 0

On March 25, 2025, Croatian Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić met in Paris with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu during an official visit to the French Republic. The meeting addressed Croatia’s ongoing […]