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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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  • Turkmenistan ordered six M-346s and eight AW139s worth 446 million euros

    July 23, 2021 0
    According to the Azeri Defense newspaper, Turkmenistan ordered the M-346 Master advanced training aircraft and eight AW139 multi-role medium helicopters. Both types of aircraft are manufactured by the Leonardo Company. Italian Leonardo Scored Major M-346 [...]
  • Australia to purchase MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone

    December 8, 2019 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force will have its first “killer drones” to strike at enemies remotely after the Morrison government formally confirmed it would order 12 to 16 General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft. The [...]
  • Saab Group Awarded Contract To Modernize US Navy’s MK39 EMATT ASW Training Target

    December 16, 2022 0
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  • India’s DRDO Tests Missile Assisted Torpedo

    October 10, 2020 0
    New Delhi: India successfully flight-tested its indigenously developed SMART torpedo system Monday, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hailing it as a “game changer” in anti-submarine warfare. India tests locally made anti-radiation missilesDateOctober 11, 2020Indian DRDO [...]
  • France recalls ambassadors in the US, Australia in submarine deal backlash

    September 18, 2021 0
    France said late Friday it had decided to immediately recall its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia for consultations after Australia scrapped a big French conventional submarine purchase in favor of nuclear subs built with [...]
  • Azerbaijan Says 2783 Soldiers Killed In Nagorno-karabakh Conflict

    January 25, 2021 0
    Azerbaijan has revealed the number of casualties sustained by its military personnel during the recent 44-day war with Armenia over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region. The Interior Ministry said in a December 3 statement that 2,783 of its [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Army to integrate IM-SHORAD weapons on to Stryker A1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)

  • Middle East

    Hamas terrorist group has agreed to release all Israeli hostages.

  • Air Platform

    China copies US Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Paused F-16V Acquisition in Favor of F-35 Stealth Jets

  • Europe

    USA, Germany foil Russian FSB’s plot to assassinate major European weapon producer Rheinmetall’s CEO

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

  • Europe

    Gripen and Eurofighter intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic sea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Junta Collapsing Under Pressure From Three Brotherhood Rebels

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin to Build 128 F-16V Block 72 For Export Customers

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Norway to donate 25 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Iran begins evacuating military personnel from Syria: Report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal, Civmec and Navantia partnered to offer Tasman-class Corvette for Royal Australian Navy

  • Defense Industry

    Finland, Sweden Jointly Procure Armed Vehicles

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany requests U.S. Typhon ground-based missile system to strengthen long-range strike capability in Europe

  • C4iSR

    How Did Israel’s Precision-guided Missiles Overcome Russian GPS Jamming Technique?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian heavy 2S5 Giatsint-S artillery system

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Patriot Missile Shot Down Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Far From Kyiv

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain orders new NASAMS systems to modernise air defence capabilities

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Test Fires Air-Launched Variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery rocket strikes killed 350 Chechen soldiers resting at night

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Showcases Skyranger 30 Anti-air System

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Norway Ordered Australian Sensors For JSM

  • Naval Weapons

    Indonesian Navy to upgrade Exocet anti-ship missile to block 3 standard

  • Air Platform

    Russian Pilots Started Training On Iranian Drones

  • Europe

    Russian casualties reached a staggering 200,000 in the Ukraine war

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian troops destroyed Russian dud Pantsir S1 anti-aircraft gun missile system

  • Air Platform

    Russia to deliver twelve Yak-130 trainer to Vietnam

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s BTR-82A armored vehicle rolls over in front of Ukrainian soldiers

  • Europe

    Britain to take control of steel maker to secure submarine production

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Helicopter in Kherson

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lithuania purchases RBS-70 NG Man Portable Anti-air Missile.

  • Europe

    Russian Trained Soldiers Fled Dnieper River Leaving Untrained Conscripts To Fight Ukrainian

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Neptune Cruise Missile Hit Russia’s Command Post In Occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    TAI T625 Gökbey will fly with a local engine

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Turkiye started integrating KTJ-3200 turbojet on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    Hellenic Navy Unveils Significant Plan to Boost Naval Warfare Capability

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Completes Delivery Of 36 F-15QA Aircraft To Qatar

  • Europe

    Colonel Vadim Boiko Suicides Because He Feared He’d Blame For Ukraine Error, Widow Says

  • Naval Platforms

    Taiwan progressed with domestically designed submarine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Heckler and Koch M320 Granade Launcher

  • South Asia

    American-ally India provided sanctioned goods such as spare parts, medicine, microchips, and machinery to Russia worth $10 billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Leonardo M-346FA aircraft

  • Europe

    Turkey excels Russian military personnel accessing S-400 system in Turkish bases

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Loyal Wingman UCAV Engaged Landing Gear for the First Time

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