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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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Air Platform

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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  • Putin’s Head Of Conscripts Mobilization Suicides At His Residence

    October 18, 2022 0
    Military commissar Lt. Colonel Roman Malyk, in charge of Vladimir Putin’s military mobilisation effort in Ukraine was found dead under “suspicious” circumstances, reports claimed. Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine InvasionDateApril [...]
  • Ukraine blows up one of Russia’s electronic warfare system

    March 15, 2024 0
    Ukrainian Special Operations Forces said on Friday that it had destroyed Russia’s advanced R-330 “Zhitel” mobile truck-mounted electronic warfare jamming communication system. During reconnaissance operations in the Zaporizhzhia region, operators from the 3rd Separate Special [...]
  • China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

    May 16, 2020 0
    China deployed its Su-35 fighters against India learned GDC citing China Daily. China decided to bring down to India the full power of its latest weapons, after India staged a provocation on the border with [...]
  • Denmark, the Netherlands and U.S. spearhead creation of the future Ukrainian air force

    October 13, 2023 0
    Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States will spearhead a new international coalition to help Ukraine establish a future air force based on F-16 fighter jets, the Danish ministry of defence said on Wednesday. Greece [...]
  • KC-46A Pegasus Tankers Certified To Refuel 97% Joint Force’s Aircraft

    June 15, 2022 0
    In the last 12 months, the KC-46A Pegasus tanker demonstrated growing operational capacity at a swift pace, despite restrictions and deficiencies. Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air ForceDateJuly 20, [...]
  • Turkish Defense Giant Asalsan Completes BARBAROS-Class Frigates Mid-Life Upgrade Project

    April 12, 2025 0
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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 […]

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia agreed to resume production of S-400 for India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    GRSE Delivered The Last Of Eight LCU To Indian Navy

  • Industry

    U.S. Army is heading towards integrating 3D printing within its supply chain

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • Europe

    Putin led Russia to disastrous defeat in Ukraine, retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says

  • Europe

    France and Germany ask European Union to stay out of arms exports policy

  • Europe

    BAE Systems successfully tests M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Started Ground Operations In Southern Lebanon

  • Europe

    Naval Group Launches Second FDI Class Frigate

  • Americas

    New Double-V Hull A1 Stryker variant spotted during exercises

  • Air Platform

    Biden Administration Won’t Block British And Dutch Effort To Transfer F-16 Fighter Jets To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia Retreats High-value Frigates And Warships From Crimea, Amid Intensified Drone Strikes

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35 Repeatedly Entered Iranian Airspace To Prepare Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

  • C4iSR

    The Talon HATE Pod Air-to-air, Air-to-ground and Satellite Data Links

  • Anti-ship Missile

    French Navy frigate Alsace successfully launched a next-generation Exocet Mer-Mer 40 Block 3C anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    The long-awaited Turkish Altay main battle tanks enter mass production.

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine developed kamikaze drones that can hit targets beyond 700km

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh tribunal indicts ousted dictator Sheikh Hasina over deaths of 1,400 protesters

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Bought 60 Gepard Anti-air Gun From Jordan For Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 fighter jet split into half midflight

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Rubezh missile system destroyed by fire

  • Americas

    South Korea pitches K9 howitzer to Canadan Army

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina Resigned And Fled The Country

  • Europe

    Greece, Israel, France And Cyprus Join Military Exercises And Deepen Defense Cooperation

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei (thief), Mojtaba Khamenei (thief) and IRGC goons built multi-billion-dollar luxurious property portfolio and hotel businesses in Europe.  

  • Air Platform

    Japan’s Coast Guard to Purchase MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Mi-35M helicopter in Kharkiv

  • Europe

    UK invests $4.8 billion in next phase of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles left in the dark for two and half years about ADF’s war preparedness

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces have struck and destroyed a Russian military train carrying fuel.

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army trials new remotely operated weapon system.

  • South Asia

    The US State Department approves NASAMS II and Avenger ADS for India

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones hit two oil refineries in Russia’s Samara region spiking oil price in Russia

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    China tests scramjet powered hypersonic weapons

  • Americas

    Nexter’s Ceasar Joins US Army’s Howitzer Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 Dangerously Came Close to P-8A Poseidon Over Mediterranean

  • Defense Industry

    Global Arms Exports Rising Despite Global Coronavirus Pandemic

  • Europe

    Armenia Opts For Rheinmetall Oerlikon SHORAD, Ditches Failed Pantsir

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    MBDA launches Akeron tactical missile series

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    The Silent Predators: US Navy Orders $22.2 Billion Worth of Advanced Virginia-class Submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Commissions Replenishment Ship HMAS Stalwart

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Hobart-class air warfare destroyers to be upgraded with Aegis combat system

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