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  • [ April 10, 2026 ] Russia cannot repair and maintain 368 Antonov-manufactured aircraft due to the Ukraine war. Air Platform
  • [ April 10, 2026 ] Pakistan Navy inducted another Turkish-made MILGEM-class Corvette. Naval Platforms
  • [ April 10, 2026 ] U.S. RQ-180 Stealth Drone Offers Rare Insight into Sensors and Mission Role. Europe
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Americas

HII Launches 25th Virginia-Class Submarine For The US Navy

July 20, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy’s seventh Block IV Virginia-class attack submarine, Massachusetts (SSN 798), was recently launched into the James River at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Shipbuilders transferred the submarine from a construction facility to […]

Americas

US Navy Awarded A Contract To Build The Largest Virginia-class Submarines

November 3, 2020 GDC 0

WASHINGTON (GDC) — The U.S. Navy inked a deal with General Dynamics Electric Boat on Dec. 2 to be the lead contractor for the newest iteration of the Virginia-class attack submarine. The largest shipbuilding contract in the history of the […]

  • Germany to Upgrade Airbus A400M Airlifter Fleet for $165 Million

    October 28, 2024 0
    The German parliament has approved a financing plan to upgrade its fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to align with evolving NATO requirements. Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 AirliftersDateNovember 25, 2021Türkiye hopes to serve [...]
  • Turkish MoD Unveils Next-gen Fast Attack Craft

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  • Boeing’ KC-46 Aerial Refueling Tanker Takes First Flight For JASDF

    February 15, 2021 0
    EVERETT (GDC) – The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday. This successful flight highlights an important milestone as [...]
  • Turkish drone maker Baykar signs largest ever sales agreement with Saudi Arabia

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  • Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

    September 2, 2022 0
    The Philippines is looking to buy heavy-lift Chinook helicopters from the United States, after scrapping a deal with Russia worth $227.35 million to avoid sanctions, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said on Monday. The Philippines Cancels [...]
  • Penske Australia Awarded $40 Million Contract For Australian Army’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles

    November 26, 2022 0
    Penske Australia has signed a deed of agreement with Rheinmetall Defence Australia for the assembly of powerpacks for Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles. In a deal worth approximately $40M, more than 100 power packs for the [...]
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 […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief

  • Europe

    Canada sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s high-value 96L6 radar system burnt in occupied Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Argentina donates two Mi-17E helicopters to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    China plans to develop a new amphibious assault ship dubbed type 076 LHD

  • Middle East

    Israel, Turkey To Enhance Energy And Security Cooperation

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s Son Sajeeb Wazed Joy: A Covert Billionaire, Cult of Personality Charged with Drunk Driving, Drug, and Unlicensed Firearms Possession in The U.S.

  • Uncategorized

    Britain to transfer Storm Shadow stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Fear Of Ukranian Drone Strikes, Russia Installs Surface-to-air Missiles On Rooftop Of Moscow Buildings

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Produce NASAMS Anti-air Missile System for Taiwan.

  • Europe

    Poland, Bulgaria and Slovakia Backflipped on Fighter Jets Transfer to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Gripen Sustainment Contract For Swedish Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Industrial Base To Support Australia’s SSN AUKUS Class Submarines

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Commissions First Avante 2200 Class Corvette

  • Americas

    U.S. Senator Seeks to Bolster Taiwan’s Asymmetric Defense With New Bill

  • Air Platform

    Chinese J-10 is not as good as its Western counterpart, Indonesia has not finalized any deal, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Air Force to receive new joint strike missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s air-launched cruise missiles destroyed Russia’s two landing ships

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) Should Buy Boeing F-15EX, Says Former Chief Designer of Antonov

  • Europe

    HMS Kent concludes cold weather training in the artic

  • Air Platform

    F-16V To Be Sold As A Standardized Package

  • Europe

    Russia Conducted Several Trial Runs With Nuclear-capable Tu-95MS Bombers

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldier shot down Russian missile with M2 machine gun

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish Aselsan awarded $13.3 million contract for software based radios

  • Air Platform

    Australian think tanks recommend purchasing B-21 Raider stealth bombers for long-range strike missions in the Indo-Pacific

  • Defense Industry

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce 80 General Electric F414 Engines for KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Russia limits the transportation of military cargo via the railway section of the Crimea bridge

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Test Pilot Completes Flight Test on KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet.

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    A Russian IL-76 transport aircraft crashed in Belgorod Oblast carrying 65 Ukrainian PoW

  • Europe

    A Drunk Russian Army Driver Crashed Nuclear-tipped Iskander Missile Launcher Into Road Safety Barrier

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PLAAF flew KJ-500 AEW&C and J-11A fighter Jet during a night exercise across Taiwan Strait

  • South Asia

    Japan to sign security pact with Bangladesh.

  • South Asia

    Indian spy agency RAW is behind the killing of anti-Indian protester Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh.

  • Europe

    U.S. delivers M1117 ASV 4×4 armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    India, A Booming Defense Market for USA, France and Israel

  • Americas

    USAF pilot call sign ‘Banzai’ becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat

  • Middle East

    Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia open about diplomatic relationship with Israel

  • Air Platform

    Inexpensive Turkish armed drones reshaping warfare

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China opens memorial for 35 soldiers died in Galwan Valley confrontation with India

  • Americas

    Bipartisan Senators Ask U.S. Department Of Defense To Transfer Two Batteries Of Iron Dome Missiles To Israel

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator’s Structural Design Flaws Exposed in Ukraine War

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft By China: Australia To Tighten Export Control Laws To Protect Research Data

  • Air Platform

    Fifth-gen Aircraft Are Necessity, Says Thai Air Force

  • Africa

    Israel Shipyard to supply two OPV 45 to undisclosed African customer

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine signs agreement with France to purchase 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP/T air defense systems.

  • Air Platform

    Norway agrees to donate F-16 planes to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

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

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