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  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers. Europe
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Japan received proposals from 38 firms for its interceptor drone acquisition program. Counter-drone System
  • [ July 6, 2026 ] Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat will receive a 25 percent larger wingspan and a 2,000-lb payload boost. East Asia and Pacific Region
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Air Platform

Boeing Delivers Advanced Super Hornet Block III Aircraft to US Navy

June 28, 2024 GDC 0

Boeing has delivered the first two upgraded F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy through Service Life Modification (SLM). These jets features the latest Block III avionics kit and provide a 4,000-hour service […]

Air Platform

Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Is Doomed, Amid Crippling Sanctions On Russia

May 22, 2022 GDC 0

Pakistan Air Force is heavily dependent upon the JF-17 fighter jet whose Block-III version’s production in Pakistan was announced last week. The Block III version will feature an AESA radar, a targeting pod, and electronic […]

Air Platform

Indian Navy Ditches MiG-29K, Opt-in For Rafale-M and Super Hornet

May 17, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Pakistan Quietly Grounded All JF-17 Block I Fighters

October 18, 2021 GDC 0

According to a Pakistani report, 40 percent of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force is grounded due to multiple reasons. Most grounded aircraft are Block I variants. In 1999, when Beijing and […]

Air Platform

Why the U.S. Navy purchased 78 Super Hornet block III?

October 6, 2021 GDC 0

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Boeing Delivers First Operational Super Hornet Block III to the U.S. Navy

September 29, 2021 GDC 0

Boeing delivered the first of 78 contracted Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy. Block III gives the Navy the most networked and survivable F/A-18 built with a technology insertion plan that will […]

Air Platform

Could Canada’s convoluted procurement process leave RCAF without operable fighters?

September 23, 2021 GDC 0

In 2012, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau climbed into a boxing ring in Ottawa for what was ostensibly a televised charity match, but was really a fight for his political future.  Critics had taken to […]

Air Platform

Covid-19 Impacted Delivery Of Kuwaiti Super Hornet

May 13, 2021 GDC 0

Deliveries of 28 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet combat aircraft to Kuwait have been delayed due to the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis, a company official told Global Defense Corp. Deliveries of 28 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet […]

Air Platform

Boeing Awarded Contract For 28 Super Hornet Of Kuwait

May 1, 2021 GDC 0

Boeing was awarded a $1.5 billion contract to build 28 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for the Kuwait Air Force, according to a Pentagon contract announcement. Kuwait is buying 22 of the single-seat “E” variant and six of the […]

Americas

Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Becomes More Advanced With Latest Technology

November 23, 2020 GDC 0

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  • Peoples Liberation Army has a big problem, and its systemic corruption from Generals to Privates.

    January 29, 2026 0
    A spectacular move against China’s top general by Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was announced at the weekend raises a burning question: is China’s military less effective today amidst an ongoing purge that has seen [...]
  • Bangladesh’s Former DGFI Director Lieutenant General Mamun Khaled (Thief) Arrested in Dhaka for Corruption and Embezzlement.

    March 26, 2026 0
    Lieutenant General (Retd.) Mamun Khaled, the former Director General (2011–2013) of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), was arrested at his residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, today. Former Director of Bangladesh’s DGFI Lieutenant General (Retired) [...]
  • RAN’s All Female Crews Take MH-60R To The Sky For The First Time

    January 30, 2021 0
    A Nowra-based crew has made Australian history by becoming the first all-female flight team to operate an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. HMAS Adelaide departs Sydney to maintain Navy preparednessDateApril 9, 2020Australia Purchases 12 More MH-60R ASW [...]
  • Sweden Agrees On Multi-billion Deals To Sale Gripen Fighter Jets To Colombia And Philippines

    December 3, 2022 0
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  • Lockheed Awarded $1 Billion Contract to Produce AIM-260 JATM Missiles.

