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Australian Army to acquire AS-9 self-propelled Howitzers

July 8, 2020 GDC 0

According to the Australian Defense Structure Plan 2020 released on July 1, 2020, Australia will strengthen the capabilities of its armed forces with new artillery systems including self-propelled howitzers, and rocket launcher artillery systems. Australian […]

Egypt Orders 2 Italian FREMM Frigates for €1.2B

October 4, 2020 0

Egypt has reportedly placed an order for two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates for $1.2 billion. Egyptian Navy Christens ENS Bernees (FFG 1003) Into ServiceDateApril 19, 2021Italy approves the sale of two Fincantieri FREMM frigates for [...]
Turkish TRMotor To Develop Engines For TF-X Fighters

September 4, 2021 0

Turkey’s procurement agency has commissioned a local company to develop critical technologies for an engine that the government hopes will power its first indigenous fighter jet. TRMotor to provide auxiliary power unit for Turkish KAAN [...]
U.S. to further ease arms export restrictions

July 19, 2020 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — The Pentagon’s top weapons acquisition official on Thursday called for another review of what defense technology is export-restricted, in an attempt to ensure the United States remains a defense technology provider of choice [...]
Su-35 doomed: Sweden considers training Ukrainian pilots on Gripen jets

May 26, 2023 0

Sweden’s defense minister says the Nordic country is considering whether to let Ukrainian pilots test its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. Ukrainian pilots complete first training with Swedish Gripen fighter jets: Swedish Defense Minister Pål [...]
Iraq Buys 12 Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III Aircraft

February 4, 2022 0

Iraq has signed a contract with Pakistani company to purchase an unspecified number of aircraft, believed to be JF-17 Block III. Iraq Plans to Buy 12 JF-17 Block IIIDateSeptember 27, 2021Azerbaijan Purchased Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block [...]
Philippines Becomes First APAC Customer For Airbus H160

July 30, 2021 0

An undisclosed customer in the Philippines has placed an order for the first Airbus ACH160 in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used for private and business flights within the Philippines, the [...]

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]