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Middle East

U.S. Approves $6.67 Billion Arms Sales to Israel and $9 billion arms sales to Saudi Arabia.  

February 1, 2026 GDC 0

The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion. The State Department approved four Foreign Military Sales totalling $6.67 billion, […]

Defense Industry

BAE Systems Received $26.7 Billion Orders In Six Months, Amid Ukraine War

November 7, 2023 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

France surpassed Russia as the second largest arms exporter

August 4, 2023 GDC 0

Reports of new deals to sell French arms to India and Qatar are just the latest sign that France’s defense industry is gaining pace. The news comes as Russian arms exports decline in the wake […]

Africa

Israel, Morocco signs MoU for future arms sales by Israeli companies

November 29, 2021 GDC 0

Israel’s defense minister met with his Moroccan counterpart on Wednesday in Rabat as part of a landmark visit to formalize security cooperation between the two countries. Benny Gantz and Abdellatif Loudiyi signed a memorandum of […]

Industry

Italy Holds Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia And UAE

February 4, 2021 GDC 0

Italy has halted the sale of thousands of missiles to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their involvement in the Yemen conflict, making permanent an 18-month temporary suspension. “Today I am […]

South Asia

India Removes Offset Clause For Government-To-Government Arms Deals

September 30, 2020 GDC 0

India has decided to forego the offset clause from inter-government and single vendor deals for procurement of military equipment, days after foreign firms including Dassault Aviation were called out for not meeting obligations of domestic […]

Americas

Analysis: Time Has Come For America To Revise ITAR Regulation

September 22, 2020 GDC 0

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is the United States regulation that controls the manufacture, sale, and distribution of defense and space-related articles and services as defined in the United States Munitions List (USML). While […]

Industry

India is the second largest arms importer in the world: Report SIPRI

March 13, 2020 GDC 0

India was the second-largest arms importer in the world over the past five years, with its neighbour Pakistan ranking 11th. “As in previous years, in 2019 India and Pakistan—which are nuclear-armed states—attacked each other using […]

Industry

The top 10 countries exporting arms around the world

January 9, 2020 GDC 0

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute recently published its 2019 “Trends In International Arms Transfers” report, which details the 25 largest weapons exporters between 2013 and 2019. International weapons transfers have steadily increased since 2000 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan Ends Arms Export Ban , But Who wants to Buy?

October 31, 2019 GDC 0

TOKYO — Japanese Government is considering selling air defense radar technology to the Philippines in what would be its first export of defense equipment since ending a nearly 50-year ban in 2014. The new conditions […]

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  • Ukraine receives additional 18 Archer 155mm Howitzers from Sweden.

    September 15, 2025 0
    Sweden announced on September 11, 2025, its 20th support package to Ukraine, valued at approximately SEK 9.2 billion ($836 million). This package was presented by Defence Minister Pål Jonson and is structured to respond to [...]
  • RAF Typhoon will get new advanced ECRS MK2 AESA radar

    September 8, 2020 0
    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has given the green light to the next phase of the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk 2 radar for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon multi-role fighter. BAE [...]
  • Su-27 plane crashed during exercises in Ukraine

    December 5, 2021 0
    In the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, a Su-27 plane crashed during an exercise. Both pilots were killed, local media reported. Ukrainian air force pilot killed after Su-24 fighter jet crashesDateOctober 29, 2022Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet [...]
  • Denmark Purchases 44 CV90 MKIIIC Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

    November 25, 2025 0
    Denmark has ordered 44 additional CV90 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles in a 450 million dollar package that expands its future fleet to 159 tracked IFVs. The move accelerates Copenhagen’s plan to field a fully deployable [...]
  • 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. 25 PLAAF Aircraft Fly Through Taiwan’s ADIZ On Monday, [...]
  • Luerssen Australia started building Arafura-class OPV

    May 6, 2020 0
    Australia has marked another milestone with its Arafura-lass offshore patrol vessel (OPV) programme as two halves of the first-of-class have come together to form a complete hull. The segments were built by Luerssen Australia and [...]
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 […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine laid foundations for greater air and sea drones warfare against Russia

  • Middle East

    Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

  • Americas

    Oshkosh awarded $152 million contracts for JLTVs for NATO allies

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Russia’s An-26 Transport Aircraft in Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    Amid Tensions with China, Australia to Acquire Two More P-8A Poseidon MPA

  • Air Platform

    India’s HAL Tejas Light Fighter Jet Plagued With Safety Issues, Quality Issues, Delays and Cost Overrun

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Successfully Test-fires Long-range AARGM-ER

  • Americas

    General Dynamics AbramsX Tank To Receive New Gun And 120mm Mid-range Ammo

  • Air Platform

    USAF’s Red Flag 21-1 Exercise Involves Air Combat, Space, Cyberspace Elements

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Department Approves CH-47F Chinook Helo For Australia

  • Europe

    Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

  • Infantry Weapons

    Ukraine adopted Neptune coastal defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s new Mogami-class frigate enters service

  • Naval Platforms

    BAE Systems built new section for Royal Navy’s Dreadnought Submarine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Middle East

    Turkish Military Demonstrated Firepower Using Fighter Jets, Drones, EW and Artillery Neutralizing Assad’s Forces In Idlib

  • Europe

    Hackers replaced Russian TV broadcasts during Putin’s ‘Victory Day’ parade with an anti-war message saying ‘the blood of Ukrainians is on Russians hands’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Fincantieri To Provide Technical Assistance In Designing RoK Navy’s Aircraft Carrier

  • Americas

    Brazilian Navy Launched Second Scorpene-class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Poland Orders 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-24 ‘Fencer’ Fighter Bomber

  • Africa

    Morocco Purchases South Korean K2 Black Panther Tanks

  • Europe

    Russian Ministry Of Finance Requested $225 For 289,700 Families With Deceased Ukraine War Veterans

  • Americas

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft for three forces

  • Air Platform

    In First, Russia’s S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed!

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • Europe

    Saab Leads the OCEAN2020 Baltic Sea Live ASW Demonstration

  • Americas

    Anduril awarded $20 billion contract to produce AI battlefield network for the U.S. Army.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Using Starstreak Missile

  • Europe

    Sweden and Finland Will Strengthen NATO’s Warfighting Capability

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian Propagandist Exposed Accuracy Issues With Putin’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 kamikaze sea drones destroyed Russia’s corvette Ivanovets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops blew up three Russian Buk missile systems with kamikaze drones

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot missile defense system shot down one more Su-34 fighter-bomber

  • Europe

    Serbia Behind $1.6 Billion PULS Artillery Contract With Israeli Elbit Systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAAF to procure MQ-4C Triton UAV

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit System Developed Multi-calibre Rocket Launchers For Thailand

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pyongyang Conducts Tactical Ballistic Missile Tests

  • Americas

    Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov floats the idea of annexing Alaska from the U.S.

  • Air Platform

    Colombian Air Force selects Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets against Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

  • Europe

    Germany sends more Gepard air-defense tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Nammo, Raytheon ramps up rocket motor production

  • Europe

    Ukraine To Receive Vampire Counter Drone Rockets From USA

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Contract to TactiCall for the Royal Norwegian Navy

  • Air Platform

    The British Army will operate uncrewed aircraft alongside AH-64 Apache helicopters.

  • Uncategorized

    Russia Lost Four Su-35S Aircraft Within Last Ten Days, Says British Intelligence

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