    September 22, 2025 0
    The United States Air Force and Navy are seeking nearly $1 billion in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget to launch production of the Lockheed Martin AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM). Australia will be first [...]
  • Thailand Unveils Chaiseri Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

    November 21, 2025 0
    Chaiseri is raising the bar for Thai defense systems with the new Guardian-T 8×8 armored vehicle, a platform designed to integrate a heavy-caliber cannon alongside long-range missile armament. Royal Thai Army Purchases VN1 Armored Vehicles [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Defense Industry

    India’s BHEL Signs Engine Deal With Ukroboronprom

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    DARPA Flight Trials 3D Printed Scramjet Hypersonic Engine

  • Europe

    Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • South Asia

    6 percent of Pakistan’s GDP is stolen by the military, civil services and politicians due to corruption, Ponzi schemes and Embezzlement.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Unveils Prototype KAAN Fighter Jet.

  • South Asia

    Why Pakistan Surprised India Despite India Spends Billions On Its Air Force

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PL-21: New ramjet engine could triple the range of Chinese missiles

  • Africa

    Morocco To Receive Four MQ-9B Guardian Drones From USA

  • C4iSR

    SR2410C 3D Multifunctional Radar

  • Europe

    Italy Delivers 40 M109L 155MM Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall will sends 139 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 30 More Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Special Forces Destroyed Russian Easy Target T-90MS Junk Tanks

  • Europe

    Ukrainian frontline troops pleading for more tanks as temperature plummets again

  • Europe

    Russia stole land, grain from Ukraine, now Russia stealing timbers through industrial-scale logging

  • Industry

    U.S. to further ease arms export restrictions

  • Africa

    China More Assertive As It Plans To Build Second Naval Base In West Africa

  • Land Platform

    M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank Is More Lethal Than It’s Predecessors

  • Air Platform

    Sri Lanka Purchases Beechcraft King Air 360ER Aircraft

  • Europe

    Romania purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Worth $715 million

  • Europe

    The Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashed In Remote Countryside

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall to Supply 350 Logistical Vehicles to German Army

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia to receive first FA-50M fighter jets this month

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine to upgrade Pakistan Air Force’s IL-78 Tanker Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    China’s New WJ-700 Completes Maiden Flight

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Spanish Navantia Proposed To Build Three More Air Warfare Destroyer For Royal Australian Navy

  • Americas

    Colombia To Spend $1 Billion On Fighter Jets Program

  • Air Platform

    Australian Army Selects Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopters To Replace Tigers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Navy Commissioned Seven Warships And One Submarine

  • Europe

    Swiss Voters Give Thumps Up for $6.5 Billion Fighter Jet Procurement Plan

  • Middle East

    Israel Won’t Oppose F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to Sign Mega Arms Deal with Turkey Involving KAAN, Anka-III, and Hurjet

  • Europe

    Nine reasons the Russian Air Force lost more than 26 Su-35, 36 Su-34 and 2 A-50 Early Warning Aircraft

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Government to back Azerbaijan with armed drones

  • Americas

    Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan scrambles F-16 to intercept Chinese KQ-200 MPA

  • Europe

    State Of Emergency Declared In Russia’s Kursk Region Amid Ukraine’s Advances

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Breaks Altitude Records Of 33,000 Feet

  • Europe

    U.S. Sends More HIMARS Artillery Rockets And Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $625 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Elbit System Developed Multi-calibre Rocket Launchers For Thailand

  • Middle East

    Iran Transfers Technology To Build Kamikaze Drones In Russia

  • Europe

    France To Deliver M270 Rocket Launchers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany Negotiating With The U.S. To Buy F-35 Stealth Jets

  • South Asia

    45,000 Rohingya refugees enter Bangladesh as Myanmar army burns and behead Rohingya

  • Anti-air Missiles

    German and U.S. governments are sending Patriot missile defense system

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Sent Mi-17 Hip Helicopters to Ukraine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh court imposed travel bans on 26 former ministers amid corruption allegations

  • Europe

    Retreating Putin’s Soldiers Stole Raccoons, Wolves, Peacocks, Llama and Donkey From Kherson Zoo

